Games like Candle on Steam

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Lair of the Clockwork God

A fast-paced Point-and-Click adventure AND an indie platfomer in one! Join adventurer Ben and wannabe indie darling Dan in a race against time to stop all the Apocalypses happening at the same time.

Similarity 70%
Price -61% 6.53€
Rating 8.7
Release 21 Feb 2020

Etherborn

Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.

Similarity 70%
Price -87% 2.16€
Rating 6.9
Release 18 Jul 2019

Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Similarity 70%
Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 6.8
Release 18 May 2017

Eventide 2: The Sorcerers Mirror

Discover the magic of slavdom!

Similarity 70%
Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 7.4
Release 13 Oct 2016

Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse

Face off against the Minotaur!

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 8.3
Release 15 Dec 2016

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!

Similarity 70%
Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 8.8
Release 11 Aug 2016

Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily

Stop the mysterious killer!

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 7.0
Release 14 Jul 2016

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Find the Philosopher's Stone!

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 8.2
Release 21 Apr 2016

LostWinds

Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.

Similarity 70%
Price -78% 2.21€
Rating 7.7
Release 24 Mar 2016

The Secret Order 3: Ancient Times

Find a way to destroy the ancient artifacts!

Similarity 70%
Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 8.1
Release 10 Mar 2016

The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams

Save your family from an ominous undersea facility!

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 8.0
Release 18 Feb 2016

Fairy Tale Mysteries: The Puppet Thief

Discover the truth behind the myth and save the children!

Similarity 70%
Price -90% 1.47€
Rating 6.3
Release 07 Jan 2016

Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova

Discover the source of dreadful evil!

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 8.1
Release 03 Dec 2015

Eventide: Slavic Fable

Explore the exciting world of slavic legends!

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 8.7
Release 28 Jan 2016

Fairy Tale Mysteries 2: The Beanstalk

Vanquish the last giant!

Similarity 70%
Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 7.2
Release 08 Oct 2015

The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent

Become the wayfarer through the past to force back the evil power!

Similarity 70%
Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 7.6
Release 05 Nov 2015

Queen's Quest: Tower of Darkness

Defeat the sorcerer and save your daughter!

Similarity 70%
Price -90% 1.47€
Rating 6.2
Release 10 Sep 2015

9 Clues 2: The Ward

Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!

Similarity 70%
Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 8.6
Release 23 Jul 2015

Mind Snares: Alice's Journey

Escape from the Shadow Land!

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Apr 2015

Tormentum - Dark Sorrow

TORMENTUM is a dark Point & Click adventure game.The dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere of the game was inspired by works of painters H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski. The game's final look and feel was also strongly influenced by the universes of games such as Demon's Souls or Dark Seed.

Similarity 70%
Price -51% 4.85€
Rating 9.0
Release 04 Mar 2015

Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond

Discover your true identity and face a mysterious entity from another dimension!

Similarity 70%
Price -90% 1.47€
Rating 6.2
Release 04 Dec 2014

Time Mysteries 3: The Final Enigma

In the face of the looming magical cataclysm, Ester Ambrose has to fight to save her future once again!

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 7.8
Release 11 Sep 2014

Left in the Dark: No One on Board

Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 7.9
Release 02 Oct 2014

9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

Save your missing friend and reveal the corruption of the town’s citizens to stop an evil plot to bring the evil Snake God back to our world.

Similarity 70%
Price -80% 2.95€
Rating 8.6
Release 10 Jul 2014

Most played games like Candle on Steam

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

1. Hollow Knight

Similarity 69% Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. Hollow Knight is a metroidvania, souls-like and platformer game developed and published by Team Cherry. Released on February 24th 2017 has received 409,900 reviews of which 397,764 were positive and 12,136 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like Candle, thanks to its 6,653 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Celeste

Similarity 67% 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 Candle based on player count.
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3,010

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3. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Similarity 75% “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. While seeing 433 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like Candle based on player count.
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3,141

433
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4. Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Similarity 75% 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 #4 spot among the most played games like Candle.
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131,079
4,652

373
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5. Little Nightmares

Similarity 73% 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 #5 spot among the most played games like Candle.
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5,684

290
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6. CARRION

Similarity 66% CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you. CARRION is a villain protagonist, pixel graphics and gore game developed by Phobia Game Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 26,822 reviews of which 25,355 were positive and 1,467 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 184 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Candle.
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25,355
1,467

184
players

7. Little Nightmares II

Similarity 73% Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made. Little Nightmares II is a horror, adventure and singleplayer game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on February 10th 2021 has received 42,341 reviews of which 39,842 were positive and 2,499 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 181 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Candle.
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39,842
2,499

181
players

8. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 66% Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by millions. Investigate clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in beautifully illustrated adventures! Choose your story. Solve a murder mystery, survive the horror, or embark on a fantasy adventure. Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 910 reviews of which 792 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Candle.
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792
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130
players

9. Sally Face - Episode One

Similarity 67% Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows. Sally Face - Episode One is a story rich, psychological horror and indie game developed and published by Portable Moose. Released on December 14th 2016 has received 22,251 reviews of which 21,630 were positive and 621 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 110 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Candle.
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21,630
621

110
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10. ANIMAL WELL

Similarity 67% Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see. ANIMAL WELL is a metroidvania, exploration and puzzle game developed by Billy Basso and published by Bigmode. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 20,237 reviews of which 19,436 were positive and 801 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like Candle.
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19,436
801

84
players

Best deals on games like Candle on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Candle 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 Candle.

1. Trine 2: Complete Story

Similarity 82% 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 Candle.
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20,644
996

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

2. The Night of the Rabbit

Similarity 82% Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds. The Night of the Rabbit is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on May 28th 2013 has received 3,158 reviews of which 2,824 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Candle.
8.6
2,824
334

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

3. Goodbye Deponia

Similarity 75% More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia! Goodbye Deponia is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 17th 2013 has received 2,353 reviews of which 2,089 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Candle.
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2,089
264

-95% 21.00€ 1.05€

4. Figment

Similarity 67% Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost. Figment is a adventure, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Bedtime Digital Games. Released on September 22nd 2017 has received 5,235 reviews of which 4,568 were positive and 667 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Candle.
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4,568
667

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

5. Deponia: The Complete Journey

Similarity 75% Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place. Deponia: The Complete Journey is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 08th 2014 has received 6,512 reviews of which 5,597 were positive and 915 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Candle.
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5,597
915

-95% 30.80€ 1.54€

6. Deponia Doomsday

Similarity 75% Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story. Deponia Doomsday is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on March 01st 2016 has received 3,834 reviews of which 3,284 were positive and 550 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Candle.
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3,284
550

-94% 18.67€ 1.12€

7. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Similarity 77% The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle-platformer, local co-op and online co-op game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 13,256 reviews of which 11,828 were positive and 1,428 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like Candle.
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11,828
1,428

-93% 28.14€ 1.97€

8. Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Similarity 75% From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes. Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes is a point & click, adventure and dark humor game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on October 16th 2012 has received 3,139 reviews of which 2,788 were positive and 351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like Candle.
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-93% 21.29€ 1.49€

9. Genesis Noir

Similarity 88% A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love. Genesis Noir is a noir, point & click and story rich game developed by Feral Cat Den and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on March 26th 2021 has received 1,966 reviews of which 1,544 were positive and 422 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like Candle.
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1,544
422

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

10. The Whispered World Special Edition

Similarity 82% When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters. The Whispered World Special Edition is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on May 06th 2014 has received 1,971 reviews of which 1,490 were positive and 481 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like Candle.
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1,490
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-93% 18.86€ 1.32€

Free games like Candle on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Candle 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 Candle.

1. Adventure Escape Mysteries

Similarity 66% Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by millions. Investigate clues, solve puzzles, and escape the room in beautifully illustrated adventures! Choose your story. Solve a murder mystery, survive the horror, or embark on a fantasy adventure. Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 910 reviews of which 792 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 130 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like Candle.
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2. Cube Escape: Paradox

Similarity 76% The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,317 reviews of which 10,035 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like Candle.
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59
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3. Samsara Room

Similarity 67% You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series. Samsara Room is a indie, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on April 29th 2020 has received 9,038 reviews of which 8,797 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like Candle.
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4. NaissanceE

Similarity 70% NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world. NaissanceE is a exploration, indie and atmospheric game developed and published by Limasse Five. Released on February 13th 2014 has received 3,872 reviews of which 3,287 were positive and 585 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like Candle.
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5. Mimpi Dreams

Similarity 67% Help Mimpi save his friends by peeing on everything in his path in this sequel! No seriously, you save Mimpi’s progress by peeing on checkpoints in this game. Platform through six different worlds of puzzling dreams in this dog adventure. Chill in this trippy, casual illustration come alive. Mimpi Dreams is a adventure, indie and cute game developed by Dreadlocks Mobile and Silicon Jelly and published by Dreadlocks Mobile, Silicon Jelly and Dreadlocks Ltd.. Released on March 22nd 2016 has received 1,090 reviews of which 1,023 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like Candle.
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6. The Secret of Tremendous Corporation

Similarity 73% Explore the deepest SECRETs™ of the Tremendous Corporation®. Find out what happened to indie devs and save the gaming industry! The Secret of Tremendous Corporation is a adventure, comedy and point & click game developed by Sebastian Krzyszkowiak, Konrad Burandt and Paweł Radej and published by dosowisko.net. Released on October 12th 2015 has received 357 reviews of which 292 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like Candle.
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7. BirdGut

Similarity 87% BirdGut is a hand-drawn 2d puzzle-platformer from the perspective of an outcast bee who gets eaten by a bird, and discovers that the bird's internal organs are not organs at all, but facilities in which the consumed insects are brainwashed and enslaved. Experience this bizarre one-man project for yourself. BirdGut is a free to play, indie and adventure game developed and published by Micah Boursier. Released on May 09th 2019 has received 4,913 reviews of which 4,683 were positive and 230 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 Candle.
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8. MANDAGON

Similarity 68% 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 #8 spot among the most played free games like Candle.
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1
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9. Varenje

Similarity 65% Varenje is a cute colorful adventure with a number of puzzles and mini-games made by artists for anyone that considers games to be an art. Varenje is a free to play, adventure and indie game developed by Play Cute and published by JoyBits Ltd.. Released on July 03rd 2018 has received 1,449 reviews of which 1,262 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like Candle.
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1
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10. BEEP

Similarity 66% 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 Candle.
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