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Games Like Bolt & Whalington

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer.

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Bolt & Whalington is a Metroidvania game where you play as Bolt, a Siamese cat exploring the floating ruins of Whalington. Reshape abilities and rewrite world rules with the "Setting Machine," switch mecha forms to craft weapons, battle enemies, and uncover the secret of Whalington.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Orca Studio
Publisher: OKJOY
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Emberstaff Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Trapped in one stitched body, Frank & Stein must swap heads to survive this gloomy Metroidvania. Wield light and psychic powers to explore a castle shrouded in darkness, solve puzzles and reveal the unseen. Discover abilities and secrets, but beware of threats lurking in these twisted corridors...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Comic Book 10.1%, Platformer 8%

  60. #60 DEVIATOR
    67% matchMixed67% of 1,009 reviews2024
    Dev: Gami Studio
    Windows

    Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 22.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Hand-drawn 10.6%

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