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Games Like 1914: Prelude to Chaos

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include World War I, RPG, Indie, Singleplayer.

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Enter the year 1914, which will mark the beginning of the Great War. This Indie adventure RPG will show you the glory of dying empires, death, despair and chaos that hasshaken the world and finally put an end to the ancient European monarchies.

Reviews: Mixed — 54% — of 189 reviews
Released: 2017-05-08
Developer: Amaterasu Software
Genres: RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 89%

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