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Games like Those Who Came Before

Games like Those Who Came Before

Looking for games like Those Who Came Before? Here are top action recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Strange Story Of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2, Shards of the Mirror or Fathom.

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  1. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    After falling unconscious following his successful escape from the old cabin in the woods where he was imprisoned by an unknown man, a scene we witnessed in Chapter 1, Brian finds himself traveling through time and space. He wakes up 30 years in the past, as a small child, in an unfamiliar place, with no memory of how he arrived there. Although everything around him seems normal, he is trapped in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Strange Story Of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2.

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  2. Gameplay Playtime: 15-30 minutes Shards of the Mirrors is a story-driven puzzle game where the protagonist, trapped in a mirror world by chance, must find the scattered mirror shards around the house to escape. Explore and discover various endings as you solve the puzzles. Game Story Shards of the Mirrors begins after the protagonist returns home from their day. Quickly falling asleep, they are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of the Mirror.

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  3. Enigma's Edge™: A Roguelike Science-Fantasy RPG Inspired by Classic Dungeon Crawlers Are You Ready to Face the Edge? Awakened from cryostasis after a century, you find yourself trapped in the remnants of a crashed spaceship—now part of an underground labyrinth on the planet Delavorn. This world, where advanced technology intertwines with medieval fantasy, has been irrevocably altered by the re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fathom.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:funny
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Part 3D platformer and part slice of life game, Stellona is a western adventure with a large emphasis on exploration and discovery where you move to a small town to work at a struggling museum.  You're also a rabbit-person. Everyone is rabbit-people. As you gather artifacts to expand the museum's collection, you'll be introduced to an eccentric cast of characters around the town of Sidewinder … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellona.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 733 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    The Ball is a first person action-adventure game featuring a full single-player experience. As a swashbuckling archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, you get stuck in a cavern. It doesn't take long before you realize this is more than just a cave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ball.

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  6. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    These dark, deep woods are home to wild creatures and wild magic, and they're only dangerous if you disrespect either one. They're also your home. Here, you're safe, loved, and free, and tonight is a very special night; a good one for a ritual. Until a stranger interrupts your plans, and turns your night, and your life in an entirely new direction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Three-Body Problem.

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  7. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Discover a captivating world of adventure and romance! Immerse yourself in a thrilling otome game where your choices shape the story and determine your fate with your loved one. Join thousands of players who have already started their adventure from the mobile app and download the PC Version of "Untold Atlas" today to experience this adventure game! ◆ Engage in epic adventures: Expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untold Atlas: otome sim inspired by expedition adventures.

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  8. devenez une légende du jeu ! Pre-order now and become a part of the game forever! Everyone who purchases the game during Early Access will have their name etched into the game itself, immortalized in the "Abyss of Souls." (Coming soon) Don't miss the chance to leave your mark on the world of Fisherman's Island : your name will be part of the adventure for all eternity! About the G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fisherman's Island Alpha Test.

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  9. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Phantom Leap – The Great Forest Adventure! (AMIGA - WIP)     A winding path cuts through the deep forest, hidden among moss-covered ruins and ancient trees. Legends speak of untold secrets, hidden treasures—and countless dangers. Only the bravest adventurers dare to enter, seeking to uncover the mysteries that lie within. As a fearless explorer, you leap into this adventure, jumping over dee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Leap ( AMIGA - WIP Version 1.4 DEMO).

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  10. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Help the brave adventurer Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the Ruins of the ancient Chaikurú civilization, in a classic and epic 3D action-adventure game. Explore a fantasy world inspired by South-American locations, nature and cultures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy.

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  11. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned. Welcome to the Forest, the sacral place in the Ordered. Solve puzzles, find items and a way to use them. Try to reach your brother and have fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned: The Forest.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    When the first manned mission to colonize Mars tragically ends with an inexplicable event without ever reaching the red planet, a new group of astronauts is sent to investigate what happened, only to find out an even stranger mystery that will forever change human exploration of space… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Event-D.

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  13. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 176 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

    From the creators of Conarium and the Darkness Within series, comes Transient, a Lovecraftian Cyberpunk thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transient.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Honu is a first-person 3D puzzle adventure set in a world where magic and technology come together. As an explorer stepping through a portal, you find yourself on the untouched island of Honu, a place where nature has reclaimed the ruins of an ancient civilization. Strange magitech devices lie dormant among moss-covered stones, waiting to be understood once more. Travel through a variety of bio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Honu.

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  15. For years, adventurers have gone into the Dungeon-Dungeon, yet none have returned. Everyone thought they would be the first to return, and they all were proved wrong. You feel the same, and dream to beat the trend. There's a spark of hope in you - after all, someone has to be the first. Why not you? The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits... Dungeon-Dungeon is designed to be accessible for different playstyle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dungeon-Dungeon Awaits.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Carve your path through the aged streets of Tibil, the last settlement on a time-lost earth. In an era long past humanity’s destined demise, enduring through black technology and the mysteries that lie within. Star & City is a table-top role-playing game (TTRPG) set in a post-apocalyptic dystopian future, full of strange beasts known as “Paraxen”, mysterious technologies, and superpowered monster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star & City: 2.

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  18. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

    What you can’t see… doesn’t exist. CASSETTE BOY is a puzzle action RPG where you control perspective to change the world you see. Rotate a 2D pixel-styled 3D world, using disappearing obstacles and newly appearing paths to uncover the mystery of the vanished moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CASSETTE BOY.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 227 reviews

    Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chroma Zero.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 3,173 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 2 reviews

    The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Séance of Blake Manor.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Play as a witch living in secret among villagers in this hand-drawn narrative puzzle adventure. An attempt to change fate traps her in a time loop. Help the witch and her cat escape without getting caught by the inquisition. Your choices shape the outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexed Time.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 1,006 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Dreaming Sarah is an adventure game where you explore the dream world of a young girl named Sarah, who is in a deep coma. Collect items and abilities as you solve puzzles, interact with people and objects to try to wake up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreaming Sarah.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 510 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    TRAUMA tells a story of a young woman who survives a car accident. Recovering at the hospital, she has dreams that shed light on different aspects of her identity - such as the way she deals with the loss of her parents. TRAUMA lets you experience those dreams in an interactive way, reminiscent of Point-and-Click Adventure Games. It builds upon this established formula by introducing a gesture-ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trauma.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    62% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    A Platformer like nothing seen before in games, explore this open-world puzzler in multiple dimensions on a journey to find your maker. Poncho is a new kind of game where the player navigates by switching between 3 "layers" in 3D in order to explore a 2D world. "Poncho" is a robot who wakes up in a post-post-post apocalypse world, where humanity has been wiped from the face of the earth many centu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PONCHO.

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  26. 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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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    87% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    Ancient Guardian - this is adventure first-person shooter in a procedurally-generated locations. You play as a father who has to find his lost daughter, avoiding a meeting with dangerous enemies, avoiding traps and solving puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Guardian.

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  28. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 450 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    TRI is a first-person puzzle exploration adventure game where you place corner points onto walls to build walkable triangular platforms. Find a way through the towers and dungeons in sophisticated levels. Solve puzzles, climb vertiginous abysses, reflect light-rays and try not to lose your mind when you're falling upside-down. Don't worry - the TRIs will let you create your own paths in this mysti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRI: Of Friendship and Madness.

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  29. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    JOIN EARLY ACCESS NOW! Full release coming 2026! Feeble Origins is a small adventure with a retro tone that puts the spotlight on the melee class of adventurer and trades away the complexity of modern gaming for a classic feel. Instead of experience points and sprawling skill trees, your progression comes from meaningful gear upgrades, the story you uncover, and the world itself. Your travels ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Feeble Saga.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 553 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    Vessel is a game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life, and all the consequences that ensue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessel.

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  32. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    As an agent of Odin, you will dive into cavernous dungeons hunting for treasure, race for your life from surprise traps, and have vicious axe battles with blood-thirsty kobolds. If you like action-packed side-scrolling adventures, you won't want to miss Trial by Viking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trial by Viking.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 308 reviews

    Short handcrafted horror adventure with multiple choices... Make your own way through the madness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isolomus.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 2,798 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Explore the lost ruins of the Nebula, read ancient inscriptions, and uncover a forgotten past in this narrative archaeological science-fiction adventure game from the creators of 80 Days. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven's Vault.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    69% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Clash II is a turn-based strategy game, where player will get the chance to immerse himself as a commander of one of quareled fractions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clash II.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Season One: Landfall is the initial Bot Colony core game featuring the Intruder and Arrival playable episodes, in addition to the pre-order and first access to Riot, this season’s third episode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bot Colony.

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  39. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 510 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 6 reviews

    Aporia: Beyond The Valley brings a unique approach to the art of storytelling, by not using text or dialogue. It offers new, interesting puzzle mechanics, and elaborate environmental storytelling within an immersive world. Aporia: Beyond The Valley is a first-person puzzle game set in the world of Ez’rat Qin. Explore a world filled with strange nature, ancient technology, and haunted by a spirit … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aporia: Beyond The Valley.

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  40. Welcome to EthrAEthrA is a 3D pixel-art open-world RPG with a heavy focus on exploration and combat, where you play two protagonists together on a journey across the continent to slowly unravel a thousand-year-old lie. You will play as Bob, a farm boy searching for a more interesting life, and Veil, a lost child of a rare species with a natural affinity with magic. Together you will explore the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EthrA.

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  41. Embark on a mysterious journey through a fractured realm where eras clash and realities intertwine. The Infernalist tests the boundaries between realities combining fantasy and science fiction elements in a unique and captivating way. The Infernalist is a compelling point-and-click adventure where you dive into a rich narrative filled with exploration, puzzles, and turn-based combat, all set ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infernalist.

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  42. Uncover the secrets of a forgotten world at the edge of the Milky Way. In Star Mission: Remote Sectors, you play as a space explorer sent to investigate a gravity anomaly on a distant, alien planet. What begins as a scientific mission quickly turns into a journey of discovery, mystery, and strange phenomena. Harness superhuman abilities to explore the environment and overcome dangerous anomalies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Mission: Remote Sectors.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Pick up and throw magic boxes to build massive combinations. Use the lightning box to set off spectacular chain reactions! Master the art of box moving to solve puzzles and find treasures! Use cool tools like the Magic Wand to make them disappear! Use powerful magic boxes to help you on your journey! Explore a "sprawling interconnected dungeon with ever changing rules, surprises … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Box Room.

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  44. FractionsThe game's plot revolves around a global conflict between two playable factions fighting for the remnants of resources and bits of lost technology on the surface of a distant world devastated by the great Schism. In the future, another force will intervene in the conflict, under the banner of which every player will be able to stand. The fractions have a unique set of techniques, fightin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fly Cowboy Online.

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  45. You are Ka-Hool, a ghost, that remembers nothing but their name. Awaken in a cave, your goal is to look for your past, to look for your identity. Throughout this adventure, you’ll rediscover your own abilities, stroll through the remains of an ancient world, and continue your journey for memory. Remains of a mysterious civilisation lay ahead. Who were they? How did they disappear? Your quest fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arise from Shadows.

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  46. Dive into Japanese-Hawaiian story, where light is the last hope to survive. Play as Shima Nobu and fox Miwa and save the village from darkness. Miwa: The Sacred Fox is an 2D adventure platformer game with many interesting puzzle elements and a beautiful hand-drawn mystical world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miwa: The Sacred Fox.

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  47. Unlock the Future with Cutting-Edge Algorithms! Fortune Teller is a revolutionary new text-based software that harnesses the power of advanced algorithms to reveal the secrets of the future! Developed by a team of leading data scientists and programmers, Fortune Teller offers a captivating and immersive experience that will leave users amazed and intrigued. Decode the Mysteries of Destiny With F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IBM: Fortune Teller.

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  48. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    "Thommas BlackThorne is the last heir of the BlackThorne,a once noble family of the northernmost edges of the empire.The family castle, the BlackThorne Keep is a ruin of the ancientforgotten glory and a reminder of what was lost. When his familylands are given to a new noble , Thommas needs to travel south to findhis older brother that decided to dedicate his life to the church- and deliver the ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BlackThorne Keep Chronicles (Pre-Alpha).

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  49. The Root Council has sent you, to the icy wastes of Hejstos, to find an artifact that will unite the tribes and end the fratricidal struggle. Experience an incredible adventure in this third-person RPG focused on combat and exploration.You have been sent to an icy wasteland that hides traces of ancient peoples.In these ruins you must find the clues to recover, the Iron Crown, which will finally un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Anturia: Hejstos.

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  50. Play as Blin Albius, a Knowledge Seeker apprentice, part of a profession dedicated to studying creatures, plants, minerals and the natural order of the world Your training revolves around observing, sketching, gathering and understanding everything around you. Your progress depends on paying attention, drawing what you find, studying how the world works, identifying ingredients, investigating crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EONIA Revelations.

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