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Games Like Astra: Fading Stars

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Adventure, Metroidvania, Singleplayer.

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It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Dimension Omega
Publisher: Dimension Omega
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, 2D Platformer 13%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Platformer 8.4%

  59. #59 Phaze Shift
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lord Mango Games
    Windows

    Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift! A tag-team, action Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Platformer 8.5%

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