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A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.

Reviews: Mixed — 68% — of 53 reviews
Released: 2018-01-25
Developer: Johnny Ostad
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Erenshor is a single player RPG with the soul of a classic MMO - built for players who miss the journey. Partner up with Erenshor's signature SimPlayers and explore an open world where every reward comes with a story. Discover thousands of items, quests, raids, and secrets - all at your own pace.

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    68% matchVery Positive85% of 155 reviews2023
    Dev: Wildboy StudiosPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    68% matchVery Positive81% of 225 reviews2022
    Dev: Red Stage EntertainmentPub: PID Games
    Windows

    The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!

    Why similar: Story Rich 21.8%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Collectathon 20.1%, Adventure 16.4%, Exploration 9.4%

  59. #59 Freedom Planet 2
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
    Dev: GalaxyTrail
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.7%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Anime 11.4%, Retro 10.5%

  60. #60 Virtua Unlimited Project
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 424 reviews2024
    Dev: Virtua Ride SystemPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action RPG 26.1%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Anime 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, RPG 8.7%

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