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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Gore, Violent, Action, FPS.

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Carefully cut and shoot your way through undead or other unique creatures in a dark-fantasy world fps. Do this to remove the evil, twisted schemers from taking control of the lands below the Sky-Gate. After that, return gloriously in your home capital as it is safe once more.

Reviews: 7 user reviews — 71% — of 7 reviews
Released: 2021-05-14
Developer: Cosmin Nastasoiu
Publisher: Phalanx Softworks
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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    64% matchNo user reviews2026
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    70% matchMostly Negative20% of 10 reviews2019
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    69% matchVery Positive88% of 94 reviews2018
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    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2016
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    60% matchNo user reviews
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