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357 games like SpaceChem · 1983 – 2026

  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 73Form.15World.00Curated.77Lists.00Indie · Puzzle · Often paired

    Splice

    2012

    Cipher Prime · Android, Linux, PS3 +4

    IndiePuzzleGreat soundtrackBird view / Isometric21st century

    Splice is a puzzler where you are microbes that you "splice" to create a specific strand structure in a few amount of moves.

    67 rating1 list2 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 64Form.29World.25Curated.50Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Often paired

    Arcen Games · Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieSimulationStrategySpaceScience fiction

    From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, deter

    60 rating1 list7 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 63Form.23World.11Curated.50Lists.00Indie · Puzzle · Often paired

    Twice Circled · Linux, Switch, PS4 +3

    IndiePuzzleSimulationStrategyManagement

    What if you had it in your power to rid the world of disease, to improve the lives of millions, to ease suffering and cure the sick… and earn a tidy profit? As the head of your own Pharmaceutical Conglomerate you have this power resting in

    66 rating5 lists27 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 62Form.15World.08Curated.60Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Often paired

    Red Redemption · Windows, macOS

    IndieSimulationStrategyManagementBird view / Isometric

    Fate of the World is a dramatic global strategy game that puts all our futures in your hands. The game features a dramatic set of scenarios based on the latest science covering the next two centuries. You must manage a balancing act of prot

    71 rating1 list8 h main storyOften paired

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 60Form.19World.00Curated.60Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Sports Interactive · PlayStation Portable, Windows, macOS

    SimulationStrategyManagementHigh scoreYoutube integration

    In Football Manager 2011, managers can negotiate contracts with players, access a training area so that managers can give their team specific areas to focus on before a match, interact with players, staff and the board, enjoy 100 new animat

    85 rating4 listsOften paired

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  • Why 60Form.04World.00Curated.59Lists.00Indie · Puzzle · Often paired

    Osmos

    2009

    Hemisphere Games · Android, Linux, Windows +2

    IndiePuzzleSimulationStrategyBird view / Isometric

    Enter the ambient world of Osmos: elegant, physics-based gameplay, dreamlike visuals, and a minimalist, electronic soundtrack. Your objective is to grow by absorbing other motes. Propel yourself by ejecting matter behind you. But be wise: e

    78 rating3 lists5.5 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 59Form.08World.00Curated.65Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Linux, Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 +7

    SimulationStrategyManagementBird view / IsometricBusiness simulation

    Cities: Skylines is a single-player city-building simulation game. Players manage all aspects of a growing city including zoning residential, commercial, and industrial areas, constructing infrastructure such as roads, public transit, and u

    78 rating19 lists16 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 58Form.10World.01Curated.59Lists.00Indie · Puzzle · Often paired

    Edge

    2008

    Two Tribes · Android, Linux, Nintendo 3DS +6

    IndiePuzzleCasualBird view / IsometricAdventure

    In Edge players take direct control of the cube and roll their way around the game's dozens of levels. Search for all the prisms and find the shortcuts to improve your times.

    79 rating4 lists3.5 h main storyOften paired

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 58Form.04World.37Curated.58Lists.00Indie · Strategy · Often paired

    Unigine Company · Android, Linux, PS3 +2

    IndieStrategyScience fictionBird view / IsometricPost-apocalyptic

    Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still pr

    54 rating4 lists10 h main storyOften paired

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 54Form.49World.06Curated.00Lists1.00Indie · Puzzle · Also in Puzzle games

    Android, Linux, Switch +4

    IndiePuzzleSimulationStrategyProgramming

    "Human Resource Machine is a puzzle game. In each level, your boss gives you a job. Automate it by programming your little office worker! If you succeed, you'll be promoted up to the next level for another year of work in the vast office bu

    76 rating7 lists4.5 h main storyAlso in Puzzle games

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 52Form.46World.03Curated.00Lists1.00Indie · Puzzle · Also in Puzzle games

    Android, Linux, Switch +3

    IndiePuzzleSimulationStrategyProgramming

    "Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. ...a thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!"

    73 rating3 lists10 h main storyAlso in Puzzle games

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 45Form.42World.48Curated.00Lists1.00Indie · Puzzle · Also in Puzzle games

    Android, Linux, Switch +3

    IndiePuzzleSimulationStrategyScience

    Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and crafted with love and science.

    71 rating1 list7 h main storyAlso in Puzzle games

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  • Why 44Form.12World.00Curated.33Lists1.00Indie · Puzzle · Also in Puzzle games

    increpare games · Linux, Windows, iOS +1

    CasualIndiePuzzleDifficultTurn-based strategy

    English Country Tune is a luxuriant abstract 3D puzzle game containing more than a hundred levels situated throughout 17 worlds.

    72 rating1 list9.5 h main storyAlso in Puzzle games

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  • Why 43Form.21World.96Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Described alike

    IndieSimulationStrategySpaceManagement

    As an engineer of Dyson Sphere Program, you will go to an alien galaxy building “Dyson Sphere”. Collecting resources, plan and designing production lines, gradually create a full automated factory. Develop your factory from a small workshop

    80 rating2 lists68 h main storyDescribed alike

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  • Why 43Form.34World.25Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Programming

    Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieProgrammingScience fictionBird view / IsometricAdventure

    Sebastian has just landed his first job in the distant city of Dorisburg. He moves there to start his adult life and figure out who he really wants to be. Among a strange collection of people, hackers and activists he finds some true friend

    81 rating1 list13 h main story

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 42Form.34World.00Curated.00Lists1.00Indie · Puzzle · Also in Puzzle games

    Hempuli Oy · Android, Linux, Switch +3

    IndiePuzzleStrategyCasualDifficult

    Baba Is You is a puzzle game where you can change the rules by which you play. In every level, the rules themselves are present as blocks you can interact with; by manipulating them, you can change how the level works and cause surprising,

    80 rating4 lists7 h main storyAlso in Puzzle games

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  • Why 40Form.23World.41Curated.14Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Blind Mind Studios · Linux, Windows

    IndieStrategySpaceHigh scoreGreat soundtrack

    Star Ruler is a large scale, real-time grand strategy set in space. Design, build, and take control of potentially thousands of ships, and expand the reach of your empire across the entire galaxy. Research new technologies, capture enemy ve

    80 rating1 list15 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 39Form.12World.00Curated.33Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Android, BlackBerry OS, Linux +5

    IndieStrategyCasualSpaceBird view / Isometric

    Eufloria is an ambient game of space exploration and conquest that employs surprising themes of plant growth and bio mechanical evolution. The game allows the player to explore a beautifully realized universe rendered in a style that is bot

    74 rating3 lists

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 38Form.34World.47Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Puzzle

    Recoil Games · Android, Linux, PS3 +2

    IndiePuzzleSpaceGreat soundtrackScience fiction

    Rochard is a game where manipulating gravity and using the G-Lifter (a gravity device used to easily move weighty objects around) are crucial elements for success. With the help of his sci-fi mining tools and taking advantage of the laws of

    69 rating3 lists3.5 h main story

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  • Why 37Form.08World.00Curated.30Lists.00Indie · Casual

    Android, Linux, Windows +2

    IndieCasualArcadeRacingLevel editor

    Welcome to Snuggle Truck, the award winning over-the-top physics-based indie driving game. Save your cargo of crazy animals by delivering them to the zoo unscathed in the least amount of time. Tilt your truck, catch the fuzzies, drive over

    80 rating1 list1.5 h main story

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  • Why 36Form.09World.06Curated.21Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Windows

    SimulationStrategyManagementBusiness simulationRacing

    Make your dream cars a reality with Automation’s unparalleled car and engine design tools. Gain a competitive edge through smart engineering and business decisions to help you build an automotive empire. Will you become an industry leader,

    77 rating1 list24 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 36Form.09World.25Curated.21Lists.00Indie · Puzzle

    Mode 7 · Android, Linux, PlayStation Vita +3

    IndiePuzzleStrategyYoutube integrationScience fiction

    Frozen Synapse is a thrilling PC, Mac, Linux and tablet (iOS/Android) strategy game. It brings the simultaneous turn-based strategy genre bang up-to-date and lets you give detailed, accurate orders to your squad. Classic gameplay with a mod

    81 rating6 lists24 h main story

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 34Form.31World.53Curated.00Lists.00Puzzle · Chemistry

    Phozon

    1983

    Namco · Android, Arcade, Switch +1

    PuzzleChemistryActionArcadeAbstract

    The player must take control of the Chemic, a small black atom with red spikes which must adhere itself to passing Moleks (which come in four different colours: cyan, green, pink and yellow) in order to duplicate the patterns shown in the c

    2 lists

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 34Form.09World.11Curated.18Lists.00Indie · Puzzle

    2D Boy · Android, BlackBerry 10, Linux +5

    IndiePuzzleSimulationStrategyCasual

    World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys. Drag and drop living, squirming, talking, globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins, and giant tongues. The

    83 rating1 list6.5 h main story

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  • Why 33Form.10World.06Curated.24Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Camshaft Software · Windows

    SimulationStrategyManagementRacingTycoon

    Make your dream cars a reality with Automation’s unparalleled car and engine design tools. Gain a competitive edge through smart engineering and business decisions to help you build an automotive empire. Will you become an industry leader,

    77 rating1 list

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  • Why 33Form.23World.25Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Simulation

    PS4, PS5, Windows +1

    IndieSimulationSpaceScience fictionAdventure

    Kerbal Space Program 2 is a sequel to its award winning 2015 predecessor, space sim Kerbal Space Program. A game where you lead green creatures called Kerbals to space by constructing rockets of varying success rates. KSP2 is planned to bri

    3 lists7 h main story

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 33Form.09World.15Curated.22Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Frontier Developments · PS5, Windows, macOS

    SimulationStrategyManagementBird view / IsometricBusiness simulation

    Planet Coaster is a construction and management simulation video game. Similar to its spiritual predecessor, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (also developed by Frontier), the game allows players to build different theme park rides and roller-coaster

    82 rating5 lists

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 33Form.09World.11Curated.22Lists1.00Indie · Puzzle · Also in Puzzle games

    2D Boy · Android, Linux, Switch +4

    IndiePuzzleSimulationStrategyCasual

    World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys. Drag and drop living, squirming, talking, globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins, and giant tongues. The

    83 rating11 listsAlso in Puzzle games

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 32Form.04World.76Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Simulation

    Wube software · Linux, Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 +2

    IndieScienceSimulationStrategyScience fiction

    You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production and fighting enemies. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, apply management sk

    86 rating1 list53 h main story

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 32Form.20World.49Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Puzzle

    Android, Linux, Switch +2

    IndiePuzzleScientistScience fictionAdventure

    Step into the world of interstellar travel, where Space Pirates lurk at every corner. Kaptain Brawe, a Space Police officer will embark on a journey filled with quests, conspiracies and general chaos, as he follows the lead of two kidnapped

    50 rating2 lists3.5 h main story

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 32Form.12World.55Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Simulation

    Squad · Linux, Switch, PS4 +6

    IndieSimulationScientistScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbit

    86 rating12 lists110 h main story

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  • Why 32Form.15World.30Curated.04Lists.00Indie · Simulation

    Android, Switch, PS4 +6

    IndieSimulationStrategyManagementBird view / Isometric

    Imagine a magical factory, appearing right in your living room. A carefully planned masterpiece, where diligent workers throw together anything customers want. Rubber ducks and dressers, drones and electric guitars, scooters and other wonde

    72 rating2 lists20 h main story

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  • Why 32Form.03World.72Curated.09Lists.00Indie · Strategy

    Coffee Stain Studios · Windows, macOS

    IndieStrategyScience fictionFirst-person shooterShooter

    An inventive tower defense/ first person shooter hybrid that pits elite soldier Skye against various forms of alien life on a small set of unique maps. Skye must build and upgrade defensive structures while jumping into the fray to help her

    65 rating2 lists8.5 h main story

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  • Why 32Form.24World.34Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Simulation

    Runner Duck · Linux, Switch, PS4 +3

    IndieSimulationStrategyDifficultManagement

    Captain's Log, Star Date 2152. This is Space Crew. Its continuing mission: To defend Earth and humankind, to eliminate the extraterrestrial threat and to boldly go where no Crew has gone before in this unique, strategic, space simulation!

    2 lists19 h main story

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  • Why 32Form.11World.81Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Described alike

    Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieSimulationSpaceScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    Disasters, enemies, and incompetence conspire to make each shift aboard the station a unique and hellish experience. Sign up today to explore intricate game mechanics and enjoy limitless player interaction! (Nanotrasen Inc. is not responsib

    1 listDescribed alike

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  • Why 32Form.30World.00Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Puzzle

    slimestudio · Windows

    PuzzleIndieCasualSpaceFamily friendly

    A space-themed Suika game where you combine planets to create even bigger ones!

    1 list

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 31Form.02World.31Curated.11Lists.00Indie · Puzzle

    Swing Swing Submarine · Linux, Windows, Xbox 360 +1

    IndiePuzzlePlatformerRobotsSide-scrolling

    When indie game developers Alexey and Markus are in trouble, their only hope comes from their creation. You are the Tetrobot: a tiny robot that can drill blocks of matter one by one, collect them, and recycle them into new pieces of 4 bloc

    69 rating1 list5.5 h main story

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  • Why 31Form.06World.84Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Described alike

    Anisoptera Games · Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieSimulationStrategyScience fictionSpace combat simulation

    A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.

    77 rating2 lists25 h main storyDescribed alike

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  • Timed Xbox exclusiveWhy 31Form.05World1.00Curated.00Lists.00Indie · Simulation · Described alike

    Keen Software House · PS4, PS5, Windows +1

    IndieSimulationStrategyScience fictionAdventure

    Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction and maintenance of space works. Players build space ships and space stations of various sizes and utilization (civil and military), pilot ships and perform asteroid mining.

    72 rating7 lists19 h main storyDescribed alike

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  • Why 31Form.01World.00Curated.19Lists.00Indie

    Terry Cavanagh · Android, BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry OS +4

    IndieActionArcadeRhythmFast paced

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    81 rating3 lists5.5 h main story

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 30Form.39World.00Curated.00Lists.00Programming

    Nintendo · NES

    ProgrammingBird view / IsometricArcade

    The Family Basic is a Basic interpreter for the Famicom that was only released in Japan. It included the Famicom Keyboard and a tape drive called the Famicom Data Recorder. Many versions were released following the first version which was r

    2 lists

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  • Why 30Form.23World.25Curated.00Lists.00Difficult · Great soundtrack

    Capcom · Switch, PS4, Windows +1

    DifficultGreat soundtrackScientistScience fictionAction

    The classic series takes a leap forward in visual presentation in Mega Man 11 with a 2.5D design direction introducing beautiful, completely hand-drawn characters and environments. A freshly redesigned Mega Man takes on Dr. Wily’s berserk m

    79 rating7 lists5 h main story

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  • Why 30Form.27World.39Curated.00Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Omega

    1989

    Origin Systems · Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS +6

    SimulationStrategyProgrammingScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    Omega, on the surface, appears to be just a simple tank combat simulation game. Once you get into it, however, the game gets much deeper. The player actually codes the AI for their tank using a pretty robust progamming language system.

    1 list

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  • Why 30Form.27World.39Curated.00Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Omega

    1989

    Origin Systems · Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS +5

    SimulationStrategyProgrammingScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    Omega, on the surface, appears to be just a simple tank combat simulation game. Once you get into it, however, the game gets much deeper. The player actually codes the AI for their tank using a pretty robust progamming language system.

    1 list

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  • Why 30Form.16World.20Curated.00Lists1.00Indie · Puzzle · Also in Puzzle games

    Linux, Switch, PS5 +2

    IndiePuzzleStrategyCasualDifficult

    A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.

    88 rating2 lists6.5 h main storyAlso in Puzzle games

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  • Why 30Form.09World.15Curated.15Lists.00Simulation · Strategy

    Frontier Developments · PS4, Windows, Xbox One +2

    SimulationStrategyManagementBird view / IsometricBusiness simulation

    Planet Coaster is a construction and management simulation video game. Similar to its spiritual predecessor, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (also developed by Frontier), the game allows players to build different theme park rides and roller-coaster

    82 rating3 lists28 h main story

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  • Why 30Form.12World.59Curated.00Lists1.00Puzzle · Strategy · Also in Puzzle games

    Airtight Games · PS3, Windows, Xbox 360

    PuzzleScienceStrategyCasualScience fiction

    In Quantum Conundrum, players take on the role of a young kid dropped off on his uncle's doorstep for the weekend; his uncle just so happens to be the brilliant, eccentric inventor, Professor Fitz Quadwrangle. Upon entering the Professor's

    72 rating5 lists6.5 h main storyAlso in Puzzle games

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  • Why 30Form.06World.00Curated.18Lists1.00Indie · Puzzle · Also in Puzzle games

    Android, Linux, MSX +3

    IndiePuzzleStrategyPlatformerAbstract

    Autumn is coming. Leaves fall, and spirits rise from the fallen leaves to begin their journey home. You must guide them, without direct control, by changing how the wind blows or by rebuilding the ground. Each spirit can be sacrificed to pe

    70 rating3 lists3 h main storyAlso in Puzzle games

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