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2020 PCPlayStationNintendo Switch 17.49 € 👍 88 % Very positive, 566 reviews on Steam

A charming 8-bit-style adventure where you gain new magic powers to explore a non-linear world full of puzzles and secrets. Its mix of platforming, puzzles and backtracking recalls classic Metroidvanias while staying approachable.

What defines Alwa's Legacy:

  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Alwa's Legacy are Alwa's Awakening, Faerie Afterlight and Kingsgrave. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Alwa's Legacy special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Kingsgrave

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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As Harry you roam a freely explorable Hogwarts, collecting beans and cards, learning spells in small challenge dungeons and playing Quidditch. The world is packed with nostalgic charm.

Under the Island

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Effie

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Sword 'N' Board

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A top-down action adventure built around puzzles, where you uncover secrets and unlock over 30 item combinations. Creative item mixing is the heart of the experience.

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