Games like The Shadow That I Once Was
Looking for games like The Shadow That I Once Was? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shady Part of Me, htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary or We are Eva.
- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability92% User Score 827 reviewsCritic Score 78%12 reviews
Shady Part of Me is a narrative puzzle game. It tells the story of a little girl, frightened by the light, and her shadow. Together, they try to get out of the dreamlike world in which they are locked. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shady Part of Me.
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This special edition includes the following: - htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary - Collector's box - Softcover artbook - Soundtrack CD If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary.
- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics96% User Score 46 reviews
Play the game in multiple dimensions at the same time, traveling through them at will in this unique 2D platformer that defies boundaries! I'm Eva, by the way, and I promise we'll have fun! Or maybe not... Maybe we'll both suffer horribly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We are Eva.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding92% User Score 1,666 reviewsCritic Score 80%3 reviews
In Edge players take direct control of the cube and roll their way around the game's dozens of levels. Search for all the prisms and find the shortcuts to improve your times. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EDGE.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization84% User Score 1,750 reviewsCritic Score 70%10 reviews
The Bridge is a 2D logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bridge.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability88% User Score 676 reviewsCritic Score 71%15 reviews
LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUNA The Shadow Dust.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability90% User Score 3,141 reviewsCritic Score 59%16 reviews
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contrast.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development85% User Score 276 reviewsCritic Score 85%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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- 50%Game Brain Score50% User Score 1 reviews
Dear Players, Thank you all for your support and love! This game is the very first one I’ve developed, filled with my dreams and hard work. As an independent developer, I hope to bring you a world full of adventure, challenges, and fun. Whether it’s exploring levels, solving puzzles, avoiding enemies, or unlocking new items, I want every player to enjoy each and every detail. For me, this ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Frog.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding78% User Score 170 reviewsCritic Score 76%21 reviews
SCHiM is a game about jumping through shades in a challenging and lively environment, touch the light and it's over! This fast-paced 3D platformer takes elements of light & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCHiM.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability96% User Score 20,942 reviewsCritic Score 85%48 reviews
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIS.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding85% User Score 159 reviews
ABOUTTHE IMPOSSIBLE is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the IMPOSSIBLE world and remember: nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. FEATURES First game in the world with Dark Mode Simple control. Play using the keyboard (arrows or W,A,S,D), numeric keyboard, full gamepad support (vibrations) or mouse swipe or click. After completing the test you will see your IQ sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability69% User Score 112 reviews
You may think it's simple enough to run and jump your way through life. But there's more to this world... or, rather, these worlds. You're entering the duality of a distressed mind, controlling light and dark versions of the same environment. You hold the key to switching from one to the other. Every step forward shows a new obstacle, and a new way to alter it between dark and light. Become comfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disorder.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability71% User Score 110 reviews
Follow the ray of hope in a world of darkening silhouettes as you help Elin save his friend and face his deepest fears. Immerse yourself in Elin’s childlike wonder, and witness each new puzzle, secret, sin, or dilemma unfold to discover the truth behind this shadowy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulless: Ray of Hope.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization92% User Score 989 reviewsCritic Score 79%9 reviews
Timelie is a stealth puzzle adventure, where you control time like a media player. Perceive future events to plan your escape strategy from the past, sneak an enemy, and manipulate time through this companionship journey of a mysterious cat and a little girl with a precognitive power. Timelie: Game of the Year Edition includes: - a copy of the base game - a copy of the Hell Loop DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timelie.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding83% User Score 223 reviewsCritic Score 66%10 reviews
In Between is an atmospheric, award-winning platformer where you solve mind-bending puzzles by manipulating your surroundings and gravity itself. Be invited to reflect on life while getting to know the story of the dying protagonist and his inevitable struggle for existence. Dive into the atmosphere of a dense, hand painted game while exploring the reason why you are here. Welcome to a world In Be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Between.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay100% User Score 16 reviews
The witch Rolldilocks has broken into the home of the Three Bears and teleported it away with her magic! But the bears don't give up, and even though they've been turned into rolling balls, they'll chase her down and make her pay! In this cute but tough 2D platformer, switch between 3 characters at the press of a button to change how fast you move, how high you jump, and interact with the environ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Bulky Bears.
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Submission for OST Composing Jam #7 Mood references and inspiration: Andrei Tarkovsky Movies, Yume Nikki, Hypnagogia Boundless Dreams, Critters for Sale, Disillusion Story Overview "Nostalgia" is an introspective journey through the mind of Alex, a young artist struggling with mental health issues. Alex's main problem is nostalgia for the past, and for childhood. Because of this, Alex can't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nostalgia.
Submission for OST Composing Jam #7 Mood references and inspiration: Andrei Tarkovsky Movies, Yume Nikki, Hypnagogia Boundless Dreams, Critters for Sale, Disillusion Story Overview "Nostalgia" is an introspective journey through the mind of Alex, a young artist struggling with mental health issues. Alex's main problem is nostalgia for the past, and for childhood. Because of this, Alex can't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nostalgia.
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"In Out Path" is a puzzle-solving game where you control a cat on a journey to find redemption. However, various birds will block your progress along the way. As animals can only travel along certain paths, you need to use mechanisms that can change the positional relationships between animals to construct a safe path. The game consists of 7 chapters, each with different themed landscape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InOutPath.
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Echoes of the Sun is a first-person puzzle-platformer adventure game in a fantasy setting where you play as a brave girl with telekinesis, who tries to reach her parents. Restore the environmentExtinguish fires, rebuild surroundings, and bring nature around you back to life. Use TelekinesisManipulate objects, interact with mechanisms, and overcome obstacles. Solve Solar Magic PuzzlesUse var… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Sun.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization98% User Score 45 reviewsCritic Score 77%3 reviews
Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon A Puppet.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability60% User Score 58 reviews
The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane: Horror.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization95% User Score 1,055 reviews
Climb the tower BETON BRUTAL is a first person parkour game which tries to replicate and build upon the parkour mechanics seen in Minecraft. Your goal is to climb a massive overgrown concrete tower which offers multiple stages of increasing difficulty. Watch your step Beware, a single misstep might cost you a lot of progress as there are no checkpoints whatsoever. The course is however riddled … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BETON BRUTAL.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability94% User Score 443 reviews
WELCOME TO A WORLD OF WONDER AND DARKNESS, WHERE REALITY AND DREAMS INTERTWINE AND SECRETS LURK AROUND EVERY CORNER. Pocket Mirror is a surreal indie adventure game that will take you on a journey through a mysterious realm where nothing is what it seems and everything is connected. As a young girl with a clouded past, you wake up in a strange and eerie mansion with nothing but your pocket mirro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Mirror �� GoldenerTraum.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability73% User Score 207 reviewsCritic Score 62%30 reviews
Perception is a first-person narrative horror adventure that tells the story of Cassie, a blind heroine who uses her extraordinary hearing and razor-sharp wits to unravel the mysteries of an abandoned estate that haunts her dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perception.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability84% User Score 165 reviewsCritic Score 66%5 reviews
Spy Chameleon is an arcade-puzzle game where the player needs to constantly change the skin color to blend the environment and avoid being spotted. The stealth skills of the main character will allow him to complete 75 levels across 5 different missions, full of challenges and collectibles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spy Chameleon.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding77% User Score 96 reviewsCritic Score 64%26 reviews
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane. Players will alternate between Emma’s top-down view and Fenton’s horizontal side-scroller view, using the former’s lantern to cast shadows the teddy bear can cross. In turn, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tandem: A Tale of Shadows.
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- 42%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability39% User Score 44 reviewsCritic Score 49%7 reviews
Left to fend for himself after mankind abandoned the doomed planet Aurora, robot Kramer 227 must find a way through 20 action-packed levels and rescue his robotic friends before Aurora crashes into its sun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiny.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability91% User Score 228 reviewsCritic Score 63%3 reviews
Sometimes it’s not about the history. It’s about the story. My Memory of Us is a reminiscence of a friendship between a boy and a girl. A friendship made during tough times. Times of terror, pain, and exclusion in a world where people were forced to live in two artificially detached worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Memory of Us.
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- 55%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay93% User Score 14 reviewsCritic Score 49%3 reviews
You have been selected to appear on the biggest show in the galaxy: Doctor Kvorak's Obliteration Game. Controlling three talented contestants, you must pit your wits against Doctor Kvorak himself, an immortal trickster who will challenge you every step of the way. If you win, your success will be celebrated throughout the galaxy. Such skill, such fortune, such heroism! But all is not what it see… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doctor Kvorak's Obliteration Game.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability49% User Score 69 reviews
A WONDER is a 3rd person stealth/puzzle game set in a sunken city. Stuck in the depths of the sea, Alana will have to explore this dormant world in order to reactivate it. In doing so, she must remain hidden from lurking creatures, hostile to any outsider who dares to venture in this derelict place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wonder.
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- 59%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story83% User Score 23 reviewsCritic Score 59%9 reviews
Sym is a puzzle-platformer that explores social anxiety disorder. Play as Josh, a teenage boy trying to reconcile a maze of two contrasting worlds that coexist within the blank spaces of each other - his perception of reality, and the world he created to avoid his fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sym.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, character developmentMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics74% User Score 47 reviews
2D Pixel platformer about a cute character named Gelu. He can create and destroy his copies made of ice, limited number of times. With the help of ice copies he can climb on platform, pass the obstacles and pass the levels. Help Gelu to pass hard levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gelu.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability67% User Score 429 reviewsCritic Score 66%33 reviews
Transference is a psychological thriller. Meet a troubled family and solve their riddle through a multi-branching narrative by experiencing the limits of techno-psychology and escaping a maze-like puzzle concealing a corrupted truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transference.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability97% User Score 92,552 reviewsCritic Score 90%8 reviews
A single-player platformer about climbing a mountain. Battle your inner demons and climb through more than 250 devious stages to reach the summit. It won't be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celeste.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding93% User Score 1,842 reviewsCritic Score 79%1 reviews
A Surreal Adventure Through Memory, Moments and Time If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gardens Between.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding90% User Score 40 reviews
In The Shadows is a puzzle platformer game where you use lights to scare away shadows creatures that transform into everyday objects you can use to your own advantage. Confront your fears, solve puzzles, find secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Shadows.
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- 56%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding53% User Score 189 reviewsCritic Score 61%6 reviews
Continue?9876543210 is an artsy, philosophical, action game for IOS devices, MAC, PC, & LINUX. Continue? was inspired by existential road trips into nowhere, Peruvian jungle drugs, and a brush with death while lost in the mountains of New Mexico. It is a quest for wonder, contemplation, and peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Continue?9876543210.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay95% User Score 42 reviews
Fight back against the underworld by acquiring powerful talents and spells on your journey to save your friends in this exciting and clever Match 3 game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave Quest 2.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding92% User Score 2,348 reviewsCritic Score 66%21 reviews
BUD is back! Join this adorable wobbly robot on his fantastical acroBUDic adventure to the moon. "Grow Up is a joyful and ageless fantasy game. BUD, a clumsy and charming robot, is on a mission to find MOM, his parental spaceship. Leap, bounce, and float in a vast open world as BUD explores the new planet in this beautiful acrobatic adventure." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GROW UP.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding90% User Score 1,754 reviewsCritic Score 68%4 reviews
Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Himno.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability87% User Score 124 reviewsCritic Score 75%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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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability78% User Score 342 reviewsCritic Score 69%9 reviews
GIGA WRECKER is a 2D action adventure game where you play as Reika, a girl who has the ability to manipulate debris and explore a world invaded by an army of evil robots. Experience and enjoy unique action, attractive characters and dramatic story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGA WRECKER.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization89% User Score 933 reviewsCritic Score 79%27 reviews
Forgotton Anne is a 2d cinematic adventure game combining puzzle platforming with adventure game elements. You play as Anne, the enforcer keeping order in the Forgotton Realm, as she sets out to squash a rebellion that might prevent her master, Bonku, and herself from returning to the human world. The World of Forgotton Anne: Imagine a place where everything that is lost and forgotten goes; old t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotton Anne.
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- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability86% User Score 14 reviews
A single-player puzzle-platformer that features parallel universes and a mysterious branching storyline with alternate endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rehtona.
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Explore beautiful world! The ball use to carefully calculated physics. Change the ball's material for explore beautiful world smoothly. Enjoy and I deeply wish that you feel better after playing my game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ball Flow: Nature and Light.
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Inspired by the classic Sokoban games, Sticky Struggles is a uniquely challenging puzzle game that will test your problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. With 50 levels of increasing difficulty, along with a set of bonus levels, Sticky Struggles will keep you entertained for hours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sticky Struggles.
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Pivo is a game that solves puzzles between 2D space and 3D space. Experience transcending space with a cute corgi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIVO.
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- View Game85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story85% User Score 510 reviews
Word Factori is a word-building game where your only resource is the letter "i". Build a chain of factories to bend, rotate, reflect, and merge "i" into more complex letters. Discover secret letter recipes, unlock hidden word art, and optimize your factory chains for high scores. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Word Factori.














































