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Games Like The Adventurer and His Backpack

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Casual, Indie, Singleplayer, Adventure.

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This is a turn-based relaxing adventure game with simple controls. You play as an adventurer, bringing a backpack with limited number of slots, who goes on an adventure. You will meet different kinds of monsters, defeat them, strengthen yourself to face stronger monsters. Be the ultimate adventurer!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 72% — of 88 reviews
Released: 2017-09-04
Developer: 疯王子
Publisher: CrazyPrince
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 94%

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