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  2. 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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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    FAMAZE is a retro themed roguelike puzzle adventure game. Choose the the dashing Knight, the cunning Thief, or the mystical Wizard each with unique special powers. Delve into The Mad King's ever changing dungeon to rescue the rutabagas! Never the same game twice! Music by Disasterpeace and Art by Oryx. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Famaze.

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  4. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchcrafty.

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  5. What is PlantPlanet? PlantPlanet is a homemade gamejam project made in 2 weeks. It is a mini-game with up to an hour of playtime. According to the story, the protagonist is an earth-boring dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius) who just woke up from his winter sleep. He sees that his little planet was trashed/littered by humans who took off with their spaceships after completely worn it out/depleted… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlantPlanet.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    70% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Cally's Trials is a roguelike action-platformer with a weapon-levelling system that lets you evolve weapons as you use them. Cally must save her parents from the maniacal Herbert, who has laid waste to the Caves and built a massive new base. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cally's Trials.

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  7. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    StrikeForce Kitty is a PC arcade platformer with RPG elements, where the player controls a team of four cats saving their kingdom from the fox army that is storming the capital of the Cat Kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StrikeForce Kitty.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Dark Places is a psychological single-player game set in a surreal world filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a daemon hunter desperately searching for answers and slowly descends into madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Places.

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  9. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 365 reviews

    Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh. • Set your own skill trigger logics • More builds: Bullet Master, Flesh Army, Virus Master, and more • 24 u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bioprototype.

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    60% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Ancient Abyss is a Rogue-Zelda game where you will explore mysterious and hidden events in a randomly generated maze. As you progress, you’ll gain more power and collect items to help you... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Abyss.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hocus Pocus.

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  12. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    39% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    It's the zombie-slaying survival game with JRPG elements you didn't know you wanted! Get swarmed by zombies in active-time battles, search for other survivors, eat and most importantly: SURVIVE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion: Brain Craving.

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  13. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

    Gem Wizards Tactics is a turn-based strategy game with randomly generated maps and weird asymmetrical factions. Designed around endless single player play, Gem Wizards Tactics has three factions each with their own unique abilities which not only combine within factions, but you can also pick up units from other factions and combine them into your army to create new strategies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gem Wizards Tactics.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    An RPG of exploration, collection, and critical thinking. The end of the world has come and gone, leaving only phantoms where once there was life. Now Schorl, the last surviving human, and Spinel, the last of the magical saerii, search through the memories of a bygone era, hoping to find a future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Echoes.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Stitched strings together the thrilling story of Catherine Stockholmes, an otherwise ordinary girl. The story begins with Catherine waking up in an eerie doll factory. With a great desire to escape, Catherine is forced to venture through the factory. But little does she know that terrible fates always befall the curious ones. Will Catherine muster enough courage to needle her way out of the factor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stitched.

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  16. 15%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    15% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Hero Quest is a Tower-battle in the most literal sense! Defeat waves of enemies as they attempt to overthrow your keep! Wisely deploy your units into the battlefield and use spells to destroy the enemy tower! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Quest: Tower Conflict.

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  17. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 830 reviews

    A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helen's Mysterious Castle.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    42% User Score Based on 601 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Darkout is a sandbox action-game with survival and strategy components. You are the only survivor after your escape pod crashes on a strange planet. The environment is full of mysterious and hostile shadow creatures, and the only way to survive will be to gather resources used to craft and researching new weapons and technologies.The world is sunk in permanent darkness and the shadow creatures sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkout.

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  19. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor
    72% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyronia RPG 2.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 162 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Steve Jackson's Sorcery! is a four-part fantasy adventure like never before. With tens of thousands of choices, the story rewrites itself around your actions. Battle weird and deadly creatures, cast powerful spells, play with honour, or lie, cheat and steal. The fate of the land of Kakhabad is in your hands! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcery! Part 3.

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  21. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    Can you reclaim your ancestors’ land? Evil forces have taken over the once fertile land of Fortiana. You are the only one who can storm the castles and claw it back from the hordes of dragons. Experience a new type of strategy and arcade game. Fence off parts of the battlefield to corner your enemies. Collect catapults and power-ups to besiege the fortresses and take on dragons. But beware! As yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortix.

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  22. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 2,814 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    In the third instalment of the Thief series, master-thief Garrett is contacted by Keeper Artemus with a mission to steal two valuable artefacts. At the same time, Garrett learns about a prophecy: the coming of a Dark Age. He embarks upon a journey to unravel a mystery that threatens the existence of the order of Keepers. Is it possible that there is a traitor in their midst? The stealth and thiev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief: Deadly Shadows.

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  23. 15%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    16% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Many inhabitants wishing to get the tribute came back to the city. Only the time will show whether the main character will find the riches or he is fated to decorate one of the undercroft corners with his skeleton. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of gain.

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  24. Outdated demo! V0.05 planned very soon! Controller recommended, but not mandatory. XBOX / PS5 controllers tested and fully compatible. -- Preface -- Grief, as an emotion, is the heaviest of them all. Heavy not only for what we have lost,  but for what  we shall never have again. Tell me, traveler... Are you angry? -- Summary -- "Stagnant Gold" is a narrative RPG about a youth named Aure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stagnant Gold (DEMO).

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  25. Built for the Game Maker's Toolkit 2017 Game Jam Description: This game is "Run Away, Robot!". You're a defective robot trying to escape from a factory plant without getting caught by the other robots. The controls are WASD to move (a joystick will work as well, but is not guaranteed, as most of testing took place with the keyboard). Moving decreases energy, the yellow bar on the left. When your e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Away, Robot!.

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  26. Built for the Game Maker's Toolkit 2017 Game Jam Description: This game is "Run Away, Robot!". You're a defective robot trying to escape from a factory plant without getting caught by the other robots. The controls are WASD to move (a joystick will work as well, but is not guaranteed, as most of testing took place with the keyboard). Moving decreases energy, the yellow bar on the left. When your e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Away, Robot!.

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  27. Terror strikes on the night of Day of the Dead as the devil himself manages to reach Earth for the first time in over a thousand years, this time arriving with a malicious plan. With the intention of conquering the world with his minions as well as finding a bride to accompany him to the throne, he ends up interrupting a romantic date between a cowardly peasant named Juan and the beloved Princess … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Juan Sin Miedo.

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  28. A game that I made for Quantron. This was a failed Ludum Dare 53 entry, now finally finished. You can still visit the Ludum Dare page if you want to see the original version. Please read this post for why it took so long and is still broken. WARNING: This game is hard. And contains flashing screen effects. Press "F" on the title screen to toggle them. How to play Player 1 WASD = Move/Jump Space … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantron's Game.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    In a separate continuity, a brave young hero rises. But this one is unlike the others.... "Magic is pretty cool and all, but a lady's lifestyle is more important!" Hikumura Nanora, a third year grade schooler, recently stumbled into magic. Figuring that her powers can also be used to further help her agendas, she sets out to make other people "understand" her feelings. At some times nicely, but … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahou Shoujo Nonlethal Nanora.

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  30. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    In 1989 the original adventure of Last Half of Darkness was released to the PC. Now on it's 35th anniversary the story continues with updated spine-chilling graphics and a haunting soundtrack. Your aunt sure was a strange one. She was some sort of witch or something. A good witch though, practicing only good spells and magic. In fact, she was working on a potion just before she was killed. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Half of Darkness.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Unleash your inner hacker skills and code your way to victory in a game where complex algorithms and intuitive gameplay collide. Attention: The browser version will not be updated anymore. Download the attached file or check out the demo page on steam for the latest release. If you experience any problems or want to participate in the devolopment, join our Discord. https://store.steampowere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Net.Attack().

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 534 reviews

    One Turn Kill is a PvE card game focused on drawing and deck control. The system is centered around the thrill of drawing cards and the challenging condition of defeating the enemy within a single turn. Even just one slip-up may be fatal, leading to a suspenseful and unique play experience. Join the protagonist in a pixel art wasteland to face off with the strongest of enemies and see what story a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Turn Kill.

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  33. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 401 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 11 reviews

    Return to the battlefield, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war! An all-new Wargroove adventure for new recruits & veteran wardogs alike!Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the battlefield, sea, and sky wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargroove 2.

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  34. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    42% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Travel Aporia to save it from the Demon Queen Nazmul. Guide a team of girls through strategic fights and strengthen your bonds in this dungeon crawler RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leveling up girls in another world.

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  35. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 485 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 15 reviews

    In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Test your limits against a brutal and mysterious world as Parvus, a curious warrior with a heavy burden. Raise your spear and cast ancient spells as you battle hostile creatures and towering bosses in procedurally-generated 2D landscapes. Answer the call. Break the cycle. Change your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oblitus.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Enemies will continue to appear from the right side of the screen. All enemies will have a word above their heads, and you need to use the keyboard to type the correct letter to kill them before they reach the edge of the screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TYPER GIRL.

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  38. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    55% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Ever since the ancient wars of mages, the world has been a dark place. As to the Distorted Lands, regular folk avoid them like plague. Yet this is now your new home. Your magic powers bid disciples from all over the land to come look for you. Other forces are looking for you, too – and their intent is much darker. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spire of Sorcery.

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  40. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    62% User Score Based on 448 reviews

    Survivor Squad is a Strategy Action game where you control a Squad of up to four survivors and guide them through a highly randomized world looking for supplies to aid you on your journey. Scavenge for supplies in every corner of every building, craft your gear, pick your skills and loadout while keeping your Squad alive by covering every corner and moving as a group. It is a game that encourage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor Squad.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    For Sarai and Nicholas, life is simple: search for monsters, kill the monsters, get the reward, and get frosty chocolate milkshakes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Grimm.

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  43. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 199 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Treasure Adventure World is a metroidvania platform game set in a fantasy world of islands, magic, pirates and secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Adventure World.

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  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Explore randomly generated card dungeons where you can only move Right and Down, use Dice to defeat mighty enemies, gather powerful artifacts and learn new abilites! Will you be able to escape from the dungeon? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Right and Down and Dice.

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  45. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    84% User Score Based on 606 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 7 reviews

    Unexplored is an accessible yet challenging roguelite action rpg, featuring a fantastic level generator, and a surprising amount of content and depth. Explore dangerous dungeons, solve mysterious puzzles and engage hundreds of foes, big and small, in intense melee combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unexplored.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Ghouls, ghost & plenty of hidden wall meat. In Kraino Origns you'll explore 8 levels of unadulterated retro platformer action! With ghoulish enemies, powerful weapons, hidden secrets, and a boss ready to wipe the floor with you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kraino Origins.

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  47. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    81% User Score Based on 725 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    You Must Build A Boat is the sequel to the award winning "10000000". Travel the world, run procedurally generated dungeons finding artifacts, capturing monsters and recruiting crew for your... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Must Build A Boat.

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  48. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 208 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Type Knight is a short atmospheric typing game. Type as fast as you can on your keyboard to survive. Discover what lies at the end of the cemetery at the cost of your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Type Knight.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Mythos: The Beginning is a survival horror/adventure role playing game based on the pulp-horror and monster movies of the 1930s. Set in London in 1934, Mythos tasks you with creating your own paranormal investigator from scratch and guiding them through an exploration of the infamous Harborough Asylum. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythos: The Beginning.

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  50. Battle of the Witches - Mages And Monsters or simply ‘Battow’ is a bounced bullet game. The player clicks somewhere on the screen for the Mage to throw a spell in that direction. The spell bounces off the walls of the scene, and the player will need to use this to their advantage to hit the rival. Every time the player collects a chest or shield, he is protected for one round, that is, he will de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battow - Mages And Monsters.

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