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Horizon Zero Dawn is a post-apocalyptic action adventure where you explore an overgrown landscape with now-crumbling remnants of modern life. Play involves exploring the world, learning your new abilities as the story unfolds and using them to defeat the robotic dinosaurs. It stands out for the scale and scope of its open world, along with a compelling story about parent-child relationships and the survival of civilisation.

If you enjoyed Horizon Zero Dawn, there are other games in the Horizon franchise you should try. Unfortunately, Horizon Zero Dawn is not available on Android, Mac, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme, and at a lower age rating:

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 01/03/2017

Out Now: PC and PS4

Skill Rating: 12+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Adventure, Narrative (Action, Fighting, Shooting, Stealth and Traversal)

Accessibility: 32 features

Components: 3D Third-Person, Day and Night, Open World and Weather

Developer: Guerrilla (@Guerrilla)

Costs: Purchase cost, In-Game Purchases and In-Game Pass

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