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Games Like Buru and The Old People

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Narrative, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer.

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A narrative adventure where you take on the role of Buru, a retired thief who agrees to one last job... Chat with quirky locals, encounter D&D inspired mini-games, and try to uncover the truth before it’s too late in this short story about the connection between the characters and the land.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Elfcat Studio
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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