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by Zeppelin Studio
Schein is a 2D precision side-scrolling puzzle platformer. Use the magic of light to explore hidden worlds, solve challenging puzzles, and defeat deadly beasts in this award-winning atmospheric action-adventure game.
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Both: Precision Platformer · Side Scroller · 2D Platformer
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Both: Precision Platformer · Side Scroller · Sokoban
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Both: Difficult · Precision Platformer · Platformer
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Both: Precision Platformer · Difficult · Puzzle Platformer
A tightly designed, precision platformer with a large variety of mechanics. Jump, dash and teleport your way past spikes to get to the end. Use multiple move sets over seven chapters. For players of all skill levels to enjoy!
Precision PlatformerDifficultPuzzle Platformer2D PlatformerPixel GraphicsSingleplayerIndiePlatformerPuzzle2D
$7.99Super Win the Game
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Both: Side Scroller · Precision Platformer · Difficult
Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!
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Both: Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer · Platformer
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Both: Side Scroller · 2D Platformer · Platformer
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Jan 24 · ShellSnore Games
Both: Precision Platformer · 2D Platformer · Platformer
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Both: Puzzle Platformer · 2D Platformer · Difficult
EN Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses. RU Маленький жнец потерялся в мрачной потустороннем мире.
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Both: Puzzle Platformer · Side Scroller · Platformer
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Both: Precision Platformer · Puzzle · Platformer
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Both: Platformer · Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer
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Both: Action-Adventure · 2D Platformer · Platformer
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Both: Precision Platformer · Platformer · Puzzle Platformer
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Both: 2D Platformer · Precision Platformer · Puzzle Platformer
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Both: Platformer · Difficult
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Both: Puzzle Platformer · Action-Adventure · Puzzle
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Both: Puzzle Platformer · Platformer · Puzzle
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Both: Puzzle · Difficult
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Both: Puzzle · Platformer · Difficult
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$2.99Divinest Light
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Both: Puzzle · Platformer · 2D Platformer
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Both: Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer
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Both: Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer · Platformer
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$19.99Creaks
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Both: Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer
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