Return Alive is a Free-to-Play Top-down Shooter Game.
Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 168 reviews
Released: 2024-10-22
Developer: KOG
Genres: Action, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
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