Frederic: Evil Strikes Back similar games & best alternatives

Frederic: Evil Strikes Back

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, iOS • 2014

Should you play it?

Frederic - Evil Strikes Back - The Bigger, Better, More Awesome sequel. Great new tracks. Great new locations. Great new features. Great new story.

What works
  • Excellent and varied soundtrack
  • Humorous and charming story and characters
  • Challenging but accessible gameplay
  • Includes soundtrack with purchase
  • Low price especially on sale
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Somewhat awkward controls on keyboard
  • Limited gameplay innovation
  • Story can be silly or underdeveloped
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Frederic: Resurrection of Music

  • Typer Shark! Deluxe

  • AtmaSphere

  • Alice's Patchwork

  • 12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power

  • Duet

  • Project Rhombus

  • Wet Girl

  • 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition)
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Alice's Patchwork

  • Project Rhombus

  • PIXELMAN
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Frederic: Evil Strikes Back: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Health. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Creativity.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competition

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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