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Games like Return: Unknown

Games like Return: Unknown

Looking for games like Return: Unknown? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Never Be Alone, THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival or Ash Survival.

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  1. Never Be Alone is an open-world zombie survival game for solo play and seamless co-op. Explore a world reclaimed by nature, protect a fragile safezone, and uncover the truth behind your forgotten past 10 years after the outbreak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Be Alone.

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  2. Explore a dangerous open world, loot abandoned places, build your shelter, produce food, and manage your resources. Survive alone or in co-op against zombies, hostile humans, and the growing dangers that come with the fog. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival.

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  3. Survive. Build. Ride. Trade. Defend. Ash Survival is an open-world survival game set on a remote island covered in dense forests, abandoned buildings, and scattered resources. Scavenge for supplies, build a secure base, grow your own food, and defend what’s yours. Explore the island to discover lootable houses, usable vehicles, and valuable natural resources. Use bikes and cars to travel faster—… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash Survival.

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  4. In a dystopian world consumed by the VAS, become one of the Newborn: A new generation of humans immune to the plague, surviving the ravages of disease, mutants, and sinister AXIOM. Fight for hope, rise against the odds, and pave the way for society to be reborn in a unique online sandbox RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of The Newborns.

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    0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    An open-world survival game featuring building, raiding, PvP, and PvE elements, playable in first- or third-person view. Scavenge resources to construct and fortify bases. Raid player structures for loot. Engage in PvP battles with survivors. Survive PvE threats from wildlife and AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAINCORE.

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  6. CRAST is a dynamic online first-person survival shooter. Game locations are created exclusively for the convenience of the gameplay. You do not need to worry about various weapon settings, CRAST will take care of this. CRAST will determine your level of play and select a worthy opponent. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRAST.

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  7. Grim Hollow is an immersive open-world survival horror game currently in Early Access, where the dead dominate the land and survival is a constant struggle. Explore a hostile and evolving world filled with threats, mysteries, and opportunities to rebuild amidst the chaos. This Early Access version offers a preview of the core gameplay systems and is actively being developed with player feedback. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Hollow.

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  8. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    38% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    To survive at any cost is the only goal. To do this, you will have to overcome difficulties such as cold, thirst and hunger. Make a fire, build a shelter, kill animals and explore abandoned cities. Protect yourself from infected and other players. Do whatever it takes to survive. Current features: Open World Zombie Survival Game. Travel through a devastated post apocalyptic world. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Try 2.

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  9. The Horde has consumed humanity’s last line of defense. An unknown virus has swept across the globe. Cities have fallen, and civilization has collapsed. As a newly deployed operative, you are sent to the front lines of the infected zones, armed with weapons, tactical equipment, and defensive structures to protect humanity’s final hope against endless waves of the undead. Survive the Horde … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Horde.

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  10. PIONER is an open-world MMO first-person shooter set in a haunting, alternative-reality world where Soviet-era structures lie abandoned on a desolate, post-apocalyptic island. In this immersive environment, the gameplay experience is defined by dynamic PvE and PvP elements, where realism takes priority over traditional health bars or character levels. With a sprawling map of 50+ square kilometers,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pioner.

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  11. Feral Echoes is an exciting survival adventure where every step counts. The game combines elements of survival, exploration, magic, and combat. Explore wild lands, build shelters, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and create your unique story. All of this in a multiplayer mode with LAN, P2P, and Steam support. Survive, build, and fight! Multiplayer Mode: Play with friends via LAN, P2P, or Steam. Ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feral Echoes.

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    72% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    "Welcome to Last Whisper Survival, a labor of love crafted by Maxime and his girlfriend Viviane. Driven by our shared passion for gaming and the survival genre, we've poured our hearts and souls into creating an experience that we hope will resonate with players worldwide. While Maxime is the solo developer behind the scenes, Viviane provides invaluable support in many aspects of the game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Whisper.

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  13. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    70% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Taora is an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taora: Survival.

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  14. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    29% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Survival: Lost Way - is a sandbox game survival in an open post-apocalyptic world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival: Lost Way.

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  15. 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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  16. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, story
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD[/url] About the GameExperience the ultimate zombie survival game where you fight for your life, build your base, loot valuable resources, and face dynamic weather and time-of-day changes. Craft powerful weapons, battle terrifying boss zombies, and embark on a mission to find the anti-virus and save humanity. [h2]SURVIVAL[/h2] Navigate a post-apocalyptic world, where every decis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hour of Survival: Zombie Craft.

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  17. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Ozone Wipeout is a post apocalyptic zombie survival game in an endless, procedurally generated open world. Staying alive is your only goal which is much easier said than done. Harsh weather... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ozone Wipeout.

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  18. Enter a world overtaken by ghostly beings. Choose your companion, survive alone or in a team, restore infrastructure like power and water, build your home, and hold back the ghostly hordes. Explore the vast open world and uncover the cause of the change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camino Ghosts.

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  19. You’ve inherited a bankrupt company and a cursed book. Now, you're the only one who can face the ghosts haunting the city. In Ecto Corporations, you play as an unlikely ghost hunter who turns a crumbling building into the country’s greatest supernatural empire. Start alone, armed with nothing but a metal rod, and build your reputation — for better or worse. Win over fans, challenge cultists, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecto Corporations.

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  20. 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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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Veyora is a medieval open-world RPG with survival and farming elements, created by a solo developer. Choose your place, build a farm, home or base, explore the world, and play alone or together with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veyora.

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  22. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    HumanitZ is an isometric sandbox survival game set in an open world ravaged by a zombie apocalypse. Survive alone or with friends by exploring, crafting, building, and fighting. The past is immutable, but the future is worth fighting for. A zombie outbreak has devastated civilization. Hordes of zeeks have clawed their way to the top, becoming the world's top predator. Ordinary humans are now an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HumanitZ.

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  23. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    You came to the forest for something simple. To breathe. To walk. To fish, hunt, gather mushrooms — and disappear from the noise for a while. Then something found you first. You wake up alone in the middle of the woods, disoriented. Somewhere in the distance, you spot an old fire lookout tower. It’s the only landmark you have. Maybe the only chance you have left. A Forest That Feels RealF… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Doesn’t Care.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    63% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    A blizzard brought a long winter lasting decades, Humanity on the brink of extinction. Survivors had to face ferocious beasts, and the survivors struggled to survive in this frozen world. Take your husky puppy to hunt, mine ice and snow to build a base, and survive in the cold apocalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice World.

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  25. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Dead District is an open-world survival sandbox where every decision matters. You start on a hostile island full of threats: wild animals, deadly traps, the infected and desperate survivors. Your goal is simple — stay alive. Build your shelter, craft weapons and tools, cultivate food, and explore the island alone or together with friends. Four unique characters are available, each ready to face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead District: Survival.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    Survive a brutal open world alone or with friends. Explore a procedural wasteland scorched by chaos. Build and defend your base, trade for what you need, complete deadly quests, and fight to claim faction outposts before someone else does. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plains of Pain.

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  27. Survive in a city shrouded in dense fog. A fog that steals your vision. Scarce supplies. Unknown entities lurking beyond sight. This is not a game about fighting — it is a game about survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fog.

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  28. Foreword This game is a "Pre-Alpha" that means it is far from perfect, but it has quite a lot of stuff to play with and to look at. It has a basic gameplay loop, plenty of different mechanics, gameplay elements, stuff to play around with etc. You can support the game on Patreon and give it more chances to get into release state. You can report problems and give ideas\suggestions on Discord Serv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Despair Survival.

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  29. Embark on a heart-pounding journey in this survival open-world game, where a relentless creature, Humanoids prowls the landscape. Explore, craft, build, and fight for your life as you navigate the dangerous world. Explore Unknown World Join on an enchanting adventure through a captivating, open-world with stunning land and underwater creatures. Unearth hidden secrets, discover new plants, and col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Humanoid.

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  30. RoadmapBecome a part of Rasek's development! We are just getting started, and we want to build this game with you. We are relying on your feedback to help shape what comes next. Expect continuous Early Access updates featuring new areas, quests, skills, crafting, an Arena mode, and more. Join the conversation on Discord and help us build something amazing. About the Game Welcome t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rasek.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    ROADMAP About the GameAfter a catastrophic event on a remote island, the area has been sealed off under strict international quarantine. With most of the civilian population evacuated, a handful of factions have moved in to uncover the island's secrets. Each faction has its own agenda, hired by shadowy clients to search for valuable resources, artifacts, and anything that can be exploited for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyZ.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Far Lands is a sandbox oriented SURVIVAL game. Build and defend your base from creatures. Gather resources, craft better gear and discover new DIMENSIONS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Lands.

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  33. Survive the "Rebirth" of the WildIn this new era, nature is a living, breathing entity. Navigate through sprawling 3D environments where skyscrapers are shrouded in ancient forests. Scavenge for vital resources in the skeletal remains of shopping malls and endure the challenges of a world that has moved on. Every choice—from crafting a survival tool to choosing your path through radioact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REMNANT: Rebirth.

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  34. Ignisia This is a magical world where majestic dragons live in harmony, protecting their lands from the forces of darkness. Each creature possesses unique abilities and a special purpose, and only together can they maintain the balance in these ancient lands. However, not all the secrets of this world are revealed at once — some of its inhabitants remain hidden in the shadows, waiting for their t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ignisia.

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  35. An open-world co-op action RPG played from a third-person perspective. OverviewThe world of Skylorn lies in ruins. Failed experiments to incorporate magic into their technology have devastated the lands, leaving behind crumbling cities, mutated areas and hostile machines. You are one of the new arrivals, a voyager from a distant colony, sent to reclaim and restore these lands. Skylorn: Bound Tog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skylorn: Bound Together.

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  36. Welcome to the Deadville, where the sun has set on civilization and darkness reigns supreme. A deadly virus has swept across the globe, transforming the living into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. In this heart-pounding survival game, players must navigate through a desolate and chaotic world, where every choice determines their fate. It's a fight for survival, not only against the relentless hord… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadville.

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  37. Arctic Unrest is an intense experience of survival set in a hand-crafted frozen arctic world. Hunting, fishing, building, crafting & fighting are required to survive. Vehicles & Parkour & Traversal system enable you to explore the vast frigid world. Wishlist it Today and remember always Keep frosty to Keep Alive! Click the GREEN BUTTON above "Add to your Wishlis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arctic Unrest.

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  38. Co-op extraction action-RPG for 1–4 players. Take missions from the hideout, drop into hostile zones, and fight or sneak past the infected. Loot what you can carry and extract — or die and leave it all behind. Melee is the smart play. Guns invite the horde. Craft, trade, gear up. Bring friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Divided.

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  39. SUPROTYV is a survival game set in controlled regions of Ukraine, where every step matters. Gather resources, interact with civilians, and make smart choices to survive. Dynamic weather, day-night cycles, and detailed locations create tension and immersion in a world full of unseen threats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPROTYV.

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  40. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    54% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Myth of Empires: Throne is a free seasonal multiplayer warfare sandbox. Explore vast lands inspired by multiple civilizations, tame creatures, forge powerful weapons, and build your guild. Lead cross-server expeditions, conquer territories, and compete with players worldwide for the ultimate throne! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myth of Empires: Throne.

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  41. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 205,833 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DayZ.

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  42. OUTLANDERS - Exiles of Veridion is a sci-fi cooperative survival game set on a massive, fully procedural world. You play as an inmate exiled to Veridion Prime, forced by UNC into a deadly survival experiment. Your only path to freedom is to stay alive long enough to rise above the system. OUTLANDERS BACKSTORYYou are an inmate. Branded expendable and shipped across the stars aboard a massive pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outlanders - Exiles of Veridion.

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  43. 47%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Not fully human. Not fully infected. A failed experiment left you in between — hunted by the infected, feared by the living. Explore a dark, evolving forest where: Dynamic day & night cycle Seasonal changes Dangerous wildlife Unpredictable weather Nothing is safe. React to sound Hunt in groups Different awareness levels They don’t just chase you. They adapt. Base building s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crow Forest: New World.

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    20%Game Brain Score
    33% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Night City is a cooperative first-person game for 1-4 players. Here you will have to play as one of the company clones, and go down into the dungeons to search for resources. Here from the unknown anomaly appeared abyss, where many worlds merged together, as well as there appeared the most dangerous monsters from different worlds. Also there appeared valuable things from different worlds, which … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night City.

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  45. FORGE YOUR OWN BUILDEvery run begins with nothing—but every decision shapes what you become. Gather resources from fallen enemies, dismantle powerful technology, and craft an arsenal uniquely suited to your playstyle. Every weapon, upgrade, and piece of equipment opens new strategic possibilities, allowing you to create devastating combinations that evolve throughout your run. There are no prede… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neophyte Protocol.

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  46. Car For Sale Together is a co-op car trading simulation where you and your friends build a dealership from scratch. Explore the town, find cars, negotiate deals, complete side activities, uncover mysteries, and grow your shared business together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Car For Sale Together.

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  47. Sandbox Apocalypse is a 3rd person view, open world post-apocalyptic survial game where you are responsible for your own fate. Survive in a world inhabited by zombies, gather loot, build your base and explore the world. This is a game developed by me (Ben). The game is currently under development and available in an early access version in order to gather feedback from the community. You can cle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandbox Apocalypse.

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  48. Angra is an open-world cooperative sandbox game for single and multiplayer. Players will experience the zombie apocalypse, players will have to deal with it to survive amid difficulties such as finding resources, water and food, environmental and climate threats, saving hostages,: wild animals, other armed survivors. through a city in search of supplies, weapons, airdrops and building materials. C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angra.

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  49. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Soviet Survival is an isometric, open-world survival game where you must find your place in the ruined Soviet Union. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soviet Survival.

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  50. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    53% User Score Based on 4,408 reviews

    Savage Lands is a challenging Indie based fantasy survival sandbox experience that takes players on an adventure across a world ravaged by years of war between man and Dragon kind. Players must conquer an ominous and vast open world where every decision counts: craft/loot powerful weapons and armor, explore hostile landscapes and dark dungeons, fight fiendish creatures, gather resources, and build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savage Lands.

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