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Looking for games like CodeX? Here are top action recommendations with a medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Farnham Fables: Episode 1: The King's Medicine, 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat or Keeping in Touch: Lesbian Dating During a Global Pandemic.

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  1. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Episode 1: The King's Medicine "When Naigye and her niece Cally visit the castle, a surprise encounter with King Farnham leads to a short story about his three sons visiting a village of native lizard people." Do you like, or at least, are able to tolerate: Point-and-click adventure games? Simple yet honest 216-color graphics? An 800x600 windowed resolution? The ability to go full screen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farnham Fables: Episode 1: The King's Medicine.

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  2. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    53% User Score Based on 659 reviews

    What Ancients Begat is a complete (~15 hour) game of family generations surviving the rise of western civilization. Survival is the ultimate goal. The sub-goals, you choose, build their story. Experience an abstract telling of the lives of our earliest recorded ancestors. Part board game, part machine, part nod to computer games of yore, it begins with a simple mechanic. Spend tokens to traverse … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat.

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

    Keeping in Touch: Lesbian Dating During a Global Pandemic is a story about queer dating through computers. How do we keep in touch when physically distant? How does technology shape and influence our romantic connections (especially during a period when no other form of contact is safe or permitted)?  A relationship begins and develops online over the course of a year, across different digital pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keeping in Touch: Lesbian Dating During a Global Pandemic.

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  4. New York, 1935... James, a middle-aged millionaire, decides to go on a business journey to Warsaw, to prove that making money is possible anywhere. Soon it turns out that this trip is not only to make his point but also to change his life. James takes part in plenty of adventures such as a two weeks cruise by one of the first polish transatlantic ships, tasting Warsaw cuisine, going on the ball… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warsaw: Paris of the North (prototype).

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  5. I wrote this Twine game because I find that stories are a good mnemonic. However, it's important to remember that this is not a rule book anyone should dogmatically follow. Like the Pirate's Code, it's more what you'd call 'guidelines' than actual rules. It can be helpful to think of ideas like these as a structure to refer to when lost, or a set of conventions that can be manipulated and subvert… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hero's Journey.

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  6. RETIRING SOON! Armoire to close 31 December 2024 Minerva Interactive is winding down. Playing Pride & Prejudice Vol 1: An Austen Armoire will be live in the Steam store only through the end of 2024. Keep the game in your library by purchasing or downloading before December 31, and thank you for your support! *** "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playing Pride & Prejudice 1: An Austen Armoire.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    98% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Decade is a narrative point-and-click adventure game where you will send children back into the past - ten years at a time to learn how the world ended, and what you can do to change it. Investigate documents, technologies, and artefacts to understand history, manage the children and their abilities as they age dramatically, and try to make the right decisions as you create multiple futures tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decade.

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  8. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Prepare your PIPE and finest tobacco or a warm cup of TEA and get ready for long sleepless nights... just like back in GOLDEN AGE of point and clicks with Lucas art adventures like Monkey island, Full throttle or Indiana Jones...only this time FROZEN COLD.Story driven adventure, hand drawn characters, smart puzzles, and witty humor, wrapped in unique graphical style. YEARS in the making.Fully … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLAKE the Legend of Snowblind.

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  9. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 602 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology and community! Rule your own clan, take important strategic decisions, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Dragon Pass.

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  10. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 438 reviews

    In The Bottom of the Well, you play as Alice who has just had an unsettingly life-like dream about the end of the world. She retells her experience to her friend in a huge, branching narrative. Although a single play-through might take as little as 20 minutes, experiencing all the possible paths Alice can take through the ruins of her city will take you many hours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bottom of the Well.

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  11. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Welcome to the Skyways, caravaneer. Complete missions, manage your ship’s resources and make tough decisions to keep your crew alive and happy. Or not. Choices have lasting consequences in this Text-Based RPG. You are the captain - and the clouds are waiting! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Caravan.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 878 reviews

    The Fermi Paradox is a choice-driven sci-fi narrative strategy game in which your decisions in one corner of the galaxy can upend entire civilizations in another. Guide species through millennia and help them explore the vastness of space, make contact and, perhaps, create harmony. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fermi Paradox.

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  13. From wilderness to civilization. Every choice you make reshapes your lineage—and, in time, the course of society. In Legacy of Ancestors, you set out from the wilds, cross from antiquity to the modern day, and live through nine reincarnations. Each year’s draw-and-decide cards, each relationship you nurture, rewrites your family’s path. Craft your identity. Body type, hair, and outfits are a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Ancestors.

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  14. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    "Lay thy head to rest, souls quickly spent The world has fallen, left no means to its end A harrowed sea bathed in neon light Steel yourself. Metal tends to bite." Vekari: Remote Bypass is a text-based psychological horror ARG built entirely in-browser. Explore the city of Faktoria, Haloran in the vast world of Vekari, where your decisions shape the world around you. An entire city controlled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vekari: Remote Bypass.

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  15. Your world was suddenly turned upside down. Disappearance after disappearance filled the news. Your friends and family suddenly vanished, leaving nothing behind. With the disappearances increasing, then started to become a normal part of your life. However, you always kept hope. They would be back, and you wouldn't be the next to disappear. After all, you've grown increasingly cautious and protect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Drakoria.

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

    Hey there! The Steam Demo has a lot more features and is newer compared to the web demo. Go check it out & wish list! Full version will be released after October NextFest and includes: - complete building mode after completion of storyline - accessible features: full controller re-mapping support, HUD and text resizing, audio level control - atmospheric upgrades: particle effects like leaves b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Beaver's Tale.

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  17. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    54% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Case Kovacs: Agent 228 is a very short and intriguing mini game telling the story of Elizabeth Kovacs, the missing woman from the game NoseBound. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case Kovacs: Agent 228.

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  18.          The game is broken down into Chapters which are also levels of advancement for the chief character named Jenkins. You read each chapter to progress your way through the game and collect or pretend to collect either money (gold currency or crystal rubies) supplies and/or weapons. Each chapter or level is more elaborate than the previous chapters and you may come across images that represen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Zanadon :Redemption Revised Version.

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  19. Whispers of Eldoria is a narrative-driven fantasy adventure game set in a magical land teetering on the brink of chaos. As the adventurer of ancient gateways, you must make crucial decisions that shape the balance between realms while unraveling the mysteries of Eldoria’s forgotten past. Whispers of Eldoria Needs You! You’ve been chosen to take on a pivotal role as the adventurer of Eldoria’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Eldoria.

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

    49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

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  22. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Rule the galaxy or die trying!You were never meant to be the heir. You were the second child, the pampered princess, busy with your friends and your pet and your collection of beautiful shoes. But then your mother died, your brother the Prince turned traitor, and your father the Emperor disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Now it's up to you to win the Imperial Election and claim the throne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Princess Zorana.

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  23. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Venture aboard humanity’s first and final generation ship, a desperate expedition teetering on the rim of collapse. You are the Caretaker- you must make the most of finite supplies and rally the remaining survivors to restore a sustainable society. Adapt to the strange ecological entity propagating on board, or succumb to ruin. It’s going to be a long journey, but no two journeys will be the same…… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Generation Exile.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    How fast can you accurately click?  Over 700k generated levels await you!  --  Game is playable on Steam Deck via Lutris/Wine or Proton with only a few settings to toggle when adding to your library! Change controller settings or use touchscreen and enjoy! LOOTRONS™ 1982 is a different kind of click fast, puzzle strategy game from a different time period, where most of your decisions have to be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOOTRONS™ 1982 - (Clicker meets Minesweeper).

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  25. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    It was raining und thunderstorming. In the middle of the night. And there happened something ... ... something terrible. At the old abandoned ... WATERMILL. Point and click adventure Simple and clean interface Vast narrative - Experience the story parts by exploring Handdrawn comic-art Thrilling ambience sound and suspenseful soundtrack Short playtime (~45min-1 hour) 3 differen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night at the Watermill.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    [Free Download] Dive into a HORROR nightmare to reveal the truth about mysterious case #37This is 40% of the main game, Enjoy! ^_^Play Time: 25~30 minute(s) (Approximately)3x Chapters- Chapter One: Secrets Unveiled- Chapter Two: Melodies of Dread- Chapter Three: Skeleton's SecretsPLEASE RATE WE NEED IT ♡ ♥❤ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veranoia 1.4.

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  27. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 207 reviews

    Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder.

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  28. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    Lone McLonegan is an old-school point-n-click adventure game inspired by old westerns with touches of acid humor. Help Lone become "The Greatest Outlaw In The Old West" as you tackle fun puzzles and meet quirky characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone McLonegan : A Western Adventure.

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  29. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 770 reviews

    Out There is an award-winning space exploration game blending roguelike, resource management and interactive fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out There: Ω Edition.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Justice.exe.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 22,709 reviews

    Vote for us in the #gjfest ! http://jams.gamejolt.io/gjfest/games/emily-is-away/124136 Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emily is Away.

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  33. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Field Hospital is a narrative-driven game about hard decisions. Decide who requires treatment the most. Use any available information: family status, criminal records or medical testing. Face consequences. Find clues and investigate the tangled case of Dr. Taylor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Field Hospital: Dr. Taylor's Story.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    This is the Story of the once glorious Kingdom of Bellion. Ann, a time traveler from the future, fights to save the King from his fate to die. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsung Kingdom.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 4,546 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men. Set out on a lifelong journey and carve out your own destiny. Will you become a judge, an inquisitor, or conspire against the old order? You decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    On her way to cover the biggest story of her career, Brea Tena fumbles her way into a dark mysterious town called Ash Pines, the birthplace of the tragic events that took place in Just Ignore Them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Ignore Them: Brea's Story Tape 1.

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  37. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Loretta is a psychological thriller that would make the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes and would lead her through a self-crafted nightmare. This story is about a woman, dealing with betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, relationship problems and the difficult social situation of the 1940s.Conceptually and aesthetically, the game is inspired by the American art of the twentieth century, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loretta.

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  38. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    46% User Score Based on 74 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 11 reviews

    Story-driven FPS mystery thriller-horror with stealth and detective modes based on facts from the world-famous story of Zodiac, a never-captured American serial killer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is the Zodiac Speaking.

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  39. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You and your friend Ma Zhigao decided to participate in a class reunion and use it as a chance to rob the safe of your rich classmate. But against all expectations, the tranquil villa turned into a closed-off crime scene. You need to make a series of choices in order to survive in various situations as well as uncovering the truth. With over 60 choices, it takes between 40 and 90 minutes to c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 好久不见 - Long Time No See.

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  40. Magnesium_173 is an elegant puzzle game inspired by quantum mechanics. Discard your conventional understanding of time and explore what it takes to make a meaningful choice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnesium_173.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 194 reviews

    Dare to travel the absurd and dangerous Orion Trail, where only the luckiest, bravest, and most stubborn captains will make it all the way to the end. Become famously incredible or incredibly dead in this single player choose-your-own-space-adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orion Trail.

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  42. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    THE THIRSTY DEAD 1974 film. PLOT: Beautiful young girls are kidnapped off the streets of Manila by a death cult that needs their blood to remain immortal. This is an interactive version of a classic COLOR film with multiple story paths or choices to be made throughout the viewing. Your choices & actions help create your own version of the film. You're the director now! ROUGH KUTS are all ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROUGH KUTS: The Thirsty Dead.

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  43. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 215 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

    "No Longer Home" is a semi-auto-biographical point and click game, about two recent graduates preparing to move out of their flat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Longer Home.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    80% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    Play as a hacker and take control of an ultra secret company to reveal the darkest secrets. But beware , you seem not to be alone and what you will discover could change the world ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mu Complex.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    81% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Acolyte is a dynamic narrative experience that gives you your own Acolyte; a digital assistant you can talk to freely with unlimited dialogue options. Just like a real conversation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acolyte.

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  46. Fixing Time: A Hack & Makerspace Adventure This classic-style text adventure was created for the Text Adventure Literacy Jam 2025. Introduction Step into the shoes of a curious Hackspace member as you uncover a mysterious machine, tinker with intriguing technology and travel through time itself. Inspired by the golden age of interactive fiction and created as a tribute, this adventure d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fixing Time: A Hack & Makerspace Adventure (TALP).

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  47. After you grew the province, the Imperi wants you to step down. You refuse and are now at war with the Imperi. Will you become Emperor or will you be supplanted? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperi II.

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

    Find the missing Cat & Kitt Scouts in this cozy, silly hidden object point & click demo! Click, slide, & spin objects to find hidden cats in four catastical worlds*. It's the annual Catawauloo camping trip at Farmer Calico's farm! The cat scouts are excited to earn new badges and play their favorite games, especially the big sack race! Locate all the cats to give them their race sacks before a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CatSacks.

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  49. About this gameDear Flower is an enchanting adventure that invites you to explore a beautifully hand-drawn world, control three unique characters, and solve intriguing puzzles—all without a single word of text or dialogue. Hand-Drawn AnimationsEvery character and background is lovingly crafted with hand-drawn animation. Enjoy numerous beautifully animated cutscenes. Each frame of animation is c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dear Flower.

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  50. Video playthrough with developer commentary: Background: This is a fun and interesting experience for players to try as they get to play in a post-apocalyptic world where they wander across a torn-down town, as you must do different tasks in order to stay and live in the town, either as a resident or just passing through. You have the chance to interact with characters, objects, and look around … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandstorm Fort.

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