Games like Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

87% positive from 2,267 reviewsReleased 20237% finish itSteam Deck Playable

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What it is

This is a Japanese role-playing game featuring alchemy and exploration. Players use magical keys to enhance synthesis, combat, and traversal in a seamless open world.

The catch

The open world is oversized and empty, so exploring is rarely worth the effort.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 2,267 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

85% positive from 8,781 reviews20196% finish itDeck Playable

This is a turn-based RPG with a deep synthesis system and a focus on character development. It features exploration and item gathering with a realistic, youthful feel.

What players likedPlayers praise the charming story and characters, along with the enjoyable mix of turn-based and real-time combat.

Both are tagged Collectathon, JRPG and Exploration.

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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

88% positive from 3,778 reviews20217% finish itDeck Playable

This is a JRPG with real-time combat and exploration. Players gather materials, craft items, and battle enemies in a vibrant fantasy world.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a refined sequel that improves upon the first game with better characters and story, while retaining familiar areas.

The catchOwners get no upgrade path to the DX rerelease and must buy the same game again.

Both are tagged Collectathon, JRPG and Exploration.

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Tiny Terrys Turbo Trip

95% positive from 1,436 reviews2024Deck Verified

Tiny Terrys Turbo Trip is a short, open-world exploration game with a wholesome story. Players collect junk to upgrade a car and interact with quirky characters.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming, humorous collect-a-thon as a GTA for kids, reminiscent of nostalgic 3D platformers.

The catchMoving around is clunky, with frustrating platforming and a camera that fights you.

Both are tagged Collectathon, Exploration and RPG.

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Cavern of Dreams

93% positive from 1,507 reviews2023Deck Playable

A surreal N64-style 3D platformer where you collect items to gain abilities and solve puzzles to rescue siblings. It's a non-violent exploration and platforming adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming N64-esque collectathon platformer for its whimsical world, good level design, and engaging gameplay, reminiscent of Spyro and Banjo-Kazooie.

The catchlater puzzles become unclear with little guidance

Both are tagged Collectathon, Exploration and Casual.

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Super Kiwi 64

95% positive from 1,792 reviews2022Deck Verified

A low-poly 3D collect-a-thon platformer where players use a kiwi's wall-sticking ability to explore non-linear levels. It evokes a late 90s console feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming, nostalgic platforming and tight controls, reminiscent of classic collectathons.

The catchLevels are empty and offer almost no challenge, and it is over in about an hour.

Both are tagged Collectathon and Exploration.

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Proverbs

97% positive from 1,691 reviews202444% finish itDeck Verified

A digital cross-stitch puzzle game. It uses Minesweeper-like numbered clues to fill a large grid, offering a meditative and addictive experience.

What players likedPlayers describe "Proverbs" as a massive, relaxing blend of Minesweeper and Picross, praised for its satisfying flow-state puzzle-solving and charming atmosphere.

The catchThe puzzle requires no real deduction, just mindless counting and clicking for hours.

Both are tagged Collectathon, Puzzle and Casual.

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