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ARIDA: Backland's Awakening. A story of survival and adventure in the brazilian backlands. Face the drought to explore the more arid regions, gather resources and discover clues about the fate of the young Cícera.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 788 reviews
Released: 2019-08-15
Developer: Aoca Game Lab
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

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    95% matchVery Positive88% of 5,178 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    90% matchVery Positive93% of 989 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.8%, Family Friendly 21.4%, Third Person 17.8%, Exploration 14.3%, Nature 8.2%

  57. #57 After Us
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 492 reviews2023
    Dev: Piccolo StudioPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

    Why similar: Emotional 24.7%, Exploration 17.4%, Adventure 16.9%, Third Person 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.3%

  58. #58 Bumblebee - Little Bee Adventure
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: EpiXR Games UG
    Windows

    Bumblebee – Little Bee Adventure is a story-driven, narrative 3D flight exploration game in which you control a little bee on its journey to find a new home. On its quest to find a beautiful and fitting it discovers distant places, friendly and calm animals, and amazing and dangerously habitats.

    Why similar: Collectathon 28.9%, Nature 22.5%, Family Friendly 15.3%, Exploration 9.9%, Emotional 7.5%

  59. #59 Ariana and the Elder Codex
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 135 reviews2026
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
    Windows

    Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.6%, Exploration 20.6%, Stylized 18.7%, Adventure 17.1%, 3D 12.3%

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