Games like ELF
The brave elf Cornelius must set out on a quest to save his true love from the clutches of Necrilous the Not Very Nice. Many villainous creatures, devious puzzles, traps, and tricky platforming challenges stand between Cornelius and his beloved, but they will be no match for him and his magic ring!
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The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes
Do you believe in Christmas magic? You’ll need it to help Santa save Christmas! Train to become an “official Scout Elf” – explore, dodge obstacles and spread cheer to make things merry and bright and be a Christmas Hero.
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Cave Story+
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
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Psychonauts
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
More from Ocean Software
Other recommendable Steam games by Ocean Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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The Great Escape
Captured, but not defeated, you are being held in the notorious Heldentod camp. This small, converted castle in the middle of nowhere will be your home for the rest of the war—unless you can escape to rejoin the Allied Armies.
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Where Time Stood Still
Your plane has ditched on a mountain plateau somewhere in deepest Tibet. You and your companions are alive but recovery from the impact is short lived; a large shape is moving towards you. As it gets closer you rub your eyes in disbelief: a Dinosaur! Where are you?... and when?
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Last Rites
"We are food, but not for long." The Zombie apocalypse has come, and your squad is the last line of defense. Command a Special Forces unit with high-tech weaponry in this mission-based FPS with sprawling indoor and outdoor environments.
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Central Intelligence
Central Intelligence is the ultimate test of your strategic skills. In this CIA-style mission you can operate in three areas, Propaganda, Military, and Political, to achieve your objectives.
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Sleepwalker
Lee sleepwalks on city rooftops, through the local zoo, down into a cavernous crypt, and across an active construction site! It’s up to Lee’s loyal dog Ralph to watch over him, neutralize hazards, and safely guide him home to his bed without waking him up in this hilarious puzzle platformer.
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Motor Mash
Get Into the Mash! And Get into the 3D Cartoon Madness, 12 different cars and drivers in a fast, varied, style and weapons, lots of weapons!
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Battle Command
Take control of a futuristic assault tank, dropped by Helicarrier right into the action! With multiple camera views and an array of weaponry, this much-loved ‘command’ game focuses more on outright fighting than the strategic elements of similar retro titles.
Frequently asked about ELF
- How much does ELF cost?
- ELF is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to ELF?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ELF are The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes, Cave Story+, Psychonauts.
- Who developed ELF?
- ELF was developed by Ocean Software and published by Ziggurat.
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