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Samson Isn’t a True GTA Clone, but Its Odd Roguelike Structure Lends It One Thing That GTA Doesn’t Have: Real Consequences

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Genres · adventure, fighting, racing
Release · Apr 8, 2026
Developer · Liquid Swords
PCPS5Xbox Series X|S
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Active · 2002–2024
Latest · Pinball M
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