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

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Discover what has become of humanity after corporations were allowed to go too far and Artificial Superintelligence has done its damage. Embryogenesis is a multiplayer twin-stick metroidvania. Stay together or split up. Explore the remnants of the world and save humanity. Or, perhaps, not.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Pilose Picaroon Projects, LLC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    96% match7 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
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    Bone N Soul is a two player metroidvania. Cast spells and bombard your enemies in ranged combat or become more personal and possess your enemies to advance through a place where desire reigns.

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    95% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    94% matchNo user reviews
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    Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!

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    90% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows

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  12. #12 Chibits
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    89% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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