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Games like Age of Explorers

Looking for games like Age of Explorers? Here are top action recommendations with a historical and kids focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Sagres, The Pirate Queen with Lucy Liu or Putt-Putt Travels Through Time.

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  1. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    In 'Sagres', the player becomes a Portuguese explorer in 1480 and sets out to find the whereabouts of his missing father. You will travel around the world collecting information and discover forgotten civilizations, myths, and ruins in the process. As you explore, you can sail, fight, and mini-games, recruit characters from all over the world as your companions, and customize your own ships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sagres.

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  2. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    The Pirate Queen is a VR adventure narrative game. Players take on the identity of Cheng Shih to complete a series of puzzle-based tasks, outsmarting enemies across a range of exciting environments involving mechanics such as Climbing, Rowing, Fishing, Firing Cannons to become the Pirate Queen If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pirate Queen with Lucy Liu.

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  3. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 308 reviews

    While on his way to school, Putt-Putt and Pep decide to stop by the old firework factory, which is now a research lab. While testing a new time machine, Pep jumps in and gets lost in time. Allons-y Putt-Putt and don’t blink as we travel to different periods in time to find Pep and restore time to normal. —User Reviews— “This one is the most randomized of the lot, So you can see that this game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Putt-Putt Travels Through Time.

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  4. Immerse yourself in the world of Victoria, an adventure and strategy game that takes you on an unforgettable journey across the world's oceans. Accompanied by the nao Victoria, a ship with its own spirit and personality that historically sailed around the world for the first time, you will explore mysterious places and face challenges that will test your wits. Maritime Exploration: Travel from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victoria: La Primera.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 183 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Play the history. Go behind the scenes of Jordan Mechner's landmark game Karateka in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, with archival materials, video features, and more. Experience pixel-perfect versions of this legendary game, with all-new features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Making of Karateka.

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  6. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    89% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mai: Child of Ages.

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  7. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic.

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  8. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 7 reviews

    Do we really, truly know our parents? Based on incredible real-life events, help T uncover the truth about her parents’ work as spies during the Cold War. Featuring real audio and documentary footage in a fantastical storybook world, Cosmic Top Secret is an adventure like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Top Secret.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Interesting gameplay featuring exploration, management and combat Infinite replayability on customizable, computer-generated worlds Discovering the uncharted during the Age of Exploration era If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquest of the New World.

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  10. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 2,405 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 3 reviews

    This release includes: - Civilization IV - Civilization IV: Warlords - An exclusive fantasy-style poster from world-famous artist Greg Hildebrandt - Behind-the-scenes DVD with developer interviews - Tech-tree poster - Civilization IV game manual If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization IV.

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  12. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    You play the role as the Master of a Trading Company, and your aim is to complete the World Map and tell the world what the "world" really is, via the help of the admirals you hire. Your sole decision to "Approve" or "Disapprove" is the key to shape the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neo ATLAS 1469.

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  13. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    63% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Navigating Erik in his journey from cradle, youth and eventual grave; you experience his journey towards becoming a true Viking within an interactive environment. It is times of change as the old beliefs are challenged by a new God and trade routes mean contact with people from strange lands. The game focuses on civilized trading as well as the faith and brutality of the viking era; a time when Ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playing History: Vikings.

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  14. Are you ready to set sail into the unknown and lead your people to glory? Accept your appointment as His Majesty’s Viceroy of the New World. Take command of your country's finest men during the Age of Exploration. Discover the mysteries of this distant, uncharted land to the west. Build, trade, rule. Outwit your rivals. Outlast the storms. Quell the discontent. Govern with authority. Establish… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colonerra Age of Exploration.

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  15. The Earth is exhausted and at war. As one of the first volunteer colonists, your mission was simple: land on Alia Domus and help prepare humanity's new home. But the plan failed. The war in the Metropolis cut off the supply shipments, support ceased, and you find yourself completely isolated, bare-handed, on an unknown planet. To survive and make this world thrive, you will have to rewrite the his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alia Domus.

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  16. Set sail on an unforgettable journey across the vast expanse of the seven seas! In this captivating cooperative sailing game, one player commands the ship, while the other is confined to the captain's cabin, solely navigating with the map. Successfully completing their missions on time will demand the crew's adept communication, skill, and composure. Experience a unique and fun gameplay dy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In the Same Boat.

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  17. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Embark on a Whisker-Twitching Time-Travel Quest! When a mischievous portal suddenly opens, a curious cat and their bewildered owner are swept away on an extraordinary journey through history! Now, they must explore ancient civilizations, uncover hidden cats, and piece together clues to find their way back home. Explore Legendary Eras: Travel through Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats Visiting Historical Times.

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  18. A few notes:Clicking start game too quickly often results in a blank screen. (Read the story text or look at the credits) If you have experienced really bad RNG with mapgen, you can go back to the main menu and start a 'new game', which will put you back at level one with the same party stats. There are 6 levels in the game, find the ladder in each level to progress to the next level. The game tak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectral Synergy: Realms Entwined.

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  19. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Step into the shoes of a 16th-century Portuguese ship captain and embark on an epic adventure in "Kurofune: Descobrimentos Portugueses." Set sail from the historic port of Lisbon and chart your course across treacherous seas, discovering over 20 unique destinations around the world. In this captivating historical strategy game, you'll have the opportunity to: Explore a Richly Detailed World: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kurofune : Descobrimentos Portugueses.

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  20. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    [DEMO UNIT AVAILABLE] Beyond Solo - 21 Days Demo SetIn the midst of life's, have you found your roleplaying sessions becoming a distant memory? As our schedules fill up, those cherished weekly sessions with friends get pushed further and further apart, eventually turning into a sporadic, infrequent hobby. But what if there was a way to continue roleplaying, even without a group? Picture yourself a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Solo: 66 Days Solo TTRPG Mastery and Personal Transformation.

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  21. Al Andalus 711 is a first-person graphic adventure game set in a historical version of medieval Spain from the 8th century. The player takes on the role of a young fisherman who will travel to a series of locations to carry out different missions. Synopsis Theudis, a young fisherman from the Kingdom of the Visigoths, is working in his hometown "Malaca". Unbeknownst to him, Tariq, a gene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Al Andalus 711: Epic history battle game.

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  22. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 408 reviews

    The Red Pearls of Borneo is a detective mystery deduction game inspired by Type Help, Return of the Obra Dinn and The Case of the Golden Idol. You are a clairvoyant investigator in 1948 London, exploring the psychic echoes of a tragedy that occurred eight years prior on a remote plantation in Borneo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Pearls Of Borneo.

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  23. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    73% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    Based on Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships version 1.3.2 AT by BlackMark Studio (C). A unique genre blending naval combat, land exploration, and open-world global map. Think Sid Meier's Pirates! meets Bannerlord. You are the captain and owner of your own ship—the finest fate one could hope for in the 17th century Caribbean. Pledge your service to colonial powers, engage in trade, plunder m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates.

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  24. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Herald is a choice-driven adventure game set during an alternate 19th century in which the West is united as a colonial superpower: the Protectorate. Help tell the story of Devan Rensburg, a man of mixed heritage who became steward on board of the HLV Herald, a merchant ship set for his country of birth. As Devan it is your job to keep the peace among the crew and passengers by resolving their… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition.

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  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Terror of the Seven Seas is the pirate game you have always dreamed of, combining ship combat, boarding and sailing with a massive living open world full of exploration and conquest. BE THE CAPTAIN YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BE Become a Legendary Pirate! Live a life of freedom and plunder a mountain of gold. Become a Naval Officer! Serve your king, raise a mighty fleet, and conquer the world fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror of the Seven Seas.

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  26. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 1,235 reviews

    Step into 1579 as Yasuke, the African samurai, and join Oda Nobunaga in his quest to unite Japan! Master precise katana combat, uncover secret gear, and unleash your ancestral power in this historically inspired action-packed journey through feudal Japan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yasuke Simulator.

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  27. Save Progress Tips: The game supports both auto-save and manual save. Auto-save occurs at the beginning of each in-game month after the settlement process and may lag slightly behind your actual gameplay progress. It is recommended to manually save frequently for better progress security. As the newly appointed God of Harvest, you will embark on a journey filled with culinary delights and thrill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Road To Harvest: Food From Across The Ocean.

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  28. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 53 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 19 reviews

    The scarlet super thief Carmen Sandiego is back! Adorn Carmen’s signature red hat and play as the vigilante herself to navigate a world of espionage, utilizing high-tech gadgets, and ultimately capturing VILE. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carmen Sandiego.

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  29. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 4,163 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 1 reviews

    The current version of Wolfenstein 3D for digital platforms include Wolfenstein 3D (a port of the expanded DOS version, with all of the six episodes) and the standalone expansion Spear of Destiny (without its extra missions). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfenstein 3D.

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  30. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,439 reviews

    This is the standalone expansion to Civilization IV and it doesn't require the base game in order to run. Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization.

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  31. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,254 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    "Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2000 and 2001, Shenmue I & II is an open world action adventure combining jujitsu combat, investigative sleuthing, RPG elements, and memorable mini-games. It pioneered many aspects of modern gaming, including open world city exploration, and was the game that coined the Quick Time Event (QTE). It was one of the first games with a persistent open world, whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shenmue I & II.

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  32. KEY FEATURES OF IMPERIAL AMBITIONS Unique agent classes such as; Gentleman, Shadow Master, Commander Novel movement mechanics ie. Military Column movements and Ship mechanics, Black market and corruption mechanics, 40+ unique resources and goods 5 Social classes and a dynamic social ladder, Agent-driven gameplay, Controversial choices such as slave raiding, crime syndicates and more.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperial Ambitions.

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  33. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    95% User Score Based on 353 reviews

    You are the captainFree Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters® is a classic space game that captures the charm of retro science-fiction, space combat, and high adventure. Your story begins as the captain of the last human starship, with Earth trapped under a hostile forcefield. You are the last hope for humanity in a fight for control of the galaxy, as you explore thousands of unknown worlds and get dozens o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters.

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  34. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to The Lands of Hyberian. The kingdom of Tydrall is ruled by the king and queen. The King and Queen have claimed all The Lands of Hyberian. Never venturing outside the kingdom, brave knights are sent to aid against the threats of all creatures surrounding the lands. It is up to the brave knights of Tydrall to answer the kings summon! Prepare your training and bring your wisdom as the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lands of Hyberian.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 2,454 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushi Come Home.

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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 438 reviews

    Buy Tchia on PlayStation Store. Take control of any animal or object and explore a vast and beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tchia.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 500 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 22 reviews

    Enter the Highlands. Lose yourself. Find harmony. Reach the sea. A narrative adventure with rhythm and survival elements, from the creators of Heaven’s Vault and 80 Days. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Highland Song.

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  38. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    76% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Renaissance was an era of science, arts, philosophy - and the art of war. Split between warring kingdoms, merchants, and religions, the Renaissance saw the rise of mercenary armies, waging war across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for the highest bidder, with captains of these forces making or breaking nations. Renaissance Kingdom Wars puts you in the well-trodden shoes of one such captain. Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renaissance Kingdom Wars.

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  39. In the early 20th century, the citizens of a vanished country started to fight. And at the center of it all is the young man ‘ Pyotr', who has chosen no nation. Experience a story set against real history and become the protagonist yourself! You can experience a sad story that unfolds amidst the tragic history of war.Immersive Story"Pechka" is a story centered around the journey of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pechka: Historical Story Adventure.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline. You have the freedom to choose your own path and decide how the stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geneforge.

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  41. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A spellbinding fairy adventure: Accompany Surah on the magical journey across bayala. The game to the movie! When the dragons disappear, the power of magic might vanish, too. Together with Surah, you set off on an adventure-packed journey through forests, into caves and across bayala’s Dragon Mountains. Face off against the evil Shadow Queen Ophira, save bayala from certain doom, and bring back t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bayala: The Game.

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  42. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    82% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a pre-history fantasy setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Aurora Nights is an entertaining educational game for learning to identify the constellations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora Nights.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,448 reviews

    Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open-world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sailwind.

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  45. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 69 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    An action/adventure role playing game from the developers behind Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness. The game was never released outside Europe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade.

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  46. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,318 reviews

    Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical war-game from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail.

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  47. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Ahoy mateys! From the Mind of Sid Meier, The Golden Age of Buccaneering has returned with Pirates! Gold! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirates! Gold Plus.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,140 reviews
    Critic Score 93%Based on 1 reviews

    Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake. On this trail are breath-taking 3D worlds where exploration, puzzle and platform elements blend in a seamless… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Raider.

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  50. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Uncharted Waters revives a time of romance and adventure; the Age of Exploration. You take the role of your choice, you can start as a small trader, adventurer or privateer. You can follow your carrier or - just do something else, the choice is yours. Get a fame, money or explore distant lands. Assemble your crew, get a ship and start your adventure right now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncharted Waters 2.

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