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Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 470 reviews
Released: 2020-12-09
Developer: 2 Ton Studios
Publisher: Stephen & Sara
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 48%

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    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Fantasy and synthwave collide in this physically active VR sword fighting game. Grow stronger as you battle through an awesome neon environment and strike down magic-infused monstrosities in this hack-and-slash roguelite. Fight. Fall. Rise Again.

    Why similar: Swordplay 71.5%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 6.5%, Combat 6.3%, Indie 3.1%

  60. #60 Blue Fire
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 3,030 reviews2021
    Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

    Why similar: Platformer 24%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Exploration 15%, Action 14%, Adventure 13.9%

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