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Looking for games like Seashells & Shovels? Here are top open world simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Metal Detector Island, Metal Detector Simulator or Restore Your Island.

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  1. A cozy first-person metal-detecting adventure where you explore an island, follow signals, dig up buried chests, sell or collect your finds, upgrade your gear and unlock new areas in search of rarer treasures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Detector Island.

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  2. Sweep the coil, listen for the beep and dig up everything from bottle caps to pirate gold. Sell your finds, upgrade your gear, clean up six beaches to bring the crowds back, and hunt for the Captain's Chest in this relaxing first-person treasure hunting game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Detector Simulator.

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  3. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 896 reviews

    Restore Your Island is a slow, cozy restoration sim about healing a damaged island and building a peaceful home. Revive nature, and watch wildlife return as the ecosystem comes back to life. Explore at your own pace with your loyal dog by your side. GAMEPLAY LOOP Explore & plan explore the island, spot areas that need care, and choose what to restore next. Clean & Repair remove trash, mend structu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restore Your Island.

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  4. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    60% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    You are tasked with taking care of the old Lighthouse in a small island. Repair it's broken parts, hunt for food to get by, gather materials to craft stuff to help you along your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lighthouse Keeper.

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  5. You find yourself on the beach of a small town. Take a shovel and start digging! Sell everything you find, upgrade your equipment and explore the deep secrets of the sandy beach! Features: Voxel beach for your digs Underwater world - don't forget about the air! Various equipment and improvements Will you be able to find out all the secrets of the beach in a small town? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digger Beach.

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  6. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You know how cats always love to run away? Well, you have to look for them! Idyllic cats: japan is a first-person 3D game, you run for the character and look for cats. The goal of the game is to find all 100 cats, but it is not so easy, because each cat has its own characteristics. • Coop up to 4 people. • Competitive speed mode for friends, who can find cats the fastest? • Customi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idyllic cats: Japan.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Submeris is an underwater mining adventure set beneath a mysterious island. Dig, upgrade your gear, survive dangerous depths, and uncover the legendary treasure hidden far below the ocean floor! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submeris.

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  8. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    53% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    A cozy junkyard card-collecting sim - now with online co-op. Dig through mountains of trash with friends, hunt rare collectible cards, sell your junk for profit, and upgrade your gear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dig for TCG Cards With Your Friends.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    "Dig Harder Deal Smarter..." Dig and Deal is a digging and trading simulator where you run your own shop by selling the treasures you uncover underground. Dig, explore, collect valuable items, and make deals with your customers to grow your fortune! Buy better tools, dig deeper, discover rarer loot. Dig the terrain, find valuable items, upgrade your equipment, and dig even deeper. Negotia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dig & Deal.

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  10. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 1,780 reviews

    Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt 2: Shores of Gold.

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  11. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    In this cozy single player game, you explore wondrous landscapes to find a legendary lost treasure. In your search for clues, you travel from island to island and set up camp with your crew of adventurers. They task you with finding different places in the surrounding landscape. Explore the island, find the locations you are looking for and pinpoint them on your map. Complete quests for your compa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Map Map - A Game About Maps.

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  12. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    The Last Shores is a chill solar-punk adventure. Clean, explore, and uncover the secrets of a forgotten island while restoring its lost harmony. ️✨ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Shores.

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  13. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Berries Challenge is a berries hunter simulator. Here you can walk around the forest and enjoy the nature, meet different animals and, of course, gather berries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berries Challenge.

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  14. Broadside Bash is a chaotic first-person 4v4 naval party game! Chop trees, hunt for treasure, trade for weapons, and build your own warships with friends. Blast enemy ships apart, board their decks, and fight to survive as the battlefield shrinks. Build together, sink together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broadside Bash(舷炮乱斗).

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  15. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Lost Soul of the Missing Island aka LSOTMI Story: Our hero, the pirate king Captain Jack, died years ago due to a black magic spell cast on him. Jack's body, like every mortal, is rotting and his soul is trapped in the helm of his ship and cannot leave purgatory. In order to free Jack's soul and ensure that he can find eternal peace, you must help him find the lost island. Gameplay and Key Feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Soul of the Missing Island.

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  16. A casual treasure hunt on a tropical island. Follow your metal detector, dig some treasures, and upgrade your tools! All on a nice sunny day at the beach. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tropical Treasure Hunt.

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  17. A cozy fishing game made with care, full of discovery, gentle progression, and hundreds of things to catch. Set out to explore the sea, upgrade your boat, and uncover stories, fun facts, and legendary finds along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Honest Little Fisher.

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  18. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    You've volunteered to clean a beach but the shore hides more than trash. Recycle the waste, upgrade your tools and discover the treasures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mostly Trash Sometimes Treasure.

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  19. Poseidon wants to return his beloved golden sharks back to the Greek seas, go to a small island and help God find his subjects!) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poseidon.

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  20. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Explore the atmospheric retelling of the Korean mythological tale of the Bulgae and their pursuit of the Sun and Moon for their master, the King of Darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire Dogs.

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  21. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Wandering Trails is a peaceful experience of venturing for a hike in the great outdoors. There are no goals, enemies, jump scares or achievements. There is only you, nature and your trusty old camera. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandering Trails: A Hiking Game.

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  22. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 94 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Waddle and fly as a duck in space! Explore every corner of the galaxy and find curious creatures and materials along the way. Craft gadgets, upgrade your spaceship, and get cozy in this relaxing adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Side of the Moon.

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  24. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Calling all animal lovers! Become the ranger for Summery Islands! Find courage by helping other Pandas. Dancing Pandas: a cozy adventure where bravery blooms beyond your comfort zone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dancing Pandas: Ranger's Path.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Dig Island is a 4-player co-op digging game. As you dig deeper, discover new resources, upgrade your equipment, and work with your friends to repair the plane and escape the island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dig Island.

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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 114 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Collector's Cove.

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  27. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 11,318 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    A minimalist game about digging a hole in the garden of a newly purchased house. Collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment and discover a mysterious secret. Costs you only one coffee! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Game About Digging A Hole.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 2,120 reviews

    Soar the skies in Aloft, the co-op sandbox survival game set in a world of floating islands. Build any island into a skyship, your home in the clouds. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALOFT.

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  29. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 235 reviews

    Digger: Galactic Treasures is a space adventure where you drill into asteroids to uncover rare resources and hidden treasures. Explore the galaxy, upgrade your gear, and discover the secrets of the universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digger: Galactic Treasures.

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  30. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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

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  31. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Retro Relics is a relaxing 2D pixel art metal detecting adventure. Go on a treasure hunt and explore various landscapes while digging for ancient relics and interesting finds from all epochs. Come back to your home base to plan out your next hunt, sell your finds, accept missions and view your collection. Features: Alpha Demo 0.10 is my first upload and is still early WIP. It contains three leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Relics.

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  32. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    97% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    An open world yard sale simulator. In this immersive simulation you will go from a novice trader to a highly respected business person. Start off living in the shame of poverty and use what little you have to make your start as an entrepreneur in the yard sale world. Buy many different items from various places around town. Find great deals at yard sales. Visit the flea market for rare finds. Lear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yard Sale Simulator.

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  33. Travel from island to island, build a flying city, battle air pirates aboard your zeppelin and defeat the goddess.Immerse yourself in a single-player, first-person adventure that combines frenetic action, city management and thrilling quests in an immersive universe. You will develop your flying island and explore the unknown lands of Azordian. Reconnect the islands together and rally their inhabi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Over Islands.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 515 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 5 reviews

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat. Navigate the flooded city streets by boat, scale the drowned buildings, and use your telescope to scour the city for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged: Hidden Depths.

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  35. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    You’re shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island.

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  36. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Em-bark on a therapeutic adventure as a Corgi exploring a peaceful island getaway. Climb the mountain, soar the sky, and sail the seas to uncover treasures and cozy spots. No need to rush. Relax and savor this bite-sized, open-world experience while 10% of your purchase is donated to animal shelters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Corgi's Cozy Hike.

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  37. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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

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  38. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 3,634 reviews

    You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Discover mysteries and uncover secrets about the land. Surmount natural impasses to reach forgotten places. Experience how your actions impact the world around you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eastshade.

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  39. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 714 reviews

    Dive into the exciting world of finding long forgotten treasures. Grab your metal detector and set off to explore the countryside. What today looks like a peaceful meadow might have been the scene of a fierce battle in the past, hiding now the valuable artefacts. Ready to dig in the past? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Hunter Simulator.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Kibbi Keeper is a charming, first-person, virtual-pet, exploration game in which the player explores a long-forgotten valley while wrangling adorable, elemental creatures called Kibbi. Bond with these creatures, and immerse yourself in a beautiful environment to discover the fate of an ancient civilization that once resided here. In Kibbi Keeper, players face a unique set of challenges, from find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kibbi Keeper.

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  41. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 910 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    The Red Lantern is a narrative, survival game where you and your team of 5 sled dogs, lost in the wilderness, must navigate the ever-changing events of the Alaskan bush to find your way home. Choose how you want to interact with the world, do you tackle it head on hunting everything that moves, or do you take a more cautious approach? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Lantern.

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  42. Roll a little robot into a mountain of pastel, hand-painted trash and start digging. Tunnel through it, scan for buried treasures, hover over the junk and light your way with lanterns. A cozy, gentle game, made by one person. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Digging.

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  43. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A cozy first-person collecting game. Dig lost model ships out of a sunny beach dune, rebuild each one on the shelf of her kind aboard an old galleon and scrub her back to her true colours. No combat, no rush, just sand, sea and a collection that grows a little every day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piratocon: Dig, Restore & Collect.

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  44. Tidy a slot car club and take your favourites to the track! Sort 1,497 cars by model and colour in this cozy first-person organising game. Unlock cars as you tidy, build your own circuits, and race your cat or a friend in local split-screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tidy Slot Cars.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A cozy first-person woodland game. Wander autumn glades gathering twigs and firewood, tend a crackling campfire, cook hearty meals, and travel between peaceful areas — buying tools, comforts and campsites to make each spot your own. No pressure, no fail states: just gentle days by the fire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twigs and Firewood.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Explore the wonderful world of dolls, discover cute cats, and color the black-and-white scenes with bright colors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND KITTENS 11: Dollhouse.

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  47. 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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  48. You lost the house, the big-city life, the wife, and the kids—all to a betting app you swore you’d delete.Since then, it’s been a blur of overdue tabs, dockside bunks, and mornings spent trying to remember what hope felt like. Then you saw it: “Fisher wanted. No experience. No boat. Tropics.” You clicked. They replied. Against all logic—you’re going. Catch and Cargo is a first-person fishin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catch&Cargo.

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  49. Isle of the Eagle is an open world Eagle flight simulation game that takes place in Alaska! In this game, you will:  -Explore 3 Islands! -Complete mini quests!  -Fly high over the islands or dive into the water to catch fish!  -Discover Treasure to unlock special abilities! -Earn hunting medals for catching and eating crabs, snow hares, and fish!  -Encounter Alaskan wildlife (Grizzly Bears… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of the Eagle.

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  50. Space Station Escape is a simple find-the-difference game. Players take on the role of an astronaut wanting to escape from a spaceship running out of oxygen. Don't overlook any anomalies. If you find anomalies, turn left immediately. If you don't find anomalies, turn right immediately. Press SHIFT or RB to GO UP Press CTRL or LB to GO DOWN To go out from Station. STORY You are an astronaut s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Station Escape.

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