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Games Like Crying Pony

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Horror, Atmospheric, Singleplayer.

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Crying Pony is a 2D side-scrolling horror game where the protagonist, Michael, is hunted by the lurking evil in his nightmares. As the nightmare's corruption seeps into reality and even pulls Michael's daughter into its grasp, will he be able to lead them both to escape from the nightmare?

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 52 reviews
Released: 2023-04-19
Developer: CreSpirit
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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