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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Singleplayer, Atmospheric, Indie.

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A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 797 reviews
Released: 2019-08-12
Developer: Melos Han-Tani
Publisher: Analgesic Productions
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 88%

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    66% matchVery Positive87% of 469 reviews2024
    Dev: Inverge StudiosPub: 11 bit studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.8%, Emotional 17.9%, Exploration 14.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Colorful 9.2%

  55. #55 Harmony's Odyssey
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 586 reviews2022
    Dev: MythicOwl
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.9%, Cute 22.2%, Colorful 16.8%, Adventure 13.6%, 3D 7.8%

  56. #56 Timespinner
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 3,099 reviews2018
    Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.5%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Exploration 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Story Rich 11%

  57. #57 Alwa's Awakening
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Adventure 12.3%, 2D 8.8%

  58. #58 Axiom Verge 2
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.1%, Adventure 22%, 2D 10.7%, Story Rich 10.3%

  59. #59 Friendsim 2
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Studio June
    Windows · Mac

    In this episodic visual novel, follow the adventures of MSPA Reader as they return to Alternia once more to save their friends... and realize that nothing is as it seems.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 41.3%, Story Rich 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Adventure 8.9%, 2D 8.8%

  60. #60 Ageless
    69% matchMixed56% of 402 reviews2020
    Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Emotional 14.1%, Story Rich 12.2%

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