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Looking for games like BuildWorld? Here are top open world city builder recommendations with a fantasy, medieval, historical and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Terrarium, Going Medieval or Colony Survival.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Cozy fires, books, and tiny glass bottles filled with endless possibilities. In Terrarium, make your vision a reality and craft the cozy dioramas you've always dreamed of. The only question is, what will you build first? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrarium.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 10,003 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Build a multi-story fortress out of clay, wood, and stone. Your villagers will have needs, feelings, and agendas shaped by the world and its history, and it's up to you to keep them content and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Going Medieval.

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  3. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 6,355 reviews

    Colony Survival is a voxel RTS developed by a two-man team. Build your own colony in a voxel world. Command guards, farmers, miners and other colonists. Defend your colony against the monsters that attack every night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony Survival.

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  4. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Meet Gilbert. A very curious cat who loves to go on adventures. Play with Gilbert is a children's sandbox game where the goal is to find all the other kitties and become the leader of the pack. There are also fishies to collect that are hidden throughout the levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play With Gilbert: Remake.

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  5. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    A procedurally-generated, open-world, first-person colony sim. Build colonies in an infinite world, alone or with friends via Steam or self-hosted multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't get lost.

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  6. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 538 reviews

    Reign of Guilds is a classic MMORPG. Dark magical middle ages: open world, castle sieges, economy and diplomacy, merchant and craft associations, church and mercenaries, counts and of course the King. Choose your side. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reign of Guilds.

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  7. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Heard of the Story? is a cosy medieval city-building simulation game with intelligent and quirky villagers who think, reason, and tell their own unique tales. The game is about forging your own medieval town, community, and relationships with procedural characters that really feel alive, self-aware, and grounded in your world. Embark on an adventure with them to transform a few sticks and pebble… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heard of the Story?.

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  8. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,236 reviews

    Note: This page has been retired, please go to this page instead. Tracks: The Train Set Game is in Steam Early Access (Click me to open in the Steam client instead) Follow progress on my Tumblr or Twitter If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracks (old).

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  9. Omnivael: Chronicles of the Realm (The Open-Ended, Continent-Spanning High-Fantasy Epic) Omnivael: Chronicles of the Realm is a monumental open-world RPG, delivered one continent at a time to ensure unparalleled scale, mechanical depth, and complete non-linear player freedom. You are chosen by prophecy to bring balance to a world consumed by rising tensions between kingdoms and dark forces. For… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omnivael: Chronicles of the realm.

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  10. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You are a filmmaker with big ideas and a small budget. With Brytag STUDIO, your story is the game. The free-to-play app gives you the power to bring your big idea to the screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brytag Studio.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 13,391 reviews

    Tiny Glade is a relaxing free-form building game. Tap into the joy of making something pretty with no management, no combat, or wrong answers - just kick back, doodle some castles, and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas. Explore gridless building chemistry, and watch the game carefully assemble every brick, pebble and plank, adapting to your whim. Draw a path through a building? A door … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Glade.

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  12. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    64% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Join Our Discord Join us on Discord! About the GameThe flames extinguish on a cursed kingdom. No light remains to illuminate your way, your precious memories slowly crumbling before you. As everything is about to end, could this new world be the salvation you seek? Or is it another false image served to you foreshadowing the exile of your soul? On the border between life and death, you are tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Fallen: The Last Stand.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 789 reviews

    Grimlord is a dark fantasy action RPG built for VR. Use every type of weaponry and armaments with full customization and limitless move sets to annihilate anyone who dares to stand between you and your destiny If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimlord.

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  16. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 2,300 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 8 reviews

    "Praey for the Gods" is a brutal journey set on a desolate frozen island, where your only chance of survival is to destroy the very gods you believe in. In Praey for the Gods, you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying world to discover the mystery behind a never-ending winter. Arriving with only the clothes on your back, you must survive the colossal dangers that you encounter. To restore … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Praey for the Gods.

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  17. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    53% User Score Based on 15,723 reviews

    Struggle to survive in a harsh medieval world. Hunt wildlife, mine resources, build structures, and craft weapons and armor in order to protect yourself. You may form a guild, bring war to all opposition, and try to seize the throne and become king! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reign Of Kings.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,088 reviews

    A 3D Fantasy Kingdom Sim driven by intelligent characters with a rich simulation of opinions and memories. Build, Craft, Farm, Mine, Hunt, Defend, and more! Command from the sky or take control in third person as your story goes where the people, your actions, and their reactions take it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noble Fates.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    83% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    Castle Craft is a game where players can build huge castles in an ancient wartorn world and must defend them against hordes of enemies in siege battles of epic proportions. Castle Craft is a unique blend of the voxel sandbox genre, action, and tower defense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Craft.

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  21. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 2,818 reviews

    Wurm Unlimited is the standalone version of the fantasy sandbox world Wurm Online, the MMORPG where the players are in charge! A pioneer in the ideas of player influence, crafting and adventure, it is now one of the most deep and feature packed true sandbox experiences available. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wurm Unlimited.

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  22. Roadmap About the GameAncient worldIt all starts in 10,000 B.C. You will have to go through a difficult path of human development - from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age. The game features a massive technology tree, the progression of which will change your play style from time to time, forcing you to adapt to new conditions. Meanwhile, your settlement will grow, becoming larger and more techno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Humanica.

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  24. Overview: Phantom Forest is an immersive open-world survival game that seamlessly blends the atmospheric intensity of a Souls-like experience with the strategic challenges of an Action RPG (ARPG) and the creativity of city building. Set in a hauntingly beautiful world, players must navigate through treacherous landscapes, battle formidable foes, and establish thriving settlements in the midst of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Phantom Forest.

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  25. JOIN OUR DISCORD About the GameStep into the enchanting world of Adaloria, where epic tales are yours to craft and destinies are shaped by your choices. Adaloria is not just a game; it's an immersive journey into a medieval fantasy realm teeming with life, intrigue, and adventure. Your only goal: survive and thrive in a world rife with warring factions, perilous monsters, and captivating charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Adaloria.

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  26. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    It Takes a Village Note from the Developer Hello there!  My name is Brandon, and I'm the solo developer behind It Takes a Village.  Before I tell you more about the game, I just wanted to say thank you for checking out my game.  There are a ton of games out there, and the fact you may even be mildly interested in my game means more than you know.   Introduction It Takes a Village is a city-bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Takes a Village.

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    Wake up in the medieval fantasy world of Podnabu! You are the guardian of a magical sword. Fight against hordes of skeletons and monsters. Solve mysteries and become a real hero! Many wanderers have fallen into the tangled secrets of this world, remaining in the dark even after death. But perhaps it is you who can uncover the true essence of this world. Explore mysterious dungeons and a flying cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Podnabu.

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  28. Genre: Strategy / Tower Defense / Historical Simulation Build, Defend, and Reign Supreme in Feudal Japan!Step into the role of a legendary daimyo in Japanese Castle Strategy Zundamon Castle, a unique blend of tactical warfare, historical simulation, and castle-building strategy. Command your armies, design your perfect fortress, and repel waves of invading forces using traditional Japanese buildi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxel Zundamon Castle.

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  29. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    UNCOVER THE SECRETS OF AREA 51 IN THIS CARTOONY 3D ADVENTURE!Gather materials to build a home, craft cool gadgets and "build" a family. A WEIRD STORY OF AN ALIEN SLUG TRYING TO SURVIVE A FUNKY PLANET EARTH!Explore a wide variety of places - Switch between 1st & 3rd person anytime. CHARACTERS FROM REAL LIFE & KNOWN FRANCHISES!Meet a bunch of cool characters: Rodney Douglas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Insanity 3.

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  30. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through the lands of Clesseia to become the unlikely hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knightling.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 597 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, Keeper is a story told without words, in which a long-forgotten lighthouse is awakened and, joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, and an unexpected journey into realms beyond understanding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keeper.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 13,488 reviews

    Setting to redefine the city-building genre, Foundation puts the emphasis on the organic aspects of urbanism in the cities of old, powered by Polymorph Games’ proprietary game engine, Hurricane, which allows for full mod support and is optimized for the thousands of moving parts that come with building humongous cities. The game features in-depth resource management akin to the Anno (Dawn of Disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foundation.

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  33. Stave off waves of enemies that grow in strength and number as each night passes and defend the Tree of Life. Survive, harvest resources, craft armor and weapons, outfit helper NPCs, and build a base protected by auto-firing towers. Explore the island to find gear with the power of the Celtic Gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morrigan's Isle.

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  34. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 785 reviews

    This is the original Shady Knight prototype made for 7DFPS jam. Follow me on Twitter to get the latest news about the project and its development process  @cptnsigh Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.com If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shady Knight.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    StartPlay is ultimate game creator for kids, allowing young minds to bring their imagination to life without writing a single line of code! user-friendly game builder empowers children to design, develop, and share their own games with players around the world. Key Features: No-Code Game Development: Create engaging games effortlessly using our intuitive graphical interface. Perfect for begin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StartPlay.

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  36. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Island Paradise is a survival game where you build, upgrade and customize your own island and use nearby resources to create a home for future generations! A strong storm forced the locals to leave the island. Nature has reborn an ecosystem untouched for hundreds of years... As you progress you will discover new technologies. You need to build bridges, so you can explore easily! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island Paradise.

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  37. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Adventure like you've never adventured before! You get to be a cat. Not a ordinary cat, but a cat hero! Your kingdom had a great battle with an evil army. This evil army has fled and taken your King's crown. The King needs you to fight all the evil forces and to bring back his crown to him . The only way to save the kingdom is to restore the crown to your King. You see his crown is a powerful arti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Gets Medieval.

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  38. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Community About the GameColonies x Grand StrategyFusing the intuitive management of Colony-Build games with the clear competitive stakes and vast scale of Grand Strategy. Dive into diverse breakthrough tactics: Early Rush • Cultural Expansion • Trade/Slavery • Migration • Enforce other tribes to tribute or become your vassal. Combine these approaches, restarting to conquer new paths after each v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primitive Society Simulator.

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  39. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    76% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex Lost.

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  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 460 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Imagine that you don't have any modern technology. Use your mind to build from scratch your first primitive tools and constructions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribe: Primitive Builder.

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  41. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 353 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 40 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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  42. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 52,442 reviews

    Upcoming medieval strategy game for PC that combines deep, organic and realistic city building with large scale, tactical battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manor Lords.

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  43. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Embark on an epic journey in Revive & Prosper Prologue, a captivating single-player factory builder! It is a one-map gateway to the world of Revive & Prosper.IF YOU LIKE THE PROLOGUE, PLEASE ADD THE FULL GAME TO YOUR CARTFeatures: Unleash your creativity as you construct a thriving base amidst landscapes you have revived with the mighty power of water. Put an end to manual excavat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R & P: Prologue.

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  45. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Force of Nature 2: Prologue offers incredible adventures full of mystery in the world of magic and danger. Play through the first world and uncover its secrets. You will have to gather resources, prepare food, build houses and constructions, grow plants and create hybrids, tame and care for animals, craft clothes and weapons, fight enemies and bosses, touch the world of magic, solve the mysteries… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Force of Nature 2: Prologue.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Year 500 is a third-person, hack-n-slash adventure game featuring swordplay, magic casting, and an engaging story set in a fantasy world. Reclaim your memory, oppose and defeat evil, and save the kingdom by any means necessary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Year 500.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Get away from the stress of life and fuel your soul. Spend time in a beautiful world, perhaps sitting by the water, walking in the forest ... or tickle your creative impulses by building your dream house (or super-villain pad?). Be is all about exploration, building and ... well, just "Be"ing. Theres no work, no time pressures. No nasty surprises. Be is a place where you can relax and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Be.

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  48. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    ZIC: Survival is a survival shooter where you feel The Zombie Apocalypse & become The Undead Hunter! The pandemic virus infected the entire crew and passengers of the airliner, which led to the fall of the aircraft. You are the only survivor in a plane crash who has not been touched by a zombie virus. After the fall, you woke up somewhere in the wild, around the walking dead and half-alive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZIC: Survival.

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  49. Build your own cardboard fort and defend it against swarms of enemies. Gather resources, craft weapons and set traps. Be creative, improvise and experiment to win. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cartonfall: Fortress.

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  50. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 5,524 reviews

    Dark and Light is a vast sandbox RPG set in a world dominated by powerful elemental forces. Find your way in a meticulously crafted world, featuring breathtaking landscapes, a wide variety of mythical creatures, and limitless possibility to craft, build, and unlock over 100 abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark and Light.

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