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Looking for games like Distant Trails? Here are top open world management recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with chasing the wildrness, Phoning Home or Alpine Rush.

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  1. The road ahead has no navigation and no single destination. Chasing the Wilderness is an open-world adventure centered on exploration, off-road driving, and helping people you meet along the way. Take control of your vehicle and venture into a remote land that is beautiful, unpredictable, and dangerous. Road signs, distant mountains, lights in the valley, and tracks left behind are your guides. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to chasing the wildrness.

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  2. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 626 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 7 reviews

    You play ION, a young exploration unit on a mission to secure natural resources. When you crash-land on an alien planet your ship is almost completely destroyed. Not only do you have to survive in a strange new world full of dangers, but to have even a hope of escape you must find a way to contact your home planet for help. With only your ship’s A.I. for company, you set out to explore your new h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoning Home.

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  3. Alpine Rush is an open-world survival racing RPG set across the mountain roads and backstreets of late 1990's Japan - where JDM culture is a way of life and every car tells a story of the driver who built it. Explore a living alpine world by day and night: touge switchbacks, rain-soaked city streets, forestry trails and remote mountain passes. Every drive matters - tires wear and overheat, engines… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpine Rush.

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  4. Game Overview Wolfstone Pine is a first-person horror experience set in a remote national park where daylight exploration and nighttime terror cross paths. By day you'll need to search the abandoned trails, cabins and locations to uncover supplies in an attempt to escape the strange location. But when the sun sets, the forest become a hunting ground, for the darkness. Balance exploration and env… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfstone Pine.

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  5. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    2006. You become the new reserve caretaker. Patrol the territory in your rugged 4x4, check the phototraps, and monitor the area using surveillance cameras. But remember: you are not the only one watching. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: The Watcher.

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  6. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that will take you through majestic landscapes in search of your lost sibling. A tale about knowing when to let go and start over. Follow Isla’s journey through the Forbidden Lands, a breathtaking, otherworldly realm where two worlds converge. Once trapped in a numbing, monotonous life, Isla is now driven to embark on a quest to find the one true connect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Albatroz.

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  7. Key features in the game: Traveling in a camper van Relaxing natural atmosphere Carrying/arranging cargo, furniture, and in-game items Transporting goods between camps and towns Traveling by watercraft, including with cargo Rafting, hidden paths, and cave exploration Cooking using kitchen and camping equipment Crafting at special workstations Creating your own campsite Decorating… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherpa's Caravan.

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  8. ATV Offroad Simulator 24 is an ATV simulator that offers an adrenaline-filled, open-world driving experience. This fun game gives players a vast land to explore, various missions, and exciting offroad adventures. ATV Variety When you start the game, you only have a basic ATV. However, you can earn rewards and unlock new ATVs by completing checkpoint missions in the game. This gives you m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ATV Offroad Simulator 24.

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  9. Vacation - This is a game in which you have to go on a “special hunt”. But things don't go according to plan and you have to go to the laboratory under the island to survive. Grab your weapons and go hunting, because the hunt will take place, although not according to the plan. Kill zombies and find your way off the island. The game is developed by one man. Bugs and bugs may occur If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vacation.

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  10. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 275 reviews

    Prologue: Go Wayback! is a single-player open-world emergent survival roguelike where every journey is unique. Traverse a new wilderness that is generated for you every time you play. Chart your path, overcome the elements, and write your own story of exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prologue: Go Wayback!.

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  11. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    In the 798th parallel universe, there exists a gaseous planet known as "Gas Giant Voyage". It is entirely gaseous with no land, composed of various elemental gases, including metal elements and dust left by meteorites tearing through the atmosphere, all floating in the air. In its atmosphere, there are numerous remnants of floating islands left by other civilizations. As a brave astr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gas Giant Voyage.

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  12. You find yourself stranded on an archipelago after suddenly losing all contact with your squad. Cutoff from command, you are left to navigate a hostile world where every resource, every bullet, and every decision determines your survival. Against all odds, one objective remains clear—find your squad, track down paramilitary cultists and investigate an interdimensional force to contain the super… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Below.

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  13. Step into a world ten years after the outbreak, where cities have been reclaimed by nature, vines crawl across abandoned buildings, and the remnants of humanity cling to survival. In Never Be Alone, survival is about more than keeping yourself alive. It is about protecting what remains. You awaken after a six-month coma inside a fragile and isolated safezone, with no memory of who you are or wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Be Alone.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 1,568 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Miasmata is a first-person survival/adventure game, developed from the ground-up by brothers Joe and Bob Johnson. You play as Robert Hughes, a plague-stricken scientist on a journey to discover a cure. Your adventure begins on the shores of a remote and mysterious island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miasmata.

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  15. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 51%Based on 1 reviews

    A cinematic gaming experience. Play as an animal in the spiritual realm. Explore a magical world. Collect Essence and find Artifacts. Journey across seven majestic landscapes and witness the emotional story of a family as they tackle the challenges ahead of them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Companion.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,344 reviews

    Arid is a gritty, exploration-survival experience that challenges players in surviving the most arid place in the world. By using your skills and adaptation, you must face the loneliness, the extreme temperatures, and mysteries of the Atacama Desert. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arid.

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  17. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 277 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kona II Brume.

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  18. A cyber-hike simulation of the Ao-Tai Trail: surviving only means the mountain chose to let you go. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aotai Traverse: Survival Simulator.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The Hunted is a horror-themed exploration and survival game set in a dark and suspenseful atmosphere. Months after losing your job as a park ranger, due to being a suspect in the disappearances of several people, you return to the forest once more, determined to document the fates of the missing, reveal the truth and clear your name. However, you know something dangeous and powerful is responsible… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hunted.

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  20. Echo Ridge is a first-person mystery set around a quiet remote forest caught in a time loop. Explore, climb, and gather what you need to find a way out before first light. If you don't make it, there's always tomorrow. OR you don't have to escape if you don't wanna. You could just hang out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo Ridge.

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  21. 3D isometric open-world Action/Shooter. The city, devastated by a nuclear explosion, was seized by hostile factions. The main character, together with his ranger friend, decides to restore order and free it from the chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last UNION.

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  22. Digging Up is a 1-4 player co-op digging adventure where you drill through a destructible alien planet, gather valuable resources, upgrade your gear, explore underground biomes, and dig your way back to the surface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digging Up.

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  23. Recover stranded vehicles, clear routes, and keep remote access open in a terrain‑first off‑road recovery sim set in the near‑future, weather‑engineered Rockies. Use recovery tools and work‑focused driving across an isolated, semi‑autonomous region of flood‑damaged, fire‑scarred frontier terrain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OFFROAD Recovery: Yoho Trails.

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  24. Offroad Frontiers is an off-road driving experience that combines realistic vehicle physics with vast, immersive environments designed for exploration, challenge, and freedom. Drive your favorite 4x4 vehicle and push it to the limit across different terrains. From dense Colorado mountain forests and deep mud trails to Nevada scorching deserts, Alaskan ice roads and Utah spectacular Canyons. Ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Offroad Frontiers.

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  25. Island of Winds takes you to 17th century Iceland, plunging them into a magical world teeming with trolls, giant spiders, and mythical creatures. Experience all of this through the eyes of the magic-wielding Brynhild, a member of the Balance Keepers who draws her magical power from the natural world. Brynhild's journey has her on a quest to find her mentor, Hrymja, that will take her through nine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island of Winds.

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  26. Into the Wild is a cozy, conservation-based game set in the wild savanna of South Africa. Build a wildlife sanctuary in the heart of South Africa. Track animals, rescue the injured, see the big five, and explore a living savannah in this cozy, story-rich life sim, either solo or with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Wild.

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  27. Survive alone on Sagewater Island after the Quiet Collapse. Hunt, trap and track your prey in a grounded sim where every shot matters and the legacy of unchecked AI haunts the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Caretaker’s Lease.

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  28. Prey by Day, Predator by Night. A First-Person Survival Horror game created in Unreal Engine 5, made by one person. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After The Turn.

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  29. In this game you abstractly follow the narration of a young man who slowly but surely becomes insane. This leads you straight into the middle of an exciting murder case and a murder mystery unfolds while you listen to the testimonies of witness, friends and relatives. The whole game is somewhat Christmas flavored - however, don't get yourself comfortable, the game not going to give you a nice and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Diaries 3: Santa's Trail of Blood.

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  30. Seeker 3 is a cozy, story-driven adventure where players take on the role of Alfie, a stranded alien with the ability to fly and shapeshift. As he navigates a mysterious island, he must gather five stars to power his spaceship and find his way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker 3.

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  31. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A realistic orienteering simulator. With a real map and a compass, find the fastest route between controls in an endless, procedurally generated world. Race the community in daily, weekly, monthly and yearly challenges, or race your friends live, online or on your network. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Orienteering: The Hiker's Path.

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  32. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember Seeker.

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  33. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A slice-of-life open-world game about the beauty and nostalgia of childhood. Play as a child in a non-linear sandbox where you can explore at your own pace and partake in wholesome adventures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadian Days.

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  34. Ditch boring farm life! Little Farm Island packs farming, exploration, dumpster diving, and gritty survival. Expect weird characters, mysterious secrets, drunkenness, and enough facepalm moments for your meme gallery. Get ready for a wild, messy, hilarious ride! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Farm Island.

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  35. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Opportunity is near. Follow clues, solve the puzzles, and stay persistent in the chase of a new way of life. Explore, survive, and thrive in this open world adventure story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to U.N.P.O.C. Vessel of Opportunity.

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  36. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    You work late at the office not long after the death of a colleague. Throughout the night, all sorts of phenomenon begin to terrorize you, slowly uncovering the death of a fellow colleague. Who killed Joseph Anadam and why must you go through this trial to find out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night at the Office.

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  37. Immerse yourself in a massive open-world ski resort like never before in Ski Patrol! With stunning landscapes created using real-world elevation data, Ski Patrol is the ultimate skiing experience for thrill-seekers and explorers alike. Dynamic Open World Ski across vast mountains, tackling objectives such as rescuing injured skiers, mitigating avalanche hazards, discovering hidden hut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ski Patrol.

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  38. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    A circus troupe comes to Yomogi Town, a rural town in Japan situated between mountains and the ocean. As the son of the circus ringmaster, enjoy a special summer filled with wholesome adventures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 10,391 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 19 reviews

    Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime. REALISTIC CLIMBING SIMULATIONCairn’s realistic simulation allows intuitive climbing: find the best holds and pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cairn.

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  40. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Part I: THE LAST SURVIVOR Sixteen years have passed since humanity's extinction due to a global virus outbreak. You play as James, who, along with his brother, believes they are the last survivors. However, this changes when he discovers an invitation to a survivors' base, HaustVille. Part II: WHATEVER IT TAKES Determined to find others, the brothers leave everything behind. After a few days, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Alive.

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  41. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    77% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths challenges you to transport huge variety of goods using your excellent driving skills, on South American wilderness. Contracts are getting more profitable as you get more reputation, each allowing you to improve your cash balance, upgrade or customize your truck. Take care, though, and watch the road, as accidents and involuntary pit stops cause more problems than s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths.

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  42. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Morels 2 is a relaxing adventure game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Find as many morel mushrooms as you can while capturing photos of wildlife that you encounter, all while enjoying the sounds and experiences of nature surrounding you. Explore locations all around the world. You will get 100 days per season as you unlock locations along your journey and discover hunting secrets,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morels: The Hunt 2.

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  43. Designed for those who want to feel the unlimited freedom of nature and test their vehicle skills, this game aims to be a wonder in the offroad simulation genre. Forest Terrain and Realistic Graphics The game offers a world where you will find yourself deep in the forest. Every detail was designed meticulously, and the result was beautiful graphics. In the game, you will encounter trees,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Offroad Driving Simulator.

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  44. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Service off-road vehicles and take them for a drive! Offroad Mechanic Simulator lets you modify many classic off-road vehicles and prepare them for daunting tasks that no normal car could ever hope to complete. Test your work and climb steep cliffs or drive through rivers and deep layers of mud. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Offroad Mechanic Simulator.

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  45. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    76% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    Explore the deserted city of Edengate and follow a young scientist’s emotional journey as she searches for hope and solves the mystery of what happened to her... and the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EDENGATE: The Edge of Life.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    87% User Score Based on 5,138 reviews

    The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery game focused on exploration and discovery. As occult-minded private detective Paul Prospero communicate with the dead to discover the fate of a missing boy and the mystery behind a dark ancient force lurking in Red Creek Valley. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 3,274 reviews

    The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 2,252 reviews

    Discover Survival: Fountain of Youth - Captain's Edition on the official PlayStation website. Check out the unique gameplay features for this open-world survival game for PS5, as well as trailers, screenshots and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival: Fountain of Youth.

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  49. Last Generation: Survival is a survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world where robots have conquered the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Generation: Survival.

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  50. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    64% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    The Hunting God is a short walking simulator in which you play as Nodens the hunting god and listen to what he has been through accompanied by a white wolf named Draiochta. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hunting God.

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