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Looking for games like The Researcher? Here are top role playing recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with going rogue 2e, Exodus or The Weird Dream.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    85% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    As featured in an Actual Play on the A More Civilized Age podcast with Natalie Watson, Rob Zacny, and Austin Walker & Ali Acampora of Friends at the Table! Some dedicate their life to the cause... One day, you will dedicate everything those who dream of a better world know one simple, terrible fact: not everyone who helps build it will be blessed with the opportunity to live in it. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to going rogue 2e.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Exodus 1.4 - the big update with new art, bonus content, new playbooks, and more - is now available! be sure to check out the beautiful new art, and the bonus content in the Exodus Companion! Exodus is a role-playing story game about being on the run in a society that has turned against you. It's a story of angels on the road, making community as they go, and trying to find somewhere better. It's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exodus.

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

    FAQQ: My controller isn't responding? A: Please confirm the controller is connected to your pc, or re-plug it and see if it works. If not, try right click the game from your steam library - properties - controller, and turn the override off if it's on. We are currently looking into this issue and working on it around clock, so please keep the game up to date. Q: How do I remove the barrier from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Weird Dream.

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  4. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Greetings, wallpaper enthusiasts! Are you tired of staring at the same old boring wallpaper on your devices? Fear not, for I have some exciting news for you! If you're looking for a fresh and funky iXe wallpaper, look no further! You can download them right here, right now! Get ready to jazz up your screens with these snazzy wallpapers. The main cover wallpaper is an absolute stunner, and it's sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iXe: Sandbox Solo Journal for your imagination.

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  5. INTRODUCTION Welcome to your afterlife. Become a Purgatory Guardian, a lone protector of souls wandering the realm between life and death. Once destined to ascend to Heaven, this Purgatory has been corrupted by ancient sins, forgotten gods, and demonic hunger. Only one warrior remains capable of restoring balance: you. The Purgatory Guardian is a semi-open-world action RPG first-person shooter s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgatory Guardian.

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  6. Create a party of up to six custom adventurers and descend into the sacred Crypts of Carith, where long-buried evils are beginning to stir beneath the stone. What begins as a simple expedition soon becomes something far darker. Beneath the quiet village streets lie forgotten catacombs, cursed chambers, and ancient secrets that were never meant to be uncovered. Every descent pushes your party de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypts Of Carith.

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  7. Welcome to Mythic Realms, an exciting RPG adventure inspired by traditional tabletop games! In this unique create-your-own system, you and your friends craft items during gameplay, unleashing the power of your imagination as you describe your moves (similar to traditional RP). An action menu acts as your game master, determining the success or failure of your actions. Game Features: Fully C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythic Realms.

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  8. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Game Background Brief: Get ready for an epic Mars survival challenge! In "Red Planet Rampart," an immersive sci-fi survival role play game, you are deployed to the desolate red planet to reforge humanity's hope. With no hospitable atmosphere, no nurturing water sources, only relentless storms, unknown alien creatures, and the remnants of ancient Martian civilizations, you must use wit an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Planet Rampart.

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  9. 74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    get by, get out, or get even the galaxy can be a rough place. the margins of empire, desperate people do what they must to make ends meet. but where some see desperation, others see opportunity. these racketeers and warlords will kick you while you’re down, then charge you for the opportunity to stand. the scum & villains expansion is an expansion for riley rethal’s galactic 2e, a tabletop role… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the scum & villains expansion.

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  10. Hello!, The story begins then the Colony on the Ice star is raided, and the mining spaceship is captured, the Captain must do something to save his men and the mining colony from the raiders. The Game 3d shooter , includes many different items and weapons to use in game, Interesting mini quests as this is a shooter game with ammo and weapons, free open scene world for this part of st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice Star.

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  11. Welcome to Soulworld After the meteor reshaped the land, survivors began building anew one home, one idea at a time. You arrive in a world still recovering, where villages emerge through the choices and contributions of players. Settle down, start a shop, or help shape the community from the ground up. Every structure has a story, and every player leaves a mark. As you explore, hints of an o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulworld.

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    18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You are a Starlord. In command of a planet but hungry for real power. Your ultimate aim: to control the entire Galaxy and enable your family dynasty to rule forever. But one thousand other Starlords have similar ambitions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlord.

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  13. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 13,898 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Immerse yourself in the award-winning strategy experience. Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Command mighty European powers looking to explore new lands in the New World; or jump eastward to Asia and det… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Empires III.

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  14. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/winterborngames/externus-path-of-the-solari/widget/card.html?v=2 Pre-Alpha Demo The Pre-Alpha Demo lets you see the game far earlier in development than expected. We want to show you the early build so that you can see the improvements we make throughout development and also include you in the process as we hope to build our community. We want to keep the colla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Externus: Path of the Solari.

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  15. > boot SILENT_TERMINAL > rendering world............ done > you wake in the dark. SILENT TERMINAL is a dark-fantasy RPG that lives entirely inside your terminal. No textures. No shaders. No cinematic noise — just ASCII, deep RPG systems, branching stories, and your imagination against the dark. Explore ASCII ruins, fight tactical turn-based battles, talk your way past (or into) tro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Terminal.

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  16. Bridge Orders — Outrim: The Unseen Enemy is a single-player, bridge-focused sci-fi strategy game where you move your fleet by “Observation → Judgment → Command” instead of piloting ships directly. GameplayYou don’t steer the ship yourself in Bridge Orders. Instead, you sit on the bridge, receive reports from your officers, and repeat a cycle of Observation → Judgment → Command. You are not the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bridge Orders - Outrim: The Unseen Enemy.

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  17. Join a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure: a story-driven, point-and-click experience designed for players who enjoy exploration, observation, and clever problem-solving. You’ll search richly detailed scenes to find cleverly concealed objects, interact with the environment, and solve a variety of mini-games and puzzles that move the story forward. When the desert begins to stir and ancient stone aw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Portals: Chronicles of the Sunbound Collector's Edition.

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  18. Hotdog Hazards puts you in Tony's shoes, a highly trained grill master and undercover agent for the Galactic Tasteforce. Save the world by serving hot dogs to alien tourists, or fight for survival one hot dog at a time in challenge mode. Wishlist now to prepare for the grill of a lifetime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotdog Hazards.

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  19. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Lancer imagines a future where a survivor humanity has spread to the stars after weathering terrible ecological collapse on Earth - the end of the Anthropocene as a consequence of unrestrained consumption and poor stewardship. Five thousand years later, humanity lives in the wake of a desperate revolution, one where the victorious radicals now manage the galaxy they've won.   The setting features… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lancer Core Book: First Edition PDF.

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  20. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self is a Powered by the Apocalypse RPG inspired by anime like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and video games like the Persona series. In this game, your character gains the power of an Eidolon, a physical manifestation of their soul that reflects their truest, innermost self and grants them incredible, reality-defying powers! With the help of their friends. they'll fight again… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self, First Edition.

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  21. Studio Unagi's Ghosts over the Water: Changing the Tides of Japan's Future is a historical, immersive strategy game made by four undergraduate students from Yale University and University of Texas, Austin in association with UT Austin's JapanLab. Built upon a familiar and accessible visual novel framework, Ghosts over the Water takes you into a fast-paced world filled with difficult decisions. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghosts over the Water: Changing the Tides of Japan's Future.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    73% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    An important note: The game is no longer available for purchase (neither in PDF format nor in print-on-demand on Amazon). I'm working with Need Games on a new expanded edition! Once the work is completed, it will be distributed by Need Games, both in PDF and physical format. Thanks to everyone who has supported the game to date - your help has allowed the game and the community around it to grow. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Breach.

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  23. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    **this game will always have free copies, they can be claimed below** droids is an expansion for 2-6 players based on galactic 2e by riley rethal, a belonging outside belonging game inspired by star wars. new additions include: 5 character roles: the strategist, the apostle, the liquidator, the memory wiper, and the concord2 pillars: the intergalactic droid's union and the scrap hunters4 mechanics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic 2e: The Droid Expansion.

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  24. Remember when you were young and everything seemed possible? Back when you owned a pair of lucky socks and a dragon lived in the school basement? Back when the rain stopped if you sang a song about it and wolves prowled your home town’s streets after dark? Back when everything was more wonderful and more terrible than it is today? When you were just a kid and didn’t really understand the world, ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Troublemakers.

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  25. You and your fellow felines are stranded on an island. Explore the land and talk to a stone head statue to begin your adventure. There's a farming/survival component in the game, essential for your health and to defeat the threats, then a bit of strategy. Ensure you're the leader of the pack, the others are not too bright on leadership; they're good at stealing your precious crops though. Controls… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Kuna.

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  26. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Lose yourself in a unique and colorful universe of real miniature artworks. While you travel across mythical and historical lands, discover long-forgotten tales, dive into Eastern mythology, and unravel the mysteries hidden within the unique puzzles. During this journey through the 16th to 18th centuries of Ottoman and Persian culture, you'll also meet people from diverse backgrounds, face ancien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Art: a Miniature Realm.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,631 reviews

    Accolades About the Game System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster by Nightdive Studios brings to you the modernized remaster of the FPS/RPG classic, featuring Cross-Play Co-Op multiplayer, Mod Support and more. It’s the year 2114 and as you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.

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  29. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Descend into the dark ages of space and take control of one of five Royal Houses vying for dominance in a universe on the brink of collapse. With 28 years of passionate community-driven evolution, Emperor of the Fading Suns returns with new features, modernized gameplay, and immersive visuals designed to expand on the already treasured strategy game as a part of the Enhanced Edition. This classic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced.

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  30. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,999 reviews

    Moonring is a retro-inspired open-world, turn-based, tile RPG in the style of the old Ultima games, but created with modern design sensibilities, and a unique neon aesthetic. The world is fixed,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonring.

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  32. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    62% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Gunman Tales is an old-school action adventure game for 1-4 players set in the wild west and inspired by the legendary game from Amiga Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight and Cabal If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunman Tales.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

    Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Ruler 2.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 12,918 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Helldivers is a topdown shooter set in a satirical dystopian future where mankind is ruled by a managed democracy. You are part of the Helldivers – the spearhead of humanity’s defense against the perpetual alien threat on Super Earth. With up to four player co-op missions, working together as a team is vital, whether calling in strikes or placing weapons, each action must be totally synchronized … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helldivers.

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  36. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,100 reviews

    Master of Orion 2 also known as MOO2 is considered the classic 4x turn based strategy game set in space. The game has a kind of cult status and even by to days standards is still only matched in game play by very few of its competitors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Orion 2.

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  37. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 12,281 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 18 reviews

    Endless Space 2 will put you in the fascinating role of a leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, develop advanced technologies of unthinkable power, and, of course, encounter new life forms to understand, to court or to conquer. Your story unfolds in a gal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Space 2.

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  38. A panda who stumbles into the Lost Capital of Hell. Explore a beautiful and dangerous world with hand drawn crisp pixel art and 2.5D graphics. Face perilous foes, bosses and friendly allies. Customize yourself with abilities and outfits that will help you conquer your way through this doomed land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandamonium.

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  39. Help young Aris to solve the mystery of the fall of Asfand and It’s guild of alchemists, avenge the death of her brother, discover the limits of her powers all of that and more inside a 3D voxel action adventure game where you control weapons made of metal. Aris has been training for all her life due to her special powers and skills along with her brother to go inside the Alchemists Dungeon and re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Fate.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    There's no room for error when travelling at the speed of light, racing through star systems in a desperate search for a new world to house Mankind. But there are plenty of opportunities for mistakes. Alien races of every conceivable size, shape, temperament and sophistication seek to aid, use, corrupt or destroy you - and you don't know which. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperspeed.

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  41. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    44% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    Second Galaxy presents a vast open sci-fi world combining RPG and SLG elements and consisting of 4,961 galaxies filled with all manner of dark matter, wormholes, space stations, and more. Command various space ships and align with like-minded allies to form corporations, amassing scarce resources throughout the universe and competing or trading with other players' corporations as you wish. True fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Galaxy.

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  42. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Galaxy 2.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 556 reviews

    Imperium Galactica II: Alliances is a real-time game featuring aspects of RTT, RTS and empire-building computer games from the Hungarian-based studio Digital Reality. It is the sequel to Digital Reality's previous game, Imperium Galactica. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium Galactica II.

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  44. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    IRONSWORN: STARFORGED The standalone, sci-fi evolution of the Ironsworn tabletop RPG is here! In Ironsworn: Starforged, you are a spaceborne hero sworn to undertake perilous quests. You will explore uncharted space, unravel the secrets of a mysterious galaxy, and build bonds with those you meet on your travels. Most importantly, you will swear iron vows and see them fulfilled—no matter the cost. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironsworn: Starforged.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 7,052 reviews

    Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic Hero Get out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions. PLAY a variety of Maxis-created missions as you explore planets all over the galaxy! LEVEL UP your S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPORE™ Galactic Adventures.

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  47. About SweetSome StudioTo stay updated, please follow us on Patreon, X(Twitter) and/or Bluesky, under the same name @SweetSome Studio. Also feel free to Join us on Discord!SweetSome Studio is composed of 3 female developers, dedicated to telling the stories we love through games. If you enjoy this demo, please check out the full game via the link above, ADD TO WISHLIST and FOLLOW. This is incredib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taishō Romance Theater.

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  48. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    We're now fully funded, and we were able to raise almost double our goal! The amount of support and enthusiasm the community has shown for this game has brought me to tears. As a new developer publishing my first project I can't express how much this has meant to me. The campaign is over, but we still have a few stretch goals we can work towards and late pledges are enabled if anyone wants to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyless Blind.

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  49. Rotation Phonology: Break is a simple RPG game, telling a story about overturn the government’s wrong decision. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotation Phonology: Break.

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  50. Ortunia Mysteries: Where Did Everybody Go? Step into a town steeped in mystery in this 3D escape-room puzzle game. You play as Draiven, a skilled healer, summoned by your friend Joran to the Unsettled Dragon, a quaint inn at the heart of Ortunia. But when you arrive, Joran is nowhere to be found—and neither is anyone else. The once-lively town stands eerily empty. What happened to Ortunia's resid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ortunia Mysteries: Where Did Everybody Go?.

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