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

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Explore the deep metroidvania world of Jude as you jump, collect, run for survival, and mentally build strategies to uncover the mysteries behind creation and purpose. Explore through the forests to the the dark side of the bayou and more as you are challenged to open the doors and find answers.

Reviews: 2 user reviews — 0% — of 2 reviews
Released: 2021-08-09
Developer: Trois7ème
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Oniric KittensPub: ESAT
    Windows

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    Dev: Cosmogonia Games
    Windows

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  3. #3 Shadow Complex Remastered
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 953 reviews2016
    Dev: ChAIR EntertainmentPub: Epic Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ATOMIC BREATH
    Windows

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    Windows

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    94% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: G3 Studio
    Windows

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    93% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
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    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    90% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2026
    Dev: Ruben S. LuisPub: Pineapple Works
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    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Akyoma StudioPub: MIRA AÇU
    Windows

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    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AchuGamesStudio
    Windows

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    87% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    86% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
    Windows
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    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews
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    80% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Linux

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    Windows

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    Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
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    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    78% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive94% of 102 reviews2024
    Dev: SoloCap Games
    Windows · Mac

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    76% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    73% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2025
    Dev: Hell Hound GamesPub: ESAT
    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 10 DEAD Pixels
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Egregor Games
    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive83% of 174 reviews2025
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    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    71% matchVery Positive89% of 621 reviews2020
    Dev: Nodding Heads Games
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    70% matchVery Positive88% of 147 reviews2023
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    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2026
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    72% matchMostly Positive72% of 623 reviews2019
    Dev: NEOPOPCORN Corp
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    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 48 reviews2023
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,880 reviews2021
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    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
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    66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
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    68% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2023
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    Windows

    The Earth is sick and we are the disease. All hope rests on Gaia, a powerful being born from mother nature’s last breath. Use her abilities to alter the environment, escape from dangerous creatures, solve thoughtful puzzles and survive in this dying world.

    Why similar: 2.5D 19.6%, Platformer 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.9%

  60. #60 ARTMESS
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FIMstudio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Seeking her lost drawings, Maya and a mysterious companion enter a fairytale world turned nightmare. Explore stunning locations, meet mythical characters, and battle the darkness to uncover the truth!

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.5%, Metroidvania 22.9%, Platformer 16.9%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Story Rich 6.6%

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