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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Female Protagonist, Indie, Singleplayer.

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Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.

Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 215 reviews
Released: 2018-03-02
Developer: Among Giants
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 49%

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    Windows
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    89% matchVery Positive85% of 544 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac
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    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows

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  35. #35 Remember Me
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    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    76% matchVery Positive83% of 298 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 3,016 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    73% matchVery Positive90% of 231 reviews2015
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    Windows
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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.

    Why similar: Adventure 51.5%, Action 25.9%, Atmospheric 22.6%

  57. #57 Sable
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 6,173 reviews2021
    Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.8%, RPG 17.1%, Open World 15.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%

  58. #58 Eastward
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 16,351 reviews2021
    Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.5%, RPG 24%, Adventure 16.7%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Action 8.8%

  59. #59 Forgotton Anne
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,988 reviews2018
    Dev: Throughline Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 59.3%, Atmospheric 20.9%, Action 9.9%, Indie 9.8%

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