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2012PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable80 % positive9.99 €

Piranha Bytes' pirate RPG sends a one-eyed hero across tropical islands, joining factions and fighting sea monsters with cutlass, pistol and voodoo. Rough around the edges but full of salty humor and classic Gothic-style freedom.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Open world
  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting
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Risen

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2009PCXboxSteam Deck playable89 % positive14.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Risen 2: Dark Waters: melee combat with weapons or fists, an open world and lots to discover.

A classic Piranha Bytes RPG in the spirit of Gothic: as a nameless castaway you explore a dense, handcrafted volcanic island, join a faction and claw your way from weakling to hero. Tough combat and a believable, lived-in world are its core strengths.

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