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

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Your sister has vanished and rumors swirl that Gaoh has been resurrected with an evil army at his command. Explore for cybernetic upgrades until you are powerful enough to defeat the diabolic Gaoh and his cybergenetic army once and for all in this futuristic, action platformer!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Pixel Arc Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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    89% matchVery Positive93% of 1,077 reviews2019
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

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