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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Free to Play, Strategy, Indie, Multiplayer.

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A fast-paced tug-of-war game.

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 95 reviews
Released: 2017-12-01
Developer: Michael McCartney
Publisher: Blue Mana
Genres: Free To Play, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 48 min
Mean playtime: 9.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 44%

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