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

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When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 72% — of 905 reviews
Released: 2022-10-13
Developer: Trinity Team
Publisher: 101XP
Genres: Action, Adventure
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

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  2. #2 Creepy Tale
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    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,574 reviews2021
    Dev: TendoGames Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

    Why similar: Horror 39.5%, Story Rich 19.9%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 7.7%

  55. #55 Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 284 reviews2020
    Dev: Unspeakable PixelsPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Magic 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

  56. #56 Astalon: Tears of the Earth
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,437 reviews2021
    Dev: LABS WorksPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 14%, Adventure 5%

  57. #57 Darkness Under My Bed
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 92 reviews2021
    Dev: Desert Fox
    Windows

    Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.

    Why similar: Supernatural 27.6%, Surreal 22.5%, Horror 15.1%, Dark 13.6%, Story Rich 7.5%

  58. #58 Ayasa: Shadows of Silence
    65% matchMixed69% of 95 reviews2025
    Dev: Aya Games
    Windows

    A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Dark 15.5%, Platformer 14.2%, Horror 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

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