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93% positive from 1,537 reviewsReleased 2024Steam Deck Verified
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What it is

This is an open-world puzzle adventure game featuring nonlinear block-pushing puzzles and a serene, retro atmosphere. Players explore islands, solve puzzles at their own pace, and uncover a wordless narrative.

What players liked

Players praise its clever Sokoban-style puzzles and open-world exploration, drawing comparisons to Tunic and A Monster's Expedition.

The catch

Puzzles often need items or mechanics you haven't unlocked yet

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 1,537 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Isles of Sea and Sky

Corn Kidz 64
Corn Kidz 64
94% positive from 1,777 reviews2023Deck Verified

A 3D platformer with weighty goat-based combat and exploration, featuring a retro 64-bit aesthetic and cartoon animation.

What players likedPlayers praise its smooth N64-authentic 3D platforming, comparing it to retro classics like Earthworm Jim 3D and Pseudoregalia.
The catchWall jumps and mid-air moves fail unpredictably, and the camera fights you constantly.

Both are tagged Collectathon, Retro and Adventure.

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Super Kiwi 64
Super Kiwi 64
95% positive from 1,792 reviews2022Deck Verified

A low-poly 3D collect-a-thon platformer where players use a kiwi's wall-sticking ability to explore non-linear levels. It evokes a late 90s console feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming, nostalgic platforming and tight controls, reminiscent of classic collectathons.
The catchLevels are empty and offer almost no challenge, and it is over in about an hour.

Both are tagged Collectathon and Retro.

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Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
87% positive from 2,267 reviews20237% finish itDeck Playable

This is a Japanese role-playing game featuring alchemy and exploration. Players use magical keys to enhance synthesis, combat, and traversal in a seamless open world.

The catchThe open world is oversized and empty, so exploring is rarely worth the effort.

Both are tagged Collectathon, Puzzle and Adventure.

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Proverbs
Proverbs
97% positive from 1,691 reviews202444% finish itDeck Verified

A digital cross-stitch puzzle game. It uses Minesweeper-like numbered clues to fill a large grid, offering a meditative and addictive experience.

What players likedPlayers describe "Proverbs" as a massive, relaxing blend of Minesweeper and Picross, praised for its satisfying flow-state puzzle-solving and charming atmosphere.
The catchThe puzzle requires no real deduction, just mindless counting and clicking for hours.

Both are tagged Collectathon and Puzzle.

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Castlevania Advance Collection
Castlevania Advance Collection
91% positive from 2,456 reviews202115% finish itDeck Playable

This is a compilation of action-exploration Castlevania games featuring spell fusion and attribute card systems, offering a classic gothic horror feel. It includes modern features like rewind and save states for enhanced gameplay.

What players likedPlayers praise this collection as an excellent way to experience classic Metroidvania Castlevania games, especially "Aria of Sorrow."
The catchThe PC port is barebones, with no key rebinding and missing display and sound options.

Both are tagged Metroidvania and Retro.

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Cyber Shadow
Cyber Shadow
84% positive from 1,529 reviews202129% finish itDeck Verified

Cyber Shadow is a retro-style ninja action platformer. Players dash, slice, and leap through Mekacity, unlocking Ninjutsu skills to defeat Dr. Progen's synthetic army.

What players likedPlayers praise Cyber Shadow's tight gameplay, challenging retro platforming, and memorable chiptune music, often comparing it to Ninja Gaiden and Mega Man.
The catchKnockback flings you into instant death spikes and pits, with checkpoints far apart.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Retro and Indie.

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