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

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Axel and Pixel are trapped in a beautiful but dangerous dream world. If they plan to get out they must solve its mysteries. Drawn by hand and rendered in full high-definition, Axel & Pixel is a unique journey through an artist's dream.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 98 reviews
Released: 2010-10-06
Developer: Silver Wish Games
Publisher: 2K
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 58%

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