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The closest matches for Effie are Cavern of Dreams, Mystik Belle and Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Effie special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Fantasy setting
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Fantasy setting
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Pure single-player experience
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.
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Fantasy setting
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