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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    85% User Score Based on 484 reviews

    Sipho is an action survival game with an intricate building system. Grow your own creature and take over the local ecosystem. Fight, grow, survive, dominate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sipho.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    91% User Score Based on 1,172 reviews

    Thrive is a free, open-source game about the evolution of life. From the lowly tidepools of your home planet, you will rise to cosmic dominance. At every step, powerful creation tools and deep simulation mechanics will aid your species' development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thrive.

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  3. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    41% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    Protect the environment, and save it from harm! Give commands to the animals, observe their rituals and help them survive. Face different disasters, react to human presence and help the animal kingdom flourish in this unique, environmental experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Natural Instincts.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    In the year 2066, mankind has finally achieved the pinnacle in medical discovery with the massive deployment of nanotechnology. Humans are spoilt with living almost immortally without worrying of any kind of diseases with lifespan possibly exceeding 300 years old.  However, as the nanobots became mass produced and widely injected to 99.8% of world population as a medical aid, it became rogue and r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MICROSCOPIC.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 773 reviews

    Mudborne is a laid-back nature sim game about breeding & collecting frogs! Visited in your dreams by a mysterious deity, you begin a journey to help rediscover Her lost children. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mudborne.

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  7. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Life.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    45% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Evolution is a real time simulation of the evolutionary process. Creatures have DNA that defines their structure, traits, how they see the world around them, and how they react to it. Each creature is unique, most die quickly, some die a little slower, and others survive (some just like rocks, they usually die too). It is the survivors that reproduce and mutate, just a little, but enough to adapt … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evolution.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 342 reviews

    A living prehistoric ecosystem that does not revolve around you. Shape the island as a god, or enter it as a human and survive while animals, weather, water, terrain and your own body change over time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DinoSystem.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,860 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    APICO is an upcoming casual-sim game about breeding & collecting bees. Sit back, relax, and bee happy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to APICO.

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  11. Fermi Paradox“Where are they?” To date, we have found no reliable evidence that extraterrestrial civilizations have visited Earth. With countless stars and planets throughout the galaxy, why does intelligent life appear to be so rare? Humanity has survived its own journey through the Great Filter and become an interstellar civilization. Now it is time to leave the Solar System and search for civ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Simulator 3.

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  12. Apocalyptic Love: Surviving with my best friend's mom in the underground. A visual novel about forbidden love at the end of the world. When the world collapses, rules no longer matter... except the one you should never have broken. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic Love.

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  13. Design your own single-celled organism and dive into a vast microscopic world. Eat, fight, and unlock upgrades to survive the dangerous microcosm. CustomizationCustomize the shape and look of your cell, drag and drop attachments which impacts your stats and abilities. WorldExplore procedurally generated worlds, featuring diverse biomes with unique characteristics. Game modes Relaxed - Progress… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celler.

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  14. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Welcome to the FREE prologue demo for Adapt. All feedback and bug-reports are greatly appreciated. There is no purchase requirement to play the prologue.    Wishlist on Steam Interested in Adapt's future? Come checkout the Adapt Roadmap! ABOUT THIS GAME Adapt is a survival evolution game designed to simulate the constantly changing environments life must navigate to thrive. To succ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adapt.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Reviews “It is one of those games that you start playing and then you notice simply can't put it down. Charming and simple in a good way, give it a try!” — Steam user review “Cropolution is a charming and affordable 2D farming and evolution game with an addictive yet relaxing gameplay loop.” — Steam user review Your mission... Your mission is to carefully manage limited resources while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cropolution.

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  16. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Welcome to the perilous nuclear-contaminated waters, where all creatures are mutating. Start as an ordinary small fish, struggling to survive in this toxic sea. Through continuous evolution and adaptation, you will grow into a powerful ocean monster and ultimately become the sole ruler of this ocean If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Of Radiation 2.

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  17. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    数字豪华版 购买标准版的玩家后续可以选择升级成数字豪华版《东方:平野孤鸿》数字豪华版内含: 《东方:平野孤鸿》 游戏本体 特殊皮肤:明镜高悬(谋士府) 特殊建筑:水月菩萨道场 特殊谋士:引月 特殊坐骑:万里行 游戏OST原声音乐集 游戏电子设定集 ※在任何游戏模式中,只要你完成了第一阶段的城镇发展目标,将自动获得特殊皮肤、特殊建筑、特殊谋士和特殊坐骑。 ※特殊皮肤是谋士府的专属外观。在聚宝模式或疾风模式里,你可以通过点击场景中的谋士府建筑,并点击Tips上的外观按钮来切换外观。请注意,这个特殊皮肤在桃花源模式中是无法使用的。 ※特殊建筑可以在营造坊的“行业”分类下的“文化”子分类中找到并建造于场景中。 ※特殊谋士可在谋士府中派遣上任。 ※特殊坐骑需点击场景中的谋士府,然后并点击Tips右侧的【马匹】按钮。这样,你就能进入策马扬鞭模式,从中选择一个… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballads of Hongye: REBORN.

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  18. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Bigfoot Life is a relaxing third-person simulation game where you live life as the legendary Bigfoot — foraging, exploring, and caring for the forest you call home. Wander through lush landscapes, fish in quiet streams, and build simple shelters to survive the changing seasons. Use your mystical powers to heal wildlife and keep balance in nature. Unlock new skills, meet other creatures, and shape … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bigfoot Life.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Welcome to Fishing Tale – Your Ultimate Fishing Adventure! Embark on a serene fishing journey and unwind in the captivating world of Fishing Tale. Whether you're an avid angler or a casual gamer, this relaxing fishing game offers an escape into nature's wonders.Features: Catch Over 40 Unique Fish: Explore diverse locations, including oceans, lakes, and rivers, to discover and catch over 40 differ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing Tale.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 788 reviews

    Join the cutest adventure in the Dino park with Cats and Dinos! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of dinosaurs location and dino-cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. Can you find them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Dino Cats.

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    500 million years ago a Cambrian explosion survivor began the rise of mankind Evolve and adapt to challenges that will evolve and adapt to you Start as an early chordate that hides in the mud and jumps to get out of trouble and become a big fish that can put up a fight. Explore prehistoric environments and meet those who ruled the world before the fishing rod was invented Use your wits, be pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evotales.

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 7,062 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niche: a genetics survival game.

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  23. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Create real life on your PC! Explore the enchanting world of Albia and discover the amazing virtual lifeforms called Norns. The Norns in Creatures display real feelings from hunger and pain to frustration and fear. They'll breed, evolve and wage a fierce struggle for survival right on your computer screen! Creatures: The Albian Years is a compilation of Creatures 1 & 2, their life kits and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creatures: The Albian Years.

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  24. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Vilmonic is an artificial life simulator and evolution sandbox game. Protect each species and selectively breed new ones, analyze DNA, craft tools and buildings, dig rivers and make new islands, find ancient tech, and fend off the haywire zombitons. Craft Farm Breed Evolve! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vilmonic.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    24 Solar Terms is a seek and find puzzle game with the theme of the traditional Chinese twenty-four solar terms. The game connects the climate and farming of various solar terms through farming proverbs, myths and fables. Help local farmers solve problems and experience the story of 24 solar terms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 24 Solar Terms.

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  26. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 38,902 reviews

    The story of the slugcats, packaged together in this Complete bundle of the base game of Rain World and its two expansions, Rain World: Downpour and Rain World: The Watcher! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rain World.

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  27. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,090 reviews

    The Sapling is a simulation game where you design your own plants and animals, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sapling.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Genesis At the start of the simulation cells with random DNA are spawned. 99% of DNA is not viable so most die pretty quickly. Purple gas bubbles, inspired by hydrothermal vents White dead cells, inspired by marine snow Colorful alive cells, inspired by the diversity of unicellular organisms Grey rocks, inspired by rocks, duh First viable cell After a while the first viable cells appear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EvoLife.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,395 reviews

    "Equilinox", the low-poly nature simulation game that I'm currently developing in Java using OpenGL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Equilinox.

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  30. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    52% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Multicellular will take you back in time, to the dawn of life. Build your multicellular organism and combat hunger, the environment, darkness and other organisms. Everything in this new world can kill you, will you be able to survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Multicellular.

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  31. Biosphere Simulator is a god game about deep time. You start with a barren world and one power: the Spark of Life. Cast it into the ocean, set the clock running, ten years a step or ten thousand, and watch what grows. Microbes become algae, fungi, worms and fish. Fish crawl onto land. Every species mutates, spreads, competes and dies out on its own terms, and no two worlds turn out the same. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biosphere Simulator.

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  32. “The Cleaner” is a fun adventure inside a crocodile’s dark mouth, where shadows lurk and loud breathing echoes. You’re a tiny cleaner bird—fast, brave, and nimble—darting between giant teeth! You scurry with your little feet, and you can even leap to the upper jaw and run upside down—whee, so cool! The teeth in the mouth sing their own tunes. Healthy teeth ring long and clear—ding-dong, like … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cleaner.

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    Paleobiome brings prehistoric worlds back to life. Explore realistic 3D reconstructions of extinct biomes — from Carboniferous swamp forests to dinosaur-age islands — populated with animals and plants based on fossil records and scientific research. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paleobiome.

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  34. Threaded Dungeons is a party-based dungeon crawler with turn-based, permadeath combat. Explore a hand-crafted world with countless secrets to uncover. Despair as death's gaze fixes upon you in unforgiving combat encounters. Overcome all odds with strategy, perseverance, and a little bit of luck. Discover truths and treasures of a bygone world. Learn of those who came before and those who s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Threaded Dungeons.

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  35. Design an ecosystem and watch your creatures evolve through millions of years by means of natural selection. See them fight for survival and produce offspring which share their genes… occasionally mutating to form monstrosities! What will your creature’s final-stage of evolution be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creature Evolution Simulator.

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

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  37. Demo available now on itch.io Demo coming soon to Steam Play as Nia, a newly formed ocean spiritBrought into existence in a sea smothered by pollution and death. With no life remaining, Nia must restore The Abyss by: Destroying trash Clearing tar Revitalizing the seafloor Growing plants Helping marine life who are struggling to survive in the pollution Rebuilding ecosystems f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nia and The Abyss.

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  38. Step into a world where the remnants of humanity struggle to survive against a new race of hybrids that rule the food chain. The cause of the mutations that led to the downfall of modern society remains a mystery - whether it was the result of nature, a scientific experiment, or even extraterrestrial intervention is unknown. As society struggled to cope with the aftermath, tensions escalated and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Mutation.

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  39. You are a tiny protist in a disturbed patch of soil. You're the only one of your kind left, but for you as a microbe, that doesn't have to mean extinction. All you need to do now is eat, divide, and try not to get eaten! The ecosystem around you has been thrown into chaos, but it's slowly repairing itself. Bacteria are actively rebuilding the soil by gluing tiny particles into larger clusters, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cellscape.

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  40. Manage resources, create life and ensure the survival of a colony of thousands of synthetic cells in this fascinating incremental simulation game. Inspired by the 'Game Of Life' by the illustrious mathematician John Horton Conway, where cells live or die according to 4 basic rules. This Idle revolution challenges you as a player to achieve a stable and prosperous ecosystem to ensure the species … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SynthetiCell BioClicker.

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  41. If you like it, consider supporting it on Kickstarter PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS is a 2D, point-and-click, narrative-driven adventure video game with a focus on atmosphere, character, and storytelling. Step into the worn-out shoes of Jack, caught in a world of bigger players, dirty deals, and personal demons. Explore hand-crafted environments, uncover layered storylines, and interact with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playing With The Big Boys.

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  42. Ecliptica is a first-person science fiction sandbox set in an ancient, self-organizing world. You and your colony are alien organisms. After a long flight, the colonists have lost the memory of their origin, retaining only their intelligence and thirst for profit. Now you must take root on a planet that existed long before your arrival and is ready to protect its resources from uninvited guests. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecliptica.

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  43. Role playing game set in the modern-day. Battle Robots with other kids in the city. Battle monsters in turn-based combat outside of real-time bot battles. Manage items, currency and trade with other kids to upgrade your robot. Trade/Collect Baseball cards, play a board game, and a shooter minigame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Summer.

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  44.                 Lead nomadic families through the Stone Age in this turn-based 4X strategy game with deeply simulated characters, cultures, and ecosystems. Explore the vast wilderness, gather and trade scarce resources, and stand your ground in risky autobattler combat. Discover fire, domestication, politics—and survive to tell the tale. Experience what prehistoric life was like by diving int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Emerging.

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  45. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Journey to a time long forgotten... In this thrilling underwater world of strange and beautiful creatures, only the strongest species will survive! Hunt for prey as the terrifying Kerygmachela, avoid danger using the diminutive Daguinaspis, or try and survive as one of the many species on offer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cambrian Dawn.

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  46. Organic Evolution is a neon platformer set in a microcosm. Jump across organic structures, break blocks, avoid hostile creatures, and find keys to navigate through 8 biological environments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Organic Evolution.

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  47. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Legacy of the Ark: The Long Awakening is a sci-fi idle progression game where you rebuild a shattered colony ship, restore lost systems, automate production, and uncover the mystery hidden within the Ark’s damaged memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of the Ark: The Long Awakening.

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  48. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Paleo Dive Explore lost oceans and research a world that vanished millions of years ago. Paleo Dive is an atmospheric VR diving adventure that takes you through more than 500 million years of Earth’s history. Explore five handcrafted underwater environments—from a Cambrian lagoon and colorful reefs to dense kelp forests and the darkness of the deep sea. Swim. Discover. Survive. Move your arms natu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paleo Dive.

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  49. With only 5 minutes left until the deadline, the real nightmare has just begun.You play as Jian Xun, a 25-year-old scriptwriter drowning in deadline anxiety. Every time you wake up in your cramped, cyberpunk-style room, the piercing mechanical alarm clock is dead set at 11:55. This is not just high-pressure occupational anxiety; it's a life-and-death struggle for the dominance of consciousness. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFINITY DEADLINE.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    97% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Guinea Pig Temple is a single player open world search and rescue game. You are the hero guinea pig - run, jump, and popcorn (a jump of joy so happy it resembles a kernel of popcorn popping!) while you search for friends and food!  Customize your fur color with endless choices of color combinations, and then you're ready to rescue! Guinea pig friends can be found in random locations on Gui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guinea Pig Temple.

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