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Games Like Dr. Kobushi's Labyrinthine Laboratory

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

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A mind-bendingly challenging puzzle game that mixes homage to retro classics with funny dialogue and innovative puzzle mechanics. Over a hundred ultra-challenging pixelated puzzles will have you avoiding killer robots as you engage with memorable characters.

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 66 reviews
Released: 2022-09-14
Developer: Symbolic Software
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Robots 28%, Puzzle 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Cute 14.7%, 2D 8.1%

  60. #60 Rules & Rodents
    65% matchVery Positive100% of 58 reviews2025
    Dev: Gravy Crew Games
    Windows

    A puzzling adventure where you abuse the Rules set by your Rat captors! 📜🐀 Manipulate enemies and environments with the commanding power of Rules to escape!

    Why similar: Puzzle 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Cute 16.3%, Old School 13.8%, Adventure 9.8%

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