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Games Like Silent Santicado

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Souls-like, Action, Adventure.

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Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Vigilant Addiction Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    90% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    89% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2022
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Dev: ISGames
    Windows

    Explore a pyramid full of misteries while fighting against the dark forces. Chain your attacks in a fast paced combat system full of stylish combo. Fuse and equip the skills you find to forge your own path.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 23.8%, Nonlinear 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6%

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