Games like FOTONICA on Steam

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The Red Stare Become a secret agent in the 1950s and observe your neighbours to find the communist spy!

Similarity 44%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 31 Jul 2017
Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD The sequel to the hit strategy game, with new weapons, landscapes, and options.

Similarity 44%
Price 8.19€
Rating 7.6
Release 14 Dec 2016
EDGE EDGE, the award winning retro-styled platform game has been extended! Now with over 40 brand new levels, additional music and all-new races against the notorious Dark Cube!

Similarity 44%
Price 6.89€
Rating 8.8
Release 11 Aug 2011
Dino Run DX DINOSAURS. PIXELS. PYROCLASTIC DOOM WALLS. MASSIVE INDIE CROSSOVERS. Dino Run DX has all of that and more. Come rediscover the original runner and escape extinction all over again.

Similarity 44%
Price -92% 0.48€
Rating 8.9
Release 29 Sep 2015
99Vidas "99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.

Similarity 44%
Price -76% 3.23€
Rating 7.5
Release 22 Dec 2016
Bomb Chicken After a freak accident, a seemingly ordinary chicken becomes a bomb laying free range hero. Explore the versatile mechanic of laying bombs in this explosive exploration platformer.

Similarity 44%
Price 14.79€
Rating 8.3
Release 16 Apr 2019
Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice, the title says it all! You get thrown into a dark room, with no light to be found anywhere! Are you willing to end your life to light the way for the next generation to proceed further? Play it today and find out!

Similarity 44%
Price Free to play
Rating 6.8
Release 27 Feb 2015
Roll'd Enter the world of Roll'd where rolling comes in at a new degree.

Similarity 44%
Price 0.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 14 Apr 2016
The Hat Man: Shadow Ward Based on a true story, discover the horror of the Canton insane asylum as you attempt to rescue your daughter. Experience the scariest game of 2014.

Similarity 44%
Price 9.75€
Rating 6.4
Release 10 Jun 2016
The Swine Say goodbye to southern hospitality in the backwoods of rural America. The Swine is a short horror experience that explores isolation, witchcraft, and unforeseen consequences in your rural homestead.

Similarity 44%
Price 1.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 18 Jun 2020
Cave Story+ Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Similarity 44%
Price -56% 6.74€
Rating 9.0
Release 22 Nov 2011
Spark the Electric Jester Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Similarity 44%
Price 6.59€
Rating 8.8
Release 10 Apr 2017
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 44%
Price 9.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 17 Mar 2016
Castle Build and protect castles simultaneously in this original and addictive game!

Similarity 44%
Price 3.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 07 Jan 2015
Slash It 2 Slash It 2 is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to press letters, numbers and type words in the right time and direction.

Similarity 44%
Price -99% 0.45€
Rating 8.4
Release 24 Jan 2017
Hotline Miami Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Similarity 44%
Price -93% 0.77€
Rating 9.6
Release 23 Oct 2012
Ghost Town Mine Ride & Shootin' Gallery Explore an abandoned tourist attraction, test your shot at the Shootin' Gallery, then board the mine cart ride for a descent into Hell! A thrilling new horror experience for the HTC Vive. Can you make it out Alive?

Similarity 44%
Price 8.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 28 Oct 2016
Deadlight “Probably the best downloadable title on the market right now.” 9/10 – Eurogamer.se

Similarity 44%
Price -96% 0.55€
Rating 7.7
Release 25 Oct 2012
Garlic You are Garlic, an onion-headed boy and you want to climb the Sacred Tower to meet the Cyber Goddess to seduce her...

Similarity 44%
Price -70% 4.50€
Rating 8.3
Release 15 Jun 2021
Slash It Ultimate Play the rhythm of a song through various game modes and compete with other players!

Similarity 44%
Price 29.99€
Rating 6.9
Release 14 Jul 2017
Loop-Loop DX Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself.

Similarity 44%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 20 Apr 2020
IS Defense „IS Defense” is a game set in politically-fictional 2020 – where the expansion of ISIS went out of hand. The player takes the role of NATO’s stationary machine-gun operator, deployed to defend the shores of Europe.

Similarity 44%
Price -95% 0.31€
Rating 8.7
Release 19 Apr 2016
Apex Aim Trainer Improve Your Aim in Apex Legends

Similarity 43%
Price 3.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 29 Jan 2020
Receiver Receiver was created for the 7-day FPS challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling. Armed only with a handgun and an audio cassette player, you must uncover the secrets of the Mindkill in a building complex infested with automated turrets and hovering shock drones.

Similarity 43%
Price 4.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 29 Apr 2013

Most played games like FOTONICA on Steam

Take a look at the top games like FOTONICA that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.

1. KovaaK's

Similarity 46% Master your aim with KovaaK’s, the world’s best aim trainer. With over 200,000 scenarios, playlists and more! Embrace total customization, including a map editor and game physics. More than just a trainer, it’s a dynamic, community-driven platform that elevates your gameplay. KovaaK's is a action, shooter and simulation game developed and published by KovaaK Games. Released on April 03rd 2018 has received 35,305 reviews of which 32,776 were positive and 2,529 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like FOTONICA, thanks to its 1,425 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Hotline Miami

Similarity 44% Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat. Hotline Miami is a great soundtrack, violent and action game developed by Dennaton Games and published by Devolver Digital. Released on October 23rd 2012 has received 106,657 reviews of which 103,599 were positive and 3,058 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 244 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like FOTONICA based on player count.
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3. Cube Racer

Similarity 48% Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet. Cube Racer is a indie, action and casual game developed and published by Simon Blasen. Released on October 30th 2017 has received 1,980 reviews of which 1,791 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 223 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like FOTONICA based on player count.
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4. Streets of Rage 4

Similarity 46% Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore. Streets of Rage 4 is a action, beat 'em up and indie game developed by Guard Crush and Lizardcube and published by DotEmu. Released on April 30th 2020 has received 17,915 reviews of which 16,617 were positive and 1,298 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 160 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like FOTONICA.
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5. Overgrowth

Similarity 43% Feel like the star of a martial arts film in Overgrowth, as you jump, kick, throw, and slash your way to victory. Free the rabbits from their evil overlords in the main story, then play through the prequel story, and finally, try out nine years of mods developed by the community, or create your own! Overgrowth is a action, parkour and indie game developed and published by Wolfire Games. Released on October 16th 2017 has received 8,563 reviews of which 6,876 were positive and 1,687 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like FOTONICA.
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78
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6. Minimalism

Similarity 44% Minimalism - platformer with a lot of levels, made in minimalist style - which is a cube protogonist. The game is a kind of labyrinth consisting of levels, to go between them you need to open the doors with collected keys. Minimalism is a indie, casual and action game developed and published by PixelMouse. Released on February 08th 2017 has received 1,741 reviews of which 1,276 were positive and 465 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like FOTONICA.
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59
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7. Lethal League Blaze

Similarity 51% Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players. Lethal League Blaze is a action, indie and 2d fighter game developed and published by Team Reptile. Released on October 24th 2018 has received 6,409 reviews of which 6,209 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like FOTONICA.
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45
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8. Clustertruck

Similarity 50% Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers. Clustertruck is a parkour, automobile sim and action game developed by landfall and published by tinyBuild. Released on September 27th 2016 has received 17,154 reviews of which 16,041 were positive and 1,113 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like FOTONICA.
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38
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9. Crashphalt

Similarity 44% Pound your way to victory in this 4-player competitive platformer. Create massive shockwaves in the terrain to bounce your enemies off the stage while trying to avoid being sent flying yourself. Crashphalt is a indie, platformer and local multiplayer game developed and published by Cold Pressed Games. Released on October 11th 2018 has received 386 reviews of which 365 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like FOTONICA.
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10. My Friend Pedro

Similarity 51% My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana. My Friend Pedro is a action, indie and shooter game developed by DeadToast Entertainment and published by Devolver Digital. Released on June 20th 2019 has received 27,527 reviews of which 26,344 were positive and 1,183 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 FOTONICA.
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Best deals on games like FOTONICA on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like FOTONICA available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like FOTONICA.

1. Slash It 2

Similarity 44% Slash It 2 is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to press letters, numbers and type words in the right time and direction. Slash It 2 is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on January 24th 2017 has received 1,256 reviews of which 1,104 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like FOTONICA.
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-99% 39.99€ 0.45€

2. Slash It

Similarity 48% Slash It is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to match shapes, press letters and numbers in the right time and direction. Slash It is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 17th 2016 has received 1,231 reviews of which 1,060 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like FOTONICA.
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-99% 39.99€ 0.55€

3. Neon Space 2

Similarity 49% Neon Space 2 is a highly anticipated sequel to Neon Space. The game kept all the elements from his predecessor, but at the same time the visuals received a major improvement. Neon Space 2 is a action, indie and casual game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on July 26th 2016 has received 422 reviews of which 298 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like FOTONICA.
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-99% 29.99€ 0.32€

4. Neon Prism

Similarity 44% Neon prism is a fun and simple but at the same time highly addictive game. Neon Prism is a casual, action and indie game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on November 18th 2016 has received 386 reviews of which 251 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like FOTONICA.
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-99% 29.99€ 0.33€

5. Q.U.B.E. 2

Similarity 48% Q.U.B.E. 2 is the sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant help of another survivor you must solve the puzzles of this mysterious world and find a way back home. Q.U.B.E. 2 is a adventure, action and indie game developed by Toxic Games and published by Trapped Nerve Games. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 1,655 reviews of which 1,396 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like FOTONICA.
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-98% 17.99€ 0.46€

6. Upside Down

Similarity 45% Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer. Upside Down is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on February 14th 2017 has received 695 reviews of which 572 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like FOTONICA.
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-98% 29.99€ 0.84€

7. Cyber Hook

Similarity 50% Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death. Cyber Hook is a indie, 3d platformer and parkour game developed by Blazing Stick and published by Graffiti Games. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 3,875 reviews of which 3,684 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like FOTONICA.
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-97% 12.49€ 0.49€

8. Clustertruck

Similarity 50% Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers. Clustertruck is a parkour, automobile sim and action game developed by landfall and published by tinyBuild. Released on September 27th 2016 has received 17,154 reviews of which 16,041 were positive and 1,113 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like FOTONICA.
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-97% 14.79€ 0.58€

9. Verlet Swing

Similarity 54% Verlet Swing brings you energetic swinging in a world that would be best described as a fever dream. Swing fast, don't crash and reach the goal as fast as possible! Verlet Swing is a indie, action and 3d platformer game developed and published by Flamebait Games. Released on September 18th 2018 has received 689 reviews of which 606 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like FOTONICA.
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-97% 12.49€ 0.44€

10. Valfaris

Similarity 47% 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 2,534 reviews of which 2,093 were positive and 441 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like FOTONICA.
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-97% 20.99€ 0.71€

Free games like FOTONICA on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like FOTONICA you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like FOTONICA.

1. Cube Racer

Similarity 48% Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet. Cube Racer is a indie, action and casual game developed and published by Simon Blasen. Released on October 30th 2017 has received 1,980 reviews of which 1,791 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 223 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free games like FOTONICA.
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2. Crashphalt

Similarity 44% Pound your way to victory in this 4-player competitive platformer. Create massive shockwaves in the terrain to bounce your enemies off the stage while trying to avoid being sent flying yourself. Crashphalt is a indie, platformer and local multiplayer game developed and published by Cold Pressed Games. Released on October 11th 2018 has received 386 reviews of which 365 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like FOTONICA.
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3. NaissanceE

Similarity 46% 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 3,925 reviews of which 3,327 were positive and 598 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like FOTONICA.
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4. Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered

Similarity 44% Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered is a strategy-based indie game inspired by Baldi's Basics, featuring chaotic and intense gameplay mixed with an old-school psychedelic artstyle. Solve math problems, meet Dave's friends, and uncover the secrets of Dave's school. Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered is a action, indie and strategy game developed and published by Moldy Games. Released on April 03rd 2024 has received 814 reviews of which 712 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like FOTONICA.
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5. Rebel Forces

Similarity 45% Are you ready to be the ultimate soldier and fight until you defeat all of your enemies? Rebel Forces is a free to play, action and indie game developed and published by FreezeNova. Released on December 20th 2018 has received 1,611 reviews of which 1,323 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like FOTONICA.
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6. FrostRunner

Similarity 47% FrostRunner is a first-person platformer “speedrunning” game, where the player rapidly completes platforming challenges before the timer runs out. Using their tether tool, players compete to finish each of the 36 unique levels as quickly as possible and earn a place at the top of the leaderboards. FrostRunner is a free to play, parkour and action game developed by Think Arcade and published by . Released on January 01st 2019 has received 3,410 reviews of which 3,234 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like FOTONICA.
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7. 404Sight

Similarity 59% 404Sight is a free game made in support of net neutrality. It’s a 3D playground runner influenced by parkour running with the addition of a special ping ability that reveals areas that can speed the player up or slow them down. 404Sight is a action, indie and parkour game developed and published by Retro Yeti Games. Released on April 16th 2015 has received 1,738 reviews of which 1,480 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like FOTONICA.
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8. Loop-Loop DX

Similarity 44% Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself. Loop-Loop DX is a free to play, indie and action game developed and published by Alex Carpenter. Released on April 20th 2020 has received 434 reviews of which 428 were positive and 6 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like FOTONICA.
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9. Mini-Dead

Similarity 45% 144 FPS boss battle action with a devilishly creative game mechanic. Mini-Dead is a free to play, indie and action game developed by Alec Smith and published by Milo Games. Released on May 04th 2018 has received 871 reviews of which 821 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like FOTONICA.
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10. Neon Boost

Similarity 68% Neon Boost is a frenetic First Person Platformer based on mechanics like Rocket-Jump or Wall-Run. Run across 3 different worlds to get the best times! Neon Boost is a free to play, parkour and action game developed and published by Sample Text Studio. Released on May 20th 2019 has received 2,481 reviews of which 2,239 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like FOTONICA.
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