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2012 PC free 👍 67 % Mixed, 9,060 reviews on Steam

A modern-day MMO where myths, conspiracies and Lovecraftian horror are real, famous for investigation missions that demand genuine puzzle-solving and even real-world research. It pairs a flexible classless ability-wheel system with eerie atmosphere and sharply written, quirky characters.

What defines The Secret World:

  • Lots to discover
  • Strong character progression
  • Open world
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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Guild Wars 2

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