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Looking for games like The Contrarian Press? Here are top simulation recommendations with a comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Orwell: Ignorance is Strength, The Westport Independent or Debtors' Club.

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  1. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 1,966 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 5 reviews

    Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orwell: Ignorance is Strength.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 264 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 9 reviews

    The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator about the last weeks on an independent newspaper which is to be dismantled according to a new government bill. You play an editor in charge of choosing what will be printed in the paper, making sure that the content is nice and proper according to the government guidelines. With rebellions against the government rising slowly amongst the public,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Westport Independent.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Be the tax collector of a shady city hall in this narrative-driven resource management game. Talk to debtors, manage a team, make difficult choices, and challenge the city's moral decay. It's their money, but it's your job. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debtors' Club.

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  4. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Return to Grace is a first person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning ‘60s retro sci-fi world. You play as space archaeologist Adie Ito, who has unearthed the ancient resting place of an A.I. god and onetime caretaker of the solar system known as Grace. The only inhabitants of the site are fracture variations of the Grace AI. Each with their own quirky personalities and unknown mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Grace.

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  5. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The Last Survey is a narrative essay game about a geologist contracted by a Brazilian mining company to survey rare earth metal reserves. Their research has found that there is not enough metals on the planet to sustain growing industries of green energy and you must deliver these findings to the company's CEO. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Survey.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Have the universe in the palm of your hands! - actually in your pool table... You will help the devious blue gremlin push everything to their demise!!! Help the asteroid destroy every planet on the level by bumping them into the black holes. Controls: Click on the light blue asteroid and drag to aim it! Release to unleash its fury on other celestial bodies (well, most of them). You are score… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cosmos Are But A Pool Table To This Man.

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  7. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    "The State of Nowhere" is a casual single-player simulation game set in a totalitarian state, where you take on the role of a state employee responsible for providing food to the citizens. It will be your responsibility to control and decide who will be able to receive their food. In this game, you will experience:      Human and moral decisions with real consequences      Day-based pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The State of Nowhere.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Ezrebeth is an old, bitter recluse who finds herself constantly invaded by her peculiar relatives during the winter holidays. Oh, and she's stuck in a time loop! Investigate, interview and cross-reference as you attempt to figure out what's going on in this surreal visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ezrebeth.

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  9. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 369 reviews

    Elaborate jigsaw puzzle: 100 beautiful pictures, 100 custom difficulty, 100 game achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pleasure Puzzle: Portrait.

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  10. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Knights of Tartarus is a retro style role-playing game that features strategical turn-based combat, exploration and freedom to customize your character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Tartarus.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    96% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Dash, jump, and fly at full speed through Wunderling DX: a non-stop puzzle platformer and the world's first "goomba simulator"! Race against the clock, beat tricky puzzles to uncover shiny secrets, and stomp the odds to please your evil overlord! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wunderling DX.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Assemble patchwork mosaics while you travel with Alice and the famous characters of Wonderland and Looking-Glass Land If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice's Patchwork.

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  13. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A mystery horror visual novel game where you must survive seven days with a cursed painting. The protagonist, trapped in a gloomy studio for seven days, must contend with a cursed painting of a girl to survive. Rely on notes from past victims and manage to successfully paint her portrait. Be careful not to upset her, or you'll quickly find yourself facing an unfortunate fate! Will you be the one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matsuro Palette.

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

    Breecell is a puzzle game that combines simple mechanics with deep strategy. Enjoy adorable illustrations and a variety of background music while aiming for high scores by clearing cells! ⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ Basic Rules Click a cell to make it spread in the directions it's assigned. Align cells into a square to clear them! Chain Combos for High Scores The more … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breecell.

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  15. The Forgotten Nightmare Series A classic text adventure reborn for a modern age. The Forgotten Nightmare Series is an all-text adventure game spanning three complete chapters of interactive fiction — a love letter to the golden era of games pioneered by Scott Adams on the Commodore VIC-20, reimagined with a modern interface for today's players. There are no graphics. No soundtrack. Just you, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten Nightmare Series.

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  16. Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.

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  17. Nothing needs to be added - sometimes fewer is better... By deleting words from the newspaper header, the player can fabricate a story from the remnants of another. A header within a header, a story within a story, a narrative within a narrative... The possibilities are truly endless. Tutorial: Click on the words to censor them out in the headline of tomorrow's newspaper! Different ways to edit … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of Context.

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  18. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 673 reviews

    100 CATS WISHLIST #1 100 CATS WISHLIST #2 100 CATS WISHLIST #3 100 CATS WISHLIST #4 100 CATS RELEASED #1 100 CATS RELEASED #2 100 CATS RELEASED #3 About the Game WELCOME TO 100 FUNNY CATS – THE BEST HIDDEN OBJECTS GAME! Join the cutest adventure in the Funny world full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of circus themed locations as you embark on a quest to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Funny Cats.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Clock in for the night shift at TEREBRO INC., 1986. As a newly promoted Risk Assessment Data Processor, your job is simple: safeguard the company’s future. But the deeper you dig into the archives, the stranger and more unsettling the details become. Using vintage tools like a GPS and encoder device, you’ll sift through cryptic documents, unravel hidden codes, and piece together fragments of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Things Too Ugly.

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  20. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story
    58% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Play the full game now on steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683570/ PUSH THE CAT A puzzle game where you push the cats. Don't push the reset button away! Total 20 levels. There are hints below ^_^ How to play Use the mouse to click on the letter W, A, S, D to move up, left, down, right. You have to use letters to push the cat to the goal. About the Full Game I have decided … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Push The Cat.

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  21. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 329 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 4 reviews

    Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Horizons.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 946 reviews

    We love cats! They are simply the best. But let's be honest: These little rascals can also drive you crazy! You are sitting relaxed on the couch and see from the corner of your eye that your cat jumps on the table, on which there is also a glass of water. They approach curiously and push the glass closer to the table's edge with their paw. No matter how often you say NO, they push it over the edg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mizi NO!.

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  23. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    94% User Score Based on 62 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system's most trusted holopaper. You're just an intern, but if you can get the scoop, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, maybe you'll get to keep your job! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Times & Galaxy.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    57% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    De-Void is a first-person adventure game, where the player unravels the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a remote space colony crew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to De-Void.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 550 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Varenje is a cute colourful adventure with a number of puzzles and mini-games, made by artists for anyone that considers games to be an art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Varenje.

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  26. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Help Snail Bob avoid the dangers that lie on his path. Snail Bob 2 is a puzzle game for all the ages. It'll make you think and smile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snail Bob 2.

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  27. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 444 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    As a police detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means? Interrogation is a narratively immersive convo-puzzle game that challenges common preconception… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interrogation: You will be deceived.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 811 reviews

    DISCORD About the Game Introduction In the game, your goal is to swap the bricks to restore the pictures. Features Complete levels quickly Browse the gallery with one hand 100 achievements Trading Cards If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pretty Neko.

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  29. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    The crazy comedy anime Null & Peta has been reborn as a thumb-threatening action adventure! Featuring sisterly cooperation, gorgeous event CGs—and plenty of secrets to explore!? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Null & Peta -Invasion of the Queen Bug-.

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  30. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 244 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Will you be able to break the vicious circle ? Can you regain control ? Experience the surreal adventure filled with puzzles and psychedelic visions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oneiros.

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  31. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Please Fix The Road is a colorful, minimalistic, laid-back and casual puzzle game in which it's probably not hard to guess... you're fixing roads! In each level you have a specific limited set of tools that will help you get all the cars, boats, trains or animals from their point A to point B. The mentioned animals include, of course, kittens, dogs and... pink llamas! You are able to manipulate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Fix The Road.

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  32. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Gallo.

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  33. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    99% User Score Based on 1,058 reviews

    In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange lovely doggos in a way that fits the grid. Dogs Organized Neatly comes with 80 different hand-crafted levels and a whole bunch of dogs in all shapes and sizes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dogs Organized Neatly.

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  34. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    You wake up on a floating island with no idea how you got there. Find ways to reach new and strange islands and meet other survivors all while uncovering the story of how you all got there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How We Got Here.

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  35. GraFi Valentine - casual, colorful, minimalist, physical puzzle with traps, treadmills, portals, hearts and changing gravity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GraFi Valentine.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 226 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome, interrogator, to the year 2065. You were constructed to question other, disobedient androids: why do they glitch? Why do they believe they have free will? Manipulate their emotions; extract their secrets; scrap those beyond repair. You wouldn't disobey your creators, would you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silicon Dreams.

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  41. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Text Twist 3 Word Game The unique and most famous word game of all time is back! Featuring: • Over 1000 Different levels to play. • Complete dictionaries and thousands of levels for English, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish, Turkish, Dutch, and, French languages. • Support levels containing 3-6 letters. • Simple swipe and type system. • Great interface with Tips support. A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Text Twist 3.

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  42. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 361 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 2 reviews

    Use living liquid creatures to build bridges, grow towers, terraform terrain, and fuel flying machines. The world is beautiful, dangerous, and evolving. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Goo 2.

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  43. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All 8: The road to the Maya. You will have to explore colorful city streets, unique jungle views and ancient temples of a lost civilization. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL 8: The road to the Maya.

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  45. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 9 reviews

    Aria Iwakura is an adventure game. You can advance the story by exploring the mansion and finding key items. It is a multi-ending and has nine endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iwakura Aria.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Experience the character, monsters and world of the Rune Factory series through nonogram logic-puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piczle Cross: Rune Factory.

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  47. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 494 reviews

    Cats and Seek: Kyoto is the third cozy adventure in this beloved series. Explore a charming scene set in the heart of Kyoto and play hide-and-seek with adorable cats! With soothing sounds, cute visuals, and relaxing gameplay, it’s the perfect way to chill out - solo or with friends. Features: - 200+ hidden cats to discover - New! Photo and Paint Mode to capture and color your scene - Free hin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats and Seek: Kyoto.

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  48. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? This game offers you a few ideas to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Joking.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    StoryA grisly murder took place at the offices of Lilien Entertainment, home of famous VTuber "Kuripa," resulting in the death of its founder. The killer can only be one of the company's six employees. What's weird, though, is that multiple employees all claim to be Kuripa's real face, saying they were streaming at the time of the murder—which is, of course, impossible. As prosecutor Ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Real Face of a VTuber.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 4,311 reviews

    The year is 1998. A private jet belonging to the Roottree Corporation has crashed. On it were the Roottree Sisters and their parents. Combined, they were worth over a billion dollars. Now, due to the eccentricities of their great-great-grandfather Elias, their money must be redistributed to the rest of the family. But who's actually a BLOOD RELATIVE? That's where you come in. Armed only with t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Roottrees are Dead.

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