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Games Like Warlock's Tower

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

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A punishing puzzler with elegantly designed levels around one brutal rule - one move equals one life lost.

Reviews: Very Positive — 98% — of 53 reviews
Released: 2017-01-31
Developer: Midipixel
Publisher: Whippering
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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