Casual
A bright, relaxed tap-and-match game built around spinning reels of fantasy symbols and tiny collectible heroes.
★★★★☆ 4.3
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Casual · 4.3★
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Emberbound
★★★★★ 4.6
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- Clever memory-based combat
- Strong, restrained writing
- Touch controls that just work
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What readers say
«A bright, relaxed tap-and-match game built around spinning reels of fantasy symbols and tiny collectible heroes.»
Mila · Legends of Slots
«A turn-based fantasy RPG where your party's memories literally shape the battlefield.»
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«Build floating settlements and keep them balanced as the sea rises around you.»
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