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Games Like 栖云:遗忘之境 Oriental Dreams : The Forgotten Realm

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栖云:遗忘之境 Oriental Dreams : The Forgotten Realm header art

This is an AVG narrative puzzle game, the story background is set in the late 19th century Europe, players will experience it as the protagonist . The game is divided into three main lines and one hidden line.

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 41 reviews
Released: 2025-12-22
Developer: 炭焱网络 Tantrum Network
Publisher: 山灰猫 ShanHuiMao
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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  60. #60 天のゆくるる
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    Dev: 凸凹ぱわーず
    Windows

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