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Games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Looking for games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Here are top open world simulation recommendations with a kids focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Garden Paws, Dinkum or Staxel.

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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 3,144 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 1 reviews

    [Media 2043808] Garden Paws is a relaxing role-playing game that doesn't limit your play style. Create your perfect simulation, whether you want to spend your days farming, exploring, fishing,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Paws.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 18,284 reviews

    G’Day! Get ready to start a new fair Dinkum life and build your new home out in the bush. Explore tropical eucalyptus forests, scorching deserts and cool billabongs on an Island inspired by the wild Australian outback. Take care of giant wombats, play with friends and get ready for a ripper time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinkum.

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  4. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 9,808 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 13 reviews

    The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Littlewood.

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  6. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 3,874 reviews

    An Island Where Everyone Has a Story – Starsand Island NPC Affection Trailer ReleasedIn the latest trailer, we would like to show "NPC Affection System" for the first time. This isn't just a simple "likability mechanic" but a dynamic interaction design built around each NPC's unique personality—more like living on a vibrant island, getting to know real people, slowly being unde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starsand Island.

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  7. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 9,137 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm Together.

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  8. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 5,747 reviews

    Explore game FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time for PS5,PS4 console from the official PlayStation website.Check out FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,155 reviews

    (THIS IS 1000% LEGIT AND FREE, I'AM NOT KIDDING!) Jake Maku Does Not Own Anything In This Game, All The Things In The Game Belongs To Their Rightful Owners. Description: This Is A Dinosaur Simulation Game Based On: JURASIC PARK SERIES, JURASSIC WORLD SERIES. About: The Real Game Costs Money, But I'am Offering It For Free For All Jurassic Fans Out There! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Quest Builders 2.

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  10. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 1,498 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 10 reviews

    Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hokko Life.

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  12. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,218 reviews

    The town of Critter Cove used to attract visitors from all over the world. Now it’s mostly known for dirty streets and trash-strewn beaches. Can you help us turn things around? Critter Cove is a combination life sim and town builder game with a beautiful, handcrafted open world to explore. Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover new blueprints and gather reso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

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  13. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 22,110 reviews

    Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming/life sim RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fields of Mistria.

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  14. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 6,711 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 3 reviews

    Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

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  15. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 24,202 reviews

    Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure. Find out more at PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palia.

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  16. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 23,170 reviews

    Disney Dreamlight Valley Editions Disney Dreamlight Valley—Ultimate EditionLive your Disney dream life with the Ultimate Edition, which includes the base game and two Expansions. This edition also contains exclusive digital items. Access to Disney Dreamlight Valley, Disney Dreamlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch and Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale 18,000 Moonstones* Exclusive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disney Dreamlight Valley.

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  17. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 630 reviews

    Alchemy Garden is a sandbox game that mixes gardening, alchemy and exploration mechanics. Feel free to explore this little world and find new recipes or components, brew potions and be creative designing your own garden! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy Garden.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Pumpkin Days is a farming dating rpg. Have fun with activities like farming, fishing, cooking, raising animals, mining, crafting, house customization, dating townsfolk and more all in a large 3D environment with a cute anime-inspired aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pumpkin Days.

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  19. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 15,705 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    [Media 2152438] LIVE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1757963851/my-time-at-portia-an-enchanting-sandbox-simulation My Time at Portia is a simulation open world RPG game. The world is set... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Time At Portia.

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  20. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 737 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 8 reviews

    This is your island, your adventure! Do whatever you like! It's the ultimate Sandbox sim! Farm, catch bugs, talk to villagers, build your own tropical dream island! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castaway Paradise.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 2,660 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    You've been given the Kynseed, a mystical acorn that grows into a family tree where your choices manifest in its branches. Raise a family, farm the land, run shops, and explore a world where everyone ages. When you die, step into the shoes of your children and continue your legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kynseed.

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  22. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,404 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 48 reviews

    This pack includes more than 70 different recipes to construct modern-looking structures, or change hairstyles and clothing. Take your architectural skills to the next level and try your hand at building a fashionable luxury hotel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Quest Builders 2.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 3,323 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!Spend a year away from home on an island in the sky! Following your village's tradition, you must move to an island in the sky to complete your Alchemy training. Armed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonstone Island.

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  24. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,070 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 11 reviews

    Escape to an island populated with welcoming townsfolk and dozens of friendly dinosaurs. Tame them, care for them, run your ranch, and saddle up your trusted steeds for adventures into the wild countryside! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paleo Pines.

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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 925 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 39 reviews

    Deluxe Edition includes: - Story of seasons: pioneers of olive town Nintendo Switch game - A5 notebook containing 140 pages - 10x trading cards featuring marriage Candidates - A3 poster featuring exclusive artwork from Igusa Matsuyama - Collector's box featuring exclusive artwork from Igusa Matsuyama If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town.

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  26. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 21,371 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 10 reviews

    Experience the blood and dirt of the Middle Ages in a realistic 3D Open World in "MEDIEVAL DYNASTY". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Dynasty.

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  27. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 403 reviews

    MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS About the GameYou’ve just moved into a new city. Your house’s a bit of a fixer-upper. You don’t know anyone yet. And somehow... that’s kind of exciting. Little Sim World is a 2D life sim made with love by an indie team who’ve always dreamed of building a cosy little world you could truly call your own. We surveyed over 10,000 hardcore sim fans to find out what they want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Sim World.

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  28. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews

    Build your dream farm with your friends & animals in Big Farm Story. Grow crops, tend your fields, craft and explore the world in this farming adventure. Meet new friends around each corner, shape your own community and have fun writing your own story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Farm Story.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 1,016 reviews

    You’ve landed the dream job - mayor of a picturesque town rife with potential. Congrats! The spec promised rolling hills & friendly locals. What it didn’t mention was that the place is a total fixer upper. So, roll up your sleeves and take charge as a hands-on mayor on the go. Plan neighbourhoods, place buildings and transport routes, welcome visitors, and turn them into happy, productive res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go-Go Town!.

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  30. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 2,370 reviews

    A new life awaits you in Honeywood! Build a thriving farming community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage, and uncover the secrets of the island! And if someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Plum Grove.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,368 reviews

    Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wylde Flowers.

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  32. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 900 reviews

    Spirit of the Island is a colorful life simulation RPG set on a tropical paradise. Help the locals, grow crops, take care of animals, and turn a desolate archipelago into a prosperous tourist destination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of the Island.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 8,242 reviews

    You are an innkeeper, on a journey to transform a run-down inn into a bustling social space. Brew your own beer, run a farm, explore the world, and build relationships with your customers to create your own fantasy tavern! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Travellers Rest.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 14,878 reviews

    Sun Haven is a multiplayer fantasy farming sim with dragons, magic, a main questline, RPG-style skill progression, and even a final boss. Farm, fish, fight, mine, smith, cook, and craft in this cozy farming RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Haven.

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  36. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 474 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Bunhouse is a cute, simple, bunny-filled game focused on growing plants and managing a greenhouse with fellow buns. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunhouse.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,561 reviews

    ✨ wishlist gourdlets on steam! https://tinyurl.com/5n8ph5tv  Gourdlets is a city-building sandbox. Place buildings and scenery, and then watch visiting gourdlets arrive and interact with the world. No objectives, no points, just building   If you liked this game, then please... ✨ wishlist on steam! https://tinyurl.com/5n8ph5tv  join the discord! https://discord.gg/xYgv78Azwe  sign up for the fan m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gourdlets.

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  39. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,495 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 18 reviews

    Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grow: Song of the Evertree.

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  41. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 14,908 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 25 reviews

    You'll take the role of a fledgling Builder to Sandrock. It’s up to you and your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and fix up your workshop into a well-oiled production machine, and save the town from the jaws of economic ruin, as well as a few other unexpected complications. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Time at Sandrock.

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  43. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 2,586 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome Home, Hobbit! – From the creative studio, Wētā Workshop, live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, and share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits and familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game. Create your own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Though not ye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game.

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  44. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Try before your buy! About the GameRun your own farm shop, without any pressure!Sugardew Island is an intentionally uncomplicated cozy farm shop sim, crafted by a tiny indie dev team. We developed Sugardew Island so you can unwind, relax, and enjoy your beloved genre. Take care of your animals and your farm, sell your goods to the cute Forest Folk, upgrade your farm and fulfill small orde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop.

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  45. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 562 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 6 reviews

    A farming adventure with a dash of magic. By day, restore your quaint homestead into a summer paradise. Raise crops, care for animals and rebuild to your heart's content. At night inhabit the various farmland creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everdream Valley.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 865 reviews

    Set out for a new life away from the city to rebuild a town from scratch. Decorate, collect, produce, and befriend in this cat-ivating life sim! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snacko.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 2,120 reviews

    Soar the skies in Aloft, the co-op sandbox survival game set in a world of floating islands. Build any island into a skyship, your home in the clouds. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALOFT.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,119 reviews

    An enchanted shop sim at the edge of a magical world. Created In Loving Dedication To The Memory Of My Best Friend Teddy Bear. Welcome to Teddy’s Haven. Welcome to a cozy, magical shop simulator set on the enchanting island of Ursa. Run your store your way and sell what you harvest, craft, or discover. And enjoy the freedom to decorate freely across your shop, home, and the wilds beyond. Leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator.

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