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Looking for games like Northern Light? Here are top survival role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Starsand Island, Prism Wilds or Sunrise's Order.

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  1. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 3,874 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace the simple joys of country life! Live alongside capybaras, cats, and dogs, reel in a big catch, and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Leave the hustle behind and experience the charm of this seaside paradise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starsand Island.

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  2. You wake up on a beautiful island, with no memory of how you got there. Stranded, you and 6 strangers must survive, explore, and make this island your home all while uncovering that mystery. Farm, fish, build a home, decorate, form relationships, and uncover the truth hidden in the mountains. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prism Wilds.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You're so addicted to the brand new farm game that's just been released that you decide to go on an adventure, just like the hero of your favorite video game. After buying an island to build your farm, you're ready to live a new life and face all the challenges that will come your way to make a living from your crops. As the only inhabitant of your island, you'll have to use a delivery servi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise's Order.

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  4. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Sky Harvest is a cozy farming and life-sim adventure among the clouds. Grow crops, explore sky islands, and build your dream home in a peaceful world above the clouds. A cozy life-sim adventure set in a breathtaking world of floating islands. Grow, explore, and connect with nature and its people as you shape your new home in the skies. Take to the skies aboard your trusty airship. Discover hid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Harvest.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    Northern Lights is a first-person survival experience in which you step into the shoes of a ranger, sent on a Siberian island to investigate the disappearance of the crew in charge with a secret facility, whose contact with homeland was lost due to abnormal weather conditions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Northern Lights.

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  6. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,007 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Take care of your own island and explore the ocean in this farming adventure. Summer in Mara mixes farming, crafting and exploring mechanic in a tropical archipelago with a colorful style and strong narrative If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer in Mara.

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  7. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 1,172 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Welcome to your new vampiric life in the magical town of Moonlight Peaks. Raise mystical crops, learn spell-casting and potion-making, and befriend – or even romance – the local werewolves, witches, and mermaids in this heartwarming supernatural life-sim. Eternity awaits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight Peaks.

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  8. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    60% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Journey through various distant and isolated skies, making and helping friends along the way. Sharing company with those who have stories to tell and new perspectives to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden Witch Life.

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  9. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 918 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    You wake up on a small island in a magical world. Grow your garden, nurture local creatures, furnish your home or adventure across the seas to explore more islands and gather new resources. This world is for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden of the Sea.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 865 reviews

    Set out for a new life away from the city to rebuild a town from scratch. Decorate, collect, produce, and befriend in this cat-ivating life sim! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snacko.

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  12. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the vastness of endless fields, where an idyllic farm awaits amidst a picturesque landscape. Experience the authentic hustle and bustle of tending to your animals and crops. Farmer's Dynasty 2 invites you to build, farm, and embrace the essence of country life within its expansive open-world setting. Get up close and personal with the action, feeling the fresh breeze in your ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farmer's Dynasty 2.

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  13. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 504 reviews

    Farms, stories, exploration, and DIY are all the content you can experience on this free and magical land. No matter what kind of life you choose, please enjoy the surprises from this land as much as you can! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song Of The Prairie.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 502 reviews

    ROADMAP! About the GameCowboy Life Simulator is an immersive and relaxing single-player Wild West ranching simulator. Step into the boots of a stressed-out businessman who, after a failed venture, decides to change his life and buys a farm in the Wild West. Purchase your first goat and a bag of grain, get to know the local community, and explore diverse, vibrant locations. Run your ranch and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowboy Life Simulator.

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  15. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    A cozy foraging adventure for anyone who loves the outdoors or wishes they knew it better. Every plant is real: learn to identify 100+ wild plants and fungi and cook 200+ real recipes, while helping a storm-struck town find its feet again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out and About.

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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game ◆ Increase your reputation by decorating your home with 100 different items. Express your style with paintings, furniture, and decorative accessories. Market and home decorations directly affect your in-game prestige system! ◆ Diversify your income by offering 73 different products for sale. Showcase various product categories to expand your customer base. Reach maximu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island Market Simulator: Prologue.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    This is the legacy version of Sunset Sprout, it is not supported anymore, please get it one steam if you want the full experience! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3615490/ inspired by the old classic farming games from the early days of Facebook; Sunset Sprout is a relaxing, cozy farming and management game where you rebuild your farm from ruins! On a spread of islands on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Sprout.

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  18. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Community About the Game Gifted a small and empty plot of land by the mayor, transform and manage the terrain as it blossoms into your own unique farm. From growing crops, planting trees and flowers, and raising your own animals, you are free to choose the life you want. Cooking As your farm grows, you are sure to harvest plenty of fruits and vegetables. Instead of selling your produce in f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A New Leaf: Memories.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,432 reviews

    The town of Critter Cove used to attract visitors from all over the world. Now it’s mostly known for dirty streets and trash-strewn beaches. Can you help us turn things around?Critter Cove is a combination life sim and town builder game with a beautiful, handcrafted open world to explore. Attract Tourists to Your Island Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

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  20. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,070 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 11 reviews

    Escape to an island populated with welcoming townsfolk and dozens of friendly dinosaurs. Tame them, care for them, run your ranch, and saddle up your trusted steeds for adventures into the wild countryside! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paleo Pines.

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  21. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 5,281 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 8 reviews

    Humanity Trashed the Earth and left for Mars. Only few people remained. Clean the Environment and gather resources. Find new fluffy friends and robot allies. Rebuild your village and environment and run your own post apo farm as there is No Place Like Home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Place Like Home.

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 2,884 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 5 reviews

    Roots of Pacha is a co-op farming and life simulation game set in the stone age, where you and your clan just settled in a promised and fertile land. By connecting with nature at your own pace you’ll help your clan evolve, develop culture and relationships, and discover the mysteries of Pacha, mother nature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots of Pacha.

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  23. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    72% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a prehistoric ecosystem brought back from extinction. Survive and carve out your niche on islands teeming with danger and opportunity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isles of Yore.

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  24. A story-driven experience about confronting your past through quiet routines and meaningful choices. Spend a month in a mountain cabin: cook, manage daily life, uncover memories, and shape a story that becomes uniquely yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpenglow.

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  25. Explore a colorful island with your Field Deck, where gathered supplies become cards. Equip tools, grow crops, craft useful items and decorate your home in a cozy first-person adventure. Meet Cecil, photograph your discoveries and lend a hand with island projects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carden.

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  26. Welcome to Medovox — a sandbox life simulator where nature and agriculture intertwine into a single ecosystem. The protagonist, Max, relied on hired workers for a long time to handle all the routine, but now financial resources are limited. It's time to take everything under personal control! Feel the rush of new motivation, roll up your sleeves, and start managing your thriving homestead on your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medovox.

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  27. Gameplay Features– Single-player 2D pixel-art farming and life-sim RPG – Grow crops, raise animals, and expand your medieval farmstead – Gather materials, craft tools, and upgrade workstations – Explore procedurally generated caves, mines, and strongholds for rare resources – Help your town heal and grow through quests and relationships – Experience day–night cycles, weather, and seasonal eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Hope.

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  28. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Build your ideal, cozy farm in a living village. Form bonds with fellow villagers to lend a hand as you grow crops, care for animals, and craft a corner of paradise. Sail across enchanted islands to discover new resources and adventures along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everdream Village.

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  29. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 429 reviews

    Farm to Table is a farming and restaurant management sim where you build a restaurant from scratch and grow food in the backyard. Explore a colourful island where you can grow and gather food, raise animals, go fishing, produce better food with machines and cook delicious recipes for your hungry guests! Build and customise your dream place, hire staff and grow your organic business into a 5-star r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm to Table.

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  30. Farming, Exploration, Survival, and Memes (Scroll down for more!) Forget those perfect farm games where everything always goes smoothly. Welcome to Little Farm Island, where country life might seem tranquil, but it's always playing tricks on you! Sure, you'll build your dream farm, but you land here like a tourist. Build Your Farm (And don't expect it to be easy!)You'll build your farm from scr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Farm Island.

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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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  32. A heartfelt life-sim about love, land, and the magic of the countryside. Beneath the laughter of a bustling town and the warmth of its kindhearted residents, an old, long-abandoned ranch quietly awaits a new owner. And when you one day ride across the meadows with your friends and pets, may you still remember the simple joy of cuddling a puppy or galloping through the fields on horseback. Compos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breath of the Pasture.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 410 reviews

    This game is a pixel art simulation game & shooting game, it has cute picture, semi-open world story system, rich and deep game system. The story is witty, lighthearted and casual, you can build your own farm, tackle cute Npcs, catch small animals, learn food recipes or fight monster in jungle-land If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doloc Town.

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  34. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 18,284 reviews

    Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinkum.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 13,221 reviews

    inZOI is a life simulation game where players step into the role of creators, shaping the world as they envision and witnessing the various stories that unfold. Through this immersive experience, we aim to inspire players to appreciate life as the profound gift it is—a journey that is filled with meaning at every turn. Step into diverse lives, brought to life with realistic graphics! inZOI fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inZOI.

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  36. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 2,586 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome Home, Hobbit! – From the creative studio, Wētā Workshop, live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, and share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits and familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game. Create your own Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Though not ye… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game.

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  37. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    53% User Score Based on 194 reviews

    Welcome to the North A series of unfortunate events has brought you to an unknown shore, and it is your task to transform it into your new home and fortress. Can you unite the remnants of your clan? Can you withstand the challenges of nature? And most importantly, will you prove worthy of the honorable title of Jarl? The fate of your people rests on your shoulders… Your people need you Know that y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Frontiers.

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  38. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    65% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Oriental Valley is a simulation game, with modern new rural construction and Chinese characteristics.You coincidentally come to a modern village, build a modern new home, experience modern rural life, understand modern agriculture, meet friends, and live a happy life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oriental Valley.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    81% User Score Based on 524 reviews

    Make a living for yourself in a city full of opportunity while you meet a variety of locals, explore unique locations, and work your way to the top in this open-world life simulator. Features EARN A LIVINGApply for a job at one of the local businesses to make a steady income, pick up a side hustle to get paid on the go, or help out the locals for some extra cash. TAKE A BREAKPick out a new ride at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Denizen.

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  40. Room In Dream---Version 2.0 Playtest Now Open! Dear players, Your experience has always been the heart of our work. Since the beginning of Room In Dream, we’ve carried the love, trust, and expectations of so many players — a responsibility we hold dear. After much reflection and discussion, we decided in 2024 to pause updates for the original version and completely rebuild the game from the gro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room In Dream.

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  41. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 562 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 6 reviews

    A farming adventure with a dash of magic. By day, restore your quaint homestead into a summer paradise. Raise crops, care for animals and rebuild to your heart's content. At night inhabit the various farmland creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley. This little homestead needs some attention and there sure is a lot to do! A variety of fruits and veggies to cultivate and a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everdream Valley.

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  42. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Would you like a relaxed but also action-packed adventure racing game in which everything revolves around horses? Then Horse Riding Deluxe 2 could be just the thing for you. Horse RIding Deluxe 2 is a 1 man passion project. Horses: There are a total of 18 horses that you can either buy from dealers or find and tame in the wild. Maintain: Grooming also plays a major role, with poor car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horse Riding Deluxe 2.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Before the Green Moon is a farming / life simulation game set in a unique science fiction world. Explore a small community at the base of a space elevator during the days and seasons leading up to your departure for the moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before The Green Moon.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,495 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grow: Song of the Evertree.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 2,766 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    This is your little wood cabin. Located in the heart of a lush forest, the cabin is expandable: build new rooms and unlock additional game mechanics, including food cooking, plant growing, and tool crafting. # EXPLORE Explore a living, colorful world, ranging from dense forests to dark caves. # BUILD Your cabin grows with you: build new rooms to unlock additional game mechanics, including cook… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among Trees.

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  47. In the world of Arcane, players enter a mystical world filled with magic, danger, and adventure. As they explore the realms of Arcane, players take on the role of an ambitious adventurer who must collect resources, craft powerful weapons and items, build their own homes, and farm to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. With the looming threat of an ancient evil lurking in the shadows, players… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarBox: Arcane.

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  48. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Grow the TerraBeast you live on from a tiny patch of land into a whimsical world! In this fully hand-sculpted, playful systemic sandbox, you'll explore vibrant biomes, farm, craft, build, and befriend the wild OddFauna to create a thriving ecosystem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OddFauna : Secret of the Terrabeast.

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  49. Community Join Huglings' official Discord! Share your ideas with the developers and exchange gameplay tips with fellow players for an even more fun experience. You'll also be the first to hear about the latest updates and events! About the Game You’re a Hugling - one of the lovable little folk living in a soft, storybook world. When your village is gently disturbed by nearby goblins, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huglings.

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  50. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,070 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbound.

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