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

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2D platform game inspired by the Halloween atmosphere like in Tim Burton's films. In the game, we conduct conversations, solve investigations, move left and right, jump and shoot to defeat enemies, we also interact with the environment. We also make decisions that affect the course of the mission.

Reviews: 5 user reviews — 80% — of 5 reviews
Released: 2024-10-22
Developer: cheshewstudio
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  2. #2 GuardGrave
    96% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2023
    Dev: Monster Bath Games Inc.
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    96% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2026
    Dev: JZPS Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    95% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
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    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: OneHeadInteractive
    Windows

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    93% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    92% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Sentient Duck Games
    Windows

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    91% matchMixed62% of 47 reviews2023
    Dev: Empty Clip StudiosPub: Disney
    Windows

    Relive the legend of Goliath and save the world from destruction.

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    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Specialbit Studio
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    89% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: Cyan Sundae
    Windows

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    88% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    86% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: MoonJourney
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: cheshewstudio
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    75% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: Steel Fish Studios LLC
    Windows

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    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive80% of 1,324 reviews2023
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2022
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    Windows · Linux

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    72% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive93% of 117 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchNo user reviews2024
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    Windows

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    70% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2025
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    71% matchNo user reviews2026
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    70% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2024
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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 41 reviews2022
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    69% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2021
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    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 45 reviews2018
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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