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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Indie, Singleplayer, Free to Play.

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She wakes up alone, missing, and trapped in the frozen tundra of Hyperborea, Hypatia must use her wits and wileys if she is to escape this accursed corner of the world. the choices she makes will determine not only her future, but that of the imperial exploratory legion.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 57 reviews
Released: 2019-05-10
Developer: Flova Interactive
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    Windows
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    71% matchMixed49% of 79 reviews2023
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    69% matchVery Positive86% of 522 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,059 reviews2016
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    70% matchMixed46% of 133 reviews2017
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