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Games like You're a Bucket. What Now?

Games like You're a Bucket. What Now?

Games like You're a Bucket. What Now?

Looking for games like You're a Bucket. What Now?? Here are top survival survival recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with LakeSide, Carrot Survivors or Thousand Threads.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Build and manage a quiet town by the lake or expand it into a picturesque city state in this side-scrolling city builder featuring hybrid mechanics. Construct marvelous buildings, epic wonders and become the envy of the known world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LakeSide.

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  2. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    The zombie carrot situation has gotten out of control! Team up with friends and NPCs to fight with you in this new survivors-like: Grow your arsenal before the horde crushes you, unlock characters with unique weapons and explore a factory full of machines to harness the power of Progress! Fight your way through massive hordes of enemies using an arsenal of unique weapons, anything goes! A fire … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrot Survivors.

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  3. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 150 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    A beautiful open world where your actions matter. Give, take, save, kill, inform, hide, befriend, betray. And deal with the consequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thousand Threads.

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  5. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 236 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Smoke and Sacrifice is an open-world, narrative-driven RPG, where exploiting living ecosystems is the key to your survival. Craft, fight, survive and explore the huge open world in this beautifully hand-painted, gothic adventure where every character has their tale to tell. Sachi’s home is the one tiny patch of fertile land which remains in an icy wasteland of a world. Her farming community thrive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smoke and Sacrifice.

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  6. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game is currently in development, more coming soon :) Myrkwood: Offshoot is an top down defense game that you can play with friends. Join up with 5 other people and defend your gem from Bombrats that threaten to end your game. Additionally, you must fight off against hordes of slimes, baubles and even crabthings...  Controls: -  WASD for movement. - Left Click in a direction or press the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myrkwood: Offshoot.

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  7. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 5,445 reviews

    Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Witch in the Woods.

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  8. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    36% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Dead Static Drive is Grand Theft Cthulhu—a survival-horror road trip through a nightmare version of 1980s Americana. Scavenge, fight, and sneak your way across small towns and eerie highways as reality begins to unravel. Play as Hearst, a wayward traveler searching for their missing parents—and answers—in a world collapsing under the weight of something ancient and wrong. Trust is your most valua… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Static Drive.

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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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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    There have been a couple concerns posted regarding survival problems. Here are a few tips to help stay alive. After purchasing equipment, make sure you go to the menu, select 'ITEMS' and hit left/right to move the selection boxes over to the sword and shield. This will boost your STR and DEF and allow you to be more effective against enemies.Farm your way up to level 3 before you worry about lea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xyndrahe.

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  12. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 605 reviews

    Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders is an action adventure RPG with city-building elements, where we will take the role of a classic hero who fights against the tyranny and injustice that haunts Sherwood. Fight, craft, steal, and of course – help the local community grow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders.

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  13. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Overview Embark on a relaxing journey in an underwater realm. Glide through captivating environments, embracing the tranquility of exploration and survival found in these Harmonic Depths. Play in Survival Mode, managing your health, which gradually decreases over time, and replenishing it by feasting on the abundant fish that surround you, or immerse yourself in Casual Mode, exploring the ocean at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harmonic Depths.

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  14. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    89% User Score Based on 2,141 reviews

    Relive your school days in 3D where old school graphics bring back timeless fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old School.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    Build and manage your own settlement! A relaxing village construction and management simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MicroTown.

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  16. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,917 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 14 reviews

    A story-driven survival game set in 1970's Quebec in which Carl Flaubert, a private detective sent to the fictional Atamipek Lake to investigate a deceptively simple case, must solve the mystery surrounding the region while surviving the harsh Northern Canadian winter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kona.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,806 reviews

    UnReal World is a unique combination of roguelike roleplaying game and survival simulation set in the Far North long, long ago. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion. The game is completely open-ended and you decide whether you wish to lead a life of a fisherman, a hermit searching for the peace, a brave adventurer, a rough hunter, a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnReal World.

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  18. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 66 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    The surface has become overrun with giant beasts and destructive vermin, leaving an uninhabitable world in their quake. Humans had to get creative and now… they live on the backs of dragons! Gather various materials, create new items, and develop your very own village in Drago Noka! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drago Noka.

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  19. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Verdant Village is a fantasy life simulation game. Explore the massive Empyrean Vale. There are crops to tend, ore to mine, fish to catch, and secrets to discover. Meet the townsfolk and start a life. Live the way you want, build a thriving farm, or set your own goals, the decision is yours! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verdant Village.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Protect the ark of humanity by building the ultimate defense from scraps of your enemies. Challenge other players in this tough fast-paced Action Tower Defense game with TONS of bullets and enemies on screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARDEiN.FALL.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    77% User Score Based on 481 reviews

    Balrum is an old-school, hybrid turn-based, open world RPG with deep tactical combat. Explore a huge living fantasy world with dozens of side quests next to an epic main quest. Grow your own crops, build your home, and craft your own custom items. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balrum.

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  23. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    47% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    In 30 days, help is coming... A mysterious radio transmission claims that help is inbound. You are Jacob Solomon: leader of a makeshift team trying to survive the aftermath of a devastating asteroid collision. The world you once knew is no more – buried deep beneath the constant snowfall. Your goal: keep your companions alive until rescue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impact Winter.

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  24. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Technically Frogs Can Fly is a roguevania adventure where you play as a frog just trying to survive by any means necessary. Jump, Mine, Gamble, Drink, and fight your way through a strange, ever-changing world while working off your ever-growing Child Support debt. Controls: Keyboard: Move Left (Left Arrow) Move Right (Right Arrow) Use the Up / Down Arrows to navigate menu options  Ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Technically Frogs Can Fly.

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  25. Scrapheap Shuttle is a sci-fi themed shoot-em-up game with puzzle elements, where you guide your spacecraft through outer space and waves of aliens in an attempt to get to the Interstellar Academy before you're too late. Set in an alternate universe where humans have populated most of the nearby galaxies, and regularly commute via space-travel to reach places of employment and/or learning. Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapheap Shuttle.

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    Other shmup games About the GameFlesh : Dive into a surreal journey as you devour a ship and battle peculiar creatures in this 2D side-scrolling bullet hell shmup. Unleash your skills, dodge relentless barrages, and uncover hidden mysteries in a hand-drawn world of flesh and gore. Story: In a quiet room, a man's eyes fall upon an intriguing weight loss program advertisement. Promising s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh.

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  27. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Every millennium the great demon king Azmodean opens a rift to the mortal realm to overtake it. The only way to save the world is by climbing the ranks of his Extreme Volleyball Infernal League! Are you game enough?Authentic 8-bit graphics and sound! Extreme Volleyball Infernal League was created for a true 8-bit era console, the SEGA Master System. The Steam version is a faithful port of the orig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extreme Volleyball Infernal League.

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  28. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Pound is a 3rd person, post-apocalyptic RPG, action adventure PC game set in the year 2045 where major cities of the world were hit with an infection that took control of people’s minds, making them extremely aggressive and dangerous; they came to be known as Ragers. Ragers wiped out all large gatherings of people, leaving only isolated and remote humans. These humans relied on local farming, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pound.

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  29. When a wizard comes to the village to help Victoria against a magical entity, things take a turn for the unexpected and the young mayor will have to make a decision that will change her life forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Heroine Story.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Take this shoot to the moon! Help this space cat on their mission to the stars by fixing generators, dodging lasers, and keeping the last plant alive in Hydropawnics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hydropawnics.

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  31. Forest Loop is a cozy incremental adventure game about foraging, upgrading, and surviving in the forest. You play as a brave little rabbit who travels into different forest zones to collect flowers and crystals. Each run is a balance between greed and safety — stay too long and hunters may catch you, but leave too early and you miss valuable resources. Bring your loot back to the animal village,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Loop.

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  32. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Survive in a harsh and dangerous world after an alien invasion. Gather resources, craft equipment, fight mutants and massive monsters, use weapons, vehicles and robots, explore territories, defend strongholds and fight for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIFE EFFECT Survival.

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  33. Explore, farm, and fight in Tales of Bloomrise! Enjoy a relaxing village life with fishing and crafting, and test your skills in procedural dungeons. A pixel art world that grows with every update, blending cozy vibes with intense action combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Bloomrise.

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  34. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 11 reviews

      There were unforseen problems and the update is going to be delayed. I am very sorry about this and want to say thank you for being so kind and helping me grow with making games. Have a great Xmas and New Year. About the story of Journey Galaxis: A great tragedy has fallen upon Naiyoko Island. Friends, and families have lost their loved ones including your Mother, and Father who were on a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Galaxis+2.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself in the wilderness with no tools or resources? In this PvE sandbox survival game, you'll need to rely on nature, bushcraft, and careful planning to endure. Every choice matters from maintaining your fire to managing food, water, and a roof top the head. Stranded on a deserted island after being betrayed by an accomplice, with no one com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember's Verge.

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  36. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    66% User Score Based on 460 reviews

    The Gold River Project throws you and your friends on an epic camping survival adventure! Try to escape a grueling experiment across one of the largest private nature reserves in the Pacific Northwest. You are being watched, studied and manipulated at every turn. Solve the mysteries within and try to survive another day. CAMP SOLO OR WITH FRIENDSWelcome to Gold River! A remote camping adventure yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gold River Project.

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  37. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Explore a vast procedurally generated world in this survival sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Gather resources, build shelters, tend your farm, recruit NPC's, craft items or take on high risk dungeon crawling as you delve into the unknown. Be warned: Only the most courageous hero can uncover the secrets to Delverium. Could this be you? CRAFT AND BUILD Unlock and craft a huge array of items inclu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delverium.

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  38. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    The Rats are invading the forest, and you are the SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE! Your objective is simple: EXPLORE the valley, EXPLOIT its resources, EXPAND your village, and EXTERMINATE the endless horde of Rats! You are a powerful Spirit of Vengeance, capable of cutting down thousands of Rats with your magical powers. But you cannot do this alone: you will need to harvest resources to construct buildings … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill A Million Rats.

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  39. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    Undertake your new job as a forester in a mystic and peaceful wood. Chop, gather, level up and unravel the expansive forest and its splendor at your own pace, one log at a time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to April Grove.

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  40. Gather and craft by day as young and resourceful Ember, and battle hordes of spooky enemies by night as a fiery Werefox. Conquer your fears by vanquishing their nightmare forms in this action roguelite experience with quick, menu-free crafting and vast combinations of powerful upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember the Werefox.

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  41. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Aegis Force: The Scorian War is a turn-based tactical RPG inspired by such classics in the genre as Shining Force, Fire Emblem, and Final Fantasy Tactics. Players will follow the main protagonists, Callon Roth and Orvus Magnaric, as they fight as heroic soldiers in the Genuan army during the long-lasting and embittering Scorian War.  Highlights of the game include: Captures the essence of gen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aegis Force: The Scorian War.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Stop the invasion on the pool table!A mysterious infestation has taken over the pool tables! Unidentified, ball-shaped and seemingly annoyed creatures are multiplying uncontrollably when touched, leaving colorful splash marks on our precious tables. No one knows where these invaders come from, or what is their goal, but one thing is certain: the only way to stop them is by playing the pool masterf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SplitPool.

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  43. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 972 reviews

    Gather your friends and come to Tinkertown, a refreshing new multiplayer sandbox experience! Explore magical places filled with loot, danger, and creativity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tinkertown.

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  44. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 1,043 reviews

    Begin the summer as the peak male form: Seppo, a middle-aged Finnish man. Enjoy relaxing in the beautiful countryside with some grilling, beer and sauna. Or establish your moonshine empire, become a burglar and turbocharge your moped. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finnish Cottage Simulator.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 409 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Rediscover your life on Everafter Falls. Farm, fish, craft, and fight to restore the peace in an all new farming adventure. Features split-screen coop, a pet with useful skills, drones, resource-harvesting pixies, a card eating progression system, dungeons to explore and much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everafter Falls.

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  46. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 9,076 reviews
    Critic Score 42%Based on 2 reviews

    The Universim aims to revive the glory days of the god-game genre and bring it into the next generation with fresh ideas and ambitious gameplay. With the powers of a god, you are unleashed upon the universe to begin forging your galactic empire in the stars. From dust to the cosmos beyond, your civilization will rise through the ages under your guidance. Yet this is not the same static world you m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Universim.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    92% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    PLAY THE FULL GAME ON STEAM NOW! Lose yourself in the relaxing solarpunk breeze of Re:Fresh, a 3D exploration-platformer game where you play as a robot collecting materials to help repair your town after a torrential storm. Explore at your own pace in the open-ended environment and collect solar cells to upgrade your movement options, forging your own path to get the town up and running again. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Fresh.

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  48. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Skillwood is a survival simulator about resource foraging. Chop trees, mine stones, and skillfully level up your abilities to upgrade buildings with the gathered resources. Go through the continous progression by unlocking more areas and buildings. Controls: WASD / Arrow buttons - movement SPACEBAR - action (chop, mine or construct) LEFT SHIFT - run About game: Game revolves around resou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skillwood.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Take the role of a leader delegated to build new settlements in remote, unknown corners of the empire. In those forgotten places, nature is wild and legends are more real and vivid than one may think. Experience the challenges of different seasons and climates in a world, where every animal and every plant tries to find their place in nature, while you lead your villagers. How much will you share … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Life and Land.

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