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Games like Tomb of the Desert Core

Games like Tomb of the Desert Core

Looking for games like Tomb of the Desert Core? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Night Lights, Terracotta or Ascend Beyond.

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  1. 88%Game Brain Score
    95% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    Things are different at night. Familiar objects behave strangely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Lights.

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  2. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Puzzle adventure inspired by the army of 8,000 terracotta figures that the founder of China built as protection for eternity. Using Taoist principles and non-aggressive tactics, the hero will switch between two opposite dimensions to restore the universal balance and break an ancient spell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terracotta.

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  3. Ascend Beyond  Ascend Beyond is a fast-paced 2D platformer built around precision movement and vertical climbing. There’s no combat — progress comes from learning the controls, mastering momentum, and combining mechanics to overcome increasingly complex terrain. Controls (Core Movement) Move:  A/D,arrow keys Jump: Space Dash: Right mouse button (hold a direction using WASD/arrow keys) L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascend Beyond.

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  4. Phase is a hardcore precision platformer that will test your reflexes, patience, and precise control to the absolute limit. Trapped in a stark, minimalist world, your only goal is to escape. Your Only Way Out The exit of each stage is securely locked. To open the door, you must complete one of two conditions: Collect all the 'keys' hidden throughout the stage. Or, find and destroy the 'Cor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phase.

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  5. Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.

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  6. This game was created as part of the Chillennium Game Jam 2019 by the team UNL Alpha Squad. It requires three players to play, with Player 1 and Player 2 using Xbox controllers and Player 3 using a keyboard and mouse. Character Overview All three players must work together (or not) to solve the puzzles in each of the two levels to defeat the guards, get keys to open doors, and save the king. - Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Three Mutineers.

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  7. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Death Unphased is a challenging precision platformer where you phase through walls, spikes, and enemies with your dash. A short arcade-like experience with the goal of beating your fastest time in each level. Flex your puzzle-solving and speedrunning abilities as you forge the best path to the exit door. Death doesn't scare you. It energizes you. Phase through anything that would normally kill yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Unphased.

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  8. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    NOTE BEFORE YOU PLAY: The game has no menu, as well as no way to pause. So, once you start the game, you better be ready.  :) (Also, be patient: The game takes a bit to load, but it will load eventually) --------------------------------------------------------------- CONTROLS: (They are written on the game, but still...) - Arrow Keys/WASD: Move - X/Spacebar: Jump - Z/E: Interact ------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab. -1.

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  9. Cat Dungeon Escape is a challenging casual puzzle game with some precision platform elements where you can invert the gravity and rotate the scene. Beat the traps and grab the key to open the door and escape. Are you ready for this Challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Dungeon Escape.

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  10. Chetz! is a hardcore platformer, made in the spirit of classic platormers. This is the first chess-based platformer ever in the world! You get to play as beloved chess characters. You have seen them on the board before, now get ready to take control of them in the game! Through any means, defeat the opposing king and reclaim your title as a Chetz! master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chetz!.

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  11. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Indirection is a unique puzzle platforming adventure where you can only move in one direction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indirection.

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  12. It's a game mixed with action, puzzling and collecting. You can use various tools to break barriers,  find your way through maze-like levels by solving puzzles and operating mechanics to find treasures.  There are puzzling elements everywhere in the game. So it's not just a brainless digging game. you need to make good use of memory and logic thought to find solutions. Different parts of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miner Open Chests.

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  13. ****UPDATED 8/18/2023 (1.3)**** __________________________________________________________________________________________ This is Hikikomori. Hikikomori, in Japanese, is a severe form of social withdrawl for someone who may go days, weeks or months without social interaction. This is a game about someone who finally finds themselves completely alone - and where it leads them. The goal of each lev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hikikomori.

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  14. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    31% User Score Based on 209 reviews

    Chew your way through 120 levels of addictive puzzle gameplay, where your only goal is to devour everything but your own wormy self. It's quick, tasty, and hard to resist. Just like a late-night snack. How hard can it be to grab a bite? Quite hard, when you're an abominable serpent dwelling in a cemetery. Collect keys, open doors, and plan your every move so you don't paint yourself into a corner… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroWorm.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    94% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Enjoy going in the gym how it was intended: phonk, sick racing cars and Emperor Putin guarding you. Get buff and visit the ♂Dungeon Master♂ to get uprades. Drink tonics and avoid obstacles on your path to becoming the ♂Boss of this Gym♂. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boss of this gym.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    81% User Score Based on 420 reviews

    A first-person puzzle game. Simply walk to the door. Create your own check point. 30 Levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disoriented.

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  17. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Control three clunky robots with improbable technological quirks stuck on a desolate Earth. Help them work together to overcome randomly generated obstacles in this roguelike puzzle platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terraforming Earth.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 96%Based on 1 reviews

    Mallow Drops is a gravity puzzle where two kiwis try to rescue their lost eggs in a shattered world. Turn everything upside down as you slide, shift and move through its tricky world, a mix of platformer and a sliding block puzzle. Getting to where you need to go is half the fun - just be sure to look before you leap! With Wooly Jumpers hopping about and Dirty Underbears surprising you suddenl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mallow Drops.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    47% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    "Neon Hardcore" - this is a game that makes you freak out the player after each death of the player character. You need to manage the green cube and get to another green reference point. But it is very difficult, as the player interfere with the rotating saws and others obstacles red color. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Hardcore.

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  20. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 345 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Escape Goat 2 is a puzzle platformer game where you use machinery, the environment, and a friendly mouse to progress through a dungeon. None have overcome the Stronghold of Toragos... will you be the first goat to do so? Escape Goat 2 is the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2011 indie game, featuring more than double the content: larger rooms, HD graphics, dynamic lighting, and a host of devi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Goat 2.

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  22. Marty Thinks 4th Dimentionally is an isometric 3D puzzle platformer where you play as a small robot on a journey to find his creator. With the aid of time travel, Marty is able to step into the past and work together with past versions of himself to overcome any challenge. By playing out partial solutions and then resetting time, the player can work with their past to succeed. The game was crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marty Thinks 4D.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 67 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    Pavilion, a fourth-person puzzling adventure, throws you directly into its mysterious world without any text tutorials or beginning explanations. A puzzle game portrayed through exploration and audio-visual imagery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pavilion.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    An action/adventure game taking ques from both film-noir and samurai-drama's of old, "samurai_jazz" takes players on an adventure through an enigmatic city, engaging in sword-fights, encounters with mythological beings, and quirky dialog with the local inhabitants presented with a pseudo 8-bit style. While action remains the central focus, a bit of detective work and puzzle-solving will become nec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to samurai_jazz.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 164 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    "​​Bannerman is a medieval action-adventure with challenging skill-based combat inspired by historical swordsmanship. You play as a man-at-arms who is left for dead following a terrible battle. On awakening you discover your lord's banner has been lost. You must travel across a war-torn medieval land in pursuit." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bannerman.

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  26. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    MAZE CORE A claustrophobic procedural maze runner built for GitHub Game Off 2025 FULL SCREEN IN REQUIRED! MAZE CORE is a fast, atmospheric maze-survival game built entirely in one self-contained HTML file — no external assets, no libraries, no dependencies. Just pure handcrafted HTML5 canvas, CSS3, and JavaScript. Every run drops you into a fresh, procedurally-generated maze packed with haza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Core.

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  27. The Unbalance Lab Help your robot friend escape the lab by solving energy-based puzzles and overcoming obstacles. The fate of your robot lies in the balance! About the Game:Our second entry for Gamedev.js Jam 2025, built around the theme "Balance." The game features puzzle-solving mechanics where timing, precision, and energy management are key to progressing through each level of the lab. How… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unbalance Lab.

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  28. Descend into darkness. Every death leaves a mark. NEKRO3 is a dark 2D horror-puzzle game with stealth elements. You are terminally ill. Somewhere in the depths lies a stone that can heal. But the deeper you go, the more you die. And every death becomes your enemy. Key Features:Death is a mechanic Each time you die, your glowing corpse stays behind. It can come back — as a zombie. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKRO3.

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  29. Flint and Dew  is a 2D cooperative side-scrolling pixel art puzzle game played by two local players. Players control Flint the Rock and Dew the Slime Fairy, each with unique abilities tailored to overcome environmental challenges. Flint is strong and grounded. He can break weak walls, push heavy objects, and use his body weight to operate pulleys, but cannot jump. Dew is agile and magical. She can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flint & Dew.

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  30. Controls:A/D  or Arrow Keys to move, spacebar to jump. Number keys to select targeted spells, click to cast, Q, E and Shift for spells that don't require aiming.Patterns:It's Not Just a Phase, MomDesign Problem:Player phasing abilities implemented in completely linear games make the mechanic itself uninteresting, as the strategies the player can use the mechanic for are severely limited when they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellbound Exploration.

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  31. *NOTE* the game will lag upon collection of the first star due to HTML limitations.  In this puzzle-based platformer, players aim to escape the damaged slime-infested alien spaceship. Using animal characters and competing against their opponents for the best score. Players team up with a partner and use their animal's unique abilities to complete specialized puzzles, testing their movement, teamw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOVA.

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  32. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    *Game is about 25-30 minutes of gameplay* v17 is uploaded. 05-05-2025- 4:00pm PST (GMT-8): Added Recommended Controller screen. Added option to toggle full screen in-game in the options menu. Added the option to toggle CRT Filter on and off in-game in the options menu. Fixed various larger issues, such as the duplicated player, poison not taking when hit by the slime boss, removed the lift in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bone Warrior's Oath.

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  33. Jelly Express is a two player co-op physics game. You will be playing two little jellies who will deliver boxes over obstacles to reach their destination. The only tool you have is a wooden board overhead, so use your ability to stretch, jump, and move to keep the boxes steady on the board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jelly Express.

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  34. This is a platformer game with multiple controllable characters. That can be played single or multiplayer mode (in split screen) You will need these characters to solve many puzzles and defeat some enemies in this game to progress through the levels and move around the map. Features: - 12 playable levels - 4 customizable characters - Skins: hats, helmets, glasses, etc. - level map - speedr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Friends Adventure.

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  35. An action-arcade game designed during the UW Game Design certificate program. After playing, please fill out our survey form!Downloadable version available here. Controls Controller inputs also supported, see tutorial in game for details. Hit spacebar to flap, move with arrow keys or WASD. Press S or Down just before landing to skid and easily change direction. Hold down Mouse Left to charge a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summit.

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  36. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Flo Hider is an engaging and dynamic 2D platformer where you control two characters - one who can control the flow of water, and one who can control the flow of lava. The game’s core theme revolves around the concept of fluidity, as the player switches between two characters to manipulate the environment and solve puzzles that involve water and lava. Game Features: Character Switching: Seamlessl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flo Hider.

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  37. *For keyboard players, use WASD or ARROW keys to move. SPACE bar to jump. "J" to use ability. "K" and "L" to switch members. 键盘操作键位:WASD或方向键移动,空格跳跃,J键攻击或使用技能,K和L键切换角色。 Team Quest v0.99 is a 2D platformer game made by Jeffery Yuchen Xue by Unity. This game has multiple characters. You can find them in levels and form a team. Wisely use their unique abilities and explore the world! This game sho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Team Quest v0.99.

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  38. You're in your office during a long, drudging day at work. Surely no one will notice if you sneakily turn on this weird game you found installed on your work computer. It's funny, the player character looks a little like you... wait, how do you even play this? Make use of whatever else is in your desktop to progress in each level of puzzle-platforming to reach the door. Maybe reaching the end wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Window-Hopping.

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Apologies but I accidentally renamed the OS executables so they currently have 2 separate versions of the game. If you want to, just run the newest version and it will be the same as the web build Also unfortunately due to godot shader compilation will stutter the game the first time round on web This is our submission for the GMTK Game Jam 2024 edition (bigly big theme bigly time 4 days) If … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dewin Mawr.

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  40. "Beat the game to compete in the leaderboard for the fastest completion time!" Use Your Brain In "Mind Over Matter", experience and inside out adventure as you control both a human and their brain, or a brain and their human. Solve puzzles as you navigate through intricate levels as you switch between body and brain. Master the balance of mind and matter in this 9 day  "Do You Wanna Jam 2024… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Over Matter.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "Ballvania" is inspired by hard difficult retro games. in these retro games, you play as balls from different sports like Tennisball, Football or Soccerball, Basketball, and Baseball. in these ball games, your goal is to move the ball via an on-screen controller and avoid Deadly Obstacles like Laser, Rotating Blade, Cannons, Spears, and other difficult Deadly Obstacles which ad juice in these made… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BallVania - hard game.

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  42. ITS RECOMMENDED YOU  READ THE TUTORIAL AT THE BOTTOM, ITS A MUST!! OFFICIAL DISCORD SERVER: (Recommended if you join, It has exclusive content and sneak peeks! All you need is a Gmail account, It's free!)  https://discord.gg/zPu2AGzuxt UPDATES: BIOMES UPDATE Added three new Biomes, Desert, Sky and Volcano, and their respective backgrounds! 100+ Tiles added! TUTORIAL: Gameplay Controls:  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mario Bros ULTIMATE!.

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  43. Game Description Title: Adventure Quest Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: PC Overview: Adventure Quest is an exciting and challenging 2D platformer game that takes players on a journey through a beautifully crafted world filled with obstacles, enemies, and collectibles. Players must navigate through various levels, avoiding dangers and collecting coins to progress to the next stage. The gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2dPlatformerCG.

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  44. This is a demo version of a 2D puzzle-platformer with environmental puzzles. Commercial off-the-shelf rollerbots have excellent battery life but very limited autonomy. They need the player's help to understand the world, discover their abilities and accomplish their objectives. Maneuvering, experimentation and some reasoning are necessary to succeed. Explore the levels, figure out how things work … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roll and Back Again [DEMO].

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

                                                 Puzzle Jump: A Platforming Adventure Build levels with a given set of tiles for each level and then platform your way to victory! This was an entry to the Thinky Games game jam.  Controls for platforming are:  WASD or Arrow Keys for movement Spacebar for jumping and double jumping Spacebar while pressing against a wall for wall jumping shift for dashi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Jump : A Platforming Adventure.

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  46. For Pixel Game Jam 2024#beginner - all team members are #beginners Enjoy this underwater adventure playing as Marianne (Mari)!Find your way through the areas and unlock the hidden mystery of this world.Controller and Keyboard are supportedController:Controls are Left Joystick or DPad to move, A to jump.Keyboard: AD, JL, or Left and Right arrow keys to move,To jump press Spacebar, I, or W.Known lim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mari.

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  47. Dead Line is a scary platformer game created by David Yang, Amaru Chavez, Wil Bauer, and Harvivek D.  You play as a college student trying to overcome the most horrifying monster of all: An Intense Class Schedule!  Your stress manifests itself into actual monsters, and its up to you to keep calm and find a way to manage it. As current college students ourselves in the midst of midterms, we found t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadline.

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  48. EARLY ACCESSThis game is currently in its early access phase, indicating that certain elements may undergo changes or removal. The game will get updates, although not on a regular schedule.DescriptionEmbark on a platforming journey with Shadow Touched, a 2D platformer created from my long programming apprenticeship journey. This project, developed in almost two months, has evolved beyond its acade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Touched.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Viva Hexagon! Is a tile-matching versus puzzle game, where you have to match hexagonal cells by controlling a small playable platforming character on the board to pick up and move pieces. Test your wit and reflexes across three highly configurable game modes, either alone, with a friend, or against an artificial intelligence player! This is only a demo version! A "minimum viable product", if you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viva Hexagon! Feat. Ipulo.

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  50. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Maggie Maggie is a minimalist puzzle platformer in which you guide Maggie, a cute magnetic red cube, through a series of levels using only her ability to grow and shrink.  The player explores Maggie's world by growing and shrinking along, crossing huge gaps using the help of magnets.  Wait till you see how Maggie can unlock doors and even change gravity!  Controls Maggie has a very unique con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maggie ┃BAFTA YGD winner 2018.

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