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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, RPG, Indie, RPGMaker.

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Black River is a Survival-Horror RPG worth 3-5 hours of intense gameplay where you ultimately have to turn the table on those who want to harm you. It is not about escaping the village of Black River, it's about putting an end to its misery!

Reviews: Mixed — 53% — of 57 reviews
Released: 2017-04-04
Developer: Thorne Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 92%

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    Why similar: RPGMaker 40.4%, RPG 17.6%, Strategy 16%, Casual 9.9%, Adventure 9.3%

  60. #60 Jade's Journey 2
    67% matchMixed64% of 55 reviews2017
    Dev: Warfare Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    After realizing that having powers means having responsibilities Jade decides to live up to her role as the Chosen One, even if that means leaving her father for a while!

    Why similar: RPGMaker 48.2%, RPG 15%, Strategy 13.2%, Casual 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%

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