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Looking for games like Time Well Spent? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Trade Loop, Rose of Immortality or PEPPERED: an existential platformer.

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  1. Description: Trade Loop is a Game Jam Game Made For the GMTK Game Jam 2025. In this game you will be fighting off hordes of enemies enemies while you hurtle to the next destination on your trade loop This game fits the Game Jam Theme because you are on a trade loop and your turrets are looping around your ship as you travel to your next trade loop destination. How to Play: To fire the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Loop.

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  2. Synopsis: Within a society where time is traded as currency, the elusive Rose of Immortality holds the key to eternal life. With your lifespan slipping away, armed solely with a gun, you undertake a daring journey. Each bullet fired exacts a toll on your diminishing time. Traverse hazardous terrain, face formidable guardians, and carefully weigh the cost of sacrifice against the urgency of surviv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rose of Immortality.

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  3. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 422 reviews

    A light hearted 2D platformer about the meaningless of existence. Dark humour. Big focus on narrative-driven gameplay. Regret. Currently being developed for PC and Mac. You play as a nameless civilian of an immortal world an hour before a return of the God of death. Life presents you with an opportunity to take this matter into your own hands. And then presents you with countless ways to fail spec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PEPPERED: an existential platformer.

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  4. You've just been reincarnated as a Colt 1873 single-action revolver. In a world without ammunition, you're vulnerable to a local gang of weapons that constantly breaks into your house and steals your waffles. As you're trying to figure out how to arm yourself, you notice the local orphanage down the street currently has discounted adoption fees... ----- Job Descriptions: Child (DPS) - The most … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Gun and Had to Buy People to Protect My House.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A Snapshot in Scarlet is an exploration-puzzle game set inside of a carnival.  You are a ghost detective and your goal is to solve an ancient missing persons case so that the ghosts involved can move onto the afterlife. It is believed that the person was murdered, but no body was found. You are aided by your special memory gloves. When the gloves make contact with a bare forehead, you are gifted w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Snapshot in Scarlet.

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  6. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    93% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    Main Features Isaac-like Roguelike Gameplay made by 1 Isaac fan :) Randomly generated runs - every time you play its different! 110 upgrades that modify your build with handcrafted synergies 6 playable characters with unique gimmicks 201 fish to catch 21 unlockable features 48 badges (completion marks) and 77 achievements for completionists <3 About the Game CRAZY SYNERGIES w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lake of Creatures.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Zom Nom is a humorous, 2.5D, side scrolling platformer with puzzle elements for PC. Play as Barry, a brain munching, gob spitting, slap happy Zombie. Spit and Slap your way through the streets and sewers to take on the President of the World. Claim your place as Ruler of all Human and Zombie-kind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zom Nom.

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  8. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    In the year 2215, orbiting humanity's newest extrasolar colony, Police Captain Vincent Cassini, becomes embroiled in an intersystem conspiracy to bury crimes that occurred during the war that devastated his planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warp Frontier.

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  9. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    44% User Score Based on 127 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 5 reviews

    "Fear Effect Sedna is a pausable real-time tactical action game. Become reacquainted with the old team of Hana, Rain, Deke & Glas in a brand new adventure. From Hong Kong to Greenland, through Inuit mythology and with new partners, will you dare to face the spirit world once again?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear Effect Sedna.

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  10. You're an adventurer with a magical lamp that can see through time! Dash through this ancient, dangerous maze and collect all the artifacts in the past and the present before the roof collapses - can you collect all 150 points worth? CONTROLS: WASD to move forward, back, left and rightShift to sprintMouse to pan cameraLeft mouse click to grab an artifactHold right mouse to activate your magical la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lantern Run.

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  11. Warning: This project is incomplete / not fully playable. Currently you can use the "Hammer" Icon to select and place various types of buildings, the "Population" icon to purchase population for Food (if you have enough capacity), and the "End Turn" button to advance the days. All of the art is intended as a placeholder. All of the music and sounds are from free Creative Commons sources, listed be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OtherRise.

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  12. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Mini Murder Mysteries is a cozy investigative deduction game made for fans of head-scratching whodunits.Become a detective and get to work solving nine distinct, self-contained crime scene conundrums. To progress, you'll need to scour the evidence, analyze witness statements, collect relevant keywords, and make smart deductions. Solve a series of twisty, tricksy murder mysteries. Examine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini Murder Mysteries.

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  15. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    99% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    BioMenace is back! Experience the classic 2D run & gun action platformer by solo developer James Norwood - originally released for MS-DOS in 1993 via Apogee Software - now with enhanced graphics, refined gameplay, and many quality of life improvements. Explore the original 3 episodes (36+ levels) plus a brand new 4th episode (15+ levels), spanning a range of diverse environments including cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BioMenace Remastered.

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  16. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

    You are the Carimara, and your mission is to conjure a ghost by answering their questions using your cards. A short and creepy fairytale, full of surprises and mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 515 reviews

    Froggy Disco is in the trailer for Croakoloco (linked below) Purchase link Frog Crossing is still looking for a home. Comment on this post or email me to let me know you used it! [email protected] If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Croakoloco.

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  19. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    35% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    EXPERIENCE THE REAL MISSIONS OF SNIPER Give it your best shot with Street Sniper First Person Shooter (FPS Shooting) game and take contract to shoot all the unjust dishonest and make the world a better place to live. DEADLY MISSIONS Rioters - These guys always try to influence big crown and make riots in the city Enemies -Enemies has taken over an area of the city under their control fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Street Sniper.

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  20. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    This is you, and this – is You. Both of you have something in common – exceptionality in a monotonous moment of time, when meaningless decisions have to be made. Or meaningful, to such an extent, that there is nothing left once they are made. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Name is You.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,742 reviews

    A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed.

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  24. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    55% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Riddled corpses is Arcade game 8/16bits. we will have hordes of zombies and all kinds of monsters, all created with love pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riddled Corpses.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed: Dynasty.

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  26. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    68% User Score Based on 1,369 reviews

    The Culling Of The Cows is a side-scrolling shooter, tower defense game. You will take the role of Sammy, a soliloquising schizophrenic farmer with a self prophesied mission to lay waste to the disease spreading over his farm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Culling of the Cows.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 1,169 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to protect those close to him. The original game set a new standard f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shank 2.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 870 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    Bad Rats Show is a physics puzzle game where the rats exact their bloody revenge against their main enemies: the Cats. Solve puzzles in 2D and 3D maps using physics, objects and specially trained Rats. All new Rats and Cats, but with the same classic and questionable Bad Rats humor. With the new map editor you can download, create and share new levels. With unlimited solutions for each puzzle, fle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Rats Show.

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  29. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 852 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Blazing Chrome is a classic co-op run 'n gun with an original arcade feel. Players can choose between Mavra, the badass human resistance, soldier or Doyle, the groovy rebel robot, to kick some metal ass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazing Chrome.

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  30. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    -A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Dark Witch.

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  33. 10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Links: DISCORD | PATREON This Girl Does Not Exist is the first game of its kind. It is a game full of beautiful girls .. and none of them exist! They were also not made by a human but generated by an AI. Dive into this vibrant colorful puzzle game and add girls to your gallery! Relaxing gameplay with beautiful artwork and relaxing music will help you calm down after a hard day at work or study The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Girl Does Not Exist.

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  34. Bet The House: How to Play Goal: Build a hand of Dogs worth enough Victory Points (VP) to clear the VP Goal. The VP Goal increases every turn and each Ante. Setup Start with a randomized deck of 12 dogs, and a starting hand of 5. You have Biscuits to pay each card’s Biscuit Cost to retain it between turns or to pay for your dogs’ effects. Your turn. You have the option to Take Actions OR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bet the House.

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  35. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Made in 96 hours for GMTK Game Jam 2025 (you can rate the game here). Recommended to play in full screen. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy. Then how about some work and some play? After months of failing to find any jobs due to the incident, Jack gets hired by Amir Toys Inc. His job is simple: connecting parts together to make pieces for toys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Some Work and Some Play.

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  36. Controls:WASD - to moveSpace - to interact with nearby objectsMouse Left Click - to interact with some of the cooking games and the color wheel Restaurants are special places, so many key moments in life happen around food, and here your restaurant attracts all sorts of people so your goal is to give them the best time while they're inside! Serving them their favourite foods and setting the perfec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cooking with Color.

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  37. Developed for Jame Gam #36 Welcome to the world of Freaklandia, where people everywhere hunt the planet's wildlife and have them fight each other for sport! And for some reason, nobody thinks anything's wrong with that! Short guide: Use arrow keys to move, I to open the inventory, and K to talk to NPCs To win, you have to get your Candleman to a certain level and have all four of the available Poc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Freaks.

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  38. GMTK- 2023 Game Jam Submission:Theme: Roles ReversedQuest Giver!Welcome heroes to Quest Giver, an online pseudo-MMO where you don't play as the hero, but instead as a villager / NPC giving out quests carefully crafted to meet a hero's level requirement and your town budget! Generate quests from a pool of sub-quests and assign them to players as they wait around. Wait too long to select a player an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest Giver.

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  39. NOTE TO PLAYER: This game may not work as intended in its current state, as certain gameplay elements are frame-rate dependent. A beefy machine is recommended in order for the game to function as intended.  Common issues that can occur: - Animals getting knocked back much further than intended when shot with an arrow. - Animals moving at extremely fast speeds. - Boss animal moving much faster, mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instinct.

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

    Zom Nom is a humorous, 2.5D, side scrolling platformer with puzzle elements for PC.  Play as Barry, a brain munching, gob spitting, slap happy Zombie. Spit and Slap your way through the streets and sewers to take on the President of the World. Claim your place as Ruler of all Human and Zombie-kind. Credits:  Design/Sound: Jess Sealey https://www.jesssealey.com/ and James Fleming Programming: Ashle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zom Nom.

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  41. Description You wake up and find yourself trapped in a room inside a ruined structure.  The ceiling is closing, and you have no way to climb out.  You're a slime after all, how can you climb.  Once the ceiling has closed in, it will fall, squishing you like it has done to so may before.  You're only hope is to find some way to stop the ceiling from completely closing in on you.  Are you only goin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo.

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  42. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Gastrocove is a game about scheduling robots to harvest, combine, and deliver food to ports before the food expires. It was created in 10 days for the JamCraft 5 game jam. Installing You can either download the Windows build below (standard Unity package) or you can run the WebGL build by clicking the Play button above. WebGL build has been tested all the way through but YMMV. Gameplay Each level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gastrocove.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 821 reviews

    Unpacking Mode Update About the GameAbout this gameHi, I’m Niklas – the developer of Small Spaces. My goal is to make a game that puts you into a creative flow without you even noticing. And a lot of the player feedback has been exactly that. So, if you’re looking for a relaxing game to take your mind off stressful thoughts, Small Spaces might be just the creative escape you were looking for :… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Spaces.

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  45. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    The Third Shift is a Game Boy Styled horror game inspired by classic horror titles like Resident Evil and Clock Tower.  As the newly hired security guard at the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder, you’ll be working under the watchful eye of your boss, Daniel.  An Adventure in Multiple Perspectives Blend 3rd and 2nd person perspectives as you see yourself through video surveillance. 1st p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Third Shift.

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  48. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Perception: Heart and Mind is an action-adventure game that emphasizes precision platforming, mental and physical combat, and decision-making driven by either your heart or mind. Navigate a dangerous, interconnected world and confront the unpredictable behavior of Rootbranch's residents. Demo available. Please check for the full game on Steam and wishlist if you like it: https://store.steampow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perception: Heart and Mind.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    High above the clouds, Bombun, a bomb-throwing rabbit, defends her floating fortress from her former friend turned foe, Robombun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bombun.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure. Investigate a mysterious island and unravel its disturbing secret. You’ll have to face grotesque creatures, hurdle deadly traps, solve puzzles, and most importantly, survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead of Darkness.

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