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Games like The Shady Story: In The Shadows

Games like The Shady Story: In The Shadows

Games like The Shady Story: In The Shadows

Looking for games like The Shady Story: In The Shadows? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Shady Story: Don't Overheat, Pico8 REPTON or Shuffled Sky.

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  1. In The Shady Story: Don't Overheat, you control Shady, a nimble character racing to the finish line as quickly as possible. The game challenges you to navigate through a series of treacherous obstacles that appear in your path. Your goal is to avoid these obstacles and reach the end before time runs out. Gameplay Mechanics: Navigate Obstacles: Guide Shady through an ever-changing array of obst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shady Story: Don't Overheat.

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  2. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Repton is a classic puzzle and strategy game released for the BBC Micro in 1985. The game features a little green dinosaur named Repton who must navigate through a series of mazes while collecting diamonds and avoiding dangers like falling rocks and monsters. The objective is to collect all the diamonds in each level before reaching the exit. Controls Use the arrow keys to control Repton. In ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pico8 REPTON.

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  3. Use cards to discover new abilities and explore your own continent in the skies in this Roguelike Deckbuilding RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shuffled Sky.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Apocalyptic Cat is an atmospheric and hardcore platformer that tells the story of a little black cat journeying through a toxic and desolate post-apocalyptic world, devoid of all life. The player's goal is to guide the cat upwards towards the heavens, navigating through toxic clouds, dangerous spikes, and stone obstacles to fulfill the cat's final and only dream of reaching a majestic paradise aft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic cat.

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  5. Neon Space Ball is a fast-paced, physics-based platformer set in a neon-lit futuristic world. Guide your ball through rotating platforms, avoid deadly obstacles, and navigate challenging levels to reach the goal. With intuitive controls, vibrant visuals, and exciting level mechanics, the game offers a mix of strategy, precision, and reflex-based gameplay. The game features a unique life system … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Space Ball.

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  6. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    96% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Dungeon Ruins is an exciting game in which you will find yourself in the shoes of a brave pioneer exploring mysterious dungeons full of treasures and dangers. You have to go through multi-story labyrinths filled with various enemies, riddles and treasures. Equipped with just a sword, boomerangs and potions, you will have to use all your skills and tactical thinking to successfully cope with the da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Ruins.

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    Story: The little white square that fell down from the mountain it lived on is trying to climb back to its friends. Gameplay: A physics-based game where you continuously try to climb upwards on 2D platforms, overcoming challenging obstacles. You will determine how far the character will jump by dragging and releasing with the mouse, and you will try to jump over the platforms without getting stuc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HiHi.

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  8. Principle of Karma is a unique 2D puzzle platformer that takes you on a mind-bending journey of birth, life, death, and resurrection. Trapped in an endless loop, you must solve intricate puzzles and work with your past moves—your "Ghosts"—to escape the cycle, rescue your beloved, and ultimately break free to find happiness and fulfillment. Set in a retro, minimalist world inspired by ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Principle of Karma.

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  9. Proxyma is a hardcore retro-style 2D platformer that challenges you to finish 13 increasingly hard levels in a single run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proxyma.

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  10. A new Arcade 3D Game Dive into the heart-pounding world of Teared, an exhilarating 3D arcade action-platformer that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through 9 captivating levels and 2 bonus stages. Prepare to confront a formidable lineup of adversaries, including 9 colossal bosses and an array of fantastical creatures like dragons, skeletons, bats, spiders, and menacing cyclops. As the hero in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teared.

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  11.  "Our project is a climbing game, inspired by Valley Peaks and Firewatch. Step into the role of a brave park ranger on a mission to save your stranded friend, Randy, as a violent storm brews over the mountains. Navigate treacherous cliffs, unstable rocks, and intensifying weather conditions using unique climbing mechanics, including a web-shooting ability, while uncovering the story through dynami… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Climb.

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  12. Welcome to Shooting Stars!In this exciting and action-packed game, created with the purpose of being the exam game for KIT109, you'll have the opportunity to put your skills to the test in a challenging and engaging gameplay experience. Get ready to test your aim, strategy, and timing as you embark on an epic adventure! Basic Controls: Use your mouse to aim the slingshot. Press and hold the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam-Game KIT109: Shooting Stars.

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  13. A stylish pixel-art platformer with a thumping chip-tune sound track. Perfect for quick and short bites of run and jump gaming action. Taking you back to the retro days in a modern way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INC..

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    All souls around of the world were taken by the shadows beings and trapped in asteroids wandering through space, but there is an angel known as Salvator, that have the mission of rescue the souls to return them to home and save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SALVATOR.

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  15. Show your reflexes and reach the Surface! Surface Rush is an arcade, skill based game, where you must throw Pumpum and make him bounce through the ocean bottom. Keep an eye on the oxygen bar and keep moving towards the goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surface Rush.

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  16. Winter has arrived, but the worm’s appetite for apples is as strong as ever! In this sequel to the beloved puzzle game, the little worm is back, and it's your job to help him gobble up every apple on his wintery journey. But don’t be fooled—what seems like a simple crawl toward the apple becomes a challenging puzzle as you progress. Each apple makes the worm grow longer, and while that may sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wriggle apple 2.

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  17. Embark on an epic journey inspired by the profound depths of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy' and the mysterious, cosmic dread of H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate through a world where classical myth meets unspeakable horror, and every step takes you closer to the dark truths lurking beyond the Void. In a classic 8-bit adventure filled with pixel art charm and Immersive challenges Soulkeeper: Descend into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven & Hell vs The Void.

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  18. Eclipse Run 3: The Ultimate Racing Adventure Eclipse Run 3 is the highly anticipated sequel to Eclipse Run 2, offering an enhanced, immersive racing experience with a host of new features and improvements. Developed by Wither, this updated version takes everything players loved about the original game and elevates it to new heights. Prepare to race through a dynamic world where the environment sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eclipse Run 3.

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  19.  Our project is a climbing game, inspired by Valley Peaks and Firewatch. Step into the role of a brave park ranger on a mission to save your stranded friend, Randy, as a violent storm brews over the mountains. Navigate treacherous cliffs, unstable rocks, and intensifying weather conditions using unique climbing mechanics, including a web-shooting ability, while uncovering the story through dynamic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2024 Final Exam - Climbing Game.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dispersion - is a fast paced arcade game where you control a ball. Try to break as many gold spheres as possible to get points. You will be hindered by various objects, and if you touch at least one of them, then you lose and you will have to start over. Choose different tactics for each type of enemy objects so as not to collide with them. Think ahead and react as quickly as possible. How many go… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dispersion.

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    Mayday is a wave-based sci-fi shoot 'em up where every clear makes you stronger… and weaker. Pilot the Skylon, a prototype combat craft built to adapt on the fly. Survive enemy swarms, dodge dense projectile patterns, and wipe out targets fast—then after each wave, choose a tradeoff upgrade in a brutal triangle system: Attack lowers Defence, Defence lowers Speed, and Speed lowers Attack. Core Ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayday.

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  22. Ride the wind in Windy Day! On a windy day, you begin your journey to meet a dear friend, carrying a gift in hand. With only your own two legs to move and jump, push forward through the wind. Your friend is waiting for you at the end of the road. Windy Day is a simple 2D platformer game made with pixel graphics. Except it's WINDY. The wind pushes you back, but it also carries you forward. Your goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windy Day.

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  23. Reach the skies and make it to space with just your jumps. Go from the mud to the top in this adventure with Cadente, a simple star with much to tell us. Face various challenges, shine, and light up the skies. Escape the cave, climb the tower, and pass through the clouds. Face bosses, show them the power of words, and finally shine like a star. ✨What to expect from Cadente✨ Unique jumping mech… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cadente.

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  24. Play as Johnny Beam in this 2d platformer. Avoid breathalyzer or destroy them with shooting beer bottles. Try finish levels and find black beer bottle end of level If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drunken Guy Adventure.

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  25. About This GameOnly Up: Snow is a demanding single-player parkour adventure where every step, jump, and climb matters. Designed to test your patience, focus, and agility, this game challenges you to rise higher and higher — with nothing but your determination keeping you from falling back to the start. You begin your journey in a snowy, frozen landscape, surrounded by ice and silence. But the cli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ONLYUP SNOW.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 286 reviews

    2D top-down minimalist souls-like. Explore the jail you awaken inside of in this dark and atmospheric action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Sols.

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  27. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 485 reviews

    The replicator robots are back! It's 2528. The machines are increasingly infecting the planets with genetically modified monsters. Challenge them and try to stop the onslaught. Upgrade buildings and heroes, mine resources, discover technology and fight to save humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARNAGE OFFERING Tower Defense.

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  28. Follow Murphy on this evil adventure. Survive all the sectors and collect the keys from this alternate reality to fight Doitjma itself for Earth's freedom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert of Doitjma.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    "Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murasaki.

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  30. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Discord ChannelJoin Blackburne Games discord community [/url] About the GameEx Natura: Nature Corrupted is a souls-like game with Enrage mechanic which sets in a Nature themed dark fantasy world. Fight your way from the deepest dungeons to the top of the clouds and save the corrupted nature in this mysterious "pre-human" era-themed epic story. [imgvid poster.avif="" mp4="" webm="" wid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 335 reviews

    Qop is a minimalistic puzzle which goal is to get the cube to finish using 4 directions in space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to qop 3.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Black Blood is a mix of Tower Defense and a top—down shooter where you have to defend 4 lighthouses from alien invaders. Use weapons, build defensive towers and upgrade them with the help of resources extracted from defeated enemies. Your assistant will be a drone that attacks, heals and repairs your structures if you improve its capabilities. Every decision matters — choose what to spend your lim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black blood.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 322 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Circa Infinity is a brain-melting circular platformer by Kenny Sun, with a pulse-pounding soundtrack by Jack + Jim Fay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circa Infinity.

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  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 340 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a post-pandemic island and confront your worst fears! Explore a vast, vertical and mysterious world apparently abandoned and find the precious wine bottle to cure the illness that killed everyone. But be aware; someone is lurking in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HORROR TALES: The Wine.

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    On the borders of three states, in the midst of the Carpathian mountains, an ancient evil has awakened. Legend says once he was a human, now he is an undead. This may be the most dangerous journey a mortal has ever taken. I'm on my way to kill DRAKULA If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DrakulA.

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  36. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 710 reviews

    Nominated as a IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky is an ambient action-puzzle game that offers a gameplay experience unlike any other—cerebral challenges fill uniquely designed picturesque worlds. The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic physics to advance; each of these worlds is broken into different areas. The original soundtrack by experimental jazz musician, Chris Schlarb will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightSky.

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  37. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Just Get Through is a randomly generated platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring a destructible environment, sandbox mode, user-created levels, various gamemodes, hardcore mode, color palettes, deadly traps, explosions and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Get Through.

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  38. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 650 reviews

    'We Are the Dwarves!' Is a story-driven real-time tactical action game about the three dwarven astronauts in the Stone Universe looking for the warm and bright Stars. An accident with the drill-like Starship brought them to an unknown part of the Universe, pushing into dangerous circumstances, but that's where the adventure begins! The dwarves will meet ancient races and giant monsters on their mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Are The Dwarves.

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  39. The game is a third-person action game. The family decided to go on a diet and bought a juicer. You control the fruit and try to get to the juicer. You will be hindered by Various junk food. Features Three companies - one per character. Three modes for a record with one life. Procedurally generated levels. Music selection in the level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Jyacer.

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  40. Embark on a thrilling journey of survival in Snaky Survivor, a mesmerizing arcade game that takes minimalism to the next level. Assume control of a serpent-esque protagonist locked in a relentless battle against starvation and the unforgiving trials of existence. Your objective is clear: gather fragments of soul with unwavering determination, staving off the ever-looming threat of famine. Navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snaky Survivor.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    GO FARM STORY In a distant medieval village, a determined cow begins an unexpected adventure — racing across dangerous farm platforms to reunite with her lost calf, hidden deep inside an old barn. But the path won’t be easy. Tricky farmers have set traps, enemies lurk behind haystacks, and deadly obstacles like spinning saws and falling crates stand in your way. This is no ordinary farm… and thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm Racing.

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  42. Are you in search of a tower defense game project that combines strategy, excitement, and rewarding gameplay? Forest Wardens is a fully developed game ready for customization and monetization. This project is a must-have for developers looking to dive into the strategy genre or expand their portfolio with a polished, feature-packed source code. What is Forest Wardens? Forest Wardens is a class… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Wardens.

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  43. 28%Game Brain Score
    28% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Full Release and now updated!In Flying Peep, you immerse yourself in a world of intimate secrets and hidden desires. You control a small firefly that lights up the path in a dark room, searching for a hidden girl. This game gives you the sensation of peeping at the girl, watching her every move while remaining unseen. The firefly is the only source of light in the room, and its task is to find sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flying Peep.

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  44. Find The Door is a challenging 2D platformer inspired by iconic titles like Celeste, Super Meat Boy, with a unique twist reminiscent of Super Metroid. The game blends tight, responsive controls with complex environmental puzzles, creating a deeply engaging platforming experience.Technical Features and Game Mechanics: Engine and Development Tools: Developed in the Godot Engine and managed with git… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find the door.

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  45. Demo Video: This project was a collaborative effort, with the following highlighting my specific contributions.Project Overview: In this project, I developed a procedural room generation system for a 2D dungeon crawler using breadth-first search (BFS), depth-first search (DFS), and Dijkstra algorithms. This system creates dynamic, grid-based levels. Additionally, I incorporated gameplay mechan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stone Soup.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    The Ambush! is an intense and exciting game of strategy and action, where players take on the role of a group of policemen rushing to defend a bank from a group of dangerous thieves. Along the way, the police team must overcome a variety of obstacles and challenges that can reduce their numbers, including traffic jams, roadblocks, and enemy ambushes. As players progress through the game, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ambush!.

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  47. Embark on a thrilling co-op adventure in Necrotic Haze, where you and a friend will battle hordes of undead creatures while trying to find your way out of a perilous medieval night. Engage in intense combat, unravel mysteries, and survive the nightmarish landscape in this action-packed escape experience. Key Features: Cooperative Gameplay: Team up with a friend and face the undead togeth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrotic Haze.

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  48. WISHLIST & FOLLOW FOR UPDATES About the GameGAMELight Bringer is a 2D side scrolling fantasy strategy game with development RPG elements. Explore, gather, build and then when night falls, survive! You must make good use of the available resources, find the balance between defence/production and restore the light itself before the darkness of abyss consumes you. Plan and use your time during … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Bringer.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Jump Ball Jump! is an exciting and challenging game that tests your ability to calculate trajectories and angles. As the player, your mission is to throw a ball in such a way that it lands in the required box, and you must do this by calculating the correct trajectory.The game is all about exploring and discovering, with the player having to navigate through different levels, each with its u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jump Ball Jump!.

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  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Hunt the Pale Gods is roguelike tactical deck-builder, hunt horrific monsters and use their powers against them. Add powerful cards to your deck, loot ancient curios that break the rules of the game and discover wild synergies. Nightmarish bosses wait to test you and your deck, with unique card rewards that stack the odds in your favour. You will need it. RUN DEFINING CARDS Once you defeat a power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt the Pale Gods.

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