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Games Like When The River Runs Dry

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Exploration, RPG, Adventure, Open World.

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When The River Runs Dry is all about a quest and the friends you make along the way! Explore the wilderness, fight off the dangers of the forest, and meet lots of interesting animal friends in this choose-your-own-path survival adventure. And most importantly, keep your water supply stocked!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Zwinzler Games
Genres: Adventure, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    94% matchMixed54% of 283 reviews2019
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    92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: HandFish Studios
    Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews
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    90% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
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    88% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    89% matchMixed69% of 129 reviews2018
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    71% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows

    Jensen, the sole survivor of the Nexentia shuttle crash on the planet CECLON. Alone, light years away from all human life! You will have to face the Nocturnes, primitive creatures in order to bring back the Veka energy, humanity's only hope.

    Why similar: Action RPG 17.1%, Open World 16.8%, Survival 15.1%, Lore-Rich 14%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

  60. #60 Dicefall
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DropC Gamestudio
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in a 2D action RPG where you explore the metropolis of Dicefall and let the roll of the dice decide victory or defeat. Craft powerful dice, upgrade your abilities, make crucial decisions, and survive the city’s political power struggles to find your missing brother.

    Why similar: Open World 19.4%, Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 16.7%, Exploration 12.3%, Lore-Rich 12.1%

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