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Games Like Erzperium

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Idler, Automation, Singleplayer, Indie.

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Inspired by many automation and idle games, I wanted to create something centered around ores. With modern desktop games being so easy to run in the background, this is the perfect game to have running while working or gaming on the side.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2025-09-19
Developer: PhandoGames
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows

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