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Games Like Archaica: The Path of Light

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Puzzle, Atmospheric, Indie, Singleplayer.

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Archaica is an atmospheric puzzler with lasers and mirrors, that introduces a mystical and ancient world, full of challenging puzzles. In this game, we become the Light Bearer who is sent on a quest to walk the legendary Path of Light and save the world from impending disaster.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 267 reviews
Released: 2017-09-08
Developer: Two Mammoths
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

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