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Games like Shanties & Sea-Serpents

Looking for games like Shanties & Sea-Serpents? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with DREDGE, Just Another Day or Nantucket.

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  2. Just Another Day An Open-World Horror Fishing Game in an Alien Apocalypse Step into a haunting world torn apart by an alien invasion in Just Another Day. Traverse treacherous, procedurally generated maps as you navigate real-time, ever-changing waters in search of rare fish, legendary loot, and unimaginable horrors. As a lone survivor, you'll fight using an arsenal of fully customizable boats, we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Another Day.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 3 reviews

    Chase after Moby Dick, and live through the Golden Age of American whaling in this seafaring strategy game. Set sail around the world, manage your ship and crew, and live Ishmael's story, the sole survivor of the Pequod, a few years after the events narrated by Herman Melville in his masterpiece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nantucket.

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  4. Eldritch Wildlife Tours is a cozy, Lovecraftian 2-player co-op / solo exploration and adventure game where one role charts a course to cosmic sea creatures based on collective sightings and takes promotional photos while the other safely steers a tour boat full of paying passengers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Wildlife Tours.

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  5. "Deep Horrors of Fishing" is a fishing game that involves catching monstrous creatures that are lurking beneath. Armed with a fishing rod, bait, and a fragile boat, players must fish up everything in the deep. Players will encounter grotesque fish with their own rarity and items. Will you dare reel these up? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Horrors of Fishing.

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  6. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 7,081 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

    Play as the captain of a steamship on an underwater ocean surrounding the fictional city of Fallen London. Manage your ship's fuel and food supplies as you try not to go mad fighting off Lovecraftian monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunless Sea.

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  7. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Ahoy, ye port rats! It be time to leave the land for the lily-livered and set sail into the cursed waters of Curse of Pirates — a swashbuckling action roguelike where honor, luck, and good ol' rum decide yer fate! Become a captain whose fame echoes across all seven seas! Explore the far corners of the ocean, hunt for ancient treasure maps, and slice through hordes of enemies: sea monsters, ruthles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Pirates.

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  8. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    86% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    The loan shark is coming for you. Catch enough fish to repay your debt before it is too late. Go fish. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loan Shark.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Trawl is a first person experiential game of discovery and creativity. First you must figure out how to operate the various parts of the boat, manipulating the wheel, throttle and the net. Then, trawl the sea to recover discover what secrets are hidden in its depths and record your findings on your typewriter. The sea has many stories to tell, and will reward multiple voyages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trawl.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 39,863 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

    Barotrauma is a 2D online multiplayer game taking place in a submarine travelling through the icy depths of Jupiter’s moon Europa. The bone-crushing pressure outside the submarine, the strange creatures inhabiting the ocean and the potentially dangerous equipment and machines on board ensure that the tiniest slip can turn the game into a chaotic struggle for survival. The game is heavily inspired… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barotrauma.

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  11. Deep Drift: Signal Below is a 2D pixel action-adventure game centered around deep-sea exploration, resource management, and risk-based decision-making.Begin your journey from the safety of shallow waters and descend through coral reefs, kelp zones, current-filled caves, and abyssal depths covered in dark mist. As you dive deeper, water pressure rises, oxygen steadily drains, and the creatures lurk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Drift Signal Below.

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  13. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 802 reviews

    An 8-bit adventure about sailing the Atlantic Ocean - Inspired by the Oregon Trail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Caribbean Sail.

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  14. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    72% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    How long will you survive in this open water diving experience as you go head to head with terrifying Great Whites as they threaten to tear you apart If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death in the Water.

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  15. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 463 reviews

    Depth Hunter 2 offers 25 exciting missions in 3 huge locations around the world. Players will hunt different fish species and face the difficulties of breath-holding spearfishing, an ancient fishing method. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive.

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  16. Stranded on a damaged lifeboat in a corrupted, endless ocean, you have 40 days to survive. Fish, scavenge, and craft by day. Fight what rises from the deep by night — in match-3 battles where every tile is a weapon. The ocean stretches endlessly around you. You wake up on a damaged lifeboat with nothing but your wits, a handful of supplies, and 40 days standing between you and whatever comes next… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tainted Tide.

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  17. 59%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Somnium Tenebris is a 5-player, investigative horror game set in a Lovecraftian world. Explore the depths of the ocean with your team as you uncover evidence in your efforts to identify the megalithic creature lurking there. Try not to attract too much attention while you do so... Submarine: Your submarine is equipped with advanced technology to detect all forms of evidence in the deep dark of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somnium Tenebris.

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  18. Who doesn't want to explore the World of the Ocean? It's wonderful to sink into the gentle waves of the Ocean. Water Dive, a water-based game, is where you can experience the unique nature of Oceania as well as its beautiful surroundings. It will be simple. Follow these instructions to avoid any obstacles in the Ocean. Earn some valuable coins as you go, and also boosters that will enable you to s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Dive 2D: Underwater Survival.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    BLIND LUCK THE LAST ENGINEER A Solo RPG INTRO It’s been six months since they arrived: strange insectoid creatures known as Scuttlers. No one knows where they came from or why they’re here. Little is known about them except that they hate the light and they love to kill. After they arrived, the skies blackened. A dense cloud blocked out the sun, making day no different from night. Plants and ani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind Luck - The Last Engineer.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    ╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩ Many years ago, a young boy rode the train into the city. He didn’t know that one day the train would stop. He didn’t know that one the city would fall, that its skyscraper heights would be bleached by sun and salt and yield to burgeoning coral beds. He didn’t know that his seat would become a planter, a dug-out bin of dirt and moss turned on its si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waxworm.

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  21. Dare to navigate 'The Cursed Deep', a gripping VR game where you command a pirate ship fending off the dreaded leviathans. Load cannons, aim true, and repel the monsters of the deep in this immersive test of skill and courage. Will you conquer the depths or be swallowed by the sea's fury? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cursed Deep.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    In Sea of Survivors, you can sail in any direction but you can never stop moving. Dodge and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and upgrade your weapons and abilities. Discover mysterious curses, and unlock unique treasures as you fight for your survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Survivors.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 1,731 reviews

    Salt is an ocean based adventure and exploration game set in a infinite procedurally generated world. Experience pure freedom to play the way you want as you sail across a vast ocean and explore huge islands in your search for adventure. During your travels you will fight pirates, bosses and other creatures, complete quests, customize your ships, hunt wildlife, sail huge waves, loot and craft item… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 11,484 reviews

    Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Goes Fishing.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,622 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dodge and carve your way through swarms of terrifying sea creatures controlled by Death, a vicious giant mind-controlling Kraken that haunts your every move. Scavenge for hidden treasure to unlock weapons, and upgrades to help you in your fight for survival. Every dive reveals a new nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death in the Water 2.

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  27. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 10,830 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 80 reviews

    You were cut from your mother's body and left to die in the unforgiving waters of the Gulf Coast. Your only tools are your wits, your jaws, and an uncanny ability to evolve as you feed. Anything and everything is on the menu... provided you kill it before it kills you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maneater.

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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 616 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    In the seas of the distant future, humans have all but disappeared. In your current, newly awakened state, you are no more than a piece of seafood. But you have also been blessed with talent in leading your allies in battle. Do whatever it takes to become the Ace of Seafood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace of Seafood.

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  29. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    56% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    The Good Life, a Tropical Paradise Simulation, is a game that captures the spirit of a laid-back lifestyle in a visually stunning 3D tropical environment. Travel around with an impressive array of luxury vessels, while managing tourist campaigns and real estate business and completing missions on your way to becoming the area's top tycoon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Good Life.

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  31. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 378 reviews

    Play as Sam and fish to your hearts content, sell fish you've caught, collect better gear, and use it to explore the depths of the mysterious lake, but be warned as no one knows what lies at the bottom. Wretched Depths is a PSX-style horror fishing game created by students at the University of Utah. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wretched Depths.

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  32. The beacon above Hearth Harbor went out years ago, and the harbour emptied one boat at a time. Your grandmother Meri kept the fire longer than anybody. This morning her rowboat, her axe and her fishing rod are waiting by the door beside a letter. Take them, bring back what the sea gives up and light the harbour again. An ocean with no edge Point the bow at a mark on the water and go. It may bec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearthsail.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The man in the black sphere needs you to catch him some fish, but to what end? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Dove.

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  34. Forturia: Trade Route PioneersBon Voyage! Welcome to the world of Forturia! In this world, every voyage is guided by the dice. Forturia is a fantasy world inspired by the 16th-century Age of Exploration. You take on the role of a young captain leading a small trading company, traveling from port to port across the globe, buying and selling goods, opening up unknown seas, and taking on royal miss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forturia: Trade Route Pioneers.

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  35. A High Seas Adventure Take the time to listen to the gentle crash of the waves and slow down your pace. Step aboard your vessel and let yourself be carried by the calm waters of the San Kalimba archipelago. Between the swells, cast your line, throw your net, and simply enjoy the moment. But make no mistake—beneath this apparent tranquility, something seems to be watching you... Fishing Hauls,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to San Kalimba.

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  36. 84%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 8,541 reviews

    Grab your fishing tackle & go on a fishing adventure! Fishing game #1 in 2020. It’s time to Go Fishing with Let’s Fish, the best fishing simulator and free online game of 2020! Looking for free fishing games (bass fishing, ice fishing, fly fishing, sport fishing, big fish fishing and more) or best oudoor games? Great! Lets Fish offers the best summer fishing and winter fishing experience, so u do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's Fish:Sport Fishing Games.

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  37. It’s time to go fishing with Let’s Fish, the best fishing simulator and free online game of 2022! Looking for free fishing games (bass fishing, ice fishing, fly fishing, sport fishing, big fish fishing and more) or best outdoor games? Great! Lets Fish offers the best summer fishing and winter fishing experience, so u don't have to search for any other hobby games anymore. With Let's Fish you have … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to sea fish.

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  38. Cody's Nightmare is a pixel art run and gun game heavily focused on boss battles. The game is about a little boy named Cody who is stuck in his nightmare! His only way out is to conquer his fears, for example, bugs, clowns, dark, and other similar things that children are scared of. On his adventure, he will fight various enemies representing those fears. But don't worry, he won’t be alone. He wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cody's Nightmare.

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  39. Set Adrift is a single-player exploration game set in a mysterious archipelago shrouded by mist. You begin shipwrecked on the edge of an unknown world. With only a small raft and a handful of supplies, you’ll fish for survival, sail between strange islands, and piece together fragments of a lost history. The game focuses on discovery, eerie atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. Every island… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Set Adrift.

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  40. 1, About the game [/] The Original Island is an open-world Island survival role-playing game about an adventure on an Island in The ocean. You will play as a survivor who has been taken to this isolated island for unknown reasons but has lost some of his memories. Explore the lush jungle-covered island in search of secrets hidden deep in the forest. It's trying to survive, making tools, hunting, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Original Island.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Descending to the ocean floor, Riley, a salvage engineer, is hoping to score a massive payday. Her team has discovered a forgotten distress signal coming from an abandoned navy research station at the bottom of the Antarctic ocean. If she can manage to get inside and release the reactor core's emergency ejection system, they'll be set for life! In CRUSH DEPTH, you will experience atmospheric, retr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRUSH DEPTH.

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  42. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    You are the Nautikins, the dominant species on this ocean planet! Build boats, planes, and helicopters to explore a vast sea filled with islands and mysteries. Play in a sandbox with unlimited parts or a campaign where you strive to reach your goals. Embark with online multiplayer or singleplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nautikin Adventures.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    CleanFall is a sandbox survival roguelike that combines ship-building, tower defense, and a unique alchemic turret system. You must leverage whatever you can find to survive in this dynamic underground world! 1.0 ROADMAPNote: additional content may be added based on community feedback. FEATURES Dynamic Ecosystem – Enter a ravenous ecosystem teeming with exotic creatures, and learn to exploit the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CleanFall.

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  44. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 287 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 5 reviews

    WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes. To find peace and reunite with his family, Will must sail across endless waters, face numerous challenges, and ultimately discover himself. EXPLORE A STORY OF FATHERS AND SONS You play as Will, a lighthouse keeper on a remote island in the northern … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WILL: Follow The Light.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 5,232 reviews

    We Need to Go Deeper is a 2-4-player cooperative submarine rogue-like set in a Jules Verne-inspired undersea universe. In the game, you and your crew must embark on many voyages into a mysterious undersea trench known as The Living Infinite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Need To Go Deeper.

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  46. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stirring Abyss.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 17,870 reviews

    Abzu is an exploration game where you are a lone diver in a lush ocean world. The diver descends deeper and deeper into the depths, where she will encounter majestic creatures, discover ancient secrets, and search for her true purpose. Abzu roughly translates to "The Ocean of Wisdom" from ancient Sumerian. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ABZÛ.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 1,259 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Step out and brave the rough Barents Sea to catch a new type of prey: The king crab. Load up cages into one of two brand new ships and search for the best breeding grounds for the biggest catch. Optimise your haul with two new mini games: Use the crane to haul in the crab pots, and separate the male crabs from the female crabs to ensure that the local population remains healthy. Features 2 new shi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing: Barents Sea.

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  49. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Captain Bones is an open world game about an ordinary crew member becoming a great pirate captain. To achieve this, he must first survive with what he has collected from the environment. Then, he must find himself a ship and a crew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Bones: Prologue.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 839 reviews

    A lone frog descends into the depths of a forest filled with water, not yet knowing the full extent of its tragedy. To survive in a brutal, oxygen-obsessed ecosystem, you must help it see the patterns and hidden truths that make up the rules of the forest - horrible as they may be. They Breathe is a critically acclaimed indie gem, finally available on iOS. In thirty short minutes, the game leaves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Breathe.

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