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From Dust is a strategy game. You play as an all powerful God of a primitive people. The land is ancient but devoid of humans. Unusually, you control the landscape rather than the people, moving land and water and lava to give villagers pathways to reach totem poles and build villages. The villages create vegetation and attract animals and provide tribal magic so you can protect them from natural disasters like tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.
Unfortunately, From Dust is not available on Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 27/07/2011, updated in 2011
Out Now: PC, PS3 and Xbox 360
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Simulation, Strategy (Adventure and Narrative)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D Third-Person, Day and Night and Weather
Developer: Ubisoft (@Ubisoft)
Costs: Purchase cost
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