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Games Like Light & Shadow

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

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When a star falls in a nearby forest, it spurs Po onto a quest to find that light and bring it into their life. Light & Shadow is a shadow puppet platformer where you face your anxieties, push past depression, and seek moments of joy in a grey world. Finding your way isn't always easy, keep going!

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 177 reviews
Released: 2022-11-24
Developer: Flawed Designs
Genres: Adventure, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    95% matchVery Positive85% of 260 reviews2020
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    93% matchVery Positive95% of 117 reviews2024
    Dev: LuminosityPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive91% of 868 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

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    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 320 reviews2024
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    90% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2019
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    87% matchVery Positive98% of 435 reviews2025
    Dev: SporkTank
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    Windows

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    85% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac
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    79% matchVery Positive88% of 2,981 reviews2013
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows

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