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Cross of the Dutchman is an action adventure game based on the true story of the folk legend 'Pier Gerlofs Donia'. The story takes place in medieval Western Europe, in the province of Frisia, near the turn of the 16th century.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 75% — of 373 reviews
Released: 2015-09-10
Developer: Triangle Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

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    71% matchMostly Negative28% of 54 reviews2017
    Dev: Messier Games & Animations
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Based on the most successful Brazilian comics, Holy Avenger allows you to live all the saga from the comics in Hack and Slash / Beat 'em Up style, through the world of Arton in the universe of Tormenta to find the desired Ruby of Virtue.

    Why similar: Adventure 28.4%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Indie 22%, Great Soundtrack 21.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%

  57. #57 Swords & Bones
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2021
    Dev: SEEP
    Windows

    Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!

    Why similar: Action 35.5%, Adventure 33%, Indie 16.7%, RPG 9.9%, Singleplayer 4.9%

  58. #58 Ys: Memories of Celceta
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 999 reviews2018
    Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.

    Why similar: Action RPG 32.1%, Action 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, RPG 11.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  59. #59 Legends of Persia
    72% matchVery Negative14% of 182 reviews2014
    Dev: Sourena Game StudioPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    Legends of Persia is a highly ambitious Action RPG Adventure which incorporating bloody battles, item usage, character building, and storyline incorporation. The storyline revolves around Keykhosro, the son of the Persian prince Siavosh, who in the name of his father’s blood seeks to take revenge upon Afrasiab, the king of Tooran.

    Why similar: Action 26.2%, Adventure 22.5%, Action RPG 20.1%, Indie 17.5%, RPG 13.8%

  60. #60 Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 122 reviews2021
    Dev: HitGrab
    Windows · Mac

    Master the powers of three Celtic Heroes in this hand-drawn action platformer! Solve challenging puzzles, slay unworldly demons, and cross beautiful landscapes by swapping instantly between characters. With an all-original Celtic soundtrack. You've never heard of it, so it must be mythical!

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 22%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Colorful 11%, Indie 8.3%

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