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

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Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 410 reviews
Released: 2017-01-23
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 82%

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