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Looking for games like What Lies Above? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Exanimum: The Silent Call, Etherborn or MEANDERS.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    Exanimum: The Silent Call - It is a first-person indie psychological horror game.The terrifying and bizzare events that happened to Jason and his daughter Jessica on the road to Greenfield town are dragging them into this eerie adventure, leading them into an unknown world. As Jason and Jessica venture deeper into the depths of the forest, an unsettling silence envelops their surroundings, the bir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exanimum: The Silent Call.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 293 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Etherborn is an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice calls to you, patiently awaiting your arrival. As your first thoughts emerge, you realise your journey has just begun. You must reach this ethereal voice to fully understand your own existence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etherborn.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 171 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Meanders is a sparkling adventure through a series of funny and relaxing challenges in a colorful setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEANDERS.

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  4. 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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  5. Special Announcement (。・∀・) Join our Discord: ysbxSfYaQs Twitter / YouTube: @EternalDream0v0 Game developer on Bilibili / Weibo: @梦境位面主0v0 Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Eternal Dream” above to visit our homepage. Follow us to get more updates on the game! About the Game The sound of waves brushes softly past my ears, and my mind sinks into a deep blue silence. In corners… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Name Tide Left.

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  6. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    61% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    A 3d puzzle platformer that takes you along a journey of wisdom, through the 64 unique worlds that draw inspiration and teachings from the I Ching [Book of Changes], one of the oldest oracles in human history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Game of Changes.

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  7. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A short and surreal meta-narrative experience. Explore the gallery and find a way to push The Button... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interactivity: The Interactive Experience.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Story LineAfter discovering that my family had been murdered in their mansion, I reached out to the authorities in search of answers, only to be met with silence and dead ends. I decided to enter the mansion, armed only with my camcorder, to record and find out what truly happened to my family. Voice RecognitionSomething is inside the mansion, I switched on my microphone and let the quiet settle … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night.

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  9. This is a tech demo of this game's "engine" and systems. The game's final name is to be revealed. Can you find the unique mechanics the final game will make use of? Everything seen and heard (as well as all code (except the third-party Unity engine's)) is our (The Shaggy39 Studio's) own, do NOT use ANY assets without permission. Controls Move with WASD or Arrow KeysAttack with Z or SpacebarLo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to "Man".

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  10. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Upload your own custom models (.vrm format), pet, feed, switch and color outfits, play minigames, do self care exercises and more! Upload your favorite VRM model and see if it works! Go to the bottom of the page to download it! Demo available for both Linux and Windows! Dotami-vrm is a virtual pet game with self care exercises, minigames and many fun ways to interact with your buddy! Feed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dotami-vrm.

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  11. In Blocks Must Fall your goal is to lead the Red Cube to the exit. But the exit needs to be opened first. To do that, you must take off all bright tiles (white and light-gray) by jumping them off. Find a way to rid off all the tiles. You love puzzles but hate to make endless attempts just because you made a silly mistake? Use the Back button as many times as you need to fix this! This makes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blocks Must Fall!.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Blackshard is a first-person exploration game. Wander through a strange megastructure, the Labyrinth, to unravel its mysteries... Your behavior within the Labyrinth will define the outcome of your journey. What path will you choose to take? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKSHARD.

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  14. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    With amazing new abilities, re-visit a land full of wonder on a new adventure in LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias - sequel to the award-winning ‘LostWinds’. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    A girl abandoned in the basement of a hospital for some reason. Escape the hospital avoiding the doctor who abandoned the girl in the basement! Complete the story through hidden foreshadowings and various devices throughout the map and find out why the doctor abandoned the girl in the basement. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 13iew.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    65% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Welcome to nightshift! You are a retired Detective, and you get a note in your office from the police department but, upon the note you have to find out who murdered Kakig Kasajian but in the house it won't be easy to find the Killer. Now just remember, always look but never look in the past If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightShift.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 606 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Nuclear Blaze is a 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, with all the devastating backdrafts, exploding walls and sprinklers you could expect. Fight your way through a mysterious facility and try to keep the blaze under control. As a trained firefighter, you're being air-dropped right in the middle of this hell blaze to investigate and look for survivors. But the unexpected presenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Blaze.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Bright Bird contains various elements: stories, explorations, and puzzles. The game is designed to be a seamless side-scrolling world full of challenging puzzles. Control Yao the heroine or Xuan the hero to begin your exciting journey, and find the bright bird to solve the smog crisis! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bright Bird.

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  19. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    All The Delicate Duplicates is a short single player first-person narrative game that toys with the concept of time: reality isn’t stable or linear here, but unfurls across a storyworld that bends, flexes and (in some instances) duplicates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All the Delicate Duplicates.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    89% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    A short linear puzzle platformer about an astronaut on an alien planet. Explore this strange facility by solving strange puzzles which include but not limited to pushing plants, throwing plants, growing plants, bouncing plants and last but not least bouncing plants on other plants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Low Oxygen.

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  21. Players take the role of the Tall Stranger, a being who has awakened with the power to use ancient fountains to change the elements of the world. The stranger must use spirit fragments scattered throughout the various levels to bring the mountain back to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perspectrum.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Inmates is a story-driven, atmospheric, interactive exploration simulator with horror elements and puzzles. Investigate every detail of the prison to discover the story of the people who are locked there. Pick up and examine objects to discover mysteries of the prison. Uncover the reasons why you are there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inmates.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 410 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 14 reviews

    When Youropa is torn apart, You must use your unique wall walking ability to navigate a strange fragmented city, restore it to former glory and learn who you really are. A platform puzzle paint adventure about breaking rules, being upside down and thinking outside the box. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Youropa.

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  24. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 8 reviews

    Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles.

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  25. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 7,072 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Explore a beautiful Escheresque world where the laws of physics are different. Geometry repeats infinitely in every direction, and falling down leads you back to where you started. Manipulate gravity to change your perspective and see the world in new ways. Master the rules of the universe and restore a barren world with vegetation and life. - KEY FEATURES - ◽ An expansive and visually striking … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manifold Garden.

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  26. Join Rachel as she faces the Cleansing, a coming-of-age ritual that will determine whether she joins the last survivors of the end of the world or is banished above ground. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Borrower.

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  27. Resist control through sound.Aiya Desire is an exploration × rhythm game × horror adventure in which you explore the massive radio tower Sentinel and uncover the truth behind the neural-linked chip known as HC. Search rooms, collect items, and piece together clues from conversations and logs. Face approaching enemies and unsettling horror sequences. Then, when boss battles begin, the game shifts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aiya Desire.

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  28. Trapped in an endless dream, it seems there's no way to wake up. You find an car that's been abandoned for a long time. Will you solve all the puzzles to figure out what happened here before? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandoned car.

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  29. You somehow ended up inside a labyrinth in the night where some mysterious creatures are hunting you down, you are not the first one to get there as some people left some notes probably before dying. Luckily you brought some stones with you, they do not seem to be useful against these monsters but you could use them to orient yourself while you try to get out the labyrinth. the monsters are very d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape The Labyrinth.

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  30. Augmented Fear is a horror puzzle game set in a dark and oppressive cyberpunk universe. Trapped in a mysterious district, you must find a way out and survive against aggressive creatures. Use augmented reality to uncover the secrets hidden within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Augmented Fear.

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  31. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Post-jam update! Thank you to everyone who played our game during Doki Jam! Now that the jam is officially over, we've got a big update to flesh out the game a little as well as add a bit of bonus content to unlock. We've completely overhauled the aiming system with a new UI, better sensitivity response, and a smoother laser at extreme sensitivities. It should now be much easier to get some real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Bullet Dokibird.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    OK Bob is a short atmospheric escape room game. Find clues, read notes, and solve puzzles to ultimately make your escape. OK Bob was created exclusively for VR. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OK Bob.

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  33. Whispers of Eldoria is a narrative-driven fantasy adventure game set in a magical land teetering on the brink of chaos. As the adventurer of ancient gateways, you must make crucial decisions that shape the balance between realms while unraveling the mysteries of Eldoria’s forgotten past. Whispers of Eldoria Needs You! You’ve been chosen to take on a pivotal role as the adventurer of Eldoria’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Eldoria.

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  34. Seeker 3 is a cozy, story-driven adventure where players take on the role of Alfie, a stranded alien with the ability to fly and shapeshift. As he navigates a mysterious island, he must gather five stars to power his spaceship and find his way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker 3.

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  35. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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  36. Overview: You’ve just woken up to find your space station drifting dangerously close to a wandering star, and it’s up to you (and your ability to scale objects with your mind) to navigate through weight puzzles, zero-G challenges, and some not-so-ordinary obstacles. Can you leap your way to safety and escape before time runs out? Hop to it! This game was made in less than 96 hours by a solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toadally Spaced.

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  37. Guide George home through a expansive maze world with fun abilities, tricks and challenges along the way! George is a fun game for all ages. Do you have what it takes to escape the maze? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amazin' George.

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  38. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    First person horror/adventure game set in a natural environment, the Taumiel Natural Park. Advance through a semi-wild environment where you will face areas of stealth, platforms and puzzles. The adventure component is the one that presents more weight in the development, you will have to observe and interpret the environment to be able to advance. All while remaining hidden, giving the ste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Taumiel.

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    Note: This game is in EARLY development. Estimated for Q4 2027 and possibly earlier. There are still some work to be done with the custom engine & new content. Join the Discord for regular updates, community and a chance to win prizes! Explore a nightmare. Lose your mind. See the truth.Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oneirium.

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  40. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 528 reviews

    Explore a mysterious island as a tiny lizard. Complete ancient puzzles, effortlessly climb cliffs, and eat bugs as you make your way across an island civilization lost to time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gecko Gods.

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  41. THE TEMPLE: CH1From the creators of Smart Games comes the first chapter of a new horror saga. In THE TEMPLE: CH1, you awaken alone within an impossibly vast and dark cathedral trapped in another dimension. You have no memory of how you arrived – only the distant echo of a portal that might be your only escape. Every step you take is drenched in dread, every shadow holds a secret, and every heartbe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE TEMPLE: CH 1.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    JOIN US ON DISCORD! About the Game Get ready to enter a network of futuristic puzzles where every room challenges your intellect. In Cube Mind, every element in the environment is more than just decoration — it’s a strategic tool you must learn to master. Activators Trigger mechanisms, open doors, and reshape the level by placing cubes with precision. These smart switches react to your actio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Mind.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    We are speechless. After a hundred years of silence, research station Fragrance Point starts sending signals to earth. What does it mean? We are sending our most advanced security robot. Armed with lipstick, snazzy boots and a big heart, we are sure it will do the right thing. What will it find? Fragrance Point is a digital paradise where you can do everything you want: Dress up, dance with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragrance Point.

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  44. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A little game about exploring a desert and restoring its water flow... Among other things! Discover this open world and uncover the secrets of Cydonia's Village. Collect Energy Cores with the help of a loyal companion to restore water to the desert and meet villagers along the way. KEY FEATURES Small and hand-crafted open world, full of secrets, collectibles and activities. Follow the trail or jus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sands of Hope.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    A short solo developed psychological narrative horror game where you close your eyes to reveal a hidden layer of reality, the REDSHIFT. Uncover the secrets of the facility, Tower 7, and survive what hunts you within the REDSHIFT. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REDSHIFT.

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  46. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    BREAKER: INITIATING is a short 3D game featuring platforming and puzzle-solving elements. You step into the role of El, a robot equipped with electrical discharge abilities. Navigate through a desolate world, using El's unique powers to overcome obstacles and explore mysterious environments. In a post-apocalyptic world, humans entered cryogenic facilities to hibernate, and the abandoned machines … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BREAKER: INITIATING.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    You were warned not to dig too deep; there was no need to go further. A rabbit's life is comfortable without the extra effort. But something—subtle, yet unrelenting—pulled at a hidden space in your mind. It seemed like a waste of time, but you felt compelled to keep going—until the tunnel, once your safest refuge, collapsed beneath you. Air rushes past as you fall, and when you look up, the Broken… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken Ceiling.

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  48. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    An exciting game, full of traps and mysteries to be solved in each of its 96 levels. In this hostile story you must put all your skills to the test to solve the hidden enigmas and lead Frank to the end of this compelling story in 2D. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drama.

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  49. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    He Who Watches is an atmospheric first-person puzzle game that tasks you with navigating a seemingly impossible structure. Grapple with spatial reasoning and shifts in perspective to solve mind-bending puzzle chambers in a mysterious puzzle-platformer where every surface is a possible pathway. Your bow is not a weapon, but a puzzle-solving tool used to manipulate your environment. Together … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He Who Watches.

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