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Games like The explorer of the depths

Games like The explorer of the depths

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  1. Plunge into a vibrant underwater world as a heroic mermaid—battle whimsical sea creatures, clean up ocean pollution, and team up with your crab companion in a charming roguelite adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little island.

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  2. Show your reflexes and reach the Surface! Surface Rush is an arcade, skill based game, where you must throw Pumpum and make him bounce through the ocean bottom. Keep an eye on the oxygen bar and keep moving towards the goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surface Rush.

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  3. An atmospheric underwater drilling roguelite beneath the icy crust of Enceladus. Pilot your submarine, explore the depths, mine resources through procedural caves and upgrade your base. Each dive is darker and more dangerous, and you must face the terrors lurking in the shadows. Live. Dive. Repeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Subminer.

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  4. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    96% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Dungeon Ruins is an exciting game in which you will find yourself in the shoes of a brave pioneer exploring mysterious dungeons full of treasures and dangers. You have to go through multi-story labyrinths filled with various enemies, riddles and treasures. Equipped with just a sword, boomerangs and potions, you will have to use all your skills and tactical thinking to successfully cope with the da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Ruins.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    In Oceaneers, a survival-crafting colony simulation game, you manage a group of stranded survivors in a flooded world where sci-fi meets palm trees. With sinking islands, and scarce resources, you’ll need to grow an island colony, recruit new survivors and protect them from dangers on both land and sea! SURVIVE ON FLOATING ISLANDSThe ocean is scattered with floating islands powered by Float-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oceaneers.

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  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Power Sink is a Puzzle-Platformer, set in the depths of an underwater hydrothermal power plant. Explore and repair the station before it falls to pieces from the pressure of the sea and the heat from below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Sink.

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  7. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 600 reviews

    When they built the floating cities, they had no idea an insidious threat lurked deep below...Feed the Deep is a compulsive lovecraftian roguelike inspired by the likes of Dome Keeper and Spelunky. Dive into an ever-changing system of undersea caves. Collect resources that can be traded for upgrades and items. Explore ever deeper, managing dark spaces, limited oxygen, and hostile wildlife, and com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feed the Deep.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    DISCLAIMER: The build here is not fully representative of what the final game will be like, there are still performance issues and a bunch of missing content/features, but I'm always working on those :D The Depths See All... Wishlist on Steam Now... A diver sent down into the deepest depths of the vast and treacherous oceans to discover secrets untold. You will face formidable adversaries, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dive The Depths.

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

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  10. As a unique illusion of Chinese people, the magnificent and grand world of cultivating immortals is loved by many people, including us naturally. We are deeply impressed by the treasures, monsters and spells in the story, which together form a huge world of fairy cultivation. When reading, I am eager to try, and I can't wait to dive into it and imagine what I will do. Yes. Suppose there were such … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reincarnation Biography.

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  11. SUMMARY Developed by a team of passionate students, Depth’s Awakening is a fast-paced, mythologically inspired roguelike action game set in a procedurally generated underwater cave. Dive into a beautiful and dangerous world as Melina, a mermaid warrior with a voice as powerful as Poseidon’s wrath. STORY Poseidon's sacred trident has been stolen by a mysterious enemy. To recover it, he sends … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depth's Awakening.

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  12. 睁开眼 你身上多了一道青铜壶印 壶中竟藏着个器灵少女 她笑盈盈告诉你:“想逃出这仙壶牢笼?” “先当个废柴掌门,把弟子培养成飞升神仙吧。” 壶中百年,外界一日《壶中日月》是一款让你躺着都能修仙的休闲挂机游戏! 在这里你只需动动手指招募各种天赋异禀的弟子,给他们穿上装备、传授厉害道法,然后看着他们自动修炼打怪、突破境界。不管是什么天赋,你都能培养成绝世高手。还能研究强力阵法、洗练装备,聚灵挂钱。游戏只要往后台一放,弟子们就会勤勤恳恳帮你刷秘境,回来就能收获满满!轻松又上头,挂机就变强,快来打造属于你的最强仙门吧~ 轻松修仙,畅爽体验 极简操作:一键装备,自动战斗,自动挂机,轻松培养弟子 智能引导:贴心招募提示,自动突破秘境,解放双手 自由修行,随心定制 境界突破可获得属性点自由加减,随时调整培养方向 80+种道法秘籍,搭配独特词条效果,打造专属战斗流派 多元培养,深度… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 壶中日月 Timeless Teapot.

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  13. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The Kaiyo Mission is a casual, 2.5D, single player, sci-fi based, underwater exploration game set on alien ocean worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kaiyō Mission.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    On the oceans, sailors tell tales of a ship crewed by the dead. They say a skeletal army lives within its hold, waiting to assault unwary vessels and steal their treasure. In hushed tones, their name is uttered: Their captain, Skull Queen, has a fearsome reputation as a cutthroat hunter of the seas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkullPirates.

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  15. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Explore a non-linear underground world in this puzzle-adventure. Solve intricate environmental challenges, uncover hidden secrets, and navigate a pixel-art labyrinth where every path leads to a new mystery. Can you plunge into the depths and find what lies beneath? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plungeez.

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  16. A mysterious light has pulled your friend up into the sky! Do you have what it takes to save him in this fast-paced bird-based precision platforming adventure? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silly Bird Sequel.

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  17. In this short puzzle game, adventure through an unexplored jungle, looking for the fabled city of gold - ElDorado! Navigate through numerous puzzles and temples to locate all the totems and keys required to unlock the door to ElDorado. Each series of puzzles starts with an easier "proof of concept" version, to help outline how the area/temple will work moving forward. Difficulty: The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ElDorado.

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  18. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    PANTHALASSA In Panthalassa, you delve into an alien underwater world where you play as Magellan (aka MAG), an autonomous exploratory submarine who suffers a catastrophic malfunction and awakes anew, reborn in a highly advanced body, in a world they do not recognize. With technology alien to them and new emotions that were not there before. In this game, you must find out where you are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panthalassa.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 337 reviews

    A short horror game about a devout oceanographer trying to find Eden, the source of all things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Womb World.

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  20. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    99% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is a 2D adventure game deeply rooted in Arabian mythology. Dive into Ma'een, a stunning underwater realm. Once a thriving ocean, Ma'een is now corrupted by dark entities. From vibrant, ecosystems of plants and coral, to decaying ruins of an ancient civilization, explore the vast expanse of the cosmic sea, Ma'een through smooth, seamless swimming. As you delve deeper int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree.

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  21. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Play as a pistol shrimp and survive waves of enemies while collecting pearls from oysters scattered throughout the map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SALTWATER.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Layer Hunt is a survival sandbox and dungeon game where the goal is to survive and hunt down all the bosses. To reach your goal you will have to mine, craft, build, farm, fight and explore for new abilities and resources. The world is broken up through many different layers that each offer new enemies, minerals and dungeons to explore. To progress, the player must explore all these layers and elim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Layer Hunt.

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  23. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dive in and solve the mystery of Atlantis! Explore the depths in this Isometric Action-Game, fight against the Guardians and awaken the powers in your Anchor to uncover the truth behind the fall of the Civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anchor: Quest for Atlantis.

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  24. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A game of the genre find the hidden object. Using the mouse and the WASD keys, the player must control the camera, Carefully dig up all the hidden objects without damaging them. For each item, the player receives points. The game has achievements and a leaderboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archaeology - Sand Japanese.

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  25. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Take part in wormkinds heroic struggle for freedom from their archnemesis. Upgrade your arsenal, tools and submarine to decimate the fish population to reach the ultimate goal: to boldly go where no worm has gone before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Fishing.

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  26. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 520 reviews

    Welcome to Ocean Keeper, a mining roguelike shooter with a top-down view. Play as a Miner whose spaceship has crashed on a planet, filled with underwater monsters. Find resources and artifacts for purchasing valuable upgrades. Use the time between each attack to power up your diver, mech, weapon or explore a new dungeon. Build automatic turrets, use drones to collect loot and improve your skill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    1953. North East Scotland. A research student travels to the small coastal village of Kellas Bay to study it's unique and strange ecology. They embark on a surreal journey from the lush forests and ancient cave systems surrounding the village, to the freezing depths of the North Sea in order to comprehend the primordial natural forces responsible for the area's curious phenomena. It Sleeps Belo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Sleeps Below the Haar.

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  28. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    In the short story "Deep Beyond," dive into a world of mystery and adventure alongside Lilly as she embarks on her quest. Explore ancient wrecks, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the secrets of her past as you journey through the depths of the ocean. FEATURES: - Dive deep into an underwater adventure. - Immerse yourself in fully-voiced characters. - Solve challenging puzzles to uncover t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Beyond.

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  29. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Treasure Adventure Game is a freeware open-world, platform adventure game developed by Stephen Orlando. It includes a 1 hour original sound-track composed by Robert Ellis If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Adventure Game.

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  31. 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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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,622 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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

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  33. The surface was never the whole story. Something ancient calls from the floor of an alien sea. Dive with your crew through seven ever-darker layers: mine, craft, build bases, crew subs, and guard your air and sanity as the ocean turns hostile. It has been expecting you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Divers.

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  34. Heavily inspired by games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon, A Forest Tail will have mechanics such as farming, dungeon explorations, RPG leveling, real time combat, skill systems, magic, and of course, romance. There will be mature content in this game, but the dev is planning to make an SFW version that avoids that for those not interested in that aspect. Thus there will be heavy focus on mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Forest Tail.

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  35. Banquet of Nausea is a dark fantasy RPG made in RPGMaker. You will play as Liya — a girl on an epic quest to find her lost kin. Explore sacred ruins, purge festering abominations, and forge bonds with survivors whose fates lie in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banquet of Nausea.

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  36. Keep an ancient megabuilding alive and thriving with the help of VENTBA ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veiled Vents.

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  37. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    After purhasing this game, you can claim a key for A Simple Life with My Unobtrusive Girl. Please remember to click “Get download key” to receive it. This key allows you to download the full version of A Simple Life with My Unobtrusive Girl as well as all future updates. A fully animated and voiced life-sim with roguelite runs. Find a cure for Mio’s illness. Share meals and quiet nights … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Usuimo.

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  38. Tetherdeep Mini Jame Gam #51 Tetherdeep is a 2D underwater exploration game where you descend into the abyss from the safety of your pod, deploying a tethered drone to salvage lost treasures from the deep. The deeper you go, the darker and more dangerous the ocean becomes. With limited reach, fragile equipment, and hazards lurking in the depths, every dive is a risk. Bring back what you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TETHERDEEP.

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  39. In abandoned biomes, forgotten cities, and lifeless waters, you cast your line — often without knowing whether it is still worth it. Rare fish, fragile systems, and a world without explanation create an atmosphere that observes rather than entertains. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Fisherman.

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  40. Dive into the world of Leganda, an open-world RPG where you transform an abandoned floating island into a thriving energy hub. Cultivate crops, raise animals, generate electricity, and uncover the secrets of a mysterious debt. Your adventure begins here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leganda.

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  41. 100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    A fully animated and voiced sister life-sim with roguelite runs. Find a cure for Mio’s illness. Share meals and quiet nights at home, then enter the Abyss each day to fight, loot, and push deeper to protect your simple life together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Simple Life with My Unobtrusive Sister.

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  42. Seeker 3 is a cozy, story-driven adventure where players take on the role of Alfie, a stranded alien with the ability to fly and shapeshift. As he navigates a mysterious island, he must gather five stars to power his spaceship and find his way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker 3.

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  43. Dive into the depths of the unknown in Sea Snap, the ultimate underwater adventure where photography meets survival! As a daring explorer hired by an oceanographic institute, your mission is to document mysterious marine life and uncover ancient treasures hidden in the ocean’s abyss. Armed with nothing but your camera and flashlight, you'll capture stunning images of both familiar sea creatures an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Snap!.

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  44. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    This game was made in its entirety in 96 hours for the GMTK 2024 Game Jam to the theme "Built to Scale". All art, music, voice lines, and code were made during the jam and are entirely original. CONTROLS An arrow pointing to the ship is in the Sonar. WASD - Movement Mouse - Aiming Left Click or Q - ScanRight Click or E - Stun GrenadeESC - Pause Dive down and scan sea creatures for credits wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Depth.

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  45. Imagine leaving behind endless meetings and the incessant ping of notifications marked "99+, " and embarking on a fresh start in a picturesque coastal town. This is the promise of Little Life: Idyllic Town Tales – an opportunity to escape urban chaos and return to a simpler way of living.In this game, you'll trade your white-collar job in the big city for life in this scenic village, where the pac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Life: Island Tales.

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  46. IntoTheAbyss IntoTheAbyss is an immersive underwater exploration game where you command a submarine navigating the mysterious depths of the ocean. Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey filled with breathtaking underwater landscapes, hidden treasures. Game Features: Stunning Underwater Environments: Dive into beautifully crafted oceanic worlds, uncharted abysses. Resource Management: K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IntoTheAbyss.

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  47. Poseidon wants to return his beloved golden sharks back to the Greek seas, go to a small island and help God find his subjects!) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poseidon.

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  48. A retro-inspired turn-based RPG of faith, loss, and rebellion. Overcome the designs of a dread goddess, liberate your people, and shatter the chains that bind you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunflowers and the Goddess of Death.

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  49. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A MYSTERIOUS UNCHARTED ISLAND You are a lone archaeologist who has just discovered the resting place of a long lost pirate treasure fleet! Over two hundred years ago the notorious pirate queen Ching Shih lost an armada of junks laden with gold, jewels, and artifacts in a ferocious storm in the South China Sea. The remains of her Red Flag treasure fleet now rests near a mysterious uncharted island … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Loot.

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  50. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Explore a kingdom of myth and folklore The kingdom of Tir nAill was a luscious kingdom full of creatures from folklore but one day something happened and creatures began to act differently, violently, now few remain in the kingdom and most of those who do are not friendly. Eris And The Fading Kingdom is a 2D Metroidvania across a vast world filled with friend and foe. Explore icy mountains, lush … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eris and the fading kingdom.

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