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Enter The Great Tapestry: Once a land of candy-colored dreams, now a tattered realm of perilous ruin. This dark-fantasy RTS weaves RPG mechanics into a hand painted, lore-rich story. Will you gaze into the void? Be wary, traveler... IT STARES BACK

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 92 reviews
Released: 2019-06-25
Developer: Light Arc Studio Ltd
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The dark tide of the lost rises, and with it comes a chasm through the skies. The cosmic voice that eats up light. Leaving all but frail, wretched beings bereft of spirit who wander the lands in search of the spark, the ember of life. Beware the grey, indomitable fog.

    Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, RPG 38.4%, Action 21.2%

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