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Games Like BLEAK: Welcome to Glimmer

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

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A super high difficulty, fantastical 2D action platformer complete with an expansive original soundtrack. 20+ Levels. Multiple playable characters. Rich lore. BLEAK: Welcome to Glimmer is Act One in a timeless tale of loss and redemption.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 81 reviews
Released: 2016-04-08
Developer: Novelline, Inc.
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

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