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The Long Return is a running and jumping game where you guide an orphaned cub on a journey to retrace the steps of the last adventure that he went on with his mother. Throughout the game, you solve puzzles to progress and learn more about the cub's story.
Unfortunately, The Long Return is not available on Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 02/10/2019
Out Now: PC and Switch
Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Puzzle (Narrative and Platform)
Accessibility: 1 feature
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Max Nielsen Dev (@MaxNielsenDev)
Costs: Purchase cost
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The First Tree is an exploration narrative game where you explore a forest wilderness as a mother fox looking for her cubs.
The First Tree is an exploration narrative game where you explore a forest wilderness as a mother fox looking for her cubs. Simultaneously, you revisit childhood memories in spoken reflection from two lovers remembering the dream and their formative years.
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The Endless Forest is a whimsical online multiplayer game where you play deer in a peaceful forest.
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If you like the sound of The Long Return but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our The Long Return Accessibility Report.
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