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Upheaval is a narrative game where you have 30 days in a village before a wizard arrives. In those days, you can stir up chaos, lay low, go adventuring or do countless other activities. With over 5000 possible endings, it stands out for the sheer freedom you have to craft your own fantasy adventure.
Unfortunately, Upheaval is not available on PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 03/10/2022, updated in 2023
Out Now: Android, Mac and PC
Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Narrative and Point-and-Click
Accessibility: 27 features
Components: Day and Night and Text
Developer: Alex Leone Games (@AlexLeoneGames)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of Upheaval 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 Upheaval Accessibility Report.
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