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Merchants of Kaidan is a medieval fantasy trading simulation game. You play as a merchant traveling through the dangerous city of Kaidan, buying and selling goods while avoiding thieves and other obstacles. The game features a dynamic economy, day/night cycle, and a variety of characters to interact with. Your goal is to become the wealthiest merchant in Kaidan.

In "Horizon's Gate," set sail in a fantasy world and shape your journey as an explorer, trader, or pirate. Recruit a crew from 8 races, unlock 36 classes, and engage in tactical land and sea combat. Your choices serve one of three factions, amass wealth, or become a pirate, while abilities offer creative solutions to environmental challenges in this unique world.

Discounty is a single-player, narrative-driven management RPG where you run a discount supermarket in the quirky town of Blomkest. With an ingenious and wholesome story, outstanding game mechanics, and sensational visuals, balance shop management, community relationships, and trade deals while enjoying a hilarious yet grind-heavy experience filled with bugs and charm.

In Critter Cove, you're tasked with restoring a once-popular tourist destination suffering from neglect. Explore the handcrafted open world, gather resources, and upgrade buildings to improve the town's rating and attract more tourists. Additionally, venture into the mysterious archipelago to salvage treasures, rescue critters, and uncover ancient technology. Your success hinges on your ability to balance exploration and town development.

"Potions: A Curious Tale" is an adventure game where you play as Luna, a young alchemist in training. Use strategy and puzzle-solving to resolve conflicts and gather rare ingredients for potion-making. Explore seven unique biomes, discover over 100 potion combinations, and experiment with deep crafting systems. Manage resources carefully and use your environment to defeat enemies.

"Blue Rose Reprise" is a visual novel adventure game where players uncover the mysteries of a small, secluded town. As the new doctor in town, players will interact with various characters, investigate supernatural events, and make decisions that impact the story's outcome. With its beautiful art style, intriguing plot, and character-driven narrative, "Blue Rose Reprise" offers a captivating and immersive gaming experience.

"Flotsam" is a survival simulation game set in a post-apocalyptic world where players manage a floating village made of debris. Scavenge for resources, adapt to the changing environment, and discover remnants of the old world while ensuring the survival of your community. The game offers a unique and immersive experience, challenging players to create sustainable habitats on the unforgiving sea.

Fading Serenades is a charming adventure where you hike, jump, and climb through minigames to deliver parcels while managing an ever-too-small backpack. Explore a rugged island, help reserved locals, and uncover a mysterious story involving vanishing traditions and a missing scientist. Balance challenges grow as your backpack fills, deepening the immersive experience.

Quantum Witch is a pixel-art choose-your-own-adventure visual novel where your decisions shape an interconnected story set in the town of Hus. Explore multiple branching paths filled with quirky characters and mysterious events around a strange portal. Each playthrough reveals new outcomes and deepens the narrative experience.