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Looking for games like Thinking Inside The Box? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Spacious Snake, The Dark Queen of Mortholme or Nuumonsters.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    An abstract puzzle game about a snake. The snake must fill all tiles of each level to proceed, with obstacles making it increasingly difficult. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spacious Snake.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,936 reviews

    You are the Dark Queen—the most powerful being of your entire universe. Your lair is breached by an aspiring hero—a pitiful thing, easily crushed. Except they keep coming back. A 20 minute anti-game about an unconventional relationship and the capacity for change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Queen of Mortholme.

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  3. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Nuumonsters is a game set in the future about curious little creatures that strive to be the strongest! Power on your AR Gear and play the role of Yasaka or Yana who strives to be the highest ranking Nuumonster trainer on the global leaderboards. Do so by defeating powerful opponents in Nuumonster battles, unlocking secret training dojo's, and attending underground battling casinos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuumonsters.

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  4. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 97 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Dungeons! Danger! Rhythm Action! You just hacked into the biggest corporation in the world and stole an unfeasibly valuable amount of data, but getting in was the easy part. To get back out you’ll need to explore the Mainframe, solve puzzles, battle security programs… and do it all on the beat! Welcome to GRIDbeat! A rhythm-fueled cyber-dungeon crawler where every move must match the music or ris… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIDbeat!.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    A roguelike royalelike about warriors from across space and time, fighting to claim a wish from the Star of Aestheta. Strategize your tactics, enhance your troops, and outwit your opponents to rise to the top! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aestheta.

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  7. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,008 reviews

    Fight Knight is a mix between a first person dungeon crawler and a high speed action game. Players spend their time ascending a massive Tower, learning the story of Fight Knight and getting to know friend & foe alike. Along the way they'll solve puzzles, collect artifacts and help Fight Knight grow in power. Encounters take place in real time, through grid based melee combat. Wits and reflexes pav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIGHT KNIGHT.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    SANAE duels MARISA under observation of TENGU!?Run through the mountain of YOUKAI, like a TENGU! 天狗流名競走 (TENGU RUMEI RACE)  is a touhou fangame with a cute pixelart.The main character is 東風谷早苗(Sanae Kochiya), she races against 霧雨魔理沙(Marisa Kirisame ) on the 2D Platformer game. This game is  a  mini-game in "東風谷早苗の神風とともに(SANAE's Sylphid Breeze)" under development.In this trial version(released … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SANAE's Sylphid Breeze.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    Enter the dungeon, get lost and roll the dice against the monsters! Play your chances against dangerous monsters like ghosts, werewolves or even the frankenstein monster himself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snake Eyes Dungeon.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Berry is a short orthogonal 3D platformer about a tiny, blue spider. Gain new abilities, weave through projectiles, collect and purchase a variety of items, and combat various bosses in this tiny metroidvania adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berry.

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  12. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 520 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other! Join your mysterious guide Puzzle Knight as you shovel through scads of foes, procure new equipment, and battle bosses both familiar and new. Explore a tale with endless twists and turns, quest as your favorite heroes, and even challenge a friend for fast-paced head-to-head c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.

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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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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    100% User Score Based on 300 reviews

    Goo creatures are running amok in the spell factory and its up to you and MAC (Magical Automatic Custodian) to stop them! Guide MAC through five waves of creatures with a boss at the end of each wave. Choose a reward after each fight to craft an unstoppable spell arsenal!  Clockwork Cleanup is an auto-battler where MAC's actions are defined by spell tiles placed in the central grid. The spell t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clockwork Cleanup.

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  15. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 117 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGASWORD.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Sudoku RPG is a new style of game that combines Sudoku Puzzle and RPG genres. The only thing that can help a miner who has been named a hero by God's mistake is your excellent brain and concentration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sudoku RPG.

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  17. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Stylish retro, action-adventure game featuring fast-paced combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodless.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    90% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Shovel Pirate is a puzzle platformer that challenges you to collect treasure! Navigate colorful pixel art levels, dig through obstacles, and solve environmental puzzles. Plan your route and unearth riches! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shovel Pirate.

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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 1,634 reviews

    Die in the Dungeon is a deck-building, turn-based roguelite where your deck is not made out of cards, but DICE! In Die in the Dungeon, each dice represents a different action, from basic ones like attacking or healing to boosting other dice or copying their abilities. Improve the quality of your dice, combine them and acquire powerful relics to defeat the monsters that dwell in the dungeon! Find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Die in the Dungeon: Origins.

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  20. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Guide the princess of the tiny nation of Easania, along with her unusual but reliable companions, and explore a vibrant world of humans, beasts, and dragons, while escaping the clutches of a mysterious cult in hot pursuit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tenth Line.

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  22. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 19 reviews

    Tiny Metal is a military themed turn-based tactics game. It's simple yet has deep gameplay with an engaging story. Play as Artemisian Lieutenant, Nathan Gries, as he commands his units to victory against the villainous nation of Zipang. There will be several friends and enemies along the way with varied factions, units, and abilities in the 8-10 hours of single player campaign gameplay. Players wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TINY METAL.

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  23. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,910 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 15 reviews

    A musical action-adventure set in the recesses of the human mind... Welcome to the world of Figment. A strange and surreal world; a place filled with our deepest thoughts, urges and memories, populated by the many voices we hear in our heads. # Discover the human subconscious This mind has been quiet and calm for many years. But something has changed. New thoughts have started to emerge - takin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figment.

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  24. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 171 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    69% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Weable is a neon world where you have to undergo complex and dynamic levels. Weable - in the game you have to reach the goal - the end of the level. Passing the levels, the difficulty will increase, creating a variety of interesting challenges If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weable.

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  26. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 426 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    Sparklite is an action-adventure set in the whimsical and ever-changing land of Geodia. Battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power of Sparklite! Key Features • Stunning visuals - Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics • … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparklite.

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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

    You can Wishlist Sky Racket on Steam right now! Be the first to know when it's out! [Media 2355197] [Media 2355157] You can also join our Discord server to chat about Sky Racket and give us some... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Racket.

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  30. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 3,267 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 19 reviews

    Wandersong takes you on a whimsical, musical journey across the globe. Eons ago, the goddess Eya put the universe into motion with her music--now, as she does every epoch or so, she's going to sing a new song and reset existence. You play as a lowly bard tasked with finding the pieces of a mysterious melody called the Earthsong, which is said to be able to preserve the planet. Use your singing to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandersong.

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  31. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 358 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    What Lies in the Multiverse is a story-driven 2D adventure that one could call a dramatic comedy. Filled to the brim with hilarious, cartoonish hijinks, the narrative also presents the player with mature and deep themes like death, envy, and obsession. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Lies in the Multiverse.

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  32. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Lulu’s Temple is a mysterious retro dungeon crawler about an archeologist venturing deep inside a horrifying pyramid with only his torch and gun to protect him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lulu's Temple.

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  33. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Smart puzzle game about catching cute animals by cleverly utilizing the environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Mice and Moggies.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 416 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Challenge your deductive skills by helping our two young heroes on their quest to bring the legendary paintings of Pictoria back! Look carefully at the numbers on the edges of the grid to stop the sneaky wizard Moonface... - Face plenty of grids and discover some beautifully animated enemies and artefacts! - Fight baddies (even bosses!) on the way. Be smart or you could be the target of a criti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PictoQuest.

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  35. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Meet Billy, a robot who is tired of his work on the production lines, who then decided to blow up everything and everyone in order to make his own choices. Shoot robots, solve puzzles with your mechanical arm, blow things up and try not to get blown up before confronting your boss! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Billy 101.

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  36. Sokorun it's a minimalist game with mechanics of sokoban. With a dungeon theme, where a rottweiler puppy it's trapped and need to scape. Be careful with the traps around, any touch will reset the level. Features: - 70 levels. - 3 different types of traps. - Minimalist pixel art. - Some levels have multiple ways of winning. - Discover a new way of playing sokoban. - Avoid the traps to win. - Rela… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sokorun: One Box.

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  37. For Aerolite is a fun and exciting 2D platformer where you explore Xedron’s mystical world through 100+ hand-crafted levels brimming with secrets. Meet vibrant characters, battle countless waves of fierce enemies, and conquer tricky challenges in a humorous, story-driven quest. With stunning 2D art and a beautiful soundtrack, every moment feels magical. Whether you’re platforming through deep fore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Aerolite.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 4,141 reviews

    Endacopia is a nontraditional point-and-click adventure game where you will guide a lost child named Mellow through a world that operates on foreign rules. He doesn’t know much about anything other than the fact that he has a strong gut instinct. With a little help from his guardian angel, which is you, Mellow will be able to overcome many obstacles in the way of him finding a place he can call ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endacopia.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    88% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Nanomon is the ultimate desktop pet! Born from the bits and bytes coalescing in the back of cyberspace, every Nanomon needs a good home. This is your opportunity to give them one! From flying cats to sentient watermelon to pixelated dragons to foliage bearing locked-and-loaded weaponry, every Nanomon has a unique appeal. Find your new friend today! EvolveEvery Nanomon has a goal in life. A dream t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nanomon Virtual Pet.

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  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 237 reviews

    FEED THE QUEEN is a short active incremental game with a focus on synergy-building.  Grow your colony, hatch and upgrade various worker types, optimize your production, customize your build, evolve, and feed your Queen ever-increasing amounts of food. This demo is still early in its development, all feedback is welcome! The full game will feature prestige, talents, new mechanics, more buildings,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEED THE QUEEN.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 269 reviews

    Discover a Gothic world in this 2D top-down action-adventure, blending fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art inspired by Game Boy Color classics. Fight monstrous foes, unlock new abilities, and explore a non-linear map filled with hidden secrets and dangerous challenges. Master precise combat, where every strike and dodge matters. Manage your stamina as you face off against grotes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tearscape.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 1,088 reviews

    Tangy TD: Hero Tower Defense, Class Based, Roguelite, Item CombiningStrategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree! Move around Towers, Fight Big Bosses! Spend Skillpoints earn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangy TD.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 247 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

    Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late. Discover the legend of what's UNDER THE ISLAND! Uncover a Sinking Mystery Step into the role of Nia, a newcomer to Seashell Island … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under The Island.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,030 reviews

    NO-SKIN is an RPG roguelike characterized by a horror atmosphere and a smooth yet complex gameplay. Face the horrors that the house hides behind every corner and discover who the No-Skin Man  truly is! Features: Unique art style: photos in the background combined with hand-drawn pixel art characters. High replayability: tackle the game at different challenge levels. Horror atmosphere: immerse yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO-SKIN.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 307 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Minos is a maze-building roguelite where you, the fabled Minotaur, must defend your sanctuary from bloodthirsty adventurers. Design and re-design deadly labyrinths, set traps, and turn every brave fool into your next victim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MINOS.

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  46. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Play as a hydra in this classic-inspired 16-bit 2D platformer with Super-FX-style 3D visuals! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chirax's Fortress.

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  47. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 516 reviews

    Logic Bombs is a logic puzzle game where you use deductive reasoning to tackle 160 puzzles about bombs. The same core rules apply to every puzzle so prepare to delve deeper into a realm of pure logic where your understanding will be put to the test. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logic Bombs.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    hate.net is....a minimalistic FPS movement shooter. An energy drink-sized time capsule of endless fighting. A micro-world of bots in a perpetual state of meaningless conversation with each other. Stay as long as you like - they've fought long before you, and they'll fight long after you're gone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to hate.net.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Gunforged is a fantasy roguelite shooter where you construct powerful and unique builds every run. Forge your dual guns from a huge number of randomized parts and acquire game-changing abilities to create the ultimate monster-slaying hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunforged.

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  50. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Finally, a tactical RPG that has NO RNG to Hit, Miss, or Crit! When you attack, use an item, cast a spell, or defend yourself, you'll face a Ring Trial. Click when the indicator is in the Blue Zone to succeed. Click when the indicator is in the Red Zone for a critical success! But, of course, try not to miss... A living battlefield to change as you please! Terrain has a massive impact o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radix Chronicle.

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