Archaeology - Sand Fantasy (2024)

Developer: ArchaeologyGames
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Racing, RPG
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You carefully excavate hidden items with the mouse and keyboard, earning points while trying not to damage anything, in a laid-back object-finding challenge.

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What players say

Players describe it as a simple hidden-object digging game that is relaxing for short bursts, though many note the controls are buggy and achievements are broken, with only one obtainable since launch.

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