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games like

Shady Part of Me

Shady Part of Me leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Platform, Role-playing (RPG) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION2 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION6 /10

12 games like Shady Part of Me

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey cover art
Dreamfall: The Longest JourneyPure Optimization · narrative adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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South Park: The Stick of Truth cover art
South Park: The Stick of TruthPure Optimization · comedy turn-based RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 3) - Timed attack and block prompts add light input demands

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The Sims 4 cover art
The Sims 4Pure Optimization · life simulation

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - no physical skill ceiling at all

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Final Fantasy XIII cover art
Final Fantasy XIIIPure Optimization · turn-based JRPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Minor randomness in enemy actions

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LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga cover art
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete SagaPracticed Mastery · action-adventure platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 3) - Simple combat and jumps, death barely punished

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Fable III cover art
Fable IIIPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 3) - Simplified combat rarely punishes

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Spiritfarer cover art
SpiritfarerPure Optimization · management adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: optimization (6 vs 5) - Boat layout and crafting loops reward planning.

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Scribblenauts Unlimited cover art
Scribblenauts UnlimitedPure Optimization · sandbox word puzzle

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Typing words is the only physical demand

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FAR: Lone Sails cover art
FAR: Lone SailsPure Optimization · atmospheric vehicle adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: optimization (6 vs 5) - Fuel management and ship-routine efficiency are the game

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Dungeon Siege cover art
Dungeon SiegePure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Combat mostly resolves itself

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Gunpoint cover art
GunpointPure Optimization · stealth puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: optimization (6 vs 7) - Crosslink rewiring puzzles have clean optimal solutions

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Planet of Lana cover art
Planet of LanaPracticed Mastery · puzzle platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 3) - Gentle platforming and chase sequences

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Game details

Released
2020
Developer
Douze Dixièmes
Platforms
PS4, PC, XONE, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB users
89/100
PlatformPuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieAction