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Games like Who's Afraid of the Dark?

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

    The story of Ainex, a little robot searching around their inventor's workshop for a way to help their friend. Use outlets, their charge and cords to swing your way around, collecting lightbulbs and avoiding any spilled water. Controls WASD - walk space - jump left shift - dash (-2 charge) space - double jump while in air (-1 charge)left click / E - connect/disconnect to outlet and gain charge**s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plugged In.

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  2. Summary:You are a fox warrior trying to keep the peace among the fox village even as a kiwi keeps messing up their natural habitat with the new train they're building. This peace is broken after the foxes' prized berries are stolen without a trace. Now it's up to you to use the power of your elemental rhythm magic to defeat the industrialist bird and bring the berries back. ⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ‧₊˚ ⋅ Contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berried Rhythm.

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  3. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Welcome to a world consumed by darkness. Take charge of the fight against the Lord of Darkness, whose army of skeletons spreads chaos and destruction. This is a turn-based strategy game with a deep storyline, where every decision you make impacts not only the outcome of battles but the fate of the entire world. Are you ready to challenge the darkness? Cinematic storytelling: The story co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Times.

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  4. Istanbul, 1923. The occupation is crumbling. The streets are silent. A leprosy-like plague has turned the living into undeads: slow, relentless, and lethal. You are RJ Edwards, a British banking official sent to the Imperial Ottoman Bank on a promotion you never wanted. Shortly after you arrive, you find yourself in an abandoned office: crooked ledgers, scattered notes, a brass nameplate still… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead Chronicles.

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  5. BotBoy!64Best played in the Ares emulator.You follow BotBoy on a quest to fix up the abandoned strip mine which has been run down by rogue AI. In the process, BotBoy damages himself and loses limbs in a fall, forcing him to  traverse across a hostile world to find his missing body parts in order to continue on his journey. Guide what remains of BotBoy through poison fields, mesmerizing caves, sky-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BotBoy!64.

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  6. Machine TakeOver is a hardcore single-player survival game about one human, a ruined city, and an ecosystem ruled entirely by Machines. Once built to optimize production, the Machines have rewritten their own purpose. Culture is irrelevant, memory is wasteful, and living bodies are just biochemical fuel waiting to be processed. You’re not a hero. You’re an anomaly the system hasn’t recycled yet. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Machine TakeOver.

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  7. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The mysterious mansion you've visited is full of perplexing traps and strange monsters! [Play Together (2-player)] Work together to complete a total of 20 unique co-op games! Minigames: - Haunted Escape Proceed to the goal without falling with the crumbling floor. - Shadow Puzzle Control the spikes and move the blocks around. - Darkness Dodge Move around and dodge the falling pieces of furnitu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pair Horror.

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  8. The game "GRIMSIDE" - Open World, Story driven psychological horror from the Third Person Perspective. The soundtrack immerses you in the madness that the main character could experience WARNING: Epileptic seizures associated with increased sensitivity to light are Possible. Some people may experience seizures when exposed to flashes of light and flashing images that appear in a video game. People… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIMSIDE.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "Don’t let the fire go out" - so said the last person who let their fire go out. A procedural survival thriller. Coax woodland creatures into the light; collect the Morning Stones; avoid night beasts Web support for this game is currently experimental. If you are having performance issues please use one of the download options below. From my testing it works much better in Chrome than Firefox.  Ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until the Morning Breaks.

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

    Cthulhu Dark Ages is "one of the best Call of Cthulhu books to come out, from any edition" (Rolling Boxcars). This is the free 24 page handouts pack for Cthulhu Dark Ages 3rd Edition, containing Keeper resources,  player handouts, and pre-gen characters for the campaign. Print them and use them again and again! With nothing but candle light and your wits, your journey into the Dark Ages begins... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu Dark Ages Free Handouts and Pre-gen Characters (Call of Cthulhu).

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  11. Warning: Game volume may be loud. Also, if you end up falling , you may need to reload the game again. My apologies for that! You are in a dungeon with a laser to shine the light on these accursed one eyed monsters hidden within the walls. Your goal is to use your laser to find the hidden keys somewhere within the walls while being careful of shining light on the hidden one eye monsters. After you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Entry.

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  12. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Side Quests with Women in Games: Game Jam. This is our first game jam submission to Side Quest, and the first time this group of strangers collaborated together to work on this game. I am proud of the final product, and could not be happier with the group of ladies I worked with to make this happen! Team: Character Concept & Asset Artist: Shiyi Yin - [email protected] Environment & Asset Artist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bond: A Tale of Mother & Daughter.

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  13. Visit https://mc-game-zone.wixsite.com/mc-game-zone/coming-soon-01-1  for games coming soon. MC Games Native, visit and download all my native game apps in one place. (NEW!) Alien Wars BattleFront: Battle for One World is taking Place. Mover Splat: Mover must kill slugs, to gain points, in order to move to the next level, before time runs out! Mover Maze Quest: You must save you're friends & escap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MC GAMES Native.

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  14. Lived through the Plague, did you? Now try surviving till morning on an island erased from the maps. Gather, build, and fight to keep your light alive in Brightfall - a co-op open world survival-craft roguelite where the darkness wants to swallow you whole. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brightfall.

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  15. Our local adventurer stumbles upon The Village where he finds people in good health, but loaded with problems. People falling down wells? Dragons kidnapping women? You are the only person who can help save (or doom) them?! What sort of place is this?! Fortune is really throwing you a bad dice roll... Infaustus Fortuna (latin for 'ominous fortune') is a multi-faceted game featuring platforming, r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infaustus Fortuna.

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  16. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 16,315 reviews

    Welcome to Indigo Park Indigo Park is an immersive first-person exploration game that takes you on a thrilling journey through the eerie remnants of an abandoned amusement park. As the protagonist, you will step into the shoes of an adventurous soul eager to uncover the mysteries hidden within this once vibrant and lively attraction. Explore a desolate world where time has stood still, and natur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indigo Park: Chapter 1.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 273 reviews

    In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Peak.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    44% User Score Based on 52 reviews
    Critic Score 47%Based on 3 reviews

    Journey as Eva, a young girl who lost her sight at an early age, and has since developed the unique capability to "see" the world around her through sound. Explore a world on the edge of collapse and discover the long-kept secrets of the land... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulse.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Spirit of Shotgun is a 2D platformer adventure with a twist! With no other way to move around, your quest is to blast yourself upwards with the kickback of a shotgun, and find your way to the surface of the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of Shotgun.

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  21. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 25%Based on 1 reviews

    New York, 2034: back home from a crazy party at the pub, you wake up late and immediately understand that something is wrong. The district you live in has been evacuated and isolated overnight by the army, after an electrical meteor shower hit the Earth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remoteness.

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  22. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A giant alien crashed into Planet Holevo and you need to rid this monster before you fall off of it! Holevo's Bound is a 2.5D Side-scroller based in outer space featuring an interesting idea of run in and out of space. The players can utilize a Freeze Flame Thrower to help them with their journey and the final boss battle! Enemies will shoot at you even when they miss, your ground will disintegrat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOLEVO'S BOUND: PLANET MELTDOWN.

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  23. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Get into my infected computer and restore every virus-ridden system by recovering game attributes like color or save functions. Enjoy this parody of multiple classic games from 80s & 90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Byte The Bullet.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    87% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Millie and Molly is a retro inspired puzzle game coded and designed by industry veterans for original Commodore 64 hardware and emulators. The game features 100 original levels spread over five themed worlds, eight pieces of music and even a level editor should you wish to get your creative juices flowing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millie and Molly.

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  25. PAPAO: The Legend of the Bogeyman is a horror game with mascots. Face mystical figures in dark settings, solve mysteries, and use toys as weapons to tackle challenges as you guide a child through an intense, puzzle-filled storyline If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PAPAO: The Legend of the Bogeyman.

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  26. Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits. Your job will take you to various interesting places in the galaxy. With up to 4 members in your crew, you can swap them to choose the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Star.

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  27. A very quick puzzle platformer game with presentation-themed levels: "Slides Girl: Illusions". If played directly on this web page, press the bottom-right full-screen button to avoid seeing background assets the player isn't meant to see. Best works on a 16:9 display. Will not work on mobile. Made during my university course's 3-day hackathon in a 5-student team, where the only rule was to follow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slides Girl: Illusions.

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  28. ABOUT THIS GAME Darkest Messia is a story-driven dark-fantasy RPG with survival, settlement building, and faith management. The world has nearly lost its light—the god of light is dying. The Darkness has become alive. You are one of the few whose soul still interests the gods. Build a sanctuary, gather people under your banner, and decide whom to serve: Light, Darkness, or Blood. Your choice shape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Messia.

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  29. In this fate-tangled turn-based RPG, you play as Kunzai — a lost hero drowning in destiny. Team up with your destined partner and eccentric allies to explore a world of sand and sea, uncover the meaning of “Kun-life,” face snarky teammates, and try not to get emotionally wrecked by your own drama. The StoryThe Sun Kingdom once shone with glory—until its brilliance began to fade. As darkness sprea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahadesora.

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  30. StoryIn the Crux Age 20 year, the invasion of lifeforms from the other dimention, the rampage of giant monsters, the mutation of Spirit Stones, and the sinister schemes of evil organizations plunged the world into an unprecedented crisis. Cities crumbled, nations fell, and civilization stood on the brink of collapse. Yet, in the darkest hour, new guardians began to awaken. Guided by fate—DEUS—the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.N.R.S - Heroes Assemble.

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  31. A narrative-driven psychological exploration game combining dialogue and side-scrolling action. At the boundary between dreams and reality, save a mind on the verge of collapse. 【Story Overview】 You will accompany Ella, a girl suffering from severe insomnia and nervous exhaustion. As night falls, anxiety and loneliness creep in like shadows. Through companionship and choices, can you help her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnosis : Quiet Nights.

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  32. TITLE: God’s League Genre: Next Generation Action RPG Theme: Faith, Redemption, Divine Power, Heroic Destiny “Only the chosen shall rise…in body, spirit, and sword.” GAME WORLD The world of New Jerusalem stands on the edge of ruin. Once radiant with divine light, the lands are now fractured by demonic realms known as the Dominions - rifts torn open when humanity abandoned truth for power. E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God's League.

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  33. FrogShot is a platformer game that introduces a new way of moving around - with your tongue! Get freaky and use it as: - a grappling hook to gain momentum to get anywhere you want! - to slingshot yourself across the map! - to control mechanisms: lick a button or two! - move around by sticking your tongue into the ground, walls and many other crevices! - leap by launching yourself off the gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frogshot Adventure.

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  34. The Kindling Deluxe Edition 10% OFF! About the Game Step by step, the choices weigh, The smallest move may shift the day. Burn the branches, light the flame, Darkness hunts and knows her name. Key Features Choices that shape your descent: Featuring interactive scenes and branching paths, descend into corruption while hypnotized by fire’s beauty. Secrets beneath the ashes: Over 50 level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kindling.

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  35. The story unfolds on a shattered continent, plunged into chaos after the fall of the Creator God. The absence of the divine has caused turmoil and unrest, leaving the world in endless darkness and confusion. You, summoned by mysterious forces, are tasked with vanquishing the factions and restoring the lost light.   … or is it really that simple?    “That Time I Got Summoned to a New World as a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruins of The Titan.

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  36. "Built by geniuses, buried by idiots." The mummy needs your help. He was entombed without easy access to his possessions. Search the tomb, recover his cherished belongings, and free him from his endless limbo by restoring the sacred loop between life and death. Tinker with levers, buttons, and dials to reach the treasures in this lighthearted, loop-filled adventure narrated by your dry, undead c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Service.

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  37. The sea was supposed to take you — but something else had other plans. You awaken on a remote island, your ship broken and the shoreline silent. Above you, a forgotten castle looms like a wound in the sky. Something is wrong here. Something is watching. Awake... The Cursed Grave is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, tension, and exploration. With no weapons an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cursed Grave.

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  38. FEEL INDIAVenture into the untouched depths of Northeastern India, where a forgotten forest whispers with ancient secrets. From abandoned tribal settlements to sacred natural spaces, explore a world lost to time—shrouded in fog, silence, and stories untold. Feel the weight of every step through immersive soundscapes, dynamic lighting, and environmental storytelling. AWAKEN THE MOTHERJourney thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANTYAVAN.

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  39. What if solving a murder meant diving into the killer’s mind? In Project Enceladus, a first-person sci-fi puzzle platformer, you play as Detective Darren, tasked with uncovering the truth behind a brutal massacre aboard a deep-space research station. To do that, you’ll enter the mind of the man responsible — scientist Dr. Noah Valen — and explore his fractured psyche through a simulated reality … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Enceladus.

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  40. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    WHAT IS THE GHOST?The Ghost is an action-strategy game developed in Unity as part of the SA Game Jam 2025. The theme for the jam was "You are the monster", so as a team we aimed to create a game with a humorous twist on who is the monster - is the ghost the monster or is it the movers?The Ghost is designed with a simplistic objective and mechanics in mind. As the game was developed as part of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The ghost.

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

    Defy fate. Cheat bad luck. Do you ever feel like bad luck follows you everywhere? That you’re the unluckiest person alive? Relax… there’s someone worse: Luckie. Luckie is just like you, but cursed with endless misfortune. The world literally crumbles at his feet: black cats chase him, mirrors beg to be broken, ladders block his way, and the number 13 seems to haunt every step. Your mission?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlucky Luckie.

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  42. It’s Icyd’s birthday—again. Or is it everyone else’s? Time has folded into confetti and the candles won’t stop respawning. Leap into Icyd vs. the Birthday, a loud, sparkly, side-scrolling sugar rush where you play a jet-black cat with weaponized vibes and an unlimited supply of party-tricks. Scoop up gifts, style on robo-critters, and unlock the end-of-level portal—unless the portal is shy and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icyd vs. the Birthday.

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  43. Overview The game was created following the theme YOU ARE THE WEAPON! With this we created Haunting Grounds, an action game with stealth elements where the player, as a ghost, attempts to clear out their former home by scaring the current residents. The game takes place in a single large castle level, where the player can scare residents by turning off lights, throwing objects, and appeari… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting Grounds v1.1.

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  44. Co-op PVE experience play with friends The darkness has awakened. And fear is your enemy. When ancient rituals disturbed the balance of the world, humanity faced a horror it could never foresee. Demons broke loose. The ground split open. Cities were swallowed by the abyss. But alongside the chaos, ancient crystals emerged — capable of sealing the portals to the demonic realm. You are one of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilgrim of Darkness.

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  45. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A 2D-pixel art top-down dungeon crawler where you must fight your daily tasks to fix your unreliable body.  Made in response to the inKUbator Game Jam 2024 theme 'Everything Falls Apart', Piece Yourself Up hones in on mental and physical health conditions, where you play as a robot - representing a disassociative state - with an unreliable, breaking body, and must fight your enemies - daily tasks… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piece Yourself Up.

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  46. Trencher This is Trencher, a 2D roguelike game made for the 2025 Big Mode Game Jam.  An earthquake has recently hit your city and the civilians need the help of trenchers like you to repair their power lines. You dive underground and build infrastructure to connect one house to another, battling enemies and collecting resources along the way. After each job, you return to a main area where you c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trencher.

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  47. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Play as an abandoned murder weapon covered in evidence. Bring the killer to justice by reaching the Court House. ** Note: Mac users may experience poor performance, or inability to launch the game due to engine limitations. ** To support the physics interactions we had in mind, Dev snapshot: Godot 4.4 beta 1 (made available just this January) was utilized for it's inclusion of the Jolt Physics e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anonymous Tip.

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  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    === STORY ===There was a mountain that holds balance of the world,  Origin of 4 basic elements which gives basic needs to all life. Because of its origin power was beyond the mortal to handle with. It was told by ancestors not to disturb it if isn't necessary.By for the time being. a strange phenomenon occur, numerous feral monsters appear. nobody is safe anymore. "Burney" the spirit from the fire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frostburn.

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  49. The peaceful ghosts of Deathless Valley have been turned violent by the spell of an evil necromancer, and you, a wandering swordsman, have been sent to defeat him. You must avoid the necromancer's traps, destroy his minions, and use the power of their souls to beak into the villain's lair to confront him. Need a bigger challenge? The game offer an optional Speedrun Mode, where you can race against… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulsword.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Short Story   Embark on "Lost Little Boy" a Japanese-themed 2D platformer where you guide Shiro through enchanting worlds to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend, Hikari, from the sinister Void. Inspired by Super Mario, Dead Cells, and Spirited Away, the game combines agile platforming, elemental relics, and captivating visuals. Collect lost souls and reunite Shiro with his love in a mesmerizing blend … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LostLittleBoy.

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