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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Choose Your Own Adventure.

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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 — 86% — of 20 reviews
Released: 2025-12-08
Developer: ANTertainment
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    74% matchNo user reviews
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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    72% matchVery Positive88% of 446 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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    71% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2023
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 521 reviews2025
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    69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
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    70% matchMixed68% of 569 reviews2018
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    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    69% match7 user reviews88% of 7 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    67% matchNo user reviews2027
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive94% of 1,100 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    After the unexpected death of a close friend, Kristina returns to her hometown looking for answers, only to unearth a string of dark secrets. I Saw Black Clouds is an interactive psychological thriller with supernatural elements and branching storylines.

    Why similar: Narrative 17.9%, Psychological 15.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.1%

Modeli
Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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