Aug 21, 2025
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The Girl from Arkanya
Developer: Arkanya Games
Publisher: Top Hat Studios
Aug 21, 2025
Summary
The Girl from Arkanya is a top-down treasure hunting RPG, mimicking the style and feel of 2D Zelda games. Explore the jungles of Amazonia as Marisa, alongside her capybara companion!
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- action
- Co-op
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96%Overwhelmingly Positive1,115 reviews
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