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Games Like The Flawless: Art's Tale

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

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The Flawless: Art’s Tale is an action adventure game set in a brutal world of cats. Join our young hero, Art, and his droid sidekick for some epic hack 'n' shoot battles, an endearing cast of characters, an unforgettable coming of age story, and a gorgeous hand-drawn art style.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Bare Knuckle Development
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.

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    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 110 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    95% matchNo user reviews
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    94% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    94% matchNo user reviews
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    93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Alpherisk
    Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews
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    89% matchVery Positive84% of 6,153 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    Windows

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    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Clydeware LLC
    Windows

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    87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    86% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    80% matchNo user reviews
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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

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    76% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    77% matchMixed41% of 27 reviews2022
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    76% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2024
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    73% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
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    74% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 231 reviews2025
    Dev: Volkolak Team
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    72% matchVery Positive96% of 170 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
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    70% matchVery Positive82% of 90 reviews2025
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    69% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2025
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Dev: Primitive Pixels Games
    Windows

    Embark on a vibrant 2D pixel odyssey as Whisper, an emissary of the darkness. Explore an atmospheric, nonlinear world with branching paths and hidden wonders. Engage in fast-paced combat and smooth platforming in this nostalgia-infused Metroidvania adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Swordplay 15.5%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action RPG 8%

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