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Adventures of Shuggy Shuggy has just inherited a castle full of goblins, ghouls, zombies, and robots. Help him clear out over 100 rooms to make his new home liveable again!

Similarity 62%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 13 Jun 2012
OneShot OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Similarity 62%
Price 9.75€
Rating 9.7
Release 08 Dec 2016
And Yet It Moves And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world. Learn how to apply the physical consequences of rotation to master the many tricky situations you may encounter.

Similarity 61%
Price -50% 4.87€
Rating 6.8
Release 02 Apr 2009
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Similarity 61%
Price -70% 12.17€
Rating 9.3
Release 26 Jun 2014
Missing Translation Lost in a weird city in the middle of the desert and surrounded by strange creatures that keep staring at you. This is a game about exploring the unknown and solving puzzles... lots of them! Don't be fooled by the looks, this isn't a point & click adventure.

Similarity 61%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 24 Sep 2015
Tametsi Tametsi is a difficult logic game played on a set of tiles, in which you must use the clues provided to discover and mark hidden mines.

Similarity 61%
Price 2.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 18 Oct 2017
Quell An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.

Similarity 61%
Price 3.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 14 May 2015
SquareCells SquareCells is an ambient logic puzzle game.

Similarity 61%
Price 2.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 07 Dec 2015
Nihilumbra Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.

Similarity 61%
Price 6.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 25 Oct 2013
Pony Island Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.

Similarity 60%
Price 4.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 04 Jan 2016
Pictopix Pictopix is a puzzle game where you use logic to color squares on grids in order to reveal pictures.

Similarity 60%
Price 6.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 05 Jan 2017
Offspring Fling! Offspring Fling is a game about a poor forest creature that has misplaced all of her children.

Similarity 60%
Price -62% 2.32€
Rating 7.8
Release 11 May 2012
Cave Story+ Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Similarity 60%
Price -57% 6.52€
Rating 9.0
Release 22 Nov 2011
Braid This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Similarity 60%
Price -60% 6.07€
Rating 9.1
Release 10 Apr 2009
Word Game: Episode 0 Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!

Similarity 59%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Jan 2021
Slider Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time.

Similarity 59%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 24 Jul 2024
The Deer God The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes.

Similarity 59%
Price -54% 5.84€
Rating 6.2
Release 27 Feb 2015
World of Goo World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.

Similarity 59%
Price -69% 3.90€
Rating 9.1
Release 13 Oct 2008
Axiom Verge Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Similarity 59%
Price -88% 2.18€
Rating 8.8
Release 14 May 2015
DEADBOLT DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Similarity 59%
Price 9.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 14 Mar 2016
Moonleap Explore a world full of mysteries that transform with each jump! Moonleap is a game about a moon boy on his journey to recover shooting stars. Change day to night with your jump and catch all the stars in this challenging puzzle-platformer!

Similarity 59%
Price 8.79€
Rating 9.3
Release 11 Apr 2023
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 59%
Price 6.59€
Rating 8.8
Release 10 Apr 2017
VVVVVV VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Similarity 59%
Price -85% 0.79€
Rating 9.3
Release 07 Sep 2010
Waveform Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

Similarity 58%
Price 0.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Mar 2012

Most played games like I hate this game on Steam

Take a look at the top games like I hate this game that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.

1. DELTARUNE

Similarity 48% Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates! DELTARUNE is a story rich, great soundtrack and pixel graphics game developed and published by tobyfox. Released on June 04th 2025 has received 2,835 reviews of which 2,804 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like I hate this game, thanks to its 26,548 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Undertale

Similarity 46% UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone. Undertale is a great soundtrack, story rich and choices matter game developed and published by tobyfox. Released on September 15th 2015 has received 272,932 reviews of which 264,082 were positive and 8,850 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 3,764 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like I hate this game based on player count.
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3. Celeste

Similarity 55% 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 120,602 reviews of which 117,545 were positive and 3,057 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,410 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like I hate this game based on player count.
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4. OMORI

Similarity 47% Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well. OMORI is a psychological horror, story rich and pixel graphics game developed and published by OMOCAT and LLC. Released on December 25th 2020 has received 80,237 reviews of which 78,023 were positive and 2,214 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 546 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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5. Skul: The Hero Slayer

Similarity 47% 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 54,901 reviews of which 51,218 were positive and 3,683 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 437 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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6. Pizza Tower

Similarity 55% 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 66,693 reviews of which 65,599 were positive and 1,094 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 371 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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1,094

371
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7. Super Meat Boy

Similarity 51% The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)! Super Meat Boy is a precision platformer, platformer and difficult game developed by Team Meat and published by . Released on November 30th 2010 has received 35,494 reviews of which 33,571 were positive and 1,923 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 342 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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33,571
1,923

342
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8. Baba Is You

Similarity 71% Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions! Baba Is You is a puzzle, indie and difficult game developed and published by Hempuli Oy. Released on March 13th 2019 has received 21,921 reviews of which 21,441 were positive and 480 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 232 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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232
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9. Hexcells Infinite

Similarity 56% Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux. Hexcells Infinite is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed and published by Matthew Brown. Released on September 01st 2014 has received 4,440 reviews of which 4,311 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 182 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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182
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10. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Similarity 61% Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a platformer, pixel graphics and retro game developed and published by Yacht Club Games. Released on June 26th 2014 has received 16,112 reviews of which 15,438 were positive and 674 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 138 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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Best deals on games like I hate this game on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like I hate this game available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like I hate this game.

1. Wordle

Similarity 48% Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game. Wordle is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by PreoNus Games and published by Gigantum Games. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 614 reviews of which 521 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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93

-99% 29.99€ 0.32€

2. Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers

Similarity 53% You are Tiny, a nerdy inventor, who tries to reclaim his most beloved possession - Grandpa's underpants! Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers is a indie, physics and platformer game developed and published by Black Pants Studio. Released on June 19th 2012 has received 4,111 reviews of which 3,766 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like I hate this game.
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-98% 11.99€ 0.33€

3. She Remembered Caterpillars

Similarity 48% A fungipunk fantasy about love, loss, and holding on, told in the format of a color-based puzzle game. A tale as the bond between parent and child, this lush and bewildering title will have players testing their wits against a variety of challenges, all beautiful and very strange. She Remembered Caterpillars is a puzzle, indie and hand-drawn game developed by jumpsuit entertainment UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and published by Ysbryd Games and WhisperGames. Released on January 17th 2017 has received 524 reviews of which 497 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like I hate this game.
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-98% 11.99€ 0.31€

4. The Inner World

Similarity 51% The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world? The Inner World is a adventure, point & click and puzzle game developed by Studio Fizbin and published by Headup. Released on September 27th 2013 has received 1,394 reviews of which 1,246 were positive and 148 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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1,246
148

-98% 13.99€ 0.33€

5. Figment

Similarity 47% 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 5,284 reviews of which 4,610 were positive and 674 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-98% 19.99€ 0.49€

6. Super Magbot

Similarity 47% A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way. Super Magbot is a precision platformer, indie and pixel graphics game developed by Astral Pixel and published by Team17. Released on June 22nd 2021 has received 364 reviews of which 312 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-98% 9.99€ 0.26€

7. Chasm

Similarity 46% Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets. Chasm is a metroidvania, indie and pixel graphics game developed and published by Bit Kid and Inc.. Released on July 30th 2018 has received 2,495 reviews of which 1,817 were positive and 678 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-98% 16.79€ 0.49€

8. Gravity Circuit

Similarity 51% Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots. Gravity Circuit is a action, platformer and pixel graphics game developed by Domesticated Ant Games and published by PID Games and Dear Villagers. Released on July 13th 2023 has received 2,821 reviews of which 2,667 were positive and 154 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 I hate this game.
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-97% 16.99€ 0.66€

9. Hue

Similarity 67% Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour. Hue is a indie, puzzle and adventure game developed by Fiddlesticks Games and published by Curve Games. Released on August 30th 2016 has received 10,524 reviews of which 9,736 were positive and 788 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-97% 14.99€ 0.49€

10. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Similarity 50% 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 2,853 reviews of which 2,653 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-97% 19.99€ 0.68€

Free games like I hate this game on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like I hate this game you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like I hate this game.

1. Slider

Similarity 59% Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time. Slider is a puzzle, adventure and logic game developed and published by boomo. Released on July 24th 2024 has received 339 reviews of which 329 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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2. Mimpi Dreams

Similarity 47% 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 1,103 reviews of which 1,035 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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3. Super Crate Box

Similarity 50% Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can. Super Crate Box is a free to play, indie and platformer game developed and published by Vlambeer. Released on August 29th 2012 has received 6,486 reviews of which 5,770 were positive and 716 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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4. Perspective

Similarity 48% Perspective is an experimental platformer. The player avatar moves in a 2D space that transforms when the player changes perspective in 3D space. The player needs to use this mechanic navigate the 2D avatar to a goal in order to progress from level to level. Perspective is a free to play, puzzle and puzzle-platformer game developed by Widdershins and published by DigiPen Institute of Technology. Released on October 09th 2019 has received 1,249 reviews of which 1,226 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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5. RYB

Similarity 57% RYB is a logic puzzle game that plays like a combination of sudoku and minesweeper. RYB is a indie, puzzle and free to play game developed and published by FLEB. Released on November 17th 2016 has received 433 reviews of which 390 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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6. Gravitas

Similarity 48% Gravitas is a short first-person puzzle platforming game that transports you to the Gallery of Refined Gravity. Manipulate gravity and the gallery itself to prove yourself a pupil worthy of the Curator’s masterwork. Gravitas is a free to play, puzzle and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by Galaxy Shark Studios. Released on August 23rd 2019 has received 6,875 reviews of which 6,738 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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7. Pink Hour

Similarity 52% Help a pink-clad office lady find a missing document so the boss doesn't get angry in this free spin-off minigame to Kero Blaster. Pink Hour is a free to play, indie and pixel graphics game developed by Studio Pixel and published by PLAYISM. Released on October 28th 2015 has received 994 reviews of which 923 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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8. Missing Translation

Similarity 61% Lost in a weird city in the middle of the desert and surrounded by strange creatures that keep staring at you. This is a game about exploring the unknown and solving puzzles... lots of them! Don't be fooled by the looks, this isn't a point & click adventure. Missing Translation is a free to play, pixel graphics and indie game developed by ALPixel Games, Luis Diaz, Gustavo Santos, Albert Fernandez and Tice Thomason and published by GamesBoosters. Released on September 24th 2015 has received 3,261 reviews of which 2,860 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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9. Saira

Similarity 47% Saira is a puzzle platformer with non-linear gameplay and a whole universe for you to explore. The game is heavily influenced by classic puzzle adventure games and uses a new unique graphical style combining high resolution photography into a lush and mysterious world. Saira is a indie, platformer and free to play game developed by Nicklas Nygren and published by Kreatoriet AB. It has received 318 reviews of which 255 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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10. Word Game: Episode 0

Similarity 59% Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win! Word Game: Episode 0 is a minimalist, indie and pixel graphics game developed and published by Team9. Released on January 14th 2021 has received 4,538 reviews of which 4,482 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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