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Pharaoh Rebirth+

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

Similarity 58%
Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 17 Mar 2016

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

Similarity 58%
Price -29% 13.80€
Rating 9.3
Release 14 Feb 2024

Wildfire

Master the elements in this stealth game where everything burns. Use your elemental powers to start fires, freeze water, and move earth as you outsmart superstitious enemies in this mischievous 2D stealth game.

Similarity 58%
Price -60% 5.98€
Rating 7.9
Release 25 May 2020

Labyronia RPG

Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world.

Similarity 58%
Price -72% 0.55€
Rating 7.1
Release 14 Aug 2015

Trine 2: Complete Story

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Similarity 58%
Price -95% 1.00€
Rating 9.3
Release 06 Jun 2013

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Similarity 57%
Price -67% 9.89€
Rating 9.5
Release 10 Mar 2020

The Chosen RPG

The Chosen is a heroic RPG. Will you be able to unravel the mysterious plot against you and become the Chosen?

Similarity 57%
Price -72% 0.55€
Rating 6.8
Release 04 Feb 2016

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Similarity 57%
Price -80% 3.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 27 Apr 2016

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX

A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!

Similarity 57%
Price -74% 5.20€
Rating 7.5
Release 22 Jun 2021

Axiom Verge 2

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Similarity 57%
Price -79% 3.58€
Rating 7.7
Release 11 Aug 2022

Flynn: Son of Crimson

Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!

Similarity 57%
Price -87% 2.65€
Rating 8.0
Release 15 Sep 2021

Valfaris

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Similarity 57%
Price -95% 1.00€
Rating 8.0
Release 10 Oct 2019

Pikuniku

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

Similarity 57%
Price -73% 3.46€
Rating 9.3
Release 24 Jan 2019

Penarium

Penarium is a frantic 2D arena arcade game where you take on the role of Willy, trapped in a sinister circus show. Run, jump and avoid an array of killer death-traps while being cheered on by a sadistic crowd that’s out for blood.

Similarity 57%
Price -72% 2.53€
Rating 7.9
Release 22 Sep 2015

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX

Experience the apeX of 2D action! A new era of 2D action begins now! Get ready for high-speed, stylish 2D side-scrolling action like never before. Inti Creates presents the ultimate in classic 2D action with "Luminous Avenger iX"!

Similarity 56%
Price -50% 7.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 25 Sep 2019

Azure Striker Gunvolt

A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

Similarity 56%
Price -60% 5.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 28 Aug 2015

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Similarity 56%
Price -75% 3.49€
Rating 9.3
Release 24 May 2013

Skul: The Hero Slayer

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Similarity 56%
Price -68% 5.33€
Rating 9.2
Release 20 Jan 2021

Most played games like Camera Obscura on Steam

Take a look at the top games like Camera Obscura that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. Geometry Dash

Similarity 69% Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer! Geometry Dash is a difficult, music and level editor game developed and published by RobTop Games. Released on December 22nd 2014 has received 414,790 reviews of which 387,347 were positive and 27,443 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like Camera Obscura, thanks to its 17,087 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Celeste

Similarity 72% Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain. Celeste is a precision platformer, difficult and pixel graphics game developed by Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games and Ltd. and published by Maddy Makes Games Inc.. Released on January 25th 2018 has received 118,673 reviews of which 115,663 were positive and 3,010 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,461 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like Camera Obscura based on player count.
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3,010

1,461
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3. Blasphemous

Similarity 61% Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and souls-like game developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. Released on September 10th 2019 has received 50,668 reviews of which 45,642 were positive and 5,026 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 510 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like Camera Obscura based on player count.
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5,026

510
players

4. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Similarity 57% “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a atmospheric, great soundtrack and metroidvania game developed by Moon Studios GmbH and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on April 27th 2016 has received 66,391 reviews of which 63,250 were positive and 3,141 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 433 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like Camera Obscura.
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63,250
3,141

433
players

5. Pizza Tower

Similarity 64% Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack. Pizza Tower is a great soundtrack, 2d platformer and fast-paced game developed and published by Tour De Pizza. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 66,030 reviews of which 64,960 were positive and 1,070 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 373 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like Camera Obscura.
9.7
64,960
1,070

373
players

6. Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Similarity 57% Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a beautiful, metroidvania and platformer game developed by Moon Studios GmbH and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on March 10th 2020 has received 135,731 reviews of which 131,079 were positive and 4,652 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 373 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Camera Obscura.
9.5
131,079
4,652

373
players

7. Skul: The Hero Slayer

Similarity 56% Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages. Skul: The Hero Slayer is a indie, action and action roguelike game developed by SOUTHPAW GAMES and published by NEOWIZ. Released on January 20th 2021 has received 54,507 reviews of which 50,858 were positive and 3,649 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 306 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Camera Obscura.
9.2
50,858
3,649

306
players

8. Papers, Please

Similarity 60% Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling. Papers, Please is a indie, political and simulation game developed by Lucas Pope and published by 3909. Released on August 08th 2013 has received 73,679 reviews of which 71,673 were positive and 2,006 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 296 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Camera Obscura.
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71,673
2,006

296
players

9. Little Nightmares

Similarity 62% Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream. Little Nightmares is a horror, atmospheric and adventure game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on April 27th 2017 has received 109,392 reviews of which 103,708 were positive and 5,684 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 290 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Camera Obscura.
9.3
103,708
5,684

290
players

10. UFO 50

Similarity 70% UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design. UFO 50 is a indie, pixel graphics and action game developed and published by Mossmouth. Released on September 18th 2024 has received 6,110 reviews of which 5,852 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 246 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like Camera Obscura.
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246
players

Best deals on games like Camera Obscura on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Camera Obscura available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like Camera Obscura.

1. Trine 2: Complete Story

Similarity 58% Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine 2: Complete Story is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on June 06th 2013 has received 21,640 reviews of which 20,644 were positive and 996 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like Camera Obscura.
9.3
20,644
996

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

2. Valfaris

Similarity 57% Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole. Valfaris is a action, indie and gore game developed by Steel Mantis and published by Silver Lining Interactive. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 2,515 reviews of which 2,079 were positive and 436 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Camera Obscura.
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2,079
436

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

3. TowerFall Ascension

Similarity 60% TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce. TowerFall Ascension is a local multiplayer, indie and 2d fighter game developed by Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games and Ltd. and published by Maddy Makes Games Inc.. Released on March 11th 2014 has received 3,404 reviews of which 3,231 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Camera Obscura.
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3,231
173

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

4. Blazing Chrome

Similarity 61% In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights! Blazing Chrome is a retro, action and pixel graphics game developed by JoyMasher and published by The Arcade Crew and CE-Asia. Released on July 11th 2019 has received 1,756 reviews of which 1,540 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Camera Obscura.
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1,540
216

-92% 17.75€ 1.42€

5. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Similarity 73% Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a platformer, metroidvania and female protagonist game developed and published by WayForward. Released on April 23rd 2015 has received 2,827 reviews of which 2,627 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Camera Obscura.
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2,627
200

-91% 20.78€ 1.87€

6. Iconoclasts

Similarity 70% Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people. Iconoclasts is a indie, pixel graphics and metroidvania game developed by Joakim Sandberg and published by Bifrost Entertainment, DANGEN Entertainment, INTRAGAMES CO., LTD. and Gamirror Games. Released on January 23rd 2018 has received 4,703 reviews of which 4,074 were positive and 629 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Camera Obscura.
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4,074
629

-91% 19.33€ 1.74€

7. Titan Souls

Similarity 65% Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power. Titan Souls is a souls-like, pixel graphics and difficult game developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. Released on April 14th 2015 has received 13,024 reviews of which 10,275 were positive and 2,749 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like Camera Obscura.
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10,275
2,749

-91% 14.56€ 1.31€

8. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Similarity 63% Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity! Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a metroidvania, rpg and female protagonist game developed by ArtPlay and published by 505 Games. Released on June 18th 2019 has received 39,303 reviews of which 36,833 were positive and 2,470 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like Camera Obscura.
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2,470

-90% 41.30€ 4.13€

9. Out There Somewhere

Similarity 77% You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer. Out There Somewhere is a platformer, pixel graphics and indie game developed by MiniBoss and published by Senpai Studios. Released on March 14th 2016 has received 6,912 reviews of which 6,427 were positive and 485 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like Camera Obscura.
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-90% 9.75€ 0.97€

10. Polygoneer

Similarity 58% Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge? Polygoneer is a indie, casual and action game developed and published by NukGames. Released on August 24th 2017 has received 1,654 reviews of which 1,312 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like Camera Obscura.
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-90% 4.99€ 0.49€

Free games like Camera Obscura on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Camera Obscura you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like Camera Obscura.

1. Soda Dungeon

Similarity 57% Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you. Soda Dungeon is a free to play, rpg and pixel graphics game developed by AN Productions and Poxpower and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on February 06th 2017 has received 6,151 reviews of which 5,802 were positive and 349 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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88
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2. I Wanna Maker

Similarity 64% I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer with a robust level editor and online level sharing, based on I Wanna Be The Guy fangames. Create complex levels using a variety of objects, a powerful events system, and customizable visuals. Browse levels online, take on challenge modes, and more! I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer, level editor and free to play game developed and published by The Elephant Crew. Released on November 09th 2023 has received 4,798 reviews of which 4,555 were positive and 243 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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3. Lofi Ping Pong

Similarity 61% Meditative rhythm ping-pong Lofi Ping Pong is a music, rhythm and pixel graphics game developed by Calvares and published by Kalvarez A. Party. Released on March 12th 2019 has received 1,629 reviews of which 1,384 were positive and 245 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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4. Eternal Senia

Similarity 59% Thoughts and expectations ARPG Eternal Senia is a anime, free to play and rpg game developed and published by Sanctum Games. Released on June 18th 2015 has received 11,941 reviews of which 11,651 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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3
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5. Trick & Treat

Similarity 59% Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love. Trick & Treat is a free to play, rpgmaker and pixel graphics game developed and published by Rabbiton. Released on September 26th 2016 has received 2,350 reviews of which 2,265 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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2,265
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2
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6. Fork Parker's Holiday Profit Hike

Similarity 57% Against explosive firepower, bitter cold, and dizzying heights, Fork Parker must outwit a group of no-talent game developers in a deadly holiday promotional game. Also, it's free. Fork Parker's Holiday Profit Hike is a free to play, platformer and indie game developed by Dodge Roll and published by Devolver Digital. Released on December 18th 2014 has received 706 reviews of which 587 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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7. MANDAGON

Similarity 57% Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . . MANDAGON is a free to play, pixel graphics and platformer game developed and published by Blind Sky Studios. Released on August 03rd 2016 has received 5,659 reviews of which 5,379 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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1
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8. Janosik

Similarity 58% Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE! Janosik is a action, adventure and casual game developed by Onix Games and published by Retrovibe. Released on September 25th 2020 has received 631 reviews of which 591 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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1
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9. Super Blue Boy Planet

Similarity 62% SBBP is a 2D platformer with pixel graphics. Blue boy’s girlfriend is kidnapped by aliens so he goes through 21 levels to save her and he also fight bosses along the way. Super Blue Boy Planet is a free to play, pixel graphics and indie game developed and published by NanningsGames. Released on December 16th 2016 has received 2,703 reviews of which 2,463 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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1
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10. BEEP

Similarity 63% A combination of platforming with a gravity gun, BEEP is an amazing physics-platformer. Despite its friendly art style, this is a hardcore platformer in the truest sense. BEEP is a indie, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Big Fat Alien. Released on May 06th 2011 has received 4,623 reviews of which 3,921 were positive and 702 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like Camera Obscura.
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