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Looking for games like Backyard Builders? Here are top survival simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chains of Bondage, World Turtles or WildRoot.

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  1. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Chains of Bondage is a dark, erotic survival simulator set in a brutal post‑apocalyptic world where dominance is power and submission is purpose. You’ll build your dungeon fortress, train devoted submissives, defend your base from undead threats, explore the wasteland for resources, and indulge in rich erotic fantasies shaped by your style of control. The world has ended. Civilization is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Bondage.

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  2. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    A wholesome colony builder where you help Meeps save the life of the World Turtle they live on. Construct buildings, harvest resources, allocate and prioritise tasks, research and develop, and cooperate with other Meeps. And who knows? You may even meet others from different worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Turtles.

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  3. Welcome to WildRoot, a tranquil colony-building adventure! Step into a wild and untamed world where you'll guide your colony to prosperity. Build homes, grow resources, and create a harmonious community as you explore diverse biomes. Whether you're farming, hunting, or trading, every decision shapes the future of your settlement. Key Features Dynamic Biomes: Expand your colony across varied land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WildRoot.

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  4. A cozy action-platformer with an open world, nonlinear storyline, filled with battles, building, entertainment, and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rootborn.

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  5. What does it feel like to control four ants at once? This simulation puzzle game pushes your multitasking skills to the limit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ant Workers Simulator.

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  6. Roadmap About the GameReady to Go Down The Mine?Then start breaking rocks right away, then break more rocks, and then break even more rocks! Of course, you won't just be breaking rocks. You'll access different minerals, make different products for more money, loot treasures, and keep earning money to regenerate your constantly decreasing health. Features Satisfying breaking animations and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miner to Die.

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  7. Survival / management sim. In Frontier Forge you play as a mercenary that have to save the world. Frontier forge is a third person survival action RPG game mixed with colony sim elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Forge.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,435 reviews

    Evolve your primitive hunter gatherers through thousands of years of technological advancement. Feed, protect and grow your tribe, build towns and industry, and advance through the ages in this first person civilization builder for PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sapiens.

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  9. The Fall of Zorata is a free, single-player, first-person 3D narrative puzzle game. One complete playthrough takes about 20–30 minutes. The story is linear with a single ending. There is no combat and no multiplayer. Story & Your GoalIn the 18th-century fictional desert town of Zorata, locals built an underground palace to house a golden relic called the Golden Sea Hoard. You have been thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Zorata.

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  10. Lead a group of Vagrants through the surreal open world of the Afterlife. Observe their journey through the eyes of a drone operator. Hide from blind monsters. Avoid malicious fog. Embrace the Cycle. Survive. Escape. Fog'n'Silence is a slow-paced exploration-oriented adventure that blends survival, resource management, stealth, puzzle-solving, RPG elements, and timeline-based tactical combat.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fog'n'Silence.

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  11. Pack your gear and head into the great Sahara! ️ In Little Nomads: Explore the Earth, you’ll build shelters, collect resources, and learn how the world around you works. Inspired by Bob the Builder and Dora the Explorer, this cozy adventure-building game combines hands-on discovery with playful learning. ‍ For Players Big and Small Whether you’re a curious kid or a grown-up who still lov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Nomads.

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  12. Note: The game is in the prototyping stage. Please note that most of the content you see at this date doesn't reflect the final game and will be subject to many changes. A Floating City with Endless PossibilitiesCommand Your IslandBuild your city on a drifting island, carefully designing vertical structures to preserve precious space. Strategically plan every tile to maintain the delicate balance… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Travelling Land.

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  13. Welcome to the Land of Skye. There’s nothing like waking up in a strange new world with no memory of who you are…  Discover the secrets of Skye, a mysterious world of islands in the clouds.  Taking inspiration from Stardew Valley, Slime Rancher, and Persona's daily life, explore, farm, meet mages in other realms, and solve the mysteries of the Garden of Skye. There are several ways to follow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skye's Repose.

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  14. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    *Please Note: This is NOT a finished game. It is a heavily in-development build of the game and is currently a free, community based / purposed project for anyone to explore, discover or just mess around in. Welcome to Amouraa wastelanders... -Thank you all, for your time, feedback and participation. Excore: A Desolation Story About Polygonal Wastelands / Project Wasteland: The super continent … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Excore: Polygonal Wastelands.

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  15. Controls Player movement: [W][A][S][D]. Jump: [Space] Roll: [E] Walk: [Ctrl] to toggle Run: hold [Shift] Camera movement: Mouse to look around and scroll to zoom in and out. Melee basic attacks: [Right Mouse Button] Ranged basic attacks: Hold [Right Mouse Button] and press [Left Mouse Button] to shoot. Interaction: [F] Abilities: [Q][E][R] work in progress Inventory and skills:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pursue.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Ludum dare 42 submission. Intro The galaxy is collapsing. A giant, nightmarish black hole is slowly growing, consuming everything in its path. And on this path is our own solar system. You are an highly advanced A.I operating the Ark, the first faster-than-light colony ship, fitted with hundreds of millions of cryogenic pods to carry humans through the depths of space. Yet, it is not enough to ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Ship.

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  17. Build a Food Factory TogetherFood Factory Coop is a cooperative food game where players work together to build a functioning food factory from the ground up. You and your friends must place machines, connect production lines, and organize workflows to turn raw ingredients into finished food products. Everything happens together, in real time, in a shared space built for coop play. This is not a c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Food Factory Coop: Build, Cook, Craft.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Discover a colorful HAND-SCULPTED sandbox adventure where you grow your own world! *Everything in OddFauna is sculpted in clay and painted by hand. Befriend wild beasts, adventure across strange lands. Forage, craft, and build yourself a cozy shelter to stay safe from the elements, all on the back of a TerraBeast. Each character, item and plant in the game is hand-sculpted in clay! AstorYou are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OddFauna : Secret of the Terrabeast.

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  19. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    Farm, fish, mine, craft, and decorate your home in this cozy multiplayer life sim. Venture into dungeons and take on bosses outside the village for some added excitement. Share relaxing and thrilling moments alike with hololive talents as you shape your countryside life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to holoVillage: Our Cozy Days.

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  20. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    When a group of shipwreck survivors wash up on the shores of a strange quiet island, the last thing they expected was a miracle. With no supplies and no idea where to get food, the settlers begin searching for help before stumbling across a sleeping stone automaton. When one brave settler takes a closer look, the stone giant awakens and offers to help the villagers build a home. Cobble: The Ston… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cobble: The Stone Forager.

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  21. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    This is a game in Development, and we are looking for as much feedback as we can!  The webpage will improve in the future, but right now, you should download the game can give us your feedback.  Give feedback on Discord  Give feedback on Itch community  The Game Build a colony, build a rocket, survive the nights and then, leave the planet.  This is a strategy game where you help the bun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Bunker.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    81% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Explore and colonize a vast universe. Twenty one galaxies filled with countless stars and planets and other things await your discovery.Start as an indigenous person on an undeveloped world. Hunt for food. Survive wild animals. Build a home.Discover natural resources. Build mines and wells to gather resources from the land.Establish an empire to govern your work.Found a city to manage its building… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hazeron Starship.

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  24. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 1,824 reviews

    Lead your colony of cats into the mysterious Wildwood. Stalk prey to find food, defend your new home from dark intruders, and discover fresh herbs & ancient treasures. Build a thriving town for all cats to call home. Get to know the residents, fall in love, and raise a litter of kittens! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cattails: Wildwood Story.

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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    A dynamic shooter with elements of RPG, survival, and management. Anarchy: Wolf's Law – Action, fun, and total control! Capture territories, grow your business, and spread chaos throughout the world of Anarchy. Strengthen your grip on the regions, develop and establish production, crushing all those who stand in your way. Capturing territories Production management Dangerous night creatures Ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anarchy: Wolf's law : Prologue.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,781 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 20 reviews

    Everything is an interactive experience where everything you see is a thing you can be, from animals to planets to galaxies and beyond. Travel between outer and inner space, and explore a vast, interconnected universe of things without enforced goals, scores, or tasks to complete. Everything is a procedural, AI-driven simulation of the systems of nature, seen from the points of view of everything … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everything.

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  27. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 950 reviews

    A simulation game where you build a town in the middle of the sea. Reach self-sufficiency, invite travelers to join you, then manage their needs and research new facilities to keep them happy. Build a submarine and discover islands to produce increasingly complex resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Havendock.

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  28. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 1,473 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Unearth the past to protect the future. In Wildmender, you face the challenge of restoring the environment. Explore the landscape, revive withering plant life, cultivate your garden, and build a better world alone or with friends in 4-player online co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildmender.

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  29. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    68% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    You and your crew have been shipwrecked on a tropical island in the late 1600s. At the beginning of the adventure, you find yourself with only a few basic supplies, including ropes, sticks, and stones. Set Up Your Camp and Expand: Gather resources on islands and seas. Build new Buildings. Grow your pirate camp by building buildings like Carpenter, Blacksmith etc. Survive with your crew: As the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirates Journey.

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  30. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You were a space explorer employed by the emperor to research uncharted regions of the empire. Sadly, while orbiting a seemingly barren planet, you were ambushed. You soon find yourself landed and trapped on this planet. In order to escape, you must defend yourself and extract, explore, and build your way out. Be careful, as there may be both friends and foes around you, as well as anomalies to ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Barren Objective.

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  31. Shinzen Hollow is an open-ended and open-world, farm-sim RPG! Dive into the enchanting highlands of Japan with Shinzen Hollow, a 3D open-world farm-sim RPG that offers more than just farming. Embrace a new life in a land brimming with secrets, where every day is an adventure. Grow crops on terrace farms, forge friendships with unique NPCs, and uncover the mysteries lurking in the hollow. Whether … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinzen Hollow.

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  32. BUILD A COLONY, ONE BLOCK AT A TIME StoneEra is an isometric voxel colony simulation where you build, manage, and expand a medieval settlement in a fully editable procedural world. Gather resources, assign villagers to specialized professions, organize production, and reshape the terrain as your small camp grows into a thriving colony. Every block can be mined, placed, or transformed—and every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StoneEra.

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  33. Wishlist & Follow Feature List About the GameStep into the Downbelow, a vast and untamed region where Temtem roam wild and every expedition opens the door to new discoveries. Temtem: Pioneers blends deep creature collection, open-world survival gameplay, and fast-paced action combat into a brand new adventure set in the Temtem universe. For fans of survival sandboxes who have braved… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temtem: Pioneers.

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  34. Stranded deep in a randomly generated wilderness, survival is the only path forward. You are a lone police officer hunting a powerful drug cartel when your escape vehicle is sabotaged and destroyed. Cut off from the outside world, you find yourself trapped in the remote terrain where the cartel secretly operates its production and supply networks. With no backup coming, your priorities shift quic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stoned to Death.

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  35. SPACE EXPLORER: Way Home (CONTAINS FULL SOURCE CODE + ASSETS) Tech Used: Three.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Lightweight browser-based game, with the option to be converted into an Electron desktop application. **Short Description** Lost 7,850 light-years from Earth. Explore an infinite universe, harvest resources, survive cosmic dangers, and guide Commander Nova back home.* > *The universe is inf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACE EXPLORER - WAY HOME (SOURCE CODE + ASSETS).

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  36. Welcome to a Stress-Free Underwater WorldMy Fish Friend is a peaceful, kid-friendly aquarium experience designed for toddlers (ages 2–3) and anyone who enjoys watching fish swim. Enjoy your own digital aquarium with 98 unlockable different fish and aquatic creatures, each with unique personalities, behaviors, and preferences.  There are no goals, no timers, and no failure states — just calm explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Fish Friend.

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  37. Stellar Shipyard is a space colony base builder sandbox, focused on constructing modular ships and stations that can connect and interact as a single unit. Build ships tile-by-tile, manage complex production chains, and watch your colony evolve from a small mining operation into a galactic empire. Face various threats, whether playing solo, with your friends, or against them as rival factions. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Shipyard.

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  38. Luminids is a cozy colony-building sandbox where you shape the land and guide a growing colony of little creatures with personalities and needs of their own. Your Luminids gather resources, build homes, and grow into a living settlement across forests, mountains, deserts, and frozen lands. Plan from an isometric view, then step into first person to explore the world you’ve built together. A Liv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luminids.

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  39. How to Exorcise Your Husband Bernard, Josette's late husband, still very attached to the hold he has over his wife, cannot leave her alone, even in the afterlife. Desperate, she calls on her loyal friends, Halima and Dorothy. The three widows then embark together on a quest where each will have to face her past and exorcise their respective husbands. "How to exorcise your husband" is a short puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Exorcise Your Husband.

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  40. Neon Nexus™ Lumination is an infinite world-building game set in a glowing digital space. No enemies, just creation, exploration and beautiful ambient music. Shape and expand a radiant floating quadrant of light. Manage energy, unlock new structures, and guide your ecosystem through cycles of balance, swarming, and quiet transformation. While you build alone, your quadrant subtly connects to othe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Nexus™ Lumination.

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  41. Survive the wild, master the elements, solve puzzles, scale cliffs, swing ropes, leap ledges, outsmart animals, and find your way home. Wild Horizon: Edge of Survival is an adventure game set amidst the perilous wilderness. As the lone survivor of a devastating plane crash, you must navigate a rugged, rocky landscape, outwit fierce predators, and solve challenging puzzles to survive. With only … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Horizon: Edge of Survival.

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  42. 14: Overmind is a survival adventure game that takes place in an unknown sector of space being torn apart by anomaly formations. You wake up among the wreckage of your ship in the cold silence of space. Reality around you is torn apart, obeying unknown laws. Each new sector is a challenge: anomaly zones change the rules of the game. Upgrade your spacesuit to withstand extreme conditions. Explore … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 14: Overmind.

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  43. Set out on a dark adventure in the shadow of an erupting volcano. Rescue people and animals while battling the wrath of nature and the spirits of fire in Into the Fire, a cataclysm extraction survival set in a dangerous world shaken by natural disaster. RACE AGAINST TIMENature has turned against humanity, but not all is lost. Venture into the very heart of hell to save yourself and others. As ash… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Fire.

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  44. Forest Friends: Idle Haven is a peaceful virtual pet game where you nurture adorable woodland animals in a magical forest. Your animal friends continue foraging, exploring, and bonding even when you're offline, and when you return, an AI Forest Spirit recounts their adventures through personalized diary entries. **Core Features** - **4 Unlockable Animals:** Fox, Squirrel, Hedgehog, and Cat, eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Friends: Idle Haven.

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  45. Experience the solar system with this physics-accurate 3D simulation built with OpenGL About This Project Solar System Simulation is a real-time 3D visualization of our solar system, built from scratch using C++ and OpenGL. This project showcases accurate orbital mechanics, realistic planet rendering, and an interactive camera system that lets you explore space at your own pace. Perfect for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar System Simulation.

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  46. Initial Civilization,the Intelligence and resources are the two core attributes of characters, determining whether players can advance to the next era. Progressing to a new era automatically unlocks new crafting methods and technologies. The eras are divided into: Primitive Age, Agricultural Age, Iron Age, Steam Age, Electrical Age, Interstellar Age, and Stellar Age. **Primitive Age**: Players … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Initial Civilization.

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  47. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Lasso Quest - play in browser or download below A game by Jacob Fairfield - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-f-862468a3  Overview Lasso Quest is a 3D adventure game where a Kind spirited cowboy and his loyal horse use their lasso skills to save a world in ruin. Through kindness-driven choices, players earn and upgrade their lasso to solve environmental puzzles, reconnecting a fractured land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lasso Quest.

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  48. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Bee Explorer Take the role of a Blue Banded bee and explore all four seasons. Your journey will start at the beginning of spring when bees first leave their nest. Look for flowers to get pollen and nectar from and avoid danger. The game highlights the dangers bees encounter while navigating the changed environment.  How to play Move the bee and look for flowers to collect pollen from. Avoid hazard… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bee Explorer.

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  49. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Final Clue Oakloon is a Gritty Dark VHS Urbex Homicide Detective Survival Horror with combat and emphasis on atmosphere, as well as unpredictability, realism and providing a realistic solo urban exploration in a abandoned overgrown house in the woods & the feeling of being stalked during your investigation for the truth about an old crime case, you will have to fight your way through whoever resid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Clue Oakloon.

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  50. Nursery Slime Story Stranded in space, a giant mother slime lands on an unknown and uninhabited planet. Too weak to take care of itself, it sends forth one single, tiny slime. This slime is you. Provided with the mother slimes' core, you need to take care of your mother. Serve her various savory resources to help her recover. But look out - she will get weaker as time continues, so make… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nursery Slime.

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