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As an alien biologist stranded on prehistoric Earth, you grow unknown plants, brew tonics and meet early humans. It blends survival, botany and discovery in an unusual setting.
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The closest matches for Astrobotanica are Heaven's Vault, In Other Waters and Caravan SandWitch. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Astrobotanica special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Best match
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A sci-fi survival-crafting game where you play the last caretaker, recovering human seeds, reactivating the Lazarus Complex and sending humanity to the stars. You explore an open world while gathering resources and building up your base.
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Open world
You terraform a hostile planet by gathering resources, building bases and machines, and watching a barren wasteland slowly gain atmosphere, water and life. The blend of calm survival and visible, large-scale progress is what makes it special.
84 % 24.99 €
Cosy, great for unwinding
Sable sends you on a calm, self-directed coming-of-age journey across a vast desert on an alien planet. With no combat, a hoverbike, light climbing and a striking Moebius-inspired comic look, you discover places and people at your own pace.
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Open world
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Accessible and relaxed
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Cosy, great for unwinding
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Strong, story-driven narrative
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