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Games like The Ancestor (GGJ 2023)

Games like The Ancestor (GGJ 2023)

Games like The Ancestor (GGJ 2023)

Looking for games like The Ancestor (GGJ 2023)? Here are top casual platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Take Me Home, Monomino or TakeOff.

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  1. She is on a journey with her newborn to get to the safest place in the world, a home. Fortunately she has a best friends, it's a rabbit, that always with her.Explore the beautiful 2D worldexplore a beautiful world, but you never know what is waiting for you out there, so be prepared and try to defeat every obstacle that is trying to stop you.2 swappable character to playplay as the girl to make su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take Me Home.

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    Cheerfully wandering across blocky terrain, the Monomino babies haven’t a care in the world. But little do they know they’re walking into peril. You are responsible to deliver them to safety. Monomino is a playful puzzle game developed by final year students from Nanyang Polytechnic, School of Interactive & Digital Media in Singapore. Help guide the Monominos home by building paths out of various… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monomino.

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  3. 1. Game Archive ItemDetailsTitle TakeOff (Airport Control / Runway Master) Genre Simulation / Time Management / Strategy Platform HTML5 (Web / Mobile) Host NetGameX Controls Tap / Click Core Experience Multitasking, Crisis Management, ATC Simulation Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5. 0) 2. Detailed Description "TakeOff" is a high-pressure simulation game centered around the intense wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TakeOff.

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  4. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    100 Find Kitties: Ninja is a hidden objects/hidden creatures game. The player's task is to find all hundred cats on the map. The game is decorated with atmospheric and hand-drawn graphics, the kittens are cozy and cute. 100 Ninja kittens to find hand-drawn graphics progress record If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Find Kitties: Ninja.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Just as you begin to settle in for a fun day at your best friend's house, something changes in her and she kills you. And not just once—she ends your life time and time and time again. Your goal is to escape from this endless loop of despair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sentimental Death Loop.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    BOOR is a 2D puzzle-platformer game, where you play as a girl with the ability to multiply herself, stranded on Eden, a beautiful but strange world, full of challenging puzzles with platforming elements and a refreshing gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOOR.

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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 3,325 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    Get Wytchwood for PS4 and PS5. Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of mythical fables and fairy tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wytchwood.

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  8. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    Counter Terrorist Agency lets you fight international terrorism and prevent attacks all over the world. Use modern invigilation techniques, discover connections, interrogate suspects, eliminate threats and dismantle terrorist networks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Counter Terrorist Agency.

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  9. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dig to find the ultimate diamond! Entertaining Casual Digging Game Started as a mobile game, you can now play your favorite Digging Game right on your PC. Adapted to better fit the possiblities of a desktop screen but still featuring the popular gameplay elements of Robo Miner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robo Miner.

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  10. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 3 reviews

    Jump through boiling lava; run from perilous traps and saw blades; glide and climb through catacombs; fall into the abyss and overcome gravity. And don't forget to switch to a parallel dimension in time, because it’s Alteric! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alteric.

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  11. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    43% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Experience an immersive sci-fi adventure. 

Walk in the footsteps of the ill-fated crew members of the Miranda station. Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger, solve clever puzzles to help discover the questions that... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALONE IN SPACE.

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  12. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 7,940 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    A zombie outbreak eradicated all hope of returning life back to normal, now only survival lives on. Run, hide and fight your way through the undead as Randall searches for his family in this gorgeous, gritty, destroyed world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadlight.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Cubway is a journey with an abstract story of lifecycle of rebirth, called Samsara. Guide the cube through the long way full of dangers and difficulties, visit many interesting and mysterious places. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubway.

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  14. Chamber One is a story-driven 3D puzzle platformer. You wake up in a sterile elevator with no memories. As part of the Rebuild Test Program, you progress through test chambers to uncover the truth about the system and yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chamber One.

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  15. IsleDrift Navigate floating islands, master the dash, and don't fall into the water About the Game IsleDrift is a tactical top-down platformer where precision and strategy are key. Guide your character through treacherous floating islands filled with deadly water, crumbling platforms, and spike traps. Use your powerful dash ability to traverse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IsleDrift.

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  16. Metroidvania with an intriguing narrative about three heroes. Each hero has a unique combat system. Exciting adventures are waiting for you. The story involves a confrontation between the firstborn and humans. The appearance of a strange crystal further twists the intrigue around the events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resurrection of mind.

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  17. Descend into darkness. Every death leaves a mark. NEKRO3 is a dark 2D horror-puzzle game with stealth elements. You are terminally ill. Somewhere in the depths lies a stone that can heal. But the deeper you go, the more you die. And every death becomes your enemy. Key Features:Death is a mechanic Each time you die, your glowing corpse stays behind. It can come back — as a zombie. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKRO3.

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  18. Welcome to Shinobi Rising, the exciting new game set in the Japanese-inspired cyberpunk universe of Katana-Ra. In this thrilling adventure, you play as a shinobi who must solve a murder mystery and discover the culprit behind the death of an innocent child heiress. As you navigate your way through the streets Clan Kata’s village, the entire game takes place across one single night and you'll need… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinobi Rising.

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  20. Help a single dandelion seed find its place to grow on a journey across the world, in this serene yet precise, hand-crafted platformer from Pink Sakura Studios. A touching, narrative adventure about finding your place in the world. told through the simple, elegant journey of a single seed.  Beneath its gentle surface lies a deeper metaphor, about resilience, healing, and the courage to k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On The Wind's Breath.

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  21. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    +☢️+ An immersive first-person point-and-click exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by giant insects and abandoned robots. Embark on a journey to uncover hidden mysteries, guided solely by hand-drawn sketches—no text or dialogue. About the demo: ~ 30 mins gameplay The demo is a standalone adventure separate from the main storyline. It takes place on an island where your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in the Swamp.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    55% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    On your way home by subway, your phone keeps pushing you abnormal short videos. Before your phone runs out of battery, you need to identify them and swipe them away, otherwise, the subway will never arrive at the station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Shorts.

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  23. The story takes place after the outbreak of the zombie apocalypse. You and a group of survivors must build a base in a world overrun by the undead. Game Features ✧ 4 story-rich chapters with over 15 hours of gameplay ✧ Supports both pixel and HD visual styles. You can disable either one. The pixel style offers a simplified look during dialogues, ideal for players who just want tower defense act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endzone Girls.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Backrooms Cats and Lava is an action-platformer with puzzle elements, where you must help a small inhabitant escape a deep cave being engulfed by lava. Navigate your way to the exit by moving boxes, but remember—the floor is lava! Avoid stepping on it at all costs. Use all your skills to survive this fiery labyrinth and find your way out of this infernal place. Key Features: Unique Puzzle Mecha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Cats and Lava.

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  25. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Exographer is an exploration game based in science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planetoid, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues. Travel to a strange planetoid Accompany InI, on a rescue mission in an alien world. Discover the remains of an extinct c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exographer.

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  26. Gravity Sphere is a 3D puzzle game that challenges you to master the art of gravitational manipulation. Set in a futuristic environment, your goal is to guide a projectile ball through a series of levels, each designed to test your problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. Each level presents unique challenges and requires innovative solutions that will test your intuition of physics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Sphere.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 1,842 reviews

    Face the first few days after the survivors come to the surface. Gather resources, scavenge the buildings and create a Zone that will be able to stop horde attacks at night. Conquer Prologue to prove you're ready for the upcoming full version of Infection Free Zone. “The Mad Virus” has spread throughout the world with the speed of jet planes. The infected are highly aggressive, fast and strong. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infection Free Zone – Prologue.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    61% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Enola is a psychological adventure game that delves into the inherent darkness of love, death and revenge. As Enola, you must survive a macabre world conjured up by the tortured memories of her lover, Angelica. Immersed in this emotionally-charged and gripping story, as you decipher challenging death-traps. However, choose your path very carefully - An evil presence lurks in the shadows, watching… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enola.

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  31. Blade Jumper is a 2D action platformer where players use a simple jump mechanic in order to climb the obstacle-filled tower. In 2045's Yeouido, in the heart of Seoul, the massive structure Kukuru Tower was constructed, overshadowing the rest of the city. In this unfathomably high tower, the selected 1% of Seoul residents live their happy lives, separated from the outside world. From their headqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Jumper.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 456 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 4 reviews

    Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Munin.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    E.Z is a simple platformer game the goal being get across to the other side of each of the 100 levels... However, reaching the last one will be more of a difficult task than one may think. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to E.Z.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Run or Die is a fast paced Endless Runner that focuses on movement based abilities (and a huge Ion Cannon)! Players must make decisions in the blink of an eye and react quickly in order to make their way through a hazardous city environment where every run is different! Can you make it to the Lab to save Flow? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run or Die.

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  35. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 197 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 6 reviews

    The Great Perhaps is a time travel puzzle game about an astronaut returning to Earth destroyed by natural cataclysms. There, among the ruins he finds an unusual artifact - an old lantern, in the light of which you can see glimpses of another time and travel to the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Perhaps.

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  36. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    54% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Anoxemia is a story-driven exploration game that puts you in control of the scientist Dr. Bailey and his operations drone, ATMA. Search the ocean floor as you discover and extract samples from the bowels of the underwater caves. Danger lurks in each passageway, everything from poison drifts to powerful ocean currents, mines leftover from the war, and mobile machines running haywire. There's also t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anoxemia.

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  37. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    53% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Evil mists have corrupted the people. Chaos is everywhere. Can you make it in time to the source of the chaos before everything gets consumed by evil? On your way there will be many obstacles and rogue ninja's. Dodge these obstacles and get to the source of evil so that it can be stopped! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse.

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  38. Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword is a game made on Pico-8, a retro fantasy console with purposeful limitations and low-resolution to simulate an 8-bit era console. Designed in a minimalist way, this game aims to simplify the gameplay by highlighting harmless solid objects from objects that the player must pay attention to, dangerous things, and platforms that are not safe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A mining space station doesn't respond to communications. An investigator tries to find out what happened to the crew. Void Mine is a zero-gravity narrative action adventure full of danger and mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oculto.

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  40. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Save the Dodos! We’re all familiar with the sad tale of the charming, yet unintelligent Dodo. But now you can prevent their heart-breaking tale of extinction! Guide the dodos through 100 challenging levels and save our avian dullards from extinction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save the Dodos.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    47% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    "Neon Hardcore" - this is a game that makes you freak out the player after each death of the player character. You need to manage the green cube and get to another green reference point. But it is very difficult, as the player interfere with the rotating saws and others obstacles red color. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Hardcore.

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  43. Electronic World Z is a 2D Challenging Platform game based on the story of a Robot called DGIN TV whose mission is to collect all of the Electronic components required to reinstate the Giant Power Generator device in "Z" Power Station. It all started when the Giant Power Generator suddenly stopped working because of the damaged electronic components. It resulted in a power outage in some parts of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electronic World Z.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    50% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A puzzle platformer in which you transcend life and death to reach your goals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRANSCEND.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 337 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    A poetic, roguelike space odyssey in a procedurally generated world When home is no more... Resources are sparse. The world is infinite and unknown. The universe is lonely, open and unforgiving. You're drifting, in a big, empty and silent space. Searching for a new home. You know a few coordinates to some random locations; but this is the only information you got. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RymdResa.

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  46. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    An ever present threat has emerged from the darkness, it is up to you to travel through monster filled galaxies and defeat every single foe in your path. Choose from a range of super upgradeable bird nodes that allow you to unleash multiple attacks on any enemy If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Knockout.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    89% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    A short linear puzzle platformer about an astronaut on an alien planet. Explore this strange facility by solving strange puzzles which include but not limited to pushing plants, throwing plants, growing plants, bouncing plants and last but not least bouncing plants on other plants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Low Oxygen.

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  48. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 427 reviews

    Doorways is an episodic first person horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere. Each chapter will challenge you with its fast-paced gameplay and breathtaking visuals and sounds, so prepare to immerse yourself in a terrifying psychological experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doorways: Prelude.

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  49. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue of this fantastic 1bit metroidvania created by Dume Games Software that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Play the beginning of this fantastic space adventure. Mission 2205 is the last big chance for the ancient inhabitants of Neplea. Long ago the inhabitants of Neplea discovered that a strange Entity lived in the core of the planet. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astronite: Landing on Neplea.

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  50. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    75% User Score Based on 292 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Mushroom Wars is a dynamic real-time strategy game, where smart strategy meets furious action in epic PvP and PvE battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Wars.

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