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PixArk is an adventure game similar to the more complex (and violent) game Ark: Survival Evolved. With a simpler interface and Minecraft=style block building, it's a survival game that never gets too scary while also inviting ambitious play and construction.

Unfortunately, PixArk is not available on Android, Mac or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

PixArk

Game Details

Release Date: 31/05/2019

Price: 75% off

Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One

Content Rating: PEGI 12

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Players: 1-2 (8 online)

Genres: Adventure, Traversal (Collecting, Role-Play and Simulation)

Components: 3D First-Person, Blocks, Day and Night, Open World and Pixels

Developer: Snail Games USA (@SnailGamesUSA)

Costs: Purchase cost

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Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds

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Subnautica

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Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds

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

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

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Release Date: 22/09/2014

Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One

Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds

Components: 3D First-Person, Cartoon, Day and Night and Open World

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

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Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds

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15 Younger Content Rating than PixArk

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5 Easier Skill Rating than PixArk

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16 Video Games Like PixArk Based on Genre

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