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Looking for games like Despair? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Asgard's Edda: Mechanical Threat, SVAKA: Lost Legends or Anomaly Hunter: Observation Duty.

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  1. Asgard's Edda: Mechanical Threat — is an epic action shooter where the legends of ancient gods and modern technologies intertwine in a captivating story. The world of Asgard is once again on the brink of destruction, and only you can stop the impending catastrophe. Are you ready to accept the challenge and enter a battle that will decide the fate of the entire world? You and your friends will t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asgard's Edda: Mechanical Threat.

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  2. We are currently in Early Development. Features, visuals, and content are still evolving as we continue building the world of Maji. Step into the city of Neo-Bandung, a place where modern life stands side by side with ancient spiritual forces. Dark spirits known as Dzinis have begun appearing more frequently, threatening civilians and pushing local militias to their limits. You play as Suaka, a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SVAKA: Lost Legends.

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  3. "delve Deep into the Heart Of the Unknown. In Anomaly Hunter - Observation Duty, you're not just a security guard; you're the last line of defense against the unexplained. With only security cameras as your eyes, witness eerie movements and unsettling whispers echoing in the shadows. The dark hides more than just secrets; zombies ‍♂️, ghosts , and demons await those who let their guard down… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Hunter: Observation Duty.

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  4. Experience the journey of Bogdan, a shepherd turned legendary Templar knight, in Bogdan's Cross. Traverse stunning landscapes, battle fierce foes, and uncover the hidden tale that shapes the destiny of the Templar Order. Become the hero of your own legend in this action-packed adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bogdan's Cross.

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  5. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Dungeon Explorers 2 - Early AccessA Journey of Strategy, Romance, and Adventure! In a world shrouded in supernatural darkness, where the war between Chaos and the gods has left eternal scars, a young warrior embarks on his crusade against Chaos itself. Immerse yourself in a high-fantasy RPG that blends first-person dungeon exploration, intense tactical battles, and faction management. Forge allia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Explorers 2.

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  6. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    78% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    In Child of Lothian, you play as an orphan robbed of her childhood as her family is put on trial by malicious witch hunters. You are left on the streets to escape their persecution inside the bustling 18th century Edinburgh. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Child of Lothian.

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  7. Here’s how I would describe my game: It’s pretty average. It’s slow, long, repetitive. The graphics are decent, but nothing more. There are texture bugs, the zombie isn’t very impressive, there’s no customization options, and the sound design is quite bad, there is no end (just a white screen). So, why did I release it anyway, you ask? For those who enjoy pure, hardcore gaming and don’t care ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNDERGROUND.

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  8. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Take on the role of Mike, a lonely child trapped in his worst nightmare: a sinister circus. Move carefully and stay hidden to survive the demonic clown stalking you. Explore the circus and uncover its secrets to save your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind the Clown.

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  9. Stranded on an island ruled by the tyrant Wandal, as a modern man you must craft tools of science and use your own strategy to survive against a primitive tribe. Outsmart brutal enemies, master immersive mechanics, and uncover dark secrets as you fight to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SENTINEL.

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  10. Survive in a giant simulated historical city. Grow from a street rat to a tradesman, a priest, a smuggler, an alchemist, a spy, or perhaps someday a leader to rival the Overlord. A free-roaming sandbox megasim RPG set in a fantasy Constantinople. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streets of Fortuna.

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  11. R2R - an immersive action-adventure single-player third-person game set in a post-apocalyptic atmospheric soviet cyberpunk world.As a teenage hacker armed with the revolutionary Flipper Zero device, you'll navigate through a dystopian landscape where artificial intelligence has seized control, and human consciousness has become a precious resource.  Immerse yourself in a gripping narrative with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R2R: Rewire to Revolt.

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  12. PAUL JONES: THE RETRUBITION Paul Jones was just a family man. Until the three major crime families of the city took something from him that could never be returned. Now, there is no Paul Jones, there is only Mr. Jones, seeking bloody vengeance. Immerse yourself in this Third-Person Shooter experience, where Action, Adventure, and Neo-Noir atmosphere collide. Every bullet is a promise, and every s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Jones: Retribution.

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  13. Unionatic is a unique game that combines captivating village building and strategy elements. Build your own village, manage resources, develop the economy, and strengthen your army. Interact with other players, form alliances, and challenge enemies as you expand your village. Unionatic offers you the opportunity to create your own unique village. From the beginning, you can choose the necessary… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unionatic.

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  14. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Background: It was 666CE (the beginning of the medieval days) and some people settled in an area that they named Rosenwood. They built a town and lived in this hidden location within the forest and mountains for many years. For the next 100 years or so, they grew and expanded the barrier of the village, but one day, everything had been lost. Some evil people who had recently come to the village … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Behind The Barrier.

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  15. The Demon's Exorcism is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience the story of a family trapped in a haunting curse. Immerse yourself in the chilling narrative as you exorcise the demon and break the curse. EnvironmentEnter a mansion where chilling events took place. Explore dimly lit hallways and discover the stories hidden in each abandoned room, each space echoing with the memories o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Demon's Exorcism.

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  16. "Take Your Time, No Rush." — A Game About Becoming a GrandpaGenre: PC single-player narrative adventure. Core mechanics: movement, jumping, sliding objects, and click-to-attack. Who You Become: A once-capable elder, now defeated by a smartphone. To keep a promise to pick up his granddaughter from school, he must learn to scan a QR code and board the bus alone. Faced with pop-ups, facial… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old But Gold.

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  17.                                                                                                     Explore forests, castles, forgotten ruins, underground chambers, and dangerous wilderness filled with secrets waiting to be discovered. • Vast open world to explore • Hidden dungeons and ancient ruins • Dynamic weather and day-night cycles • Solo and cooperative exploration • Sec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danu: Rise of the Templars.

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

    NULLA VIA Some places were never meant to be lived in again. Wassim is a historian obsessed with World War II and the silences left behind by it. His mother is French. His grandparents were among the civilians murdered in a small French village destroyed by SS soldiers during the war, a real massacre, documented, and left permanently abandoned as a memorial. Decades later, Wassim travels a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nulla Via.

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    iGNis – Classic Dark Fantasy MMORPG iGNis is a classic dark fantasy MMORPG built for players who miss meaningful progression, valuable equipment, dangerous encounters, and communities where reputation truly matters. Enter a persistent world where strength is earned through combat, exploration, trading, character development, and perseverance. Every upgrade has a purpose, every rare item tells a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IGNis.

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  20. HALLS OF JÖTUNN is a first-person atmospheric dungeon crawler set in the ruins of a forgotten Norse world where Ragnarök has already happened. Ragnarök is no longer a prophecy. It has become a state of the world — a slow collapse of memory, faith, and meaning that nobody noticed happening. You awaken at the edge of death, a broken warrior abandoned upon a rain-soaked battlefield. In that final … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halls of Jötunn.

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  21. Imagine waking up on the dock of a floating village in the middle of a vast lake. You don't know who you are or why you're there. People recognize you and call you names, but no one knows your name. What you realize, as you continue your search, is that you find yourself in the midst of a war for power, one that you may be the architect of. You'll have to confront your inner self and harness your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lacustris - The War over Water.

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  22. About this game:Everyone’s Dead is a third-person, single-player, story-driven survival horror experience focused on tension, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. You are trapped inside an apartment building during the early stages of a pandemic outbreak. With limited resources and no guidance systems, you must navigate dangerous interiors, scavenge for supplies, avoid or confront infected… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everyone's dead.

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  23. Follow Hisoka Kageyama, a desperate man who accepts the grim job of night watchman in an abandoned prison. As he navigates its dark corridors, surreal visions and eerie presences lurk around every corner. Can you discover the secrets hidden within these walls? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eyes.

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  24. Brutal combat. Open-world freedom. A world in mayhem.        You awaken from a nightmare and Midgard is in chaos. Your simple way of life on your farm has been cut short and now you must fight to protect the ones you love, avenge the ones you lost and drive back the evil that plagues the lands of Midgard. Every decision matters. Every swing costs stamina. Every mistake hurts. Leveling, skill un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Eden: Midgard.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Freddy Frog is on a mission to be the highest frog in the world. This frog just wants to keep jumping and you need to guide his hopping legs onto the next available platform. Be careful. These platforms are not what they seem and a fall from a great height is not good for Freddy Frog. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freddy Frog 2.

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  26. Rivalia is a singleplayer ARPG and Roguelite video game, with a cartoon art style that combines the best of both genres. In it, you will take control of 4 main characters who must confront the evil jester who has wrapped the castle of Rivalia in a space-time loop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rivalia: Dungeon Raiders.

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  27. This is a third-person action-adventure game with puzzle-solving and meta elements, where you play as a boy trapped in a dream world. Through persistent efforts, you'll navigate through one level after another, telling a story about escaping the dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate super boy.

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  28. BLACKOUT ARENA: THE LEGEND OF FOLK HEROESCinematic Mystery Thriller | Survival | Arena Conspiracy Deep within forgotten jungles and ancient ruins… something has awakened. Blackout Arena: The Legend of Folk Heroes drops you into a hostile, ever-evolving world where every shadow hides danger—and every ruin holds secrets buried for centuries. This is not just a lost place. This is a system. A tria… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKOUT ARENA.

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  29. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    [Don't] Let Go is a quiet, emotional and atmospheric 3D Action-Adventure Puzzle game. Bound to a mysterious entity by a powerful connection you must work together to solve puzzles, defeat enemies and escape the ancient city. Do you have the strength to sever your only connection? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Don't] Let Go.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A STUDENT VIDEO GAME PROJECTNelli The Seer is a game developed by first-year students at a video game school. The team had 14 weeks to deliver a third-person action-adventure game set in a historical temple. Game Design and Level Design students started pre-production first, followed three weeks later by the Environment Artists, Animators, and Character Riggers. The programmers joined the project … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nelli The Seer.

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  31. 17%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    27% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The ancient island beckons in this open-world, stealth horror game. Search for your missing daughter while avoiding dangerous phantom creatures. Restore power across the island to access the lab in the island's depths where you'll discover the fate of your missing daughter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REAPER'S ISLE.

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  32. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 3,010 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Shelter is a survival video game developed by Might and Delight for Windows and Mac. It was released on 28 August 2013 after being accepted through Steam Greenlight. In the game players control a mother badger who must protect and feed her cubs while travelling from their burrow to a new one. During the journey the cubs must be fed and are in danger from threats such as birds of prey and wildfire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelter.

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  33. Help young Aris to solve the mystery of the fall of Asfand and It’s guild of alchemists, avenge the death of her brother, discover the limits of her powers all of that and more inside a 3D voxel action adventure game where you control weapons made of metal. Aris has been training for all her life due to her special powers and skills along with her brother to go inside the Alchemists Dungeon and re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Fate.

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  34. A dark medieval action RPG where faith is fading and demons walk among men. Uncover the truth behind God's silence, master brutal tactical melee combat, and fight your way through the cursed city of Valensbrück. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctum Wars: Ex Infernis.

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  35. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Edmund and Eliza is a medieval action adventure game about a knight named Edmund Dantes who ventures into a mysterious village in search of a merchant's missing daughter named Eliza Bonteri. Edmund and Eliza is a senior design capstone project for California State University of Northridge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edmund and Eliza.

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    Sky Aces is a combat flight simulator that places you at the controls of unique battle planes in a world where technology is totally different. Experience PvP and PvE battles with team objectives, rich combat mechanics and lots of customization, discovering breathtaking landscapes and technologies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Aces.

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  37. Explore strange worlds, tame magical creatures and fight through chaos! Palland: Creature Tamer World - where every creature can become your fiercest ally... or your greatest threat. ⚔️✨ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palland: Creature Tamer World.

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  38. Transported back in time, you must help Tiki, an ancient mech beetle, escape the apocalypse. Your puzzle solving skills will be put to the test as you attempt to collect the fragmented pieces of his tablet which will empower him with the ability to stop any and all world-ending events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samira: Taken From Time.

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    Build, defend, and survive. Light up the darkness and push your limits with every wave. Strengthen your defenses and fight endless hordes of zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OUTBREAK.

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  40. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    50% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Explore the ancient and mysterious dreamland of “Once Upon A Time In Morocco”, traveling through the golden sands, discovering their secrets and their ruins, and collecting the Lost Tablets of Self Acceptance. Play at your own pace, the game was specifically designed not to have a competitive aspect as we focus on the exploration aspect the most, with its dreamy graphics “Once Upon A Time In Mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ONCE UPON A TIME IN MOROCCO.

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  41. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    39% User Score Based on 349 reviews

    Ten minutes. That’s how long the average mass shooting lasts, and in this school, it’s also how long you have to escape. Set in an American high school, The Final Exam places players in students' shoes to experience a choice-driven survival game that mirrors the real-life decisions students must make during a mass shooting. As players navigate through emotionally charged scenarios like classroom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Exam.

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  42. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Seven EnchantmentsThe Seven Enchantments is a first-person psychological horror game set in the village of Pradonin, a forgotten place deep in 1800s Eastern Europe where religion, folklore, and sin intertwine. You are Józef, a fraudulent exorcist sent to help, only to realize something real and terrifying awaits. What begins as a simple con spirals into a psychological descent as you uncover t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Seven Enchantments.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 438 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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  44. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional
    78% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    The deluxe edition includes 1428: Shadows over Silesia, the soundtrack and two written stories from the world of the game. 1428: Shadows over Silesia Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1428: Shadows over Silesia.

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  45. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 296 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Aurora: A Child's Journey is a short and emotional game about the impacts of a huge environmental disaster through the eyes and feelings of a child. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora: A Child's Journey.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Throw yourself into an exciting adventure! Live Adventure is a 2nd person game where you follow the journey of two young explorers, Lence and Reel in search of their parents. Solve the mysteries of a lost civilization while exploring a lush forest littered with mysterious ruins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Live Adventure.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 577 reviews

    In Shadow Burglar, you will be playing as Jean, a thief with the mystical power of morphing with the shadows. Creating yourself an improbable path in the dark and carefully dealing with guards in the light, you will try to steal back your deceased brother’s paintings, who were stolen by a secret criminal organization. Do you have what it takes to avenge his legacy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Burglar.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Vestige is a third-person Action Platformer student-made game in which you play as a small adventurer, eager to uncover forgotten secrets. Jump and dash through various challenges and experience an exciting and fast-paced combat against a variety of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vestige.

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  49. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    Through lavish but perilous landscapes, assist a mammoth mother and her child escape from their extinction. Discover breathtaking views from 12,000 years ago. Beware of the increasingly hostile environment. Protect your offspring from the hunters tracking you and send them flying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Odyssey of the Mammoth.

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  50. Kingdom of Peace is an addictive adventure game created by one person, set in a brutal and at the same time beautiful medieval world. Take on the role of Racław, a hero forced to escape from the cruelty of war, to find shelter and start a new life in a more peaceful land. Your journey is a story of courage, sacrifice and the fight to survive in a harsh reality. ️ An epic adventure in two land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Of Peace.

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