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  1. JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game In a world consumed by technology and the fast pace of modern life, it's easy to lose sight of the simple things that make life worth living. But for those who seek a simpler existence, there is a quaint town nestled in the heart of nature - Rosewood. With nothing but a small patch of land, a humble abode, and a burning passion for fishing, you set out to build a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hooked.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,854 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 6 reviews

    If you were to mix Factorio, Forager, and Satisfactory, Nova Lands would be just that. Explore, build, and automate your base in this awesome, open-world 2D game! New planet, new home. Build your new base with all sorts of resources available to you, from basic rocks and wood to rare and unknown materials. Unlock new possibilities with every new building, maximize efficiency, and push deeper to o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Lands.

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  4. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 1,716 reviews

    Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpath: First Journey.

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  5.                                             A Mysterious World Suspended in the SkiesWelcome to Leganda, an open-world RPG where you explore floating islands once inhabited by brilliant scientists—now long gone… One morning, you receive an enormous debt from a remote and forgotten part of the world. Searching for answers, you set off to uncover the truth. Upon arrival, the villagers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leganda.

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  6. Step into the lost world of Highreach, a once-great continent now fractured and floating under a veil of ancient, dangerous magic that alters the very fabric of reality. Explore this forgotten realm, where survival meets strategy, engage in combat, crafting, and watch as your camp evolves into a thriving settlement. Along the way, you'll meet companions with unique stories, manage your grow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Highreach.

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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Explore the Inner Earth world and its mysteries in this survival sandbox adventure game! Dig for materials to craft new gear and defend your camp against the creatures and perils of the Core. If you recover the technology lost after the catastrophe, maybe one day you can return to the surface! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return from Core.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 24,920 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Forager is a 2D open world game inspired by exploration, farming and crafting games such as Stardew Valley, Terraria & Zelda. Gather, collect and manage resources. Craft useful items & structures. Build and grow a base out of nothing. Buy land to expand and explore. Level up and learn new skills, abilities, and blueprints. Solve puzzles, find secrets and raid dungeons! Achieve anything… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forager.

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  9. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    The world doesn't generate itself - you do it, shape the world as you wish! Start with nothing, and build dream houses for goblins and yourself while exploring, collecting resources, crafting, building, fighting, farming... and more!Miniland is a game where you can do anything you want to! Of course you will still need to eat something from time to time, but beside that, there are no restricti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miniland.

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  10. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    English version is now supported! Unlock the new map, Floatland, by activating T7 node! Explore the secret of oracle envoy and unlock the karma of a thousand years! Add new buildings, Organic Refiner, Network Pickup Box, and Rocket Silo. Is the way home one step closer? The new version has now been released! Find fragments of energy to transform into mecha, learn Tianji technology to build urba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Town Factory.

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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 950 reviews

    A simulation game where you build a town in the middle of the sea. Reach self-sufficiency, invite travelers to join you, then manage their needs and research new facilities to keep them happy. Build a submarine and discover islands to produce increasingly complex resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Havendock.

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  13. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Mine Gold Like During the Real Gold Rush! Experience a gold mining process inspired by historical methods from the gold rush era. Break rocks, collect ore, and separate gold from the soil using various tools and machines. Then smelt it into gold bars that you can sell at the bank. During the game you will find different forms of gold: gold dust gold flakes gold… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alaska Gold Fever.

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  14. Dive into the very essence of survival and human ingenuity with Aerotopia, a unique survival game that melds magic and technology in an open, corrupted, and ever-evolving world. Begin your journey in the Stone Age and carve a path through the ages, advancing technologically to build massive automated factories and take on the ultimate challenge of resource creation and management.Character Custo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aerotopia Old Sky.

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  16. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Land on an alien world with nothing but your wits, your tools, and your drive to thrive. Build, explore, and automate in this sci-fi resource management game. From humble beginnings to a sprawling space base! Construct your base from scratch using anything you can find - from primitive resources to unknown alien materials. Unlock blueprints, optimize your workflow with automation, and pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prospector.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 4,907 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Lay claim to unspoiled lands and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Craft the ultimate settlement solo or together with up to x3 friends. Trust in the Gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide camaraderie and relief from the toils of survival. In ASKA, strive to build a self-sustaining Viking tribe, working, crafting, hunting and fighting together.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aska.

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  18. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 460 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Imagine that you don't have any modern technology. Use your mind to build from scratch your first primitive tools and constructions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribe: Primitive Builder.

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  19. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    74% User Score Based on 715 reviews

    Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper offers incredible adventures full of mystery, danger, exploration and magic. This game combines the genres of Survival, Sandbox, Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy and Resource Management. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,249 reviews

    You’re all alone on the roof in a sunken city on the ruins of civilization. But who said that the post apocalypse has got to be dire? Build your place, create new gadgets from scrapped devices, cook, fish and farm, explore the surroundings...or just chill with a great view! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am Future.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 8,242 reviews

    You are an innkeeper, on a journey to transform a run-down inn into a bustling social space. Brew your own beer, run a farm, explore the world, and build relationships with your customers to create your own fantasy tavern! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Travellers Rest.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,435 reviews

    Evolve your primitive hunter gatherers through thousands of years of technological advancement. Feed, protect and grow your tribe, build towns and industry, and advance through the ages in this first person civilization builder for PC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sapiens.

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  23. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,638 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, base building, islands buy, exploit and expand! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpath.

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  24. A living online RPG where economy, progression and world events shape your journey. A World That Moves – With or Without You Guilds of Mountgate is a browser-based online RPG set in a connected, persistent world where systems matter more than spectacle. Travel between cities, ports, forests and mines. Watch markets shift. Build your character over time. And most importantly: Live in a world… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guilds of Mountgate.

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  25. Fishing Factory is a cozy, stylized 3D sandbox where relaxing fishing meets production and light automation. Cast your line across vibrant coastal locations, build up your own fish-centered business, and turn today's catch into tomorrow's substantial income. Whether you prefer peaceful solo play or teaming up with friends in multiplayer, the game combines exploration with satisfying progression an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing Factory.

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  26. DescriptionUnbound Pioneer is a 2D top-down survival game set in a rich and challenging world. Players must survive by exploring, gathering resources, crafting, and building, gradually growing stronger over time. Venture into mines to gather powerful materials, upgrade your equipment, explore ancient ruins, defeat formidable enemies, and uncover valuable treasures. Craft magical wands, build spel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbound Pioneer.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    In Oceaneers, a survival-crafting colony simulation game, you manage a group of stranded survivors in a flooded world where sci-fi meets palm trees. With sinking islands, and scarce resources, you’ll need to grow an island colony, recruit new survivors and protect them from dangers on both land and sea! SURVIVE ON FLOATING ISLANDSThe ocean is scattered with floating islands powered by Float-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oceaneers.

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  28. Welcome to Dragon Lands – A World of Farming, Crafting, and Dragons! Dragon Lands is an incremental game that mixes creature collection with Forager and To The Core. Craft, build and expand your own lands. Gather, farm and manage resources. Collect Dragons and automate your production in this beautiful 3D fantasy world. You will start by gathering and collecting resources, from common stone … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Lands.

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  29. Welcome to Rivone! A countryside village full of friendly and hardworking people.  You are here to experience the comfort of nature with peace of mind and try new things. Befriend the locals and be ready to be amazed with their skills in hunting, woodwork, gardening, and a lot more. Also, as you progress, you will uncover the myths and legends, unique characteristic of its people, and the beautifu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life in Rivone.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Nuclecard is a post-apocalyptic survival card game where every decision matters. Build your base across 30+ unique locations, craft 50+ items, cook 35+ foods, and master essential survival skills like farming, hunting, and water purification. The real challenge comes from the world itself. Radiation zones demand careful navigation, brutal winters punish the unprepared, and 30+ random events trigge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclecard.

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  31. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    Card Survival: Fantasy Forest is a card-based deep survival simulator and the next installment in the Card Survival Series. Experience what life would be like in the primordial forests of old. Carve out a home in a world teeming with beasts, spirits and monsters - where humans have yet to find their place. Key Features: Simple but deep System: A deep and detailed survival simulator in a v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Survival: Fantasy Forest.

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  32. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 4,114 reviews

    You're new to town, with only the tools in your backpack, a can-do attitude and the ability to build a new life for yourself on the beautiful island nearby. Unravel the dark secrets the island holds as you venture deeper into the caves in search of mystery and treasure. Len's Island is a blend of peaceful building, farming and crafting, mixed with intense combat, dungeon battles and deep q… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Len's Island.

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  33. 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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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,417 reviews

    An enchanted shop sim at the edge of a magical world.  Created In Loving Dedication To The Memory Of My Best Friend Teddy Bear. Welcome to Teddy’s Haven. Welcome to a cozy, magical shop simulator set on the enchanting island of Ursa. Run your store your way and sell what you harvest, craft, or discover. And enjoy the freedom to decorate freely across your shop, home, and the wilds beyond. Lev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teddy's Haven.

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  35. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,218 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. Spend your doubloons to upgrade buildings and explore the world to discover new blueprints and gather reso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critter Cove.

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  36. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    91% User Score Based on 4,067 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 5 reviews

    Go solo or play with up to 4 friends and family members, this island is yours to discover!Begin your extraordinary journey in a humble old caravan and rise to the grand achievement of building a majestic manor that you can proudly call your home. Traverse the island solving quests and helping the locals through their struggles. Dangerous spider caves, ancient temples, mind-bending puzzles and hid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luma Island.

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  37. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 689 reviews

    Start a farming colony and grow it into a vibrant community. Choose from traditional animals and natural produce or opt for robo-cows and gene-spliced crops. You can take a break from farming by mining, socializing with colonists, finding a love interest, exploring alien ruins, and so much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Lonely Outpost.

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  38. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 683 reviews

    The Witch of Fern Island is a game about a young girl who wants to become a real witch. Immerse yourself in the history of the island and get to know its inhabitants. It's time to find your place in the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch of Fern Island.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    You are an adventurer who just arrived at the mysterious land of Oakshade, inhabited by spirits known as Oaklingers, peculiar locals and… totems? Totemlands is a relaxing crafting, building game where you hunt spirits, use them to craft and raise totem poles. Totem poles produce valuable resources called Relics, which can be sold for Golden Acorns (in-game currency). which later can be used to exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Totemlands.

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  40. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 18,284 reviews

    G’Day! Get ready to start a new fair Dinkum life and build your new home out in the bush. Explore tropical eucalyptus forests, scorching deserts and cool billabongs on an Island inspired by the wild Australian outback. Take care of giant wombats, play with friends and get ready for a ripper time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinkum.

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  41. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    53% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Discover a new world set in an alternate timeline of Sun Haven, one where a hero never arrived. Without a hero to save the day, Dynus, the Moon Dragon, has conquered the lands, and now it’s up to you to wage a heroic last stand against his monsters. Complete objectives to gain more power, meet and befriend your neighbors, and even fall in love and get married! Take your place in the battle against… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Down Survivors.

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  42. 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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  43. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 9,808 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 3 reviews

    The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Littlewood.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 15,705 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    [Media 2152438] LIVE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1757963851/my-time-at-portia-an-enchanting-sandbox-simulation My Time at Portia is a simulation open world RPG game. The world is set... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Time At Portia.

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  45. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    CHECK OUT MORE GAMES FROM OUR FRIENDS [/url about][/imgvid] [url] Miniland: Prologue is a part of the full version of Miniland and is completely free. The most important is that prologue allows you to get into the world of Miniland so you will be fully ready before the final product release! Build your own world and fight against your enemies Miniland is a game where you can do anything yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miniland Adventure: Prologue.

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  46. Welcome to Build & Survive – a vast, dynamic sandbox survival game where every action matters. In the heart of an uncharted land, you are dropped with nothing but your will to survive. No tutorials, no handholding — only raw nature, relentless enemies, and your ability to adapt. Build & Survive offers a deep and rewarding sandbox experience where your choices shape your destiny. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Build & Survive.

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  47. We are currently running the playtest for the game!  If you want to try the game and give feedback, join our Discord on the sidebar. Woodland Rebels is a survival game with town management elements. Choose your animal specie 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodland Rebels.

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  48. Master Alchemist Simulator: Arcane Workshop — Brew, Explore, Fight, and Build Your Magical Trade! Step into a world of magic, danger, and opportunity in Master Alchemist Simulator: Arcane Workshop. Build your own workshop, craft powerful potions, explore lands filled with rare ingredients, grow your own magical crops, and turn a humble alchemist’s bench into a thriving business. Take on deadly th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Alchemist Simulator: Arcane Workshop.

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  49. You poured your life savings into that glossy brochure promising a "luxury caravan village," expecting a life of leisure. But reality hit hard: the realtor ran off with the cash, leaving you with nothing but a rusted, weed-choked wasteland. Yet, this tragic end is actually the beginning of your new life. Armed with just a suitcase and your grandmother’s legendary recipe book, you set out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caravan Village: Farming Life.

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  50. The Economic West is a vast and immersive western survival open-world game set in the rugged landscape of the 1890s frontier. Players take on the role of settlers, traders, and entrepreneurs, navigating the harsh realities of the Wild West while striving to build their fortunes. Whether you choose to play alone in single-player mode or brave the West with others in a multiplayer world, every decis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Economic West.

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