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Games Like Pale Abyss - Prototype

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Dark Fantasy, Singleplayer, Dungeon Crawler, RPG.

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Descend into the Pale Abyss, a cursed chasm where the forgotten truths of a dying world fester in its depths. Inspired by games such as King’s Field and Shadow Tower, Pale Abyss is a first-person action RPG about exploration and adventure. Currently it's just a demo with about 1 h of playtime.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 348 reviews
Released: 2025-02-17
Developer: Permanent Crab Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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