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Looking for games like Where there once was sand? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with DEDALO - Escape Room Adventure, Glacial or Memory's Reach.

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  1. Uncover the secrets of a frozen world, an escape room adventure set in the icy depths of the Arctic. Fresh evidence of a lost civilization has surfaced, leading you to a mysterious site buried beneath the snow. The ancient arctic ruins hold secrets of artifacts with great power, but accessing them won’t be easy. As the story unfolds, a surprising twist propels you beyond what you ever imagined, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEDALO - Escape Room Adventure.

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  2. 1988, a chill is in the air, and fear hides in the dark. Glacial is an immersive first person horror where you will be on a venture to discover the truth behind your haunting findings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glacial.

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  3. Plays great on Steam Deck Steam Deck is fully supported, including such features as: Custom default settings for a pre-tuned experienced the first time you jump in. UI and font scaling to read better on the smaller screen. Fully playable with controller input (Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch Pro gamepads also supported on desktop) A collection of hand-adjusted tweaks to various aspects of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory's Reach.

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  4. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Manic Miner Engine A free, cross-platform game engine for creating your own Manic Miner-style games. You can customise artwork, caverns, and gameplay via editable config files found in media/config. Note: Donations support my time maintaining the code — the engine itself is free to use. Credits Graphics by Andy Noble Website: http://www.andynoble.co.uk Also see Ret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manic Miner Engine.

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  5. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    After the first station is to create a chill and relaxing landscape for the players to explore. It includes light puzzles and fantasy elements. Let’s embark on a journey into the uncharted realm. • • • • • • • • If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the first station.

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  6. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 11 reviews

      There were unforseen problems and the update is going to be delayed. I am very sorry about this and want to say thank you for being so kind and helping me grow with making games. Have a great Xmas and New Year. About the story of Journey Galaxis: A great tragedy has fallen upon Naiyoko Island. Friends, and families have lost their loved ones including your Mother, and Father who were on a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Galaxis+2.

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  7. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Opportunity is near. Follow clues, solve the puzzles, and stay persistent in the chase of a new way of life. Explore, survive, and thrive in this open world adventure story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to U.N.P.O.C. Vessel of Opportunity.

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  9. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    33% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 3 reviews

    You're on your own in a world full of danger! You can drink only if you discover water, survive the night only if you have a safe place to sleep - eat only what you have found or hunted. Explore a destroyed world and experience a dark story. Dead Man's Diary is a unique blend of elements from several genres. The gameplay adopts typical survival game mechanics such as crafting items or exploring a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Man´s Diary.

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  10. Set in Abant Lake, one of the most beautiful regions of Turkey, this game offers you a colorful experience and a different game. In the Bolu game, you are actually in a dream and trying to survive. At the beginning of the game, you are a newly recruited worker in an unknown land far from the city. You are stationed there and you steal a weapon that a friend of yours cares about without knowing it.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bolu.

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  11. 是一款以调查木偶杀人案为目的而展开的2D冒险解谜游戏.剧情 离奇的案件,隐藏在冠冕堂皇的公馆之下;神秘的梦境,诉说着不为人知的秘密.徘徊在各式各样的线索之间,如穿针引线般记录着事件经过的我们,又是谁. 静坐馆中观其变,忽闻访客拜前堂.恰逢电闪连夜雨,暂躲货屋待天晴. 仔勘细查来回转,死物重生左右摆.待修木偶完成时,水落石出同天明.小游戏 游戏中充满着各具特色的解谜小游戏,穿插在剧情的必经之路上,等待着玩家前来破解埋藏在其中的信息. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 木偶公馆.

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  12. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 2,380 reviews

    Techtonica is a first-person factory building game set beneath the surface of an alien planet. Work alone or in co-op to build factories, gather resources, research new technologies, mold the destructible terrain, establish a base of operations, and uncover long-forgotten secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Techtonica.

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  13. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A game of the genre find the hidden object. Using the mouse and the WASD keys, the player must control the camera, Carefully dig up all the hidden objects without damaging them. For each item, the player receives points. The game has achievements and a leaderboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archaeology - Sand Japanese.

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  14. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A game of the genre find the hidden object. Using the mouse and the WASD keys, the player must control the camera, Carefully dig up all the hidden objects without damaging them. For each item, the player receives points. The game has achievements and a leaderboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archaeology - Sand Fantasy.

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  15. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Drawn entirely by one person over the course of 4.5 years. The Collage Atlas invites you on a journey through an entirely hand-drawn picture-book dream-world. From the grass beneath your feet, to the butterflies dancing in the air, to the floating islands drifting overhead - every little detail has been lovingly-crafted with pen & ink on paper. The result is a world the likes of which you’ve … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Collage Atlas.

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  16. The Hidden Room - Pyramid is a first-person puzzle adventure where overcoming riddles is your key to unlocking the secrets of an ancient Mesoamerican Pyramid. Immerse yourself in the rich world of the Mesoamerican civilizations. Every challenge you face is inspired by their real myths, symbols, astronomy, architecture, and daily life. As you progress, you’ll not only solve puzzles; you’ll also g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hidden Room - Pyramid.

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  17. The Magic of Three - is a hybrid puzzle platformer and match 3 genre. If you love puzzles, this is the game for you. Using the skills of the golem, you have to collect all the "Stone Orbs of Knowledge". To do this, you will have to use your brains, because not everything is so simple. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Magic of Three.

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  18. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 94,098 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 14 reviews

    Includes: Yogscast Cobra Mk III Paint Job Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elite Dangerous.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 3,472 reviews

    Starcom: Unknown Space is an action adventure RPG of space exploration, ship building and fast-paced tactical combat. Enter a vast open-world universe filled with alien factions vying for power, strange worlds to explore, mysteries to investigate, and a sinister enemy that threatens the galaxy with an ancient power.Explore Explore a fully-open world universe with over a hundred star systems filled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starcom: Unknown Space.

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  20. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    72% User Score Based on 524 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Siren Head: Awakening is a first-person horror game based on Trevor Henderson's artwork. You're stuck with your car in the middle of a dark forest with nothing but your flashlight. Seek escape by finding items necessary to survive while a terrifying monster lurks the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siren Head: Awakening.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haven Park.

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  22. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

    ​Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Armed with a clue filled journal, a camera, and a lantern he must unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures that reside there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonrise Fall.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    56% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    After 20 years in search of the mysterious Egyptian artifact of Hanon, you managed to find the entrance, but to get inside you need to solve more than one puzzle. You do not have much time, you are locked in 4 walls and oxygen is running out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest room: Hanon.

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  24. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Jung's Labyrinth is a psychological exploration game that uses Jungian psychology, mythology, alchemical and dream symbolism in a series of active imaginations to map the process of individuation. Confront your inner archetypes, collect messages that other travelers left behind and reach your Self. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jung's Labyrinth.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Throw yourself into an exciting adventure! Live Adventure is a 2nd person game where you follow the journey of two young explorers, Lence and Reel in search of their parents. Solve the mysteries of a lost civilization while exploring a lush forest littered with mysterious ruins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Live Adventure.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    This is a short story about humanity's last attempt to resist nature. Cities lie in ruins, there are traces of huge claws everywhere - once disturbed by people, giants began to wreak havoc around the world. But is there a solution?... This is a survival horror game in which you will have to secretly move around the destroyed city, thinking over your route, in search of the necessary keys to comple… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEGA.

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  27. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 906 reviews

    Walk in the shoes of an apprentice and friend of Leonardo da Vinci. Find hidden mysteries, solve handcrafted mechanical puzzles and travel through time and space to lead the story to its grand finale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Da Vinci 3.

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  28. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    A man embarks on a journey toward the top of a mountain, to discover the truth of his existence. Along the way, he ponders the nature of life itself. Drizzlepath: Deja Vu is a spiritual revisitation of Tonguç Bodur's very first game, Drizzlepath. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drizzlepath: Deja Vu.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    98% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Add the full game to your Wishlist About the GameOmno: Prologue is a standalone mini-adventure set in the world of Omno. Intended as an introduction to the world of Omno, this prologue will introduce you to some of the game’s mechanics, creatures and ideas, but is completely separate to the main game, coming Spring 2021. Omno whisks you away on a journey of discovery through an ancient world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omno: Prologue.

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  30. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

    Areia is a game about emotions and spiritual growth. It is a tale of wonder in a land inhabited by only one character. Sand and water are the two elements shaping this uniquely crafted world. And, with the relationship between character and environment, you can traverse this world by creating your own path. Use water as energy and sand as a foundation for every action you take.The story symbolizes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Areia: Pathway to Dawn.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 163 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    The Initiate is a mystery puzzle game with horror elements. This is your trial; complete it, or die! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Initiate.

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  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 2,818 reviews

    Wurm Unlimited is the standalone version of the fantasy sandbox world Wurm Online, the MMORPG where the players are in charge! A pioneer in the ideas of player influence, crafting and adventure, it is now one of the most deep and feature packed true sandbox experiences available. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wurm Unlimited.

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  33. Arbor Island is a short exploration game where players can take a leisurely stroll through carefully designed environments. Environments Spend a morning at the beach followed by an afternoon in the meadow or explore a zen garden before resting by a campfire. For the unwearied, there is a mushroom forest only accessible at night. Scavenger Hunts Search for hidden objects scattered acr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arbor Island.

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  34. You have descended from the utopian society you call home into the depths, where buried, ancient ruins of a past civilization lie in wait. Why would you do this? Well, t is customary for youth to travel here when they come of age, to learn of humanity's past mistakes by seeing the apocalyptic consequences of their greed and hatred with their own eyes. And it just so happens to be your turn. But do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gizmo's Quest.

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    Bend Light & Time To Your Will! Ascended is an interesting take on the puzzle genre & can be played in either first or third person with support for keyboard/mouse and controller. In the game levels are unlocked in a linear fashion as players complete the puzzles of rooms and direct beams of light to the next room but there is nothing stopping players from returning to previous levels if t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascended.

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  36. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Lakelight Elementary Incident 68 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title where you unveil the past and afterlife through your camera. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakelight Elementary Incident 68.

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  37. Deep within the depths lies The Lab, a crumbling subterranean superstructure barely held together by the rusting metal and crumbling concrete. Composed of many 2D hand crafted areas all with unique lore to discover... Your goal is to make it out of this place by whatever means necessary. Solve a mix of puzzles in the world, make harrowing jumps, find hidden lore, nab important items, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths Unseen.

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  38. This is a game where players search for the souls of many lost cats in a 3D world. The protagonist is an angel cat responsible for retrieving the souls of lost cats. Players need to play as the angel cat and explore and discover in different 3D worlds! The specific content of the game: Control the angel cat to explore, discover and solve light puzzles to find the cat's soul hidden in an unknown a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Cats 5 天使猫.

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  39. Movement through the Interstice Facility is dangerous by design. Floors can give way, paths can shift, and environments may not behave as expected. Traversal requires careful timing, awareness, and restraint — rushing forward can leave you exposed or trapped. Sound plays a critical role in survival. Footsteps carry. Objects creak. Distant echoes may signal danger, or something drawing closer. Eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstitial.

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  40. Welcome to the abandoned mansion! You are a regular real estate agent sent to retrieve documents in a sinister mansion. But right from the start, dangerous adventures await you. However, you will meet a friendly cat and a master zombie who are always ready to help. This is a first-person horror survival game with standard controls: keyboard and mouse. Here, you need to run, hide, and search for p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Estate Agent.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:funny
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Part 3D platformer and part slice of life game, Stellona is a western adventure with a large emphasis on exploration and discovery where you move to a small town to work at a struggling museum.  You're also a rabbit-person. Everyone is rabbit-people. As you gather artifacts to expand the museum's collection, you'll be introduced to an eccentric cast of characters around the town of Sidewinder … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellona.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    "Dig Harder Deal Smarter..." Dig and Deal is a digging and trading simulator where you run your own shop by selling the treasures you uncover underground. Dig, explore, collect valuable items, and make deals with your customers to grow your fortune! Buy better tools, dig deeper, discover rarer loot. Dig the terrain, find valuable items, upgrade your equipment, and dig even deeper. Negotia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dig & Deal.

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  43. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Satisfying Cleaning, Visible TransformationUse your modular Terra Cleaner to vacuum waste, recycle materials, and rebuild damaged structures. Every action creates immediate change: plants grow back, wildlife returns, and polluted environments come back to life. Relaxing, rewarding, and deeply satisfying. Solo, Co-op or Community MultiplayerStart alone, invite close friends (up to 8), or jo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clean Up Earth.

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  44. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    66% User Score Based on 460 reviews

    The Gold River Project throws you and your friends on an epic camping survival adventure! Try to escape a grueling experiment across one of the largest private nature reserves in the Pacific Northwest. You are being watched, studied and manipulated at every turn. Solve the mysteries within and try to survive another day. CAMP SOLO OR WITH FRIENDSWelcome to Gold River! A remote camping adventure yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gold River Project.

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  45. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    The Lost Mixtape is a game about playing a raccoon who just discovered a Portable Cassette Player. Roam an abandoned mall and its surroundings to collect scattered music tapes to play on your newly acquired portable device. Rummage through trash, unlock secret paths, and gather items while every new tape adds to your personal soundtrack, turning exploration into a music-filled short exploration ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Mixtape.

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  46. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Queen of treasure isle is a simple, small-scale metroidvania that mainly consists of bomb throwing and jumping. You can retrieve the treasure hidden in various places and return home in a balloon when you are done. There are some strong queens waiting for you on the island, but you don't have to fight them. If you are not confident, avoid them. Distribution Terms and Conditions We permit bot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen of treasure isle.

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  47. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 7,777 reviews

    In The Last Caretaker, you play a reawakened machine with a mission to secure humanity's future. Craft tools and weapons from salvaged technology, navigate a treacherous ocean world, and explore forgotten facilities that hold the key to humanity's survival. The Earth has been swallowed by the ocean as towering megastructures rust under a yawning sky. The Last Caretaker isn't just about survival, i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Caretaker.

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  48. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    All 5 classic games from SoulGame Studio in one epic collection. Slash through enemies and apples in Swords & Souls. Grab the wheel and outrun trouble in The Soul Driver. Outsmart and outmaneuver foes in the runners Rogue Soul & Rogue Soul 2 and solve clever puzzles with a flourish in The Gentleman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords & Souls Legacy Collection.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 212 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 18 reviews

    Someday You'll Return is a story-driven psychological horror game about a desperate search for a missing daughter deep in the woods where you swore you'd never return, brought to you by the creative duo behind J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Someday You'll Return.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 811 reviews

    It’s the day of your big interview! The position? ‘Moral Dilemma Judge’—whatever that means. But something about this office feels... off. Maybe it’s the talking printer. Or the anomaly corridor that changes every time you enter. Or the narrator who keeps throwing you into ridiculous life-or-death situations. No, no—it’s probably just your imagination. Must be pre-interview nerves. Good luck ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moral Dilemma: The Interview.

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