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Games like The Darkness Takes Over

Games like The Darkness Takes Over

Looking for games like The Darkness Takes Over? Here are top strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Deep Despair, Three Days or Teocalli.

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  1. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Deep Despair is a Minecraft-style survival sandbox. Travel, collect resources, craft items, dig, build, grow crops and survive. Freedom of action is limited only by your imagination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Despair.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    You are a lead scientist working for the SCP foundation on a super-secret project SCP-2432. Something goes terribly wrong and the ship you are on containing the SCP explodes, and you wake up on a distant island surrounded by a vivid environment. Get ready to survive, fight for your life and finally escape the horrors of the island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Days.

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  3. By Emilio Neme Controls: POWERS: LEFT-CLICK - Shoot Ability 1 RIGHT-CLICK - Shoot Ability 2 Q - Use Ability 3 Movement: W - Move Forward S - Move Backward D - Move Right A - Move Left SPACE - to Jump  SHIFT - to run Element Select Only if Element has been Unlocked: 1- Water 2 - Earth 3- Fire 4 - Air SCROLL-UP: Next element SCROLL-DOWN: Last element Lore For eon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teocalli.

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  4. The land has been overrun by a primal alien force. Equip your astro-suit and liberate your planet from the ancient cybernetic creatures overrunning cities. Charge through shifting levels and exterminate complex waves of drones with a variety of weapons, and demolish the lethal bosses threatening humanity. Mechanics Dynamic Angles:The stage shifts between top-down twin-stick shooting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to N.DEKA:X.

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  5. Play the role of young Ember, curiously resourceful by day and mystically fierce by night.Don't let her appearance fool you!  That's a foxtail, not a ponytail!        One-half blazing, roguelite combat        One-half strategic, lightweight survivalKey Features: Explore a dream forest as young Ember, collecting, discovering, building and preparing for the dangers of night. Battle relentless terr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember the Werefox.

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  6. Stave off waves of enemies that grow in strength and number as each night passes and defend the Tree of Life. Survive, harvest resources, craft armor and weapons, outfit helper NPCs, and build a base protected by auto-firing towers. Explore the island to find gear with the power of the Celtic Gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morrigan's Isle.

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  7. Weather Dominance is a 2D twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements where you play as an intelligent cloud wielding 6 powerful weather abilities: rain, lightning, snow, hail, wind, and storm. Each enemy has weaknesses to specific weather types, so mastering your abilities is key to survival. In prehistoric times an alien invasion struck Earth. The aliens attacked innocent animals and caveman t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weather Dominance.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    66% User Score Based on 1,026 reviews

    My Island is a relaxed and beautiful survival game, You will drift on the vast ocean and start a lonely journey. Planting crops and trees, craft weapons, building houses,hunting and cooking. A grand open worldWe created a huge open world, Each island has different landscapes. There are hundreds of beautiful and unique islands in the map Powerful character customization systemYou can choose the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Island.

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    18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    29% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Day They Came is a game about surviving, crafting, building, 5ppl coop. In a dystopian earth infested environment with alien creatures. I am developing the game by my self. Right now the game is in early stage of development and a sandbox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Day They Came.

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  10. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself in the wilderness with no tools or resources? In this PvE sandbox survival game, you'll need to rely on nature, bushcraft, and careful planning to endure. Every choice matters from maintaining your fire to managing food, water, and a roof top the head. Stranded on a deserted island after being betrayed by an accomplice, with no one com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember's Verge.

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

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

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    As a man or woman stranded naked, freezing and starving on the shores of a mysterious island called ARK, you must hunt, harvest resources, craft items, grow crops, research technologies, and build shelters to withstand the elements. Use your cunning and resources to kill or tame & breed the leviathan dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the land, and team up with or prey on hundreds of o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ark.

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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 884 reviews

    As the sole survivor of a shipwreck in the 17th century, you must quickly learn to adapt and survive on a mysterious and ruthless island filled with deadly threats and secrets to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bootstrap Island.

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  14. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 428 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 3 reviews

    Open world survival game set in a tropical environment. Meditate, base build, hunt, gather, explore and craft If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retreat To Enen.

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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

    DinoSystem is a 2D ecosystem and survival simulation that allows players to manage the ecology of an evolving island and survive in it as a human, dealing with realistic survival mechanics and a deep character progression system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DinoSystem.

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  17. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    40% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Shoot your way through intense levels with a swiftly increasing difficulty, in a world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades, or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all. Use your greed wisely to beat your friends and climb up the score table. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blue Flamingo.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Remake the world in this minimalistic slow game for casual creators. Discover a long lost history. Create your own scenes. Explore atmospheric countryside vignettes. Relaxing ambient soundscapes with satisfying interactions. Extensive photography mode. Embrace impermanence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quiet as a Stone.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 984 reviews

    Wayward is a turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike in beta. In Wayward, there is a large focus on simulation, survival and openness. There are no classes; there are no levels. Progression of your character depends on individual skill and stat gains by your interactions with items or objects in the world. You are free to play and explore the game in any fashion you wish. Wayward wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayward.

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  20. We are currently running the playtest for the game!  If you want to try the game and give feedback, join our Discord on the sidebar. Woodland Rebels is a survival game with town management elements. Choose your animal specie and influence the fate of the woodland. Assign roles to villagers, recruit a gang of rebels to fight at your side, and face many dangers, such as humans, bugs, ghosts, hunger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodland Rebels.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 6,233 reviews

    In Little Alchemy you start with the basic elements of air, fire, and water and can create a whole bunch of new elements! Combine different ones and create more and more complex things. Can you discover all 560 elements? UPDATE: Little Alchemy 2, the sequel to this fantastic simulation game, is now available! Developer Little Alchemy is developed by Recloak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Alchemy.

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  22. After working all your life you have finally managed to build a device that allows you to travel between parallel worlds. will you be able to return home? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Voyager.

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  23. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Tale Of A Wolf is a story driven, open world wolf adventure, that puts the fate of Sylvanna in your hands. Join forces with nature and expel man! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale Of A Wolf.

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  24. 1. Game Overview Element Alchemy: Modern Art Edition is a stylish, thought-provoking puzzle game that fuses the classic element-combination concept with a 2048-style sliding tile puzzle. Players take on the role of an alchemist, swiping elemental tiles across the board to combine them. In a world where physics and magic intertwine, your goal is to create everything—from basic elements to myth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2048elementslide.

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  25. Genetic mutations, biological augmentation, and wars of faith… After millennia of chaos and upheaval, the world awakens once more. What remains of humanity survives only under the protection of the World Tree, guarding the final embers of its species.Was history buried by time, or did entire planes of existence shift and migrate? We know neither our past nor what lies ahead. Yet in this resour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey of Resurgence.

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  26. Wild.io: Survive, Build, and Conquer ! Overview: Wild.io is an exhilarating 2D multiplayer .io game that combines survival, battle royale, and strategic building mechanics. Dive into a visually rich world teeming with dynamic features, diverse biomes, and intense player-vs-player (PvP) action. Key Features : 1. Game Modes: Survival Mode: Spawn, explore, gather resources, and construct your ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildroyale.io.

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  27. Wild.io: Survive, Build, and Conquer ! Overview: Wild.io is an exhilarating 2D multiplayer .io game that combines survival, battle royale, and strategic building mechanics. Dive into a visually rich world teeming with dynamic features, diverse biomes, and intense player-vs-player (PvP) action. Key Features : 1. Game Modes: Survival Mode: Spawn, explore, gather resources, and construct your ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild.io.

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  28. This is an interesting tower defense (TD) Game. You can use the mixed reactions among the seven elements of wind, thunder, water, fire, earth, light and dark to create a powerful element tower and defeat the invading enemy! At the same time, there will be plenty of dropped props and player skills in the game. With your unique element lineup, challenge the powerful monster leader! Summon Elementa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 元素召唤 Summon Elemental.

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  29. About The Game The Garden of Elements is an RPG Sandbox video game that places the player at the feet of someone who has no recollection of recent events, only a voice of someone who has told him something important, he is in the middle of nowhere and trying to survive, during his journey will find great challenges that will eventually lead him to the answers, the world is procedurally generated, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Garden of Elements.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Endless TDEndless TD is an online co-op tower defense built for “one more wave” energy. Team up with up to 4 players, create outrageous tower combinations, and see how long your squad can survive as waves scale into the absurd. Or go head-to-head. Engage in 1v1 or 2v2 PvP battles, where you’re not just defending — you’re sending waves of enemies to overwhelm your opponents. Balance offense and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless TD.

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  31. “It’s not a sword. It’s not glitter. It’s a bow. Only a bow. Everything else is trash.” You play as a tired elf, considered dumb even by the NPCs, who only wants to gather enough gold to retire in luxury. No world-saving quests, no epic prophecies. This is the daily life of an adventurer who spends decades picking herbs and struggling to level up. A Different Premise In Phantom, elves aren’t … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom the Huntress.

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  32. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameExplore a new world every time you play In Prologue: Go Wayback! no two journeys are ever the same.  A brand new 64km2 world is generated on your PC every time you start the game. Our in-house machine-learning technology empowers our artists and designers to create a system that lets you generate billions of beautiful, natural worlds that are waiting to be explored. Ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prologue: Go Wayback!.

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  33. In a world shaped by Gods and Titans, the elemental forces that once held balance have begun to unravel. As darkness stirs and conflict brews among the realms, the Gods call upon new Champions to rise. Elestrals Awakened is 2.5D single-player action-adventure, monster tamer RPG video game that puts you at the center of the Elestrals Universe. Step into the role of a Caster, forge a bond with a Sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elestrals Awakened.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    Knights Within is being developed by Indecision Labs, a solo developer working on their first public project. Humanity is fighting for survival against the wraiths that now reign dominant in the world. Thankfully, technology is on our side. Fight your way through hordes of enemies while completing objectives to further mankind's struggle to survive. Embark on procedurally generated miss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights Within.

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  35. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Night is Coming is a survival building simulation set within the unforgiving cold of the Carpathian mountains. Build your settlement, nurture and protect your people - prepare for impending Darkness. Will everyone survive? Will evil displace your homestead? Will a Hero emerge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night is Coming.

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  36. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uragun.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Survive the Undead Onslaught with the Power of Words! In this thrilling action-survival game, you find yourself in a forest under siege by relentless zombies. But these aren't just any zombies—they are fueled by words. To fend off the undead, you'll need to type the words displayed above their heads. Each correct letter sends a bullet flying, and completing the word takes down the enemy. The wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keyboard Soldier.

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  38. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Survival Nation is an open-world online RPG survival game designed for VR. In this game, you will kill hundreds of zombies, acquire weapons, learn new skills, craft, explore the world, complete quests, and most importantly, fight for survival. Will you join a Survival Nation? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Nation.

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  39. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,778 reviews

    A tiny building game about beautiful lived-in houses. No rules or restrictions, just pure creativity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUMMERHOUSE.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    54% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Lost in the dark forest of Neverliria, the fire-headed girl is trying to survive and protect herself from the powers of darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverliria.

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    27%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Aurendor is an open world survival game set on a large island that requires players to test their survival and crafting skills. Players must gather resources, cook their food and fight dangerous creatures on the island. There are many different types of resources in the game. Trees, stones, mines and plants are vital to players' survival. To collect and use these resources, players need to cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurendor.

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  42. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 3,038 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

    A single player exploration and survival experience, played in first person and developed in Unreal Engine 4. Set on a mysterious and uninhabited alien planet. With Earth on the brink of destruction, as mankind's last hope, and stranded on a deserted alien planet, the player has to survive the harsh environment and find a way to send a signal back home. Confronted with merciless weather, and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Solus Project.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 1,568 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Miasmata is a first-person survival/adventure game, developed from the ground-up by brothers Joe and Bob Johnson. You play as Robert Hughes, a plague-stricken scientist on a journey to discover a cure. Your adventure begins on the shores of a remote and mysterious island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miasmata.

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  44. 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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  45. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 33,418 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 6 reviews

    Green Hell is a sweltering struggle for survival in the Amazonian rainforest. Clinging to life, the player is set on a journey of durability as the effects of solitude wear heavy not only on the body but also the mind. How long can you survive against the dangers of the unknown? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Green Hell.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    87% User Score Based on 600 reviews

    You are a bird, you are free in this small place, but you can't get out, all you can do is fly around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bird.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,030 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 16 reviews

    Fashion Police Squad is a humorous retro FPS where you fight against fashion crime using attire enhancing weaponry. Clean the streets off of socks in sandals as Sergeant Des, and experience a single player story full of fabulous characters, dazzling encounters and fierce runway shows! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fashion Police Squad.

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  49. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,937 reviews

    This is a prologue for the full game "Planet Crafter".From Hostile to Habitable You are sent on an hostile planet with one mission: Make it habitable for Humans. You'll have to survive, collect resources, build your base and machines in order to heat the planet, create an atmosphere with enough oxygen and eventually geo-engineer an entire planet! Survive, Collect, CraftGather minerals an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Planet Crafter: Prologue.

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  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 5,128 reviews

    Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Craft The World.

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