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Games like Wavefront: Vanguard

Games like Wavefront: Vanguard

Games like Wavefront: Vanguard

Looking for games like Wavefront: Vanguard? Here are top tactical real-time strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Carrier Command 2, Boat Crew or X-POINT.

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  1. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 4,332 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

    Carrier Command 2 is Strategy, Planning and Teamwork on a scale that is both engaging and manageable. True to MicroProse's heritage and the debut title of the development company Geometa , Carrier Command 2 is all about meaningful decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrier Command 2.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 380 reviews

    Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boat Crew.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    ⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNINGX-POINT IS NOT A CASUAL GAME. There is no simplified tutorial There are no quick victories There is no “press a button - get fun” Mistakes have consequences If you are not ready to study, read, analyze, and learn from your own failures - please do not buy this game. ❌ WHAT THIS GAME DOES NOT OFFER To avoid false expectations: ❌ this is not a shooter ❌ this is not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-POINT.

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  4. Paper Strike is a fast-paced 3v3 competitive game where warrior-mages fight in intense 1-minute minigames. Draw spells in real-time, master instant abilities, and conquer the shifting power of Armageddon. Fast, tactical, and built for team play If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Strike.

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  5. Last Front — a modern RTS with deep tactical gameplayLast Front is inspired by the great real-time strategies of the 90s and 2000s, preserving the spirit of classic RTS while bringing the action into a realistic modern military world. Build bases, develop your economy, command armies, and apply advanced technologies to gain the upper hand in battle. At release, you’ll find three main factions, ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Front.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    80% User Score Based on 906 reviews

    Inspired by classic RTS titles like Command & Conquer with a nod to famed board game Axis & Allies, Line War combines elements of 4X, wargame, and real-time tactics genres into a unique strategic experience for veterans and newcomers. This game has a never-before-seen approach that lets you focus on drawing commands and executing a strategy rather than managing individual units. Chain commands an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Line War.

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  7. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    50% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    IMPORTANT NOTICEThis game will be permanently removed from the Steam Store on October 6th, 2025. The multiplayer servers are expected to remain online until Summer 2026. If you already own the game, you can keep playing it from your library. For more details, please read our full announcement. About the Game Of Ships & Scoundrels takes you on a journey to unknown lands that wait to be exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Ships & Scoundrels.

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  8. Command drones, deploy mobile air defense systems and conduct tactical aerial operations. Choose your side - Ukrainian or Russian forces - and protect critical infrastructure in a realistic military simulation on a detailed map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkyInFlames.

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  9. Open-world aerial shooter that blends fast-paced arcade combat, exploration, and deep customization. Fly freely, defend your island from invasion, upgrade your vehicles, unlock gear, and tailor each aircraft to your playstyle. A bold, replayable dieselpunk adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diesel Burners.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    76% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Renaissance was an era of science, arts, philosophy - and the art of war. Split between warring kingdoms, merchants, and religions, the Renaissance saw the rise of mercenary armies, waging war across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for the highest bidder, with captains of these forces making or breaking nations. Renaissance Kingdom Wars puts you in the well-trodden shoes of one such captain. Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renaissance Kingdom Wars.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 5,048 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    You play the role of a military commander hidden deep within an underground bunker. Your mission - to successfully exterminate your enemy's civilian population whilst disabling their ability to attack your own. Start by launching your battleships, submarines, and bombers in order to decimate your opponent's defences. Scramble together your alliances, but remember only one can stand victorious. Pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEFCON.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 2,148 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICBM.

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  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,052 reviews

    Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command: Modern Operations.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 9,825 reviews

    Wargame Red Dragon is thrilling in single-player mode with its new dynamic campaign system, and also offers an extensive multiplayer mode where up to 20 players can compete against each other simultaneously. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargame Red Dragon.

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  15. Wake the last train in a steampunk world that needs you.A lone survivor stirs among the relics of a fallen age of brass and steam. With a single strange relic, you fire the boiler of the world's last war-train — and roll out across a vast, wondrous frontier, drawn ever forward by a mystery only the rails can answer. Train Trek is tower defense on rails — a genre-blend of train-building, real-ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Trek.

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  16. Welcome to the exhilarating world of Paper Planes, Prepare to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey where strategy, skill, and precision are the keys to victory. In this fast-paced game, you'll engage in epic dogfights, outmaneuver rivals, and strategically dismantle their bases to claim dominance in the skies. Gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Planes.

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  17. Defend yourself to victory, design your own towers and play offline or online in this tribute to the Tower defense genre If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towers Heritage.

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  18. An accessible multi-domain strategic military simulator. Command joint naval, air, ground, and subsurface forces in realistic modern combat operations. Threat Axis is the ultimate military command simulation platform for multi-domain modern warfare enthusiasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Threat Axis.

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  19. Take the helm of a ten-thousand-ton flagship and feel it answer to momentum. A 2D real-time space combat game of flagship piloting, fleet command and roguelike growth. Fly the ship yourself, order escorts, refit warships, recruit captains - alone or with three friends over LAN. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Embers: United Fleet.

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  20. Ironholm: Reign of the Isles is a real-time strategy game about conquering medieval islands. Expand your kingdom, capture new regions, and defeat all opposing factions. Plan your expansion, strengthen the most important points on the map, and look for the right moment to strike. You begin with a small headquarters on a new island. From there, your expansion begins: grow your territory, buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironholm: Reign of the Isles.

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  21. END OF EMPIRES: BREAKING THE CYCLE is a Sci-Hy (scientific hypothesis) game—the second in the genre WILLSWAYSTUDIOS is pioneering. It explores Center Libertarianism through play: a multi-perspective 3D strategy-ARPG set in World War III where you survive, craft, build, fight, and participate in counter-economics and direct democracy. The entire world—every building, character, and vehicle—is built… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of Empires: Breaking the Cycle.

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  22. Wood’N’Destroy is an explosive real-time strategy game where you must build your base, manage your resources, and annihilate your enemies in intense tactical battles. Chop wood, grow your economy, train your army, and prepare to destroy enemy bases before they destroy yours. Every match is a fight for dominance: strategy, adaptation, and timing will make the difference between victory and destru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wood'N'Destroy.

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  23. Project Ardeal is a real-time strategy game where you manage your citizens, develop a robust economy, and command your armies in strategic battles. Game Features Classic RTS Action: Build up your town, gather resources, and lead your armies to victory! City Builder Mechanics: Manage your settlement with care. Ensure your citizens’ needs are met to prevent unrest, avoid desertions, and fend o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Ardeal.

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  24. Take command of a carrier strike group, a destroyer squadron or a lone submarine in a real-time naval tactics game. Outsmart, outmaneuver or outgun enemy fleet on, under and over the seas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trident: Naval Doctrine.

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  25. Delta Poly: Block Ops is a low-poly, large-scale tactical FPS built for epic, extended battles. Join up to 64 players on massive maps in conquest-style warfare, where vehicles, class roles, and territorial control define the fight. Engage across desert, urban, and varied terrain as you command jets, tanks, helicopters, Humvees, motorbikes, AA guns, missile trucks, and more. Capture strategic poin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delta Poly: Block Ops.

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  26. Relive the epic battles between Spartans, Persians, and Egyptians in Ancient Wars: Sparta HD. Enjoy HD graphics, asymmetric civilizations, enhanced campaigns, new maps, smarter AI, and a revamped multiplayer mode. Forge your empire, master warfare, and make history in the Ancient World! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Wars: Sparta HD.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Set sail in Rum N’ Gold, a naval Battle Royale action that takes you back to the age of sail. With tactical combat, ship customization, and a relentless storm, every round is a thrilling adventure!DYNAMIC SAILSHIP COMBAT Engage in tactical battles on the high seas. Anticipate enemy moves, pick your shot, unleash your cannons, and dodge the return fire.CUSTOMIZE YOUR SHIP Unlock a variety of ships … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rum N' Gold Royale.

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  28. Unfortunately due to geopolitical reason, production is postponed until further announcement. Welcome to AirFlow, where the vast expanse of the sky becomes your battleground! Prepare to embark on adrenaline-fueled adventures in epic aerial combat like never before. In AirFlow, you'll pilot powerful airplanes in intense battles for sky, land and sea, mastering the art of dodging enemy fire, while s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirFlow: Sky Is The Limit.

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  29. Sunder is a real-time strategy game fought inside a working solar system. Every weapon is real ordnance on a real trajectory, bent by the sun's gravity on the way to its target. Nothing on the map ever holds still — firing lines open and close as the worlds orbit, and the shot that was blocked ten seconds ago is now a clean kill. Take worlds. Arm them. Aim well. Last until everyone else is rubble… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunder.

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  30. ZeroSpace is a cinematic RTS with an epic sci-fi story where your decisions determine the fate of the galaxy. No two matches play the same thanks to nearly limitless combinations of factions, mercenary units and heroes, introducing unparalleled strategic depth and player expression to the genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZeroSpace.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    89% User Score Based on 986 reviews

    ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS game that plunges players into the high-stakes world of global warfare, where every decision could tip the balance between survival and annihilation. Command vast armies, develop cutting-edge technology, and wield the most devastating weapons ever created to ensure your faction’s supremacy. Whether by conventional forces or through nuclear firepower, you’ll need to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICBM: Escalation.

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  32. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    49% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    The stickmen terror forces must be stopped with a tactical strike! You are the battle commander of the counter terrorist stickman (CTS) forces. ▶battle simulator - style gameplay ▶3D stickmen, levels and gun models ▶Help win the stickman war.. on terror! ▶Accurate stickman tactics If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Simulator: Counter Stickman.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 10,827 reviews

    Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.  Featuring over 300 realistic military units and technologies, each battle offers an immersive experience with endless replayability. Experience a gripping narrative-driven campaign featuring 19 handcrafted missions set in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Arrow.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    85% User Score Based on 9,518 reviews

    Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechabellum.

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  35. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    89% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    CARRIER BATTLES is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame covering the naval-air battles of the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1943. Find your opponent and strike at him before he sinks your precious carriers, while preventing them from invading or supporting your own amphibious operations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal: Pacific War Naval Warfare.

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  36. Hidden Front is a military real-time strategy game for up to 6 players. Deploy your army, scout through the fog of war and combine infantry, armor, artillery and air support. Fight other commanders or team up with friends against bots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Front.

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  37. Grand strategy on the real Earth: found your nation anywhere you like, build cities and mines, wage war with tanks and artillery and forge alliances – against up to 20 AI rivals or with friends. But every new territory comes at a price. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Price of Empire.

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  38. Read the wind, bank impossible trick shots and blow cursed forts apart one crater at a time. Deciblow is a turn-based pixel artillery roguelite: draft wild ammo and rule-bending relics, survive lightning, meteors and blood moons, and smash through eight procedural forts to the end of the front line. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DECIBLOW.

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  39. You command Ukraine's air defense. Every night — missiles and drone swarms, and always fewer interceptors than targets. By day it's your turn: deep strikes past enemy radars. And when orders aren't enough — take the stick yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intercept Line.

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  40. A real-time naval strategy game set in an alternate-universe archipelago. Design your own warships and aircraft, refine resources to fuel a war economy, then command fleets to launch carrier strikes, hunt submarines, and seize islands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flotsam Front.

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  41. A modern military RTS. Command one of three armies - real tanks, drones, rocket artillery, and mobile AA. Cloak past defenses, hose drones with flak, rain ballistic strikes, and crush the enemy base. Battle friends online or skirmish vs AI. Tactics over twitch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STEEL PHANTOMS.

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  42. Hannibal is a grand strategy game with real-time tactical battles. Choose regions on the campaign map, command your army, and take direct control when war begins. Build formations, break enemy lines, and lead your empire to victory through smart strategy and battlefield decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hannibal.

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  43. A strategy game with camera elements inlcuding Top down and 3rd person gameplay. Role Playing, Real time, Open world, ability trees, charcater customizations, sandbox, class system, voxel inspired If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suburbia.

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  44. This game is still approximately one year away from its minimum viable version. The following content will be gradually updated and added in future versions. ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM Gear up and log in—it's training time! Seven minutes of intense action stem from 7,000 attempts! What? No gaming in the lab? Captain, let me explain... FIGHT WITH STRATEGY Control tactical bonus points, infilt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gestalt System.

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  45. This is a creative and challenging real-time strategy tower defense game where players need to constantly expand, build complex battle lines on the map, and fight against groups of enemies. The game has unique rules and beautiful pixel style, with each level filled with tense and exciting battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnant Afterglow Tower Defense.

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  46. Command vast armies across the surface of a star-encompassing Dyson Sphere in this next-gen RTS. Shatter the map itself with superweapons, freeze oceans to create new invasion routes, and control hundreds of units in your quest to dominate humanity's greatest megastructure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctuary: Shattered Sun.

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  47. WarBirds26 is an historically accurate MMO/Single Player Shooter simulation of aerial combat from WW I to the Korean War with Historical Online events most Sunday Evenings from September to June! WarBirds26 models over 225 historical aircraft, with over 500 historical paint schemes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarBirds26.

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  48. Your Islands Are in Danger, Lord!In a majestic land composed of countless islands, enemies have risen to destroy your settlements and annihilate your people. Yet, as the Lord of these lands, you are the last line of defense! Combine your real-time strategy skills and tactical thinking to build the perfect army, position your soldiers strategically, and defend your islands against enemy invasions. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord Of Island.

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  49. World Strategy WarIt’s not your turn. There are no turns. World Strategy War is a real-time, persistent multiplayer empire game set in a medieval world. When you log off, the world does not stop. Taxes continue to be collected, your soldiers grow older, prisoners labor in your mines, and your neighbor may already be marching toward your border. When you return, you won’t find the world you left … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Strategy War.

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  50. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 46%Based on 2 reviews

    Running Fable is an online multiplayer racing-strategy game for up to 10 players, in which each player must place items and traps strategically before battling against each other on vibrant fantastical levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Running Fable.

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