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Looking for games like The Underlayer? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Deadly Blue, Super Piotr Deluxe or 卡片魔王:只剩个头!.

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  1. Deadly blue is a journey through the world full of dangers, where you will fight against the evil creatures, overcome different obstacles on the way to your beloved. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Blue.

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  2. SUPER PIOTR DELUXESuper Piotr Deluxe is a fast-paced 2D arcade platformer where precise movement meets bullet-heaven chaos — and every run has the potential to get completely out of hand. Jump across shifting platforms, dodge hazards, tear through hordes of enemies, collect ridiculous upgrades, and try to survive whatever the world decides to throw at you next. Things start simple. They do not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Piotr Deluxe.

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  3. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Reborn as a Demon Lord, seek revenge on the heroes! This fantasy roguelite game features grid-based combat controlled using four directional inputs. The world only moves when you do: you attack when you collide with enemies. Plan your moves step by step or play swiftly with dodges and parries! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 卡片魔王:只剩个头!.

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  4. On Halloween night, three teenagers head out to enjoy the early hours in costume, unaware that they've chosen the worst possible place to go. While crossing an old, abandoned square during a strange storm, an occult ritual awakens a portal between dimensions—dragging the three into a dark world dominated by the chaos of Halloween. Trapped in a dimension where monstrous creatures constantly emerge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane waves.

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  5. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 104 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 12 reviews

    Tactical Rogue-like Combat. Turn-Based and Real-Time strategy sci-fi adventure. Nova-111 embarks on a journey to recover the 111 scientists scattered through it's alien worlds. Explore, battle and solve clever puzzles in the name of SCIENCE. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova-111.

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  6. Nova Odessa: The Strange Tower is an action/adventure roguelike where you play as a demon hunter lost in a haunted tower. Explore the tower and find new weapons and items to fight demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Odessa: The Strange Tower.

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  7. EL COCO is a 3D action roguelike that plunges you into a world of dreams, broken memories, and living nightmares. Descend into The Uncertain, a place as strange as it is dangerous, and fight to recover what you’ve lost—if you can trust your guide. FACE YOUR NIGHTMARESYou awaken without memories, trapped in an impossible realm. A strange host:: El Coco, a disturbing figure who promises answers… bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to El Coco.

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  8. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight Pulse.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Beast & Cleaver Beast and Cleaver is a 2D open-world adventure hack-and-slash where tactical combat and monster hunting define your journey. As the Hanging City's hired hunter, your mission is to track and defeat mythical creatures, uncover the secrets of their unique spawning conditions, and use their materials to strengthen both yourself and the city. Every successful hunt expands th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beast and Cleaver.

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  10. STELA BOSS is a roguelike that combines intense action and strategic exploration in a dark, mysterious world. Use unique elemental weapons to defeat enemies and clear the island infested with dangers in each cycle. FIGHT TO DEFEAT THE BOSSES Face hordes of enemies and imposing bosses as you explore a macabre island. Each battle is an opportunity to grow stronger and get closer to victory. DI… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STELA BOSS.

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  11. Corrupt is a metroidvania game set in mysterious and dark environments full of dangerous enemies. Art: https://penusbmic.itch.io/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corrupt.

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  12. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    Follow Samuel , Sarah, and Clunky, on a perilous journey through Relic Odyssey: Ruins of Xantao. Brace yourself as you confront disgusting beasts, ruthless smugglers, and the enigmatic "Collector" - a mad man who will stop at nothing to obtain the power hidden within the ruins of Xantao. Adventure and CombatFight off creatures using an array of weapons and gadgets. Experience different types of en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relic Odyssey: Ruins Of Xantao.

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  13. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 109 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore and fight your way through a crashed human spaceship infested with relentless hordes of aliens as you become more powerful with exciting weapon upgrades and powerups in this retro inspired first-person shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exophobia.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive... The only human city located on the space ark is subjected to an organized mutant invasion. For the sake of surviva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anima Flux.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Loot Train is a procedurally generated game where you take control of a hooded thief, that has a will bent on robbery, in a train full of valuables. Progress through train cars to defeat colorful enemies, and weird bosses summoned by the Guild of Righteous Protectors, to stop your genocide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loot Train.

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  16. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 1,571 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.Some things were not meant to be discovered…A colossal and enigmatic alien structure appears in Earth's orbit and stuns the entire world; humanity names it ‘The Metahedron’. The Sentient Con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scars Above.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Revulsion is the missing link between old school classic first person shooters and modern day first person shooters. Imagine if the classic fps had evolved in a direction other than a story based experience, to being something much more brutal, with more advanced gameplay mechanics. Revulsion takes classic Doom and Quake style gameplay and combines it with the core concepts that permeate the Dark … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revulsion.

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  19. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 119 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 3 reviews

    Redo! is a game about a girl trying to find another human in a dystopian world overrun by biomachines. It's a lonely and evocative game about exploring the unknown and overcoming obstacles to see what is left. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REDO!.

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  20. Become the FearTaram Baba is an Action Roguelike that focuses on lightning-fast combat mechanics. Fight Your WayFeel every blow you land on evil while you fight your way through the haunting abyss. Chase Taram Baba deeper and deeper into the dark and cling to your light, for the walls are moving. Taram Baba focuses on responsive, lightning-fast, satisfying combat. From the variety of D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taram Baba.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Holy Shot is a fast-paced, physics-based top-down shooter. Face nasty hordes of monsters in a chaotic environmental destruction, combining powerful weapons and strategic abilities to survive intense battles against challenging bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Shot.

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  22. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Space Bross is a thrilling blend of action 2.5D roguelite, and Tower Defense genres. You’re a retired astronaut. You had one job: chill. But then they came for your chicken. Now it’s personal. Set off on a chaotic journey across deep space in Space Bross, a roguelite tower defense action game where survival means lasers, loot, and a whole lot of clucking vengeance. Explore dangerous, ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Bross.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 97 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

    A roguelike deckbuilder where you create the dungeon you fight through. Each night use your cards to expand the ruins then battle through them, harvesting Glimour from the lost souls and improving your deck. Can you reach The Warden and defeat it, so The Maiden will grant your heart’s desire? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Restless Ruins.

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  24. Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Knight.

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  25. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 495 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidwrought.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 385 reviews

    Primal 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 brutal T-Rex attack and uncover a narrative b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Planet.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    When the Light Dies is a survival game with roguelite elements set in a desolate, frozen wilderness. Step into a murky world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When the Light Dies.

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  28. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Find hope in death. In Umbraclaw, take control of Kuon, a cat who dies in the mortal world and awakens in the Soulplane, the world of the dead. Brave the horrors of the underworld to reunite Kuon with his owner in this 2D action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umbraclaw.

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  29. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    Mark of the Deep is an epic pirate-themed adventure with a strong narrative and a thrilling mix of Metroidvania and Souls-Like elements. Embark on this journey, explore the mysteries of a cursed island and find your missing pirate crew! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mark of the Deep.

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  30. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 566 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A VR survival horror roguelike. Trapped in a dying spaceship filled with horrors, you must explore, survive, and find your way back to the safety of Earth. Cosmodread features a rich, tense and immersive atmosphere that will make you forget about the world outside the headset. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmodread.

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  31. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 19 reviews

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan. Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, XboxOne and PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foregone.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Biota is a 2D metroidvania inspired shooter set on a wild and dangerous sci-fi, pixel-art planet. Get ready to face hostile alien life forms and investigate a mysterious mining colony as a group of ragtag heroes from the future, all in glorious 4-color palettes and detailed 8-bit visuals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biota.

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  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 341 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

    A pixelated side-scrolling action adventure about exploring the decaying ruins of our species and fighting deadly sea-creatures in search of answers. Full Game Out Now! #GJGDC2017 The water rose... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human.

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  34. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Moo Lander is a 2.5D platformer with lots of environmental puzzles and resource management. You take control of the Lander and your mission is to locate and obtain enough milk – the most important resource in the universe. The milk itself is found only on the ancient planet of the mighty alien Cows. You progress through the game levels by going through many hostile creatures – both flora and fauna… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moo Lander.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Planetary Dustoff is a moddable roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Unearth the many secrets of THE SPACE FACTION and find a new home for humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Dustoff.

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  36. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 458 reviews

    Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the deadly sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption.

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  37. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 6 reviews

    [Media 3738411] [Media 3636391] In a long-devastated world, only one city remains intact. Protected by a glass dome, the city of Endeavor rises above the wreckage of the past. Inhabited solely... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Machina.

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  38. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 70 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 7 reviews

    Welcome to the trippy world of the Rainbow Ark – filled with quirky characters, puzzles, secrets and more. Defend your home against a fleet of deafening airships by using alchemy to craft and throw powerful weapons at deadly intruders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lila’s Sky Ark.

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  39. "Demonak: Hunter's Initiation" immerses players in a mystical realm plagued by powerful Demonak entities. These ancient demons threaten humanity's existence, and it's up to Kalu, an aspiring demon hunter, to stop them. The game blends fast-paced action with intricate platforming elements, offering a rich narrative and engaging gameplay. The game's storyline follows Kalu's journey as he u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonak: Hunter's Initiation.

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    The fabric of reality is unraveling. A catastrophic instability is consuming the universe, and all threads lead to a single place: the peak of the Spire Tower. In Spiretela, you take on the role of a hero on a breathtaking ascending journey. In this sidescrolling roguelike, every step toward the top is a test of skill, strategy, and adaptation. The tower is a living organism; the higher you climb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spiretela.

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  41. Tired and confused, you awake engulfed in darkness, in a prison that appears to have no end, known as the Vitromotus. Your memories are clouded, but your desire for freedom allows you to endure. With nothing but your wits and might, you carve your way out with determination, eager to embrace the light of the sun. Yet, as despair slowly consumes your spirit, a ray of hope shines forward. Impriso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberville.

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  42. A colorful co-op adventure where you take on enemies with power-ups and clever tricks. Travel through diverse lands to rescue your sister in a story anyone can enjoy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawbay.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 1,096 reviews

    Virelia is a 3D adventure with a cartoon art style where you control a girl lost in a mysterious and magical world. Explore dungeons with acid lakes, floating platforms, and perilous traps that challenge your reflexes and bravery. Your primary tool is a magic staff that helps you defeat enemies and clear your path ahead. Each dungeon introduces new foes and impressive bosses that require both agi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virelia.

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  44. Blast through waves of enemies in the explosive and fast-paced shoot 'em up inspired by the world of Brainrot! Fight your way through to rescue Ballerina Capuchina from the slippered fins of Tralalero Tralala. ⚠️ AI DISCLAIMER ⚠️ We haven’t used any artificial intelligence tools in our video game. The long afternoons of testing and the endless days of hand drawn art and programming, all of which … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION.

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  45. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Thousands of years ago, a nuclear war wiped humanity off the face of the Earth. All that remains are twisted mutants roaming the wasteland. You play as Lucy, who wakes up from cryo-sleep inside an underground vault. With the help of the vault's AI, your mission is clear: slay mutants, collect their DNA, and use it to rebuild civilization.Features Fast 20-minute runs – quick, replayable act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vault Survivors.

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  46. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 26 reviews

    The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narita Boy.

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  47. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    ⏹︎ Game Description ⏹︎This is a fun dungeon exploration RPG game! The protagonist, "Memelis," heads to the dungeon in search of treasure to pay off her debts. Along the way, she will encounter fearsome monsters and heartwarming companions! Will she be able to find the treasure and clear her debts? ⏹︎ Game Features ⏹︎ A classic Japanese-style RPG adventure Rich dungeon maps RPG … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cute, Broke, and Dungeon Bound.

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  48. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Exodus: Creepy Time is an exciting casual style game with elements of a simplified roguelike. An ominous journey through dark and gloomy locations awaits you, where every action you take has serious consequences. Survive in a world where darkness and horror lurk at every turn. Collect resources, upgrade your character and develop new skills to survive in this horror world. Trapped in a world stee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exodus: Creepy Time.

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  49. 83%Game Brain Score
    83% User Score Based on 283 reviews

    Prune & Milo is an enchanting adventure where you guide siblings through 70+ levels of turn-based puzzles. Armed with a rad sword and bow, they unravel cave mysteries and prevent the world's end. Traverse diverse environments, encounter quirky characters, and enjoy unique mechanics in each of the three different worlds in this captivating game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prune & Milo.

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  50. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 414 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging 2D hand-drawn action platformer, a Metroidvania with thrilling combat that will keep you on the edge of your seat and heart-stopping platform sections that will put your skills to the test. Become the King of Darkness in an epic journey through 16 connected areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summum Aeterna.

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