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Games like How The Forest Was Born

Games like How The Forest Was Born

Games like How The Forest Was Born

Looking for games like How The Forest Was Born? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Light Bringer, Chrysalis or Woodland Rebels.

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  1. WISHLIST & FOLLOW FOR UPDATES About the GameGAMELight Bringer is a 2D side scrolling fantasy strategy game with development RPG elements. Explore, gather, build and then when night falls, survive! You must make good use of the available resources, find the balance between defence/production and restore the light itself before the darkness of abyss consumes you. Plan and use your time during … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Bringer.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Defend your Chrysalis from growing hordes of monsters in this hybrid game that combines elements of tower defense, survival, and roguelike RPGs. Explore procedurally generated levels, possess and control animals, and grow deadly gardens. How far can you get before the next wave of monsters attacks? In Chrysalis, you play the role of an incorporeal Wisp tasked with defending a magical Chrysalis fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrysalis.

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  3. Woodland Rebels is a survival game with town management elements. Choose your animal species and influence the fate of the woodland. Assign roles to villagers, recruit a gang of rebels to fight at your side, and face many dangers, such as humans, bugs, ghosts, hunger, and natural disasters. Deep in the woods, a mysterious energy is turning some wild animals into villager form. This gives them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodland Rebels.

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  4. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Washed up on a strange shore, this is your chance to make a fresh start on a cosy farm. The charming villagers of Eloria welcome you into their peaceful lives, but you soon find there’s trouble brewing. Now your friends need your help. A powerful magic infects the rivers and forests, monsters overrun the old mines, and the once-bustling Blue Oak Library lies in ruins. Who owns the library? You fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Oak Bridge.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 7,189 reviews

    This a pseudo-historical classic RTS with a Battle Royale mode, where game fraction is chosen on-the-go. Up to 62 players in one match fight on a random map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Selection.

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  6. WISHLIST & JOIN US ON DISCORD About the GameStep into the gritty world of Beautiful Light, an intense PvPvP extraction shooter developed by an independent studio, Deep Worlds. Grow as a member of the Quick Reaction Force or invade other players' raids as a monstrous anomaly. With stunning visuals, Beautiful Light puts a strong emphasis on immersion, horror, and tactical gameplay. The game is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beautiful Light.

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  7. Discover the enjoyment as you manage the village and its surrounding forest. You can farm, decorate, hunt, tame wild animals and even find romance with enchanting beings! Also, there are mysteries, challenging task and a unique storyline like no other, a world of endless possibilities awaits you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life in Rivone.

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  8. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    [h2]Welcome to the Otherworld[/h2] "Estrella Frontier" is an open-world survival and construction game that combines survival, action-adventure, and building elements within a Japanese-style otherworldly backdrop. In this journey, you will take on the role of exiled Princess Lizelotte, wandering through a border region spanning over 100km^2. Explore every corner of the map freely, discover new tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isekai Frontier.

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  9. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Night is Coming is a survival building simulation set within the unforgiving cold of the Carpathian mountains. Build your settlement, nurture and protect your people - prepare for impending Darkness. Will everyone survive? Will evil displace your homestead? Will a Hero emerge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night is Coming.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Face mythical creatures from ancient mythologies face to face, create an army and fight back before winter swallows you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter.

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  11. Kings of Cratia offers an experience that mixes real-time strategy and first-person shooter mechanics. Build your new village and manage your resources efficiently. Watch out for changing weather conditions. Be ready to defend your villages every day when night falls! RTS or FPS, you are free to protect your village the way you want it. You can also command your troops in FPS mode. Every … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kings of Cratia.

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  12. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Echoes Below is a dungeon crawler centered on party strategy and management. Lead a group of hunters through diverse environments—whether deep forests, towering mountains, or hidden underground dungeons—facing cunning and dangerous creatures at every turn. Manage your party’s abilities, resources, and relationships as you tackle missions like clearing dungeons, completing quests, or gathering mate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Below.

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  13. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 290 reviews

    IMPORTANT INFOS BEFORE 1. The game does NOT save your data when you close the game.exe. 2. Returning to the Menu will NOT reset your progress. 3. "Game Over" will NOT kill your progress, you will just start at level 1. GAME Little Runmo - The Game, is a 2D platformer game originating from an animated Youtube film called "Little Runmo" made by the creator Gooseworx. The Story revolves arou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Runmo - The Game.

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  14. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 3,323 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!Spend a year away from home on an island in the sky! Following your village's tradition, you must move to an island in the sky to complete your Alchemy training. Armed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonstone Island.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 4,704 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    In Reus, you control powerful giants that help you shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains and oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices. You can shape their world, but not their will. Provide for them and they may thrive. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reus.

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  16. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Control your own flying castle. Take part in the campaign for the Order of the Screaming Griffin against the forces of the undead that have invaded your provinces. Try to penetrate the secrets of the world around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stones Keeper.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 967 reviews

    Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff is a casual, co-op rpg about, you guessed it, swords, magic and other stuff. Adventure with your friends in a cute but perilous world full of action and adventure. Your role is defined by the items you carry and the way you play. Full online co-op with up to 8 players means that you can play with all your friends! Get lost in the vast world of Tirawyn and become who you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords 'n Magic and Stuff.

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  19. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameHoneymancer is a cute RPG with wave-based combat where you play as a Bear Witch who uses honey magic to protect the forest from evil robots and help her fellow neighbours. BEEKEEPING & GARDENING As a honeymancer, you need honey to cast spells. Help your bee buddies make honey by planting flowers so that they can collect nectar from them. The more flowers you have,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Honeymancer.

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  20. Hand-drawn monster collector where every creature lost might be gone forever. Explore four unique planes and train 200+ mana creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sky Project: Land of Noris.

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  21. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Rebuild a frontier town and grow its community as you follow a young adventurer’s journey to find a legendary artifact!  Explore the frontier, fight monsters in turn-based combat and collect materials in order to restore the town and uncover the mystery of the artifacts. As you complete quests and get to know the townsfolk, you can learn how you can help them and grow the tiny village into a pros… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Quest.

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  22. The Rotting Chronicles is a survival action game set in a zombie-ravaged city where you must fight, scavenge, craft, and rebuild to survive. Run solo or with up to 3 friends as you grow your survival skills and find the best strategy to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rotting Chronicles.

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  23. Live the life of a daring Dungeonpreneur and build your ultimate guild in this blend of dungeon crawling and business! Explore dungeons for rare loot and ingredients, and profit by running an item shop and tavern. Befriend locals, expand your guild, and uncover the secrets of this new fantasy world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeonpreneur.

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  24. Step into the mysterious world of truth! In this 2D truth-building role-playing game, you will play as a seeker who is eager to achieve enlightenment for a long time, and start a journey full of challenges and opportunities. Core Gameplay: Brave the Tower of Babel and gather the spirit of heaven and earth: deep into the tower of treacherous, mountainous trials. Each layer is an unknown secret, h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Weapon.

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  25. "They fall from the skies. They are not just meteors. They are alive. And they want everything." - Commander Rhaegon Voss, BCF High Command In Blackrock, you are the last line of defense - a Commander of the Blackrock Containment Force (BCF). Your mission: stop the spread of a sentient meteorite known only as the Blackrock, before it corrupts the planet entirely. Dropped into hostile terrain wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented Soul: Blackrock.

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  26. Explore A Charming World A vast forest, populated with many species of wild animals: Squirrels, Foxes, Bears... In this fantasy world, those cute little guys learned to talk to each others, and to take up arms when needed. Will you encounter new allies, or dangerous foes? ⚔️ Overcome Tactical Challenges Turn-based combat is the heart of the game. Incoming enemy attacks are telegraphed, it's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fauneroes.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    A satisfying shooting game with 4 gameplay modes and simple controls! Upgrade your character and defend the Portal from the creatures of the void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yoli.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Blindly serve a dreadful god and lead its cult in a fresh take on the roguelike genre inspired by Pikmin. Put on the robe of a cultist and ready your ceremonial dagger to serve the old god of your choosing in the grim universe of Worship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worship.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    The sacred World Tree has withered, and with it humanity. Now that a new sapling has sprouted, you must become its caretaker and guide it so that life that once was may return. Ark of Charon is a new type of game that combines colony simulation and tower defense, where players embark on a journey to guide a giant, beast-like sapling of a World Tree to its nursery. Players take on the role of the t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ark of Charon.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 581 reviews

    Protect the oldest tree on Earth from Humanity Tear through hordes of enemies Sow trees to help you Active Tower Defense rogue-like gameplay Personalize your creature with new attacks Huge amount of upgrades Various of starting situation with unique skins A never seen before character with 10/10 procedural animation Play as an invincible mass destruction weapon If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FROM ASHES, BLOOM.

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  31. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Experience a colorful farm game inspired by the classics! Train cute blob creatures, take care of your farm and make friends with the people of Clover Town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ova Magica.

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  32. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    You and allies, avian inhabitants of Sanctree City, build structures and production lines on the tree, crafting weapons to fend off subterranean insects. Defense is just the start—dig deeper, destroy nests, fortify new defenses against escalating threats for an impregnable stronghold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardians of the Sanctree.

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  33. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Thyria is an RPG, with a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria: Step Into Dreams.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    58% User Score Based on 416 reviews

    A social survival sandbox game set in the world of Ultracore, the game combines three major pillars: a survival sandbox (the world of Tormentosia), a social hub (Coreheim, the location of the Ultracore) and adventures (diverse action experiences). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coreborn.

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  35. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    69% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Islet Online is a sandbox-style MMORPG. It is all about digging and placing bricks to build your own land. And with various materials from wildlife, bricks can be combined to make useful items, too. Whenever you act, your character gets experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islet Online.

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  36. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A Creature Collection Tower Defense Game! Defend yourself with creatures that you collect and train. Quote from a fan: ''It's Pokémon meets tower defense!'' If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Locus.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    71% User Score Based on 199 reviews

    Gran Skrea invites players to create their own destiny in an original world of medieval fantasy. Embark on varied and challenging quests, square off in ruthless PvP combat, or write your character’s story through an unstructured economy and player-created guilds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gran Skrea Online.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    78% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Find food, build your colony, recruit new workers, feed your population, craft tools and equipment, cook food and research technologies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last City.

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  39. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    Alchemist's Awakening combines an open-world fantasy experience with a multiplayer survival/creative gameplay. Use elements as attacks, recombine them into building blocks, and give life to any shape you built: then watch your truly unique creatures stand for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Awakening.

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  40. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    92% User Score Based on 501 reviews

    Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skinwalker Hunt.

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  41. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 9,193 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Kingdom is a 2D side-scrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom: Classic.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Go on an adventure to save your village from a voracious Shade. Alone or accompanied, this turn-based roguelite will take you on a journey through a world of incomparable and colourful landscapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AETHERIS.

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  43. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 1,473 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Unearth the past to protect the future. In Wildmender, you face the challenge of restoring the environment. Explore the landscape, revive withering plant life, cultivate your garden, and build a better world alone or with friends in 4-player online co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildmender.

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  44. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 2,440 reviews

    Choose one of the characters and start your journey. The game has many interesting things in store: building, crafting, puzzles, bosses, mystery, laughs, quests etc. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feel The Snow.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    66% User Score Based on 323 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Ryzom, also known as The Saga of Ryzom, is a free and open source massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by Nevrax for Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Linux. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryzom.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    69% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    Flora is a mixed genre of action, adventure, and real time strategy. Explore the universe of Flora, a whimsical world full of vibrant colors and lovable creatures waiting to be saved by Twig, a head strong girl and her companion Red, a sapling Grand Guardian wise beyond his years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flora.

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  47. Embark on a journey as a small dragon across enchanting worlds, find runes with arcane powers and learn many powerful abilities. Master them to solve puzzles, defeat mighty enemies and eventually face the Black Dragon in this unique action-platformer! Explore a magical world full of secrets, puzzles and enemies! The Black Dragon, a mighty creature from the Shadow Realm devours the light of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dragon's Tale: Fading Light.

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  48. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    In this immersive adventure, you awaken with no recollection of your past.Waking up in a village he doesn't know, he goes in search of obtaining his memories., living sandbox surrounded by wildlife and nature. Scavenge materials and craft tools to build your own house. Survive by hunting cooking and growing your own food. Be careful though, the forest is as dangerous as it is wonderful. Over … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QUESTSCAPE: Survival.

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  49. You are a young Plant Spirit who is trying to save his ancestral Valley. It is dying from an unknown source of infection, with bugs becoming more dangerous and plants no longer growing. What happened and who will help you fight back? Start the adventure and find out the answers. The path lays from the safe and familiar garden to the farthest corner of the Valley, where the source of the pois… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Green Revival.

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    A more or less fortunate event led to you receiving your own piece of land, which you can freely develop. You can also explore the already accessible regions of Hyalen to complete quests, obtain new recipes, mine resources and improve your crafting skills. What you should know before you buy The game will initially be released as Early Access. This means that most of the functions are already avai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onyx.

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