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Artwork: Well Dweller
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Well Dweller

A beautiful metroidvania with a unique art style that stands out among so many other games in the genre. The gameplay is smooth, but the game is relatively short and easy, which can be seen as either a positive or a negative, depending on personal preference.…

MizuniRecommended
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Artwork: One More Brick
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One More Brick

One More Brick understands the simple pleasure of watching a ball ricochet through a field of bricks, then gives that pleasure a steady stream of reasons to continue.…

DethyanRecommended
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Artwork: Void Stranger
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Void Stranger

Void Stranger is the perfect example of how a game can make you think and feel so many things while using incredibly simple graphics. First off, I'll say that this game isn't for everyone.…

MizuniRecommended
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DethyanThe warlock
Character Mags
MagsThe mage
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MizuniThe druid
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