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Games like Why am I Running? Full version

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Looking for games like Why am I Running? Full version? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Footgun: Underground, Jump Adventures or The Basement Collection.

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  1. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    In Footgun: Underground Roguelike meets Soccer in a pixel-art arena where strategy collides with action. Navigate unique levels with balls boasting distinct attributes and upgradable powers, precision and anticipation are paramount. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Footgun: Underground.

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  2. Jump Adventures is a minimalistic platformer game. Prepare for a bite-sized adventure across vibrant worlds, each with their own challenges and dangers waiting to surprise you! Embark on a short, but sweet journey that can be completed in one sitting. Immerse yourself in hand-drawn visuals, dynamic orchestral soundtrack that reacts to in-game events, and mystic ambient sound cues. …and more… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jump Adventures.

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  3. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,030 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The Basement Collection is a compilation of Edmund McMillen's Flash games. The games were remade with added features and music tracks. The games in the collection include: - Triachnid (2006), a physics spider simulation game - Coil (2008), an experimental game - Meat Boy (2008), a Super Meat Boy predecessor - Aether (2008), a space adventure game - Grey-Matter (2008), an anti-shooter game - Spewe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Basement Collection.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    75% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    In this game you control the most famous ball in the pool world. The 8 ball!!! You will be challenged to defeat the pool cues and cross the table before time runs out. And in some moments, choose which way to go. But these choices depend only on your intuition (luck). But at every table you will have all the other balls cheering for you. They will mourn your defeats, applaud your progress and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8 Ball.

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  5. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Sneaky Fishy is a 2D puzzle platformer where the player is a fish with legs whose goal is to disable an oil rig that polluted its home. In Sneaky Fishy, you traverse the Oil Rig by jumping, kicking and swinging around. A Fishy Walk: The fish walks on land with its legs and puts them away when he swims under water. Fishy Kick! (kachow!!): The fish can put his newly-grown legs to good use b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sneaky Fishy.

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  6. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, the mighty T-Rex: Creatures your child has been fascinated with since the beginning of time. Now explore them on the computer! Welcome to Dinosaur Adventure 3-D, your virtual exploration in the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. This all-new version of the award-winning original combines the latest in 3-D technology with outrageous game play that your kids will love! Lots … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinosaur Adventure 3-D (1999 Version).

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  7. Made for SCREAM JAM 2025  Overview !ERRORi is my first solo game jam project, a short 2D platformer set in a digital world that is slowly falling apart. You play as a user who bought a newly released device developed by a startup company, a product designed to transfer your consciousness into a virtual realm, your very own dream world. At first, everything seems perfect. Then the errors begin, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to !ERRORi.

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  8. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    By Bait or By Bullet is a bombastic 2D fishing rogue-lite adventure with both story-rich top-down exploration and action-packed platforming combat, made with Unity and available on Windows and through WebGL! The Rock Beyond Reality - Converse with the curious collection of characters who have been dragged beyond reality as you gear up for your next tentacular tussle. These odd bedfellows have … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to By Bait or By Bullet.

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  9. A dreamy adventure begins!A maid, dozing off during her break, finds herself in a mysterious dream world. Up Step Maid is a 2D action game where you use three types of jumps to make your way through whimsical stages. Features Jump through with three types of jumps If you press the jump button again just as you land from a normal jump, you'll perform a "mid-jump." Land from a mid-jump a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Up Step Maid.

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  10. An ancient knight searches for magical orbs while being pursued by shadow versions of himself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights Shadow.

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  11. A prototype for a unique platforming mechanic! Here's a prototype for a unique platforming concept, where you traverse in a circle, bending reality as you traverse through a curved stage.  This originally was meant to be a running/side-scroller parallax puzzle platformer (see concept art below).  ·········• FEATURES •·········  Travel through a curved level with simple platformingMess around… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Be Square.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    A game about being a dog, playing fetch, and rescuing your best friend. Climb a cursed tower as quickly as you can, otherwise something terrible will happen. A challenging platformer game with an emphasis on speedrunning. Enjoy this free action/horror hybrid adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fetch Quest.

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  13. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    When aspiring punk-rock drummer Oscar Teak is kicked out of his favorite band, he mopes his way home. He doesn't get far before he learns some chilling news, however: His childhood friend Tamree Willow is missing! The bearer of this news, a child in a wooden mask, demands that Teak follow her into the woods. Does she really know the whereabouts of the misplaced Ms. Willow? That's for you to find o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Forth: Teak's Tall Tale.

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  14. Overview:  This is an demo of my extended version of my game jam project from early 2024 that I have been working on since then. All assets including art, code, animations are made by me with the exception of some sound effects.  Game: In this adventure platformer, you play as an ice cube with various ice abilities. The object of this game is to reach and defeat the boss, and shortly after this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icicle Rush 2 [Demo].

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  15. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    [ DOWNLOAD LINK BELOW ] ( Windows version runs best! ) A game by NPJarcade, written in two weeks for LowRezJam2024. - CONTROLS - [MOUSE] or [LEFT]/[RIGHT] or [A]/[D] : change direction [LMB] or [SPACE] : hop (hold and release to jump, tap to swim) [RMB] or [DOWN] or [S] : cancel jump [ESC] : pause the game - INFO - A short puzzle platformer where you play as a tiny frog who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Pond Beyond.

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  16. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Welcome to Pivot!Meander Forth: Teak's Tall Tale is a short sidescroller about Oscar Teak, a lovable loser with a big heart and reasonably decent drumming skills. His day gets off on the wrong foot when he's kicked out of a punk band by his so-called friends. The day only gets worse when a masked child reveals that his actual friend, Tamree Willow, has gone missing! It's up to Oscar Teak to get to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Forth: Teak's Tall Tale Plus Plus.

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  17. You've got 2 minutes to clear out some Bee Mines. How many can you get? Controls Gamepad support is built in, but doesn't seem to work on itch.io's web version for some reason, at least for me. Move with the arrow keys or WASD, D-Pad, or the thumbsticks. Jump with spacebar, or with the top or bottom face button on a gamepad. Attack with x, z, , either left or right mouse button, or the side f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayqua Minus One: Target Practice.

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  18. Descripción Este juego de plataformas de estilo retro en 2D cuenta la historia de The Jumper, un personaje que el jugador conocerá más a lo largo del juego. Por encima de todo, está ambientado en un ambiente de fantasía medieval, lo que crea un entorno mágico para que el jugador disfrute de la experiencia de juego. Las principales mecánicas del juego son simples: Correr y esprintarSaltos y saltos … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floating Pixels: The Jumper.

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

    Omnigon is a humourous adventure, where you have the power to shapeshift the objects around you. You shall infiltrate and ingress into the deepest depths of an enemy facility to steal their precious secrets and mighty hats, avoiding or punching to death the adversaries who stand in your way. Hats are findable, which will grant cool and new abilities. Forming a tower of hats can allow you to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omnigon.

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  21. Welcome to Angry Cubes! "Angry Cubes" is an exciting puzzle game that will challenge your skills and creativity. In this singleplayer game, each level presents increasing levels of difficulty as you progress through the game. Tired of everyone being too happy? Your objective is to find a way to make them angry! You'll need to strategically use the surrounding materials to reach everyone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angry Cubes.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Short but really challenging game about reaching the top of a tower by jumping exclusively with your tongue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without my arms.

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  23. A Crooked Heart is a traditionally animated, side scrolling adventure about Lulu and Orion, the last of the Corgis, fighting to protect their world from Seavus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Crooked Heart.

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  24. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Pixel art roguelike platformer in space. That's all about game called Space Roguelike Adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Roguelike Adventure.

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  25. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Joe must survive in the arena and destroy all the aliens who attacked the North Pole. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joe and the Gun.

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  26. Resurrection of Soul Drain is a 2D action-adventure platform game with a retro style inspired by the games of the 90s. Here you play as a minotaur who has to defeat bosses and collect items to gain new powers and access different areas for the purpose of ... saving the world? As this game is compatible with both pc and xbox, you can configure the graphics * and you can also use a keyboard on yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resurrection of Soul Drain.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Hey there! I'm Fermín Fernández Díaz (Narthelus), an argentinian aspiring indie gamedev. This is my first ever published game project and I hope you love it as much as I do. The game originated from a College Assignment. I do not intend to give it any more support because I feel It's already in a state I'm happy with. I hope you enjoy playing my game! Current Ver.: FINAL Supported Platforms (ATM):… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword Boy.

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  28. Too Much Water is a top-down castaway simulator with an exquisite "splash" of humour, and a captivating story. After a solar flare hits the Earth, the oceans flood, destroying cities and killing millions. Learn crafting recipes and discover new islands in order to survive the aquacalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Much Water.

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  29. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A 1-bit micro platformer about daydreams of parkour. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daydreamour.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    AboutYou're a knight with an axe. There's some demons in a castle nearby. You don't like demons - in fact, you could say you have DEMON DREAD.Made by one guy for fun and educational purposes.Available on Windows.Created in C++ with the SFML framework, levels made with Tiled, art assets made with MS Paint, sounds and music are not mine.ControlsMovement - WASDJump - Space barAttack - 'K' key, hold … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Dread.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Help this crazy cat to the next level by jumping on all the tiles but beware you can’t jump on them again when stepping off. If all the tiles are gone the portal that brings you to the next level appear. If you fall off the screen you will get respawned and you get a second chance. The game is set in a colorful world while advancing the game will get more complicated level layouts. Later levels ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tricky Cat.

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  33. "Space Rabbits in Space (and everywhere else)" is a 2d parkour skill-based platformer adventure about betrayal, speed, hard love, and fun facts. Played with one hand. On a mouse. Like we stated in the short description, it's good to have a free hand for various reasons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Rabbits in Space.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Re-Activated is a 2D puzzle platformer game where you need to manipulate the movement system of a robot to pass the levels. You control the little flying robot named “Minic” to help the robot. Explore the facility and solve the puzzles in a relaxing 1-bit style atmosphere. You play as a little robot called "Minic" to help the bigger robot to pass the levels. The big robot's only fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re-Activated.

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  35. Judy fell asleep beneath a tree having a delightful picnic when a mysterious hand stole her house key! She has to go on an adventure to retrieve her key and get home! Judy's Adventure is back with brand new art, a new expanded story, extra levels, and more! Judy's Adventure DX is an enhanced version of, Judy's Adventure, a platforming game for GBC released in 2023. This new enhanced version featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judy's Adventure DX.

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  37. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 331 reviews

    This game is a rhythm action game in which the player purifies souls by pinching them with girls' thighs! The player controls the thighs and pinches the flowing souls in rhythm. Let's purify souls by pinching them with thighs in rhythm! Let's Paradise! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOMO Crash.

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  38. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    Level Devil tests your platforming skills in tricky levels filled with surprises. Dodge traps, navigate pixelated landscapes, and anticipate hidden dangers. Can you survive the devilish design? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Level Devil.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    95% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Dig up the Adamant Core from a procedurally generated mine, extract ores, sell them for profit, upgrade your equipment, and keep the King happy by sending him tributes before he loses his temper! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OREBLAZE.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    MONUMENTUM is a metroidvania-rage-puzzle-platformer-pinball-like where you control both the environment and the player character. Overcome platforming challenges, climb upwards, and activate new mechanisms of movement to reach the top! FEATURES 1-2 hours of playtime 100+ platforming challenges 5 mechanism abilities to discover and activate Activate and utilize long dorman… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MONUMENTUM.

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  41. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor
    43% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Everything fell apart. People started getting sick… not in a normal way. Now the city is desolate, and the only thing that matters is finding out if your best friend is still alive. You'll have to explore, run, hide, and face the contamination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cry Of Monster.

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  42. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming from a corrupted monstrosity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit.

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  43. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Slip into the hooves of a Reindeer! Run, jump and explore through 6 Chapters of Adventure! Face foes in turn based RPG battles, evade attacks in real-time and retaliate with Z-Skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reindeer Story.

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  44. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Storm Lancers is a roguelite, metroidvania-inspired 2D action platformer where you and a friend crash-land on a dying alien world of unstable magic. Bond with Stormhearts to unleash new powers, carve through evolving hordes, and grow ever stronger. Face the Storm in chaotic co-op or brave it solo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storm Lancers.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 349 reviews

    STORYHaving recognized Minaduki Kashou’s talents in running his patissiere, Beignet felt her role was over. So she closed La Soleil in France and entrusted Fraise, the catgirl she raised, to him. Fraise feels a fondness towards Kashou but becomes bewildered in the face of his 6 catpanions. She turns to Shigure for advice but she too harbors a hidden love for him. Fraise feels that the relationshi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKOPARA After.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 854 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Discover and purchase Terminator 2D: No Fate for PS4 and PS5 at the official PlayStation website. Relive iconic moments from the classic movie and mix things up with different game modes, all displayed in beautiful pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminator 2D: NO FATE.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skelethrone: The Prey.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    SANAE duels MARISA under observation of TENGU!?Run through the mountain of YOUKAI, like a TENGU! 天狗流名競走 (TENGU RUMEI RACE)  is a touhou fangame with a cute pixelart.The main character is 東風谷早苗(Sanae Kochiya), she races against 霧雨魔理沙(Marisa Kirisame ) on the 2D Platformer game. This game is  a  mini-game in "東風谷早苗の神風とともに(SANAE's Sylphid Breeze)" under development.In this trial version(released … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SANAE's Sylphid Breeze.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 77 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    Lovish is an outrageous 8-bit action-adventure game! Quest with Sir Solomon through a series of bite-sized rooms, as he attempts to free Princess Tsuna, the woman he loves, from the Devil Lord's clutches! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovish.

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