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Games Like Before They Catch Us

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Text-Based, Choices Matter, Interactive Fiction, Story Rich.

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A dark text-based RPG set in a world gripped by a restless race for survival against a merciless mushroom Forest. As a prophet’s apprentice, guide your clan along the knife-edge between life and oblivion. Decipher misty visions, make critical decisions, and do whatever it takes to survive.

Reviews: Positive — 90% — of 20 reviews
Released: 2025-12-08
Developer: ANTertainment
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    91% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2025
    Dev: dark_room_game
    Windows

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    90% matchNo user reviews
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    89% matchVery Positive90% of 9,604 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
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    71% matchMixed61% of 33 reviews2022
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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    70% matchNo user reviews2025
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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