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2015 PCNintendo Switch 4.99 €

A 2D platformer where you can switch between two parallel worlds at any moment to solve puzzles and get past obstacles. Its painterly look and the need for quick thinking when shifting worlds define the experience.

What defines Alter World:

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Alter World are MO:Astray, Toby: The Secret Mine and Tyd wag vir Niemand. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Alter World special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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MO:Astray

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2019 PCNintendo Switch 12.49 € 👍 92 % Very positive, 4,934 reviews on Steam

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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