Taimumari: Definitive Edition similar games & best alternatives

Taimumari: Definitive Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2015

Should you play it?

Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world!

What works
  • Challenging and skillful platforming
  • Nostalgic retro pixel art and music
  • Variety of spells and abilities
  • Multiple endings and collectibles
  • Good value at discounted price
Things to keep in mind
  • Frustrating level design and secrets
  • Bugs and glitches reported
  • Poor english translation and story
  • Short game length
  • Occasional control and hitbox issues

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Chronicles of the Wolf

  • Cathedral

  • Berserk Boy
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Taimumari: Definitive Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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