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Games Like Surface Doctrine: Crater

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Indie, Choices Matter, RPG, Story Rich.

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Immerse yourself in the life of Crater — a unique world whose origins remain an unfathomable mystery to its inhabitants. Explore the fates of entire communities and delve into the minds of individuals as you seek the truth amidst the turmoil and unrest of a fading world.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: SystemlessThinking
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Choices Matter 18.3%, Party-Based RPG 16%, Exploration 15.8%, RPG 15.8%, Story Rich 13.4%

  2. #2 Choice of Broadsides
    96% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2017
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    95% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: anotherGDPub: anotherCompany
    Windows

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    Why similar: Choices Matter 29.8%, RPG 23.9%, Story Rich 18.5%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 8.8%

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    94% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2018
    Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac

    A war that has lasted over 100 years is coming to an end. Guide 2 soldiers on their mission to end the long conflict and escape with their lives. Includes hundreds of items, over 20 quests to complete and professional writing and voice acting.

    Why similar: RPG 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.5%, Story Rich 16.1%, Exploration 13.8%, Adventure 12.4%

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    94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: The Lazy White Cat Studio
    Windows

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    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Petty GlarePub: Petty Creations
    Windows

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    92% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
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    Windows

    Paign is a classic style role-playing game, level up, collect and explore. Learn different professions and skills. Choose one of the two factions and talk to the people and get to know them. Make your decision wisely.

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    Dev: 夜光Pub: RMAsia
    Windows

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    91% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2015
    Dev: Choice of Games
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    90% matchMostly Positive72% of 71 reviews2019
    Dev: ALPixel Games
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    89% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews
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    80% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    74% matchMostly Negative31% of 26 reviews2019
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    Why similar: Choices Matter 33.4%, RPG 26.5%, Story Rich 24.4%, Adventure 15.7%

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    73% matchMixed59% of 34 reviews2020
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    72% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
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    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    66% matchNo user reviews
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