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2014PC71 % positive

An atmospheric puzzle-platformer in which a grieving, alcohol-struggling detective investigates a missing persons case on mysterious islands while battling his own descent into madness.

  • Emotional impact
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
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In short: Games like Spate

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Spate special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

93 %Match

2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified88 % positive24.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Spate: emotional impact, a dark atmosphere as well as jumping and platforming.

A dark puzzle-platformer by Swery in which J.J. is repeatedly mutilated and uses those very states to solve puzzles. Behind it lies a disturbing, emotional tale about guilt, loss and self-discovery.

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Metamorphosis

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Sally Face

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