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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 763 reviews
Released: 2019-08-15
Developer: Aoca Game Lab
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 90%

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    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,780 reviews2020
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    94% matchVery Positive85% of 3,696 reviews2013
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    77% matchMixed59% of 1,161 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

    Why similar: Emotional 32.6%, Nature 23.3%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 5.1%

  56. #56 Potata: fairy flower
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 90 reviews2019
    Dev: Potata Company
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.

    Why similar: Cartoon 27.5%, Family Friendly 25.5%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Exploration 7.2%

  57. #57 Kaze and the Wild Masks
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,950 reviews2021
    Dev: PixelHivePub: SOEDESCO
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

    Why similar: Family Friendly 44%, Female Protagonist 33.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 7.4%, Singleplayer 4.5%

  58. #58 NAIAD
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 596 reviews2024
    Dev: HiWarp
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.

    Why similar: Nature 28.1%, Family Friendly 18.2%, Exploration 16.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Linear 9%

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