Games like I hate this game on Steam

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Recursed

A puzzle game where the rooms are items and the items are rooms. Get to the goal by moving, rearranging and duplicating rooms and altering the structure of the world.

Similarity 57%
Price 7.79€
Rating 9.1
Release 30 Sep 2016

MANDAGON

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 . . .

Similarity 57%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.2
Release 03 Aug 2016

Paquerette Down the Bunburrows

The buns... you HAVE to capture them!! Think outside the bunburrow or get outsmarted by bunnies in this cute pathfinding-based puzzle game!

Similarity 56%
Price -38% 7.39€
Rating 9.2
Release 02 Aug 2023

Teleportals. I swear it's a nice game

I swear it's a nice puzzle game.

Similarity 56%
Price 0.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 15 Jun 2018

Oik 3

Casual physics puzzle.

Similarity 56%
Price 0.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 09 Nov 2017

The End Is Nigh

The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

Similarity 56%
Price 14.79€
Rating 9.0
Release 12 Jul 2017

klocki

Minimal puzzle game.

Similarity 56%
Price -20% 1.59€
Rating 9.3
Release 13 Jul 2016

Montaro

Montaro is a DOGE.

Similarity 56%
Price 0.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 25 Jul 2016

Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls

Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

Similarity 56%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 08 May 2016

Mainlining

After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case.

Similarity 56%
Price -71% 3.13€
Rating 7.3
Release 26 Jan 2017

Marble Mayhem: Fragile Ball

Devilishly difficult but insanely rewarding physics puzzler. Play through 85 levels of diverse and ingenious physics-based challenges.

Similarity 56%
Price -72% 0.55€
Rating 6.5
Release 07 Jul 2015

Pinstripe

An ex-minister ventures through the frozen depths of Hell in search of his kidnapped daughter.

Similarity 56%
Price 14.79€
Rating 8.6
Release 24 Apr 2017

Potatoman Seeks the Troof

Potatoman will put your reflexes and worldview to the test as you journey through scorching deserts, dark forests, busy cities, the tallest mountains and eventually your own potato-consciousness in search of the ultimate answer. Are you prepared to face the TROOF?

Similarity 56%
Price 3.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 03 Dec 2014

LOVE

Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.

Similarity 56%
Price -1% 2.36€
Rating 8.6
Release 07 Feb 2014

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 56%
Price 6.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 25 Oct 2013

Hacker Evolution

Hacker Evolution is a hacking simulation game, featuring unparalleled graphics and features. You play the role of a former intelligence agent, specializing in computer security. When a chain of events sets off worldwide, leaving critical service disabled, you assume the role a computer hacker to find out what happened and attempt to stop...

Similarity 56%
Price 0.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 14 Sep 2010

eversion

The Princess of the Flower Kingdom has vanished! She was taken by the Ghulibas of the north, and it is up to brave Zee Tee to rescue her. On his quest, he - and you - will discover the hidden lands behind the peaceful kingdom, and come face to face with secrets that will set you on edge!

Similarity 56%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 07 Jun 2010

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 56%
Price 14.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 10 Apr 2009

Filament

Solve challenging cable-based puzzles and uncover what really happened to the crew of The Alabaster. Now with Hint System (for those ultra tricky puzzles).

Similarity 56%
Price -79% 3.49€
Rating 8.1
Release 23 Apr 2020

Coloring Game

Coloring Game is a fantastic anti-stress game. Animate the pixel picture by coloring it in full!

Similarity 56%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 12 Apr 2019

Zup!

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Similarity 56%
Price 1.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 04 Oct 2016

Environmental Station Alpha

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Similarity 56%
Price 7.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 22 Apr 2015

The Howler

Use gravity, tension, and wind currents to get your hot air balloon to its destination, dropping off cargo on your way, in this ultra-challenging physics-based game. All art used in the Howler was meticulously created by classically-trained experienced painters.

Similarity 56%
Price Free to play
Rating 7.5
Release 03 Jul 2014

Hexcells Infinite

Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Similarity 56%
Price 4.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 01 Sep 2014

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 April 30th 2025.

1. Celeste

Similarity 52% 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like I hate this game, thanks to its 1,461 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Pizza Tower

Similarity 58% 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. While seeing 373 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. A Little to the Left

Similarity 52% A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy. A Little to the Left is a puzzle, relaxing and wholesome game developed by Max Inferno and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 08th 2022 has received 13,113 reviews of which 12,074 were positive and 1,039 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 299 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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1,039

299
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4. Papers, Please

Similarity 50% 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 #4 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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2,006

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5. UFO 50

Similarity 51% 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 #5 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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258

246
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6. 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 4,411 reviews of which 4,284 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 192 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
9.3
4,284
127

192
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7. CARRION

Similarity 53% 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 #7 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
9.3
25,355
1,467

184
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8. PICO PARK

Similarity 54% PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players. PICO PARK is a multiplayer, online co-op and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by TECOPARK. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 28,353 reviews of which 25,744 were positive and 2,609 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 148 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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25,744
2,609

148
players

9. 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 21,664 reviews of which 21,191 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 138 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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21,191
473

138
players

10. Duck Game

Similarity 51% Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink. Duck Game is a multiplayer, funny and local multiplayer game developed by Landon Podbielski and published by CORPTRON GAMES CORP.. Released on June 04th 2015 has received 38,403 reviews of which 37,099 were positive and 1,304 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 101 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 April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like I hate this game.

1. Trine 2: Complete Story

Similarity 51% 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 I hate this game.
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20,644
996

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

2. Wordle

Similarity 54% 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. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like I hate this game.
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-95% 19.99€ 0.99€

3. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Similarity 54% 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. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like I hate this game.
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-91% 20.78€ 1.87€

4. Iconoclasts

Similarity 59% 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 #4 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
8.4
4,074
629

-91% 19.33€ 1.74€

5. Titan Souls

Similarity 52% 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 #5 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-91% 14.56€ 1.31€

6. Out There Somewhere

Similarity 64% 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 #6 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-90% 9.75€ 0.97€

7. Stealth Bastard Deluxe

Similarity 61% Armed with only your wits and a pair of Stealthing Goggles, it’s your job to sneak your way through a deadly facility that’s determined to extinguish your fragile little life. Stealth Bastard Deluxe is a stealth, platformer and indie game developed by Curve Studios and published by Curve Games. Released on November 28th 2012 has received 1,173 reviews of which 1,038 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-89% 8.99€ 0.98€

8. BLACKHOLE

Similarity 60% BLACKHOLE is an award-winning hardcore platformer with over 15 hours of story-driven sci-fi comedy and gravity-twisting puzzles. Complete Edition out now! BLACKHOLE is a adventure, indie and puzzle-platformer game developed by FiolaSoft Studio and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on February 27th 2015 has received 1,049 reviews of which 900 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-89% 9.09€ 1.00€

9. Semblance

Similarity 53% Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head. Semblance is a indie, casual and puzzle-platformer game developed by Nyamakop and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on July 24th 2018 has received 379 reviews of which 324 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-89% 10.00€ 1.10€

10. Etherborn

Similarity 54% 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. Etherborn is a indie, great soundtrack and adventure game developed by Altered Matter and published by Akupara Games. Released on July 18th 2019 has received 428 reviews of which 311 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-87% 16.62€ 2.16€

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 April 30th 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. Helltaker

Similarity 51% Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls. Helltaker is a free to play, cute and demons game developed and published by vanripper. Released on May 11th 2020 has received 124,551 reviews of which 121,763 were positive and 2,788 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 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. Outcore: Desktop Adventure

Similarity 60% All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out. Outcore: Desktop Adventure is a adventure, psychological horror and free to play game developed and published by Doctor Shinobi. Released on September 26th 2022 has received 14,933 reviews of which 14,532 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 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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401

19
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3. Coloring Game

Similarity 56% Coloring Game is a fantastic anti-stress game. Animate the pixel picture by coloring it in full! Coloring Game is a free to play, relaxing and pixel graphics game developed and published by L. Stotch. Released on April 12th 2019 has received 3,582 reviews of which 3,322 were positive and 260 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 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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3,322
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10
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4. Deepest Sword

Similarity 50% Venture deep into the Cavern of Longing in this short-yet-challenging physics platformer. Plunge your sword deep into the dragon's heart! How deep is your resolve? Deepest Sword is a pixel graphics, 2d platformer and side scroller game developed and published by Cosmic Adventure Squad. Released on June 09th 2021 has received 10,360 reviews of which 9,003 were positive and 1,357 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 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. Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode 1

Similarity 54% What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet. Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode 1 is a indie, sci-fi and point & click game developed by Pavel Kostin and published by HeroCraft PC. Released on January 12th 2018 has received 481 reviews of which 377 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 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. NaissanceE

Similarity 50% 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 #6 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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7. Coloring Game: Little City

Similarity 53% A theme-based sequel of the popular Coloring Game (coloring by numbers). Coloring Game: Little City is a free to play, casual and indie game developed and published by L. Stotch. Released on August 16th 2019 has received 946 reviews of which 891 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 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. BirdGut

Similarity 63% 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 #8 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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10. 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 326 reviews of which 317 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 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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