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Games Like Zebulon: A Lost Cat

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

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Zebulon the cat is lost in a strange place, but he has a lot of courage and curiosity quickly replaces fear as he explores and unravels the world around him. It also helps that smelly green food is everywhere to grab!

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 31 reviews
Released: 2024-08-05
Developer: Potico Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    94% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
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