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Games like The Tension Between Us Has Reached Its Boiling Point

Games like The Tension Between Us Has Reached Its Boiling Point

Games like The Tension Between Us Has Reached Its Boiling Point

Looking for games like The Tension Between Us Has Reached Its Boiling Point? Here are top action recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with We Are Chicago, Sub-Verge or Higurashi When They Cry Hou+.

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  1. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    41% User Score Based on 27 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    You are harassed at school, your friends are avoiding you, and you need to make sure your sister is safe from the dangers that surround you. Explore the life of Aaron growing up on Chicago's south side as you find out who to trust and how to stay safe. Over the course of a week, stand up to violence, grow closer to your family and friends, and discover more about yourself and the world around yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Are Chicago.

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  2. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Conversation is a dangerous game. Manipulate a fractured band of renegade divers to reach the depths of this short narrative puzzle. Uncover alliances and expose betrayals — before something horrific from the dark abyss silences you all. Don’t let the conversation get too deep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sub-Verge.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Higurashi When They Cry Hou+.

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  4. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 1,533 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 1 reviews

    Banner Saga 3 is the final dramatic chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Banner Saga 3.

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

    Tutelage What is Tutelage? Tutelage is a collection of small games for two players. Each of the games explores the changing relationship between a master and their apprentice, from their first encounter to their final showdown. You might be clashing swords in a duel, learning new skills in gruelling training montages or sneaking off for a clandestine encounter with a romantic interest. The games a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TUTELAGE.

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  6. Be the hero of the story!In Tales Up, you are the masters of your destiny. You decide which path to take, if you should trust that beggar who claims she can see the future, which one of you should give their life to save the others…Discover unique adventuresEach adventure is unique! Want some conflict? Choose a Survival story! An ounce of magic? Choose a Fantasy story! Each story has artwork, a so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Up.

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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 89 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 9 reviews

    The Stone of Madness is a real-time tactical stealth game set in an 18th-century Spanish Monastery. Five prisoners pool their skills and resources to face their phobias, stave off insanity, uncover the mysteries of the Monastery, and find a way to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stone of Madness.

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  8. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 104 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

    Enter the melancholic life of a Japanese high school student, as you soon become entwined in the dispute between two female students. Learn more about their past as you piece together their relationship and mend their bond, all whilst forming bonds of your own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chemically Bonded.

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  9. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Welcome to the world of "Empire Chronicles," a sprawling and intricate world filled with adventure, danger, and excitement. Are you ready to embark on a journey that will test your skills, your wits, and your courage? With over 100 hours of gameplay in the main story alone, "Empire Chronicles" is an experience that will keep you engaged and enthralled for days on end. Take par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Chronicles.

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  10. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 21 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

    The elements of the Princess Maker series remain intact! The ability status is up through various events, training, and part-time jobs in the field! Rival, study, part-time job and love.... The tumultuous eight years will begin on the board! Only the dice knows the destiny! Uzu and Cube The navigator to help your daughter. Throw a dice and go on an adventure with the friend who will decide your d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess Maker Go!Go! Princess.

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    16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    27% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Barry and his friends Arlene and Nellie decide to visit the Pit of Evil, the place where they lost their friend Fynn. While spending the night in a tent, things take an unexpected turn. The group gets seperated, while Barry suffers the same fate as Fynn, falling into the Pit of Evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pit of Evil.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Home.

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  13. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    An illustrated text quest in the Swordbreaker universe. The prequel tells about the life and adventures of Swordbreaker from his childhood, and before the events in the mysterious castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordbreaker: Origins.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A Light in the Dark is a new, suspense-filled visual novel on PC. A collaboration between CreSpirit, developers of Rabi-Ribi, and the tag team duo of Storia and Narrator, developers focused on visual novels and RPGs. Having worked with CreSpirit on Rabi-Ribi and Narrator on Companion, Sekai Project is teaming up with this dream team of developers to bring their new game project to the West! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Light in the Dark.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    Lost Odyssey is set in a world in which a "Magic-Industrial Revolution" is taking place. While magic energy existed in all living creatures beforehand, it suddenly became far more powerful thirty years before the beginning of the game. Because of this, it has affected society greatly, with devices called "Magic Engines" harnessing this power for lighting, automobiles, communication, and robots, am… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Odyssey.

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  17. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    When I was first asked by my fans to 'fix the thief', I had had no idea that it was broken.  I was surprised by the ask, for multiple reasons. Firstly, because Jesse Ross (yes. The one who wrote Trophy! I was as surprised as anyone. He apparently reads and enjoys my work? I talked to him, really nice guy) directly asked me to do this. He's obviously a man who knows a thing or two, so I gave this a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why Thieves are Anti-OSR, 3 Thieves That Aren't, & why we Love them Anyways.

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  18. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    High school students return to school late after hours, each with their own reasons and an ominous feeling. After midnight...the fears deep inside become a reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gwan Moon High School: The Ghost Gate.

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  19. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Strangers of The Power is a dungeon crawler RPG where the player can select between three different characters. Each character also has one unique follower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strangers of the Power.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Shadow Fate is a modernized, turn-based epic adventure where combat is intricate and challenging but immensely fun and satisfying, relying more on intelligent choices than repetitive grinding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Fate.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 3,230 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    A demon possessed you one year ago. Since that day, you unwillingly tore a trail of bloodshed through New York City. Your salvation comes in the form of the Unavowed – an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. You are free, but your world is in tatters. You have no home, no friends, and are wanted by the police. Your old life is gone, but perhaps you can start a new one. Join the ranks of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unavowed.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 4,546 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men. Set out on a lifelong journey and carve out your own destiny. Will you become a judge, an inquisitor, or conspire against the old order? You decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.

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  23. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    By an accident,the protagonist set out on a journey to the "Lemuria Continent" with the second princess of the demon country who was running away from home.Awaiting in the pioneer land is encounters with dangerous monsters, unexplored land, and fascinating beauties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Frontier.

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  24. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    I Wish it Was Morning All the Time is a novel game released in 2021. It was first announced as a form that could be played with browser games and downloads. It was later ported to Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I wish it was morning all the time.

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  26. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    70% User Score Based on 343 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG, where your decisions in its dark and gritty storyline shape the world of tomorrow. When the future comes at last, is it what you hoped for? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celestian Tales: Old North.

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  27. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    The Hanged Man is a freeware horror PC game. It is the last game in Uri's "The Strange Men" series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hanged Man.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 2,424 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Expedition.

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  29. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 71 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

    Take the role of Lambda as you are exiled from Manahill and thrown into the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi in this Japanese-style turn-based pixel-art RPG. Become a manafinder and seek the manastones as you battle against ferocious beasts and other threats as you fight for the survival of the exiles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manafinder.

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  30. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    A cute fantasy romance visual novel. One day you discover the other side of your partner you had never known. What is the truth beneath the masks? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Take Off Your Mask.

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  31. Demo patchDemo patch (August 11) The Demo for Vampirii has been updated. Amiella Xena, a fortune teller, has rented a shop near the Promenade. She is ready to help starting players with tips and fortune-telling. About the GameWelcome seeker. Please, take a look at this new take on a vampire story and tell us if it piques your interest. What is Vampirii? A Ren'Py-based, choice-driven vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampirii.

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  32. Game Introduction: This is a pseudo reality visual novel that will advance the plot in the first person. The game contains elements of horror, gore, negative emotions, and is not suitable for children or those with weak psychological resilience. Background introduction: I am a Social livestock who almost died suddenly due to overtime in a big city. I chose to return to my hometown's fourth ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 幻想症 Fantasy illness.

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  33. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

    Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs. The first party-based RPG video game ever released, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord was a direct inspiration to series like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Digital Eclipse's revival preserves the appeal of the classic, with many upgrades for modern role-playi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord.

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  34. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Greetings, wallpaper enthusiasts! Are you tired of staring at the same old boring wallpaper on your devices? Fear not, for I have some exciting news for you! If you're looking for a fresh and funky iXe wallpaper, look no further! You can download them right here, right now! Get ready to jazz up your screens with these snazzy wallpapers. The main cover wallpaper is an absolute stunner, and it's sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iXe: Sandbox Solo Journal for your imagination.

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  35. The violent clashes in the suburbs ended as a result of the military's harsh interventions. During the clashes, a general was killed brutally by a group of rebels. Seven people suspected of killing the general were arrested in next morning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modest Hero.

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  36. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Wandering Souls is a sword-and-sorcery tabletop RPG of enveloping shadows, dangerous and fast combat, and an impending doom in The Shrouded Realm. This is a PREVIEW of the final product and is currently in development. Inside Wandering Souls you will find a game designed for solo or cooperative play, with options to add a GM/guide to the mix. Each player will take on the role of a Wanderer, a tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandering Souls - Preview.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Roll Dice! Make Characters! Play Mini-games & Strategize Combat! Slime Dice is a Turn-Based Party RPG where you settle battles by playing Yacht Dice, all in a early 3D handheld aesthetic. Combat offers many decisions, both when creating your team, and while in battle. Gather a team of characters to defeat the beasts of Spegroon!Make Your CharactersMake your own characters into whomst'ever you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Dice.

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  38. DISCLAIMER: This is a personal/passion project based on Jagex's IP - RuneScape. While no infringement is intentional - if anyone at Jagex has a problem with the game, please feel free to reach out to solve any issues.  RuneScape Card Game - My Development Story  I’ve been a passionate RuneScape player for over two decades. Gielinor has always stood out to me not just as a wonderful take on a med… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuneScapeCardGame(Prototype).

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  39. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief.

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  40. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    The network's first historical military theme IP interactive video game"Conquer the world" is a historical theme of live-action interactive film game, adapted from Hui Xiongmao's the historical military novel "FaQing". Here, there are the feelings of the family and the country, the great justice of the world. You will cross the river of history, save people, Against the invad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquer the world.

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  41. Important Notice 1 This game is currently in Early Access. Some parts are unfinished. Please understand this and refer to the "Early Access" section above for more details. Important Notice 2 This game is designed with a difficulty level aimed at hardcore players. Even a single mistake can cause the player to be knocked out or killed. These challenges come from repeatable patterns, so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack the Ripper: Hunter Clan.

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  42. The crystals hold the power to save Elicion—or destroy it. The choice lies in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystals of Power.

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  43. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 403 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    The pack is back! The Jackbox Party Pack 11 transports your game night with 5 new mind-bending party games. Battle monsters with team-based trivia, sleuth through social clues, destroy wholesome jokes, create the kookiest of cookies, and noise-make your way through endless timelines of fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Jackbox Party Pack 11.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 801 reviews

    Time Travel is real and history is up for grabs! In this point-and-click, you play Fia Quinn, a time agent for the ChronoZen agency. Your job is to keep close watch on seven travelers who have the desire (and the bank accounts) to sightsee in the past. Some are simply curious. Others have unfinished business to resolve. And they’ve all put down a lot of money for the trip, so it’s vital that you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Skies.

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  45. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 593 reviews

    The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Test: Reality Check.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    After falling unconscious following his successful escape from the old cabin in the woods where he was imprisoned by an unknown man, a scene we witnessed in Chapter 1, Brian finds himself traveling through time and space. He wakes up 30 years in the past, as a small child, in an unfamiliar place, with no memory of how he arrived there. Although everything around him seems normal, he is trapped in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Strange Story Of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2.

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  47. 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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  48. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? This game offers you a few ideas to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Joking.

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  49. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    60% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    An epic journey begins! Terry, a brilliant, messy girl, is beginning her greatest adventure, following her master, Albion McMaster, whose goals are quite dark and mysterious. With Heimlich, her mechanical owl and best friend, Terry will travel through amazing worlds and many unpredictable dangers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tale of Caos: Overture.

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  50. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    41% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Dabado Puzzles: Demo is a puzzle-adventure game on a mystic place to save the island from the cataclysms by building constructions from strange blocks and collecting items and solving quests. Release Date June 2021 Version This is the demo version. For the full version, you can check Steam and itch.io. Developer 7Games made Dabado Puzzles Demo. Platforms Web browser Steam If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dabado Puzzles.

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