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

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Rotate and navigate a colorful world.

Reviews: Mixed — 50% — of 56 reviews
Released: 2017-03-17
Developer: Cleverweek
Genres: Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 95%

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    97% matchMostly Negative40% of 143 reviews2016
    Dev: Cleverweek
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Multimirror is a minimal grid-based puzzle game.

    Why similar: Indie 64%, Casual 36%

  2. #2 RePete
    96% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2016
    Dev: Luke Godfrey
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    RePete is a pixel art puzzle platformer about time travel and self-cooperation. You play as Pete, a special guy that can loop back in time to help his past self solve problems, collect gems, and reach new heights.

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  3. #3 Super Perspective
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac

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  4. #4 Cybercube
    95% matchMostly Positive78% of 286 reviews2017
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Cybercube is a fun platformer with many colorful levels. The goal of the game is avoiding obstacles with various mechanics.

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  5. #5 Color Phase
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  6. #6 Perspective
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,387 reviews2019
    Dev: WiddershinsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Perspective is an experimental platformer. The player avatar moves in a 2D space that transforms when the player changes perspective in 3D space. The player needs to use this mechanic navigate the 2D avatar to a goal in order to progress from level to level.

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    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 76 reviews2016
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A slider puzzle is the one where the aim is to sort the given pieces

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  8. #8 Puzzle Cube
    92% matchMostly Positive77% of 236 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    91% matchVery Positive92% of 11,146 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    Windows
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  11. #11 Neon
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2021
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    Windows

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  12. #12 Mu Cartographer
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 231 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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  13. #13 Hiiro
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 311 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Hiiro is a 2D platform game focused on ambient exploration and puzzle solving. Discover a grand world filled with mysterious artifacts and forgotten ruins. Become immersed in relaxing gameplay and meditative music. Remain observant as you unravel an explanation for your solitude.

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  14. #14 ROTA: Bend Gravity
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2022
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    Windows · Linux

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  15. #15 Vignettes
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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  16. #16 Chromatic Conundrum
    83% matchVery Positive98% of 277 reviews2026
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    Windows

    Chromatic Conundrum is a first person puzzle game where you manipulate light. Combine different colors and form shadows to illuminate your way through an enigmatic world.

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  17. #17 Refunct
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 17,405 reviews2015
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    Windows
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  18. #18 Little Postman
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2023
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    Windows

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  19. #19 Circularity
    86% matchMixed61% of 64 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Relaxing puzzle with interesting game mechanics - bring your character to the final portal which will transit you to the next level. You will need to move straight, avoid obstacles, jump through portals, ricochet from walls and a lot more.

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    81% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    85% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,324 reviews2009
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    Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 26%

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    79% matchVery Positive97% of 113 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    74% matchMixed42% of 86 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    67% matchVery Positive88% of 320 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    73% matchVery Positive81% of 69 reviews2016
    Dev: Francois Braud (Volatile Dove)
    Windows · Linux

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    67% matchVery Positive92% of 311 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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    68% matchVery Positive89% of 242 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Casual 66%, Indie 34%

  53. #53 Semblance
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 398 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

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  54. #54 Ynglet
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 54 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    Why similar: Casual 100%

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    70% matchVery Positive85% of 158 reviews2017
    Dev: Malevolent Wormhole
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 13%

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    Why similar: Indie 63.5%, Casual 36.5%

  56. #56 Gumboy - Crazy Adventures™
    73% matchMixed49% of 131 reviews2006
    Dev: CINEMAX, s.r.o.
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 15%

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    68% matchVery Positive86% of 302 reviews2019
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%

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  58. #58 Gravity Quest
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 103 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 31%

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    65% matchVery Positive99% of 159 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    63% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2024
    Dev: Impromptu Games
    Windows

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