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Games Like Emil: A Hero's Journey - Prologue

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

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As Nazi forces take his father, equipped only with his imagination and creativity, Emil goes on a journey to find him. Emil: A Hero's Journey is a Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer, combining intense action and creative puzzle solving. inspired by actual testimonies that took place during WW2.

Reviews: Positive — 86% — of 44 reviews
Released: 2024-03-22
Developer: Starkids Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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