Cleo - a pirate's tale similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Cleo is a solo-developed, top-down, pixel-art, retro, pirate adventure with a lot of nostalgic flair, humor and a linear story, inspired by the old Zelda games and the classic LucasArts adventure games.
What works
- Charming pixel art and animation
- Excellent voice acting
- Engaging and well-written story
- Accessible and enjoyable puzzles
- Unique card mini-game (kraken fodder)
Things to keep in mind
- Short game length
- Some minor ui and control quirks
- Mandatory luck-based mini-game sections
- Few minor translation and text issues
- Limited replayability beyond story
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Last update: 19/09/2026