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Arise: A Simple Story is a narrative game about an old man living in a pre-agricultural tribe. He has just been cremated and as get travels to the next life, begins a pilgrimage of revisiting memories of his life.
Unfortunately, Arise: A Simple Story is not available on Android, Mac or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 03/12/2019, updated in 2023
Out Now: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Platform (Action, Narrative and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Piccolo Studio (@Piccolo_Studio)
Costs: Purchase cost
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