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

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Backworlds is a multi-dimensional puzzle platform game in which you explore by painting. Solve environmental conundrums by using each world’s physical properties to your advantage, and use your own creativity to craft original solutions to the game’s puzzles.

Reviews: Very Positive — 97% — of 66 reviews
Released: 2020-02-20
Developer: Logic Ember Limited
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Broken Rules
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 26%

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    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,002 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    70% matchVery Positive100% of 142 reviews2026
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    75% matchVery Positive88% of 231 reviews2016
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    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 444 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 23,702 reviews2019
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    72% matchVery Positive88% of 322 reviews2014
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    71% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2016
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    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.1%, Indie 21.4%, Logic 20.5%, Family Friendly 15.7%, Puzzle 12.5%

  60. #60 Aura of Worlds
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
    Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!

    Why similar: Platformer 48.2%, Indie 36.5%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 6.2%

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