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  1. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Protect the Girl, Seek Safety, Stop the Music... Set in Medieval Times, an exiled Knight travels to a distant village in hopes of starting a new life. After discovering a terrible fate has fallen onto the town, he tasks himself with protecting a small girl found in the village from a flesh-hungry monster that roams the area. The monster is controlled by music that is being played on a pipe organ a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cordyceps.

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  2. A cyberpunk deckbuilding roguelike in 2187. Your soul crosses over into ECHO, an intelligent prototype. Unlock VOLT, GHOST, and TANK; build with 300+ cards, 85 augments, and 12 evolution routes; climb the Genesis Tower; uncover hidden encounters, an extra final route, and five endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SignalLost.

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  3. Release  v0.5  (24-01-2024) - BIG CHANGE! To move from one level to another it is necessary to pass over the stony slopes (adjacent to the level changes). Consequently, OLD MAPS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE! - The stony slopes are removable, to prevent access from the other levels. - Mushrooms, raw meat and fish can be cooked and become food without the kitchen (low yield) . - If there is a bed, it is used,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settlement.

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  4. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Made by @slashie_ for the 2019 7DRL Challenge A program that simulates a DM running a RPG adventure. I wanted to create a program that simulated the work of a Game Master / Dungeon Master on a pen and paper RPG session (and no, that’s not what all computer RPGs do). It all came from the research I made for my talk at Roguelike Celebration 2018 and the short article I published afterward. I knew in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Noresskia - 2019 7DRL.

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  5. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 438 reviews

    Experience a gold mining process inspired by historical methods from the gold rush era. Break rocks, collect ore, and separate gold from the soil using various tools and machines. Then smelt it into gold bars that you can sell at the bank. During the game you will find different forms of gold: gold dust gold flakes gold nuggets Each type has a different value and requires the proper refining proce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alaska Gold Fever.

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  6. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    77% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Latest Major Update About the GameAfter surviving a helicopter crash, your main goal is to return home. Stranded on remote islands, you must endure as a castaway - gathering resources to find food, build shelter, craft essential tools, uncover the islands’ mysteries both on land and underwater, and fight to chart your way back to safety. In these islands and waters, you can’t do groceri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Away From Life.

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  7. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Harvest Village is a resource gathering and crafting paradise. It is a mini city building game where we process resources and try to craft the most valuable items and complete various quests. Upgrade your buildings and become the best miner, cook and toolmaker. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvest Village.

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  8. Cozy Radiation CleanerCozy Radiation Cleaner is a dark post-apocalyptic exploration and cleanup experience where players step into the role of a lone radiation cleaner sent into the remains of a fallen world. Armed with a radiation detector, protective equipment, and specialized cleanup tools, players must travel through contaminated zones, locate hazardous radioactive objects, and restore abandon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Radiation Cleaner.

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  9. “Echoes of the Wind” is a short-psychological thriller game where camping in the woods turns unsettling. Unravel mysteries, face hidden fears, and survive what lurks beyond the trees in chilling silence. This is a first-person camping simulation set in the vast Canadian wilderness. The game blends camping simulation with atmospheric storytelling, immersing players in the beauty of Canada’s wilder… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of The Wind.

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "Seeds of Hope" is a short 3D single-player survival game where you have to plant plants to survive the lack of food disaster due to climate change. GAME DEMO   ABOUT THE GAME You play as an elderly man who is one-eyed called Sam. You inherited a farm which once was used to grow many crops. You bring your family to this farm for a better life until you find out the whole land is devastated. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeds of Hope.

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  11. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ☑ The real turn-based strategy for smartphonesThis is not another boring clicker, tower-defence or annoying farm. Plan, build, craft, fight and explore the world. We do not pursue trends - Griblers is a tribute to the strategy and RPG classics! ☑ City-builderRestore an abandoned town – the ruins of an ancient civilization. This may not be as big as in classic turn-by-step strategy and role-playing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Griblers.

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  12. 15%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    25% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Valley of No Roads is a city building puzzle, where you create beautiful cityscapes and explore the procedurally generated maps. Build the relaxed city, that needs no roads. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley of No Roads.

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  13. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Short pitchInto the darkness is a short free first-person shooter game with horror elements. Find out the mysterious disappearances of civilians and hunt down those responsible in an old, mysterious, haunted, and abandoned village.Full descriptionAbout 128 travelers have mysteriously vanished from an old forgotten and unnamed village somewhere in eastern Europe. You have been hired as a brave merc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the darkness.

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  14. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    In the game Schiffbruch you are stranded on a desert island in the southern Caribbean. First you have to manage to survive: That means finding drinking water and something to eat. Later you explore the island, experience adventures and try to be rescued from the island. How to play The most important elements in Schiffbruch are the three fluid levels on the right side of your screen. If your hea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Schiffbruch.

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  15. Game Story:  A Korean Jindo puppy and 75-year old Haenyeo free diver work together to survive on a climate-changed Jeju Island around the year 2053. Although they experience devastating storms and loss of seafood as the ocean warms and acidifies, they also discover new ways of healing and living in harmony with the natural world around them. Despite all that they have faced, their resilient commu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waves of Jeju.

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  16. 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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  17. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The Prologue offers a limited slice of the Scam Centre Simulator: Under Kingdom, featuring selected mechanics and early content. It is designed to showcase the core gameplay experience and set the stage for the complete release. Scam Centre Simulator: Prologue is a dark management simulation game where survival comes at a cost. Burdened by crushing debt, you’re given a chance to escape into a m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scam Center Simulator: Prologue.

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  18. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Step into the role of a lord, starting from scratch to build your kingdom. Gather resources, construct buildings, recruit troops, explore, and embark on adventures to continuously expand your territory and defend your homeland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Ascension.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Survive Until the End Gather survivors and escape from a world destroyed by zombies. DEFENSURVIVOR is a strategy game where you construct obstacles and deploy survivors to fend off the zombies. Utilize randomly assigned units to survive until the last moment! How to Play Protect the shelter from the oncoming zombies. Build walls around the shelter to limit the zombies' path. Deploy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defensurvivor.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 472 reviews

    An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Synergy.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Of Life and Land is a charming settlement-building strategy game paired with a rich simulation experience. Every animal and plant tries to find their place in nature while you lead your villagers to their future. Expand to different regions and trade with local factions to gain needed resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Life and Land.

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  22. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 478 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Terraform, strategize, and construct a Martian colony in this retro-inspired turn-based city builder. Create a comfortable living for your citizens, research alien artifacts, and uncover the secrets of the Red Planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farlanders.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 1,692 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Patron is a survival city builder with a unique social dynamics system. Gather and produce resources, build your fledgling village into a prosperous city and navigate the intricate social tensions before they reach boiling point. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patron.

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  24. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 3,996 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Endzone is a post apocalyptic survival city builder, where you start a new civilization with a group of people after a global nuclear disaster. Build them a new home and ensure their survival in a shattered world, threatened by constant radiation, toxic rain, sandstorms and droughts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endzone: A World Apart.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Civitatem is a medieval city builder where you help your villagers raise a new settlement in dangerous lands by making use of their skills and available world resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Civitatem.

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  26. 50 Years Classic is a minimalist turn-based strategy game where you can choose from a variety of nations, each with its own unique feature. The game offers fast, engaging gameplay with high replayability. This is a free version of the game "50 years". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 50 Years Classic.

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  27. VOLUME WARNING! The Chronicles of Isac: A Vampire Survivors Clone is a game that was created with the help of the Indie Game Academy. This game serves as a short demo and portfolio piece in my endeavor to be employed within the game industry. Controls W - UpA - LeftS - DownD - RightLeft Mouse Button - Clicking Buttons on Menus Story      This game takes place in the cozy town of Narris … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chronicles of Isac: A Vampire Survivors Clone (Demo).

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  28. Ellentis is a strategic card game set in a world of five elements, where simple rules quickly evolve into deep, immersive gameplay. This is a game where every decision matters — and a single well-planned combo can completely turn the tide of a match. Place cards in a magical circle on the board, create synergies, and maximize points while exploring endless combinations. What you’ll find in Elle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ellentis.

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  29. Pride Dungeon Strategy, Pride, Magic, and Randomness Your master disappeared without a trace, but not before entrusting you with one last task: to confront the Pride King. Now, after a long journey, you stand at the door of the Pride Dungeon, where pride is everything. Every creature you face is convinced of its superiority. Can you prove them wrong with your magic? A game that combines the ra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pride Dungeon.

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  30. Prologue Version Information 3 stages and 20 units available 1 hero available Maximum level 10 (Progress from the demo version does not carry over.) Summon Your Units, Build Your Strategy, and Defend! Seal the corrupted crystal while fending off endless waves of invading enemies! Gather resources and summon ally units to defeat increasingly powerful foes. Block entrances with walls … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ant Guardians Prologue.

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  31. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Run your own Adventurer's Guild in this fantasy colony sim! Recruit heroes to explore a ruined city, but keep an eye on those murder hobos. An unhappy hero could turn to arson, violence, and jaywalking. Defeat the Black Knight in the Necromancer's Tower and restore sunshine to the land. (When you start a game, it'll be easier if you can see trees and mountains in the starting area. You'll need to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath a Dead City.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    89% User Score Based on 1,447 reviews

    Holein - cool new games offline. Absorb the largest number of objects, devour your enemies, upgrade a hole in different locations, collect points, accumulate coins! Show the whole world who is the biggest and coolest black hole on the planet io. Enjoy Holein by absorbing a variety of locations: - Farm - a small village with fields and farms. Interesting illustrations - a farmer running away fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holein no wifi games.

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  33. The armies of darkness are slowly consuming all the lands, leaving only wastelands in their wake. You are the leader of the small group of refugees. You have managed to locate a small piece of land behind a magical walls, protecting anyone inside from the forces of evil. There you will create a refuge for you, the mayor, your fellow people and any new refugees to create a city that will be the las… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Refuge.

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  34. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A settlement-building mechanics mixed with tower defense aspects, gather resources and defend your Burg from the invaders!  Collect resources to increase your population, but be sure to have enough food in your keep or your people will die from starving. Defend your precious relics from the plundering invaders by placing towers, traps and training armies to protect your Burg. Features Compact cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Northburg: GameJam Edition.

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  35. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Meep in the Woods is a... ...Survival/Idle/Atmospheric Strategy-lite game created for the Fireside Jam 2023. You play as a guiding presence to 3 Meep. The meep are simple yet mysterious creatures that you bestow with new knowledge and guide towards fuel for their fire. Controls Camera WASD for movement, Q and E for rotation.Mouse LMB to interact with meepZ - toggle torch Tutorial A meep explodes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meep in the Woods.

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  36. "What a hell! The experimental mantis has grown huge!" An accident that suddenly came under a doctor who was secretly absorbed in illegal research ... It was a runaway mantis that became huge due to experiments! Not only will human damage occur if nothing is done, but doctors' illegal research will come to light! He is not confident in his strength and has no strong weapons at hand. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YABAI MANTIS VR.

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  37. Description: This game is a bullet-hell survival game all about sacrifice. Use your health wisely to purchase upgrades while conserving your most important stats. Most importantly, reach the goal to escape the demon. Note: Using the exit button on WebGL closes the application, but since it is an html, it will simply look like it is frozen. Detailed Instructions: Note: There is an in-game tutorial … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't make deals with the Devil..

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  38. Tracktopia is a strategy game with city-building elements, where your city moves on tracks and serves as a super powerful unit. The goal of the game is to destroy the enemy nation. Boost your city's production to create more units. Don’t forget to invest in research as well, enabling you to develop more efficient buildings and stronger units. Achieve this by constructing districts in Tracktopia—th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracktopia.

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  39. Save the World  In a dying world on the brink of destruction, you play as a brave cat scientist tasked with stopping a giant asteroid.  But beware, things aren’t always what they seem. Can you save humanity… or will you discover a truth that changes everything? ⚠️ Sometimes, when running in Firefox, it may open in a different window. We suggest using a different browser to improve the exper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save The World.

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  40. In The Dead of Night is a story driven top down game that merges the best elements of RTS with Tower Defence. Take control of the town to gather resources and build your defences before Urszula’s zombies charge upon you at nightfall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In the Dead of Night: Urszula's Revenge.

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  41. BUILD A NATION FROM ALMOST NOTHINGYou begin with an empty artificial platform off the coast of Florida, a small treasury, and the extremely reasonable conviction that you should be allowed to found your own country. Expand the platform tile by tile. Generate power, secure water and food, attract citizens, assign workers, research new technologies, construct industries, and transform a lonely slab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platform Nation.

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  42. If the game has piqued your interest, please don't hesitate to try the demo. You can also access the demo on Steam. You can take a look at our game's Steam page below and make me very happy by adding FarmTech to your WISHLIST. Thank you for your support Steam  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361500/FarmTech/ FARMTECH In this world taken over by aliens, you have been given a special mis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FarmTech.

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  43. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Smash the Dudes. Risen Blade is a fast-paced hack and slash roguelike where you chain brutal combos, carve through endless enemies, and forge powerful builds across unique classes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Risen Blade.

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  44. Too Many Bots is a first-person action arcade. Dive into brutal, retro-PS1 mazes, alternate between prey and hunter, face endless bot swarms, collect temporary power-ups, and adapt to ever-changing rules. Every run ramps up difficulty, testing your reflexes and strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Many Bots.

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  45. Discord About the DeveloperIskarn was born from an obsession.Hundreds of hours on Rimworld and Going Medieval managing my colonists and fortifying my base. Hordes survived (and plenty of game overs) on 7 Days to Die. And every time, the same thought: "What if I could build all of this block by block, in a real voxel world?" So I opened a code editor, and I started. Iskarn is that g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iskarn.

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  46. The town is in crisis due to an attack by the ghouls Please take a variety of strategies to defeat ghouls and keep your town safe This game is a build-based defense game where you have to mine resources to build up a town and train soldiers to stop the invading ghouls. You can upgrade various abilities to make your units more powerful. Units : 1. King - This giant creature has gre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween Defense.

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  47. Zombie Wasteland Together is a 1–4 player co-op zombie shooter set in a post-apocalyptic desert. Team up with friends, fight endless hordes of infected, and survive using powerful weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Wasteland Together.

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  48. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    Rebuild the city of Pompeii and climb the social ladder. Roman society is full of intrigues that you have to solve in order to become a powerful ruler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pompeii: The Legacy.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    Tiny Biomes is a relaxing idle game where animals peacefully produce resources and you gather wood in a calm harvesting zone. Build small biomes, earn gold, and enjoy steady progression without pressure, timers, or stress. Play at your own pace and unwind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Re:Blade is an incremental action game where your cursor is your blade. Choose Awakening effects, upgrade your sword, and defeat Raid bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Blade.

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