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Looking for games like A Journey's Start? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Thorne - Death Merchants, Swords and Sorcery Underworld or Ruff Ghanor.

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  1. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Play as an infamous mercenary known as "The Crow" in a decayed and corrupt world, find your way out of chains and get paid for your contract, in this enthralling Action-RPG with high production values. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thorne - Death Merchants.

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  2. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Swords and Sorcery - Underworld is a party-based, first person view role-playing game with turn-based combat and a square grid 3D environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords and Sorcery Underworld.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    87% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Ruff Ghanor is a Deckbuilder game with Roguelite elements, where each collected card represents a crucial action in your journey. Build the perfect deck, strategize, and create powerful synergies as you progress to face your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruff Ghanor.

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  4. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    "Has-Been Heroes is a challenging, rogue-like game of strategy and action, featuring a band of heroes on a quest to escort the King's twin princesses to the Princess Academy. The player controls three characters and must focus on combining hundreds of different spells to create devastating combo effects that can be used against enemies along the way. The rewarding, strategy game features irrevere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Has-Been Heroes.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 3,109 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 8 reviews

    Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vagante.

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  6. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Perseus: Titan Slayer is an over-the-top hack and slash, rogue-like adventure that focuses on depth and branching choices which allow for multiple unique runs. Branching choices allow for custom runs and many opportunities to play again and try new builds. Wield a Sword, Dagger, Bow, or Katana, each with their own special abilities. Feel like a real Olympian and explore the secrets of each weapon.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perseus: Titan Slayer.

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  7. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    75% User Score Based on 685 reviews

    Your uncle raised you as a skilled hunter. Your peaceful life was interrupted by an ancient evil shattering the whole kingdom. Monsters climbed out of holes and innocent people died. You must face the great evil. Only your courage will save the kingdom on the brink of destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of the Kingdom III.

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  8. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    64% User Score Based on 388 reviews

    Dungeon Hearts fuses the strategy and pattern matching of puzzle games with the kinetic pace of action games. Align magical runes as they flow along the Fatestream to attack, defend, and conjure magic in frenetic battles against a bestiary of fantastic creatures out to use those same runes against you. Chain together multiple attacks and unleash powerful combos or call upon each hero's special att… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Hearts.

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  9. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    The Waste Land is imbued with feelings of despair and lost innocence, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings. Players explore a vast world across seven continents and meet memorable characters while fighting off twisted creatures to survive a hostile land - all in gorgeous 8-bit style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Waste Land.

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  10. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 363 reviews

    Indulge Lady Tallowmere and see how far through her lovingly violent dungeons you can delve in this 2D indie action roguelike-inspired platformer. New rooms are procedurally generated every time you play. How far can you make it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tallowmere.

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  11. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Ballad Singer is a mix of a game book, a graphic experience and a GDR videogame. An unprecedented format combines a fantasy novel and masterpiece drawings without restricting the player's freedom to choose! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ballad Singer.

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  12. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 339 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

    Letter Quest is a turn-based RPG where players attack monsters by spelling words. But be careful since the monsters know how to fight back - they can create different letter tiles such as poison, plague, stone, whirlwind, duplicator, spike and flipped, steal your health, heal themselves, use critical attacks, and much, much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey.

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  13. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 392 reviews

    STEIN.WORLD About: Stein.world is a MMO Role-Playing Game you can play right in your browser. You can play as a lone wolf or in a group of friends to explore the fantasy world of Stein. Complete... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to stein.world.

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  14. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 422 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    There Is No Light is a brutal action-adventure set in a grim underground world ruled by the mysterious Church of the Great Hand. Blast your way through the hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There’s no Light.

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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    "A survival-horror game inspired by Resident Evil 1, Dark Souls, and Eternal Darkness." "Shrouded in Sanity is an isometric survival horror action game, with minimal rpg elements and an open world approach. Immersion is the focus here, avoiding non diegetic sounds and music. Heavily inspired by the souls series of games, but focusing much more on survival and horror." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity.

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  16. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Just One Line is a fantasy RPG gamebook-like indie game heavily focused on choices and their consequences, in which you may compete with other players in an interactive leaderboard. Create different adventurers and embark on epic quests, unlocking new contents for your next playthroughs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just One Line.

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  17. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 236 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Smoke and Sacrifice is an open-world, narrative-driven RPG, where exploiting living ecosystems is the key to your survival. Craft, fight, survive and explore the huge open world in this beautifully hand-painted, gothic adventure where every character has their tale to tell. Sachi’s home is the one tiny patch of fertile land which remains in an icy wasteland of a world. Her farming community thrive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smoke and Sacrifice.

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  18. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 883 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

    卡牌与RPG结合的无尽地牢探险之旅!最早融合Roguelike与卡牌的游戏之一。多达14种职业,真人配音+纸娃娃系统,完善的卡牌设计,各类魔物与随机事件等你体验! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Slayers.

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  19. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 2,010 reviews

    Lost Castle is a super cute, super hard action RPG with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons. Brimming with a host of hand drawn, humorous characters and environments that embrace retro action with modern twists. Prologue: In its glory days, Castle Harwood was the heart of a happy land governed by wise and virtuous nobles. But those days are long gone now. Calamity has befallen the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Castle / 失落城堡.

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  20. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Dungeons of Necromancers is a small pixel game. Your task is to go through as many dungeons as possible while upgrading your character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Necromancers.

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  21. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Third person rpg game where player warrior need kill 7 different bosses in 7 different levels. So be a hero and fight against several different big enemies If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assassin of Monsters.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    "Stellar Witch" is a grid-dodge action game with inventory management. Become a star-powered witch on a journey to become the Grand Mage. Collect gold in battle, buy and place constellations, and use their powers and synergies to fight ever-stronger enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Witch.

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  24. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    Experience an adventure full of surprises and save the kingdom from the evil wizard. The pursuit of the evil wizard Fendrel has led you to an unknown kingdom. The local people live their peaceful lives here, unaware that the evil wizard has returned to their land and is plotting his terrible revenge. A darkness is coming that will engulf the whole kingdom. You can’t let that happen. You must seek… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Milon the Tempest, is a witch-hunter on a mission to take down a conspiracy of wizards. As the Left Hand of the King, he is responsible for doing the work that Knights and Emissaries of the King cannot be associated with. He is leading the Crimson Capes, a guild of witch-hunters taking on missions throughout the kingdom of Amvros. During the events of the story you will discover that there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Capes.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Cleanse the infected in Plague of Yamorn, a 2D metroidvania. Explore the ruined town of Yamorn and uncover the secrets behind its downfall. Find and craft new equipment, offensive and defensive items. Exploit the plagues empowering properties to gain new powers and abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plague of Yamorn.

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  27. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 463 reviews

    CraftCraft is an RPG merchant sim with actual. Crafting. Create a tiara for a mermaid princess or a sword made of dragon blood - you choose! Express your creativity in your very own cozy crafting studio and change the lives of quirky locals in the mysterious port town of Windspell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CraftCraft: Fantasy Merchant Simulator.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Botan, an apprentice kunoichi, is summoned by the village chief. Her master had been captured. So she is tasked with the mission to rescue her. However, Botan still lacks experience. Will she really be able to save her master? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kunoichi Botan.

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  29. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Explore a new, larger world, full of secrets and hidden locations in this direct sequel to Shining Plume featuring 3 different endings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shining Plume 2.

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  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 888 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast dark fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winds of Change.

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  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 283 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Runespell: Overture is a role-playing game combining poker mechanics with power ups and collectable cards. The world is set in an alternate medieval Europe linking historical characters with Norse mythology and sagas. The player takes on the role of the Changeling, the son of a monster god, in search of his nemesis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runespell: Overture.

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  33. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 2,615 reviews

    Hero of the Kingdom is casual role-playing game at its best; take to the road and explore a vast and beautiful country full of danger and surprises. Meet and interact with characters to gain knowledge and insight giving you valuable clues. Defend against and attack the enemy, and take it upon yourself to complete quests of varying difficulty. To survive, you must find ways to earn gold by masterin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of the Kingdom.

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  34. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    28% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    Skilltree Saga is the first Rogue-like RPG in Aventuria - the world of The Dark Eye. Choose your race as human, elf or dwarf and battle your random generated opponents in up to 100 deep stages with numerous skill, which you can advance and enhance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skilltree Saga.

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  35. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 12,363 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond. At your disposal is the mythical Blade of Ahrah, capable of turning its wielder into an unstoppable force of nature, and the blade's diminutive guardian, Fidget. Battle dozens of enemie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust: An Elysian Tail.

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  36. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    61% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Princess' Heart.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    In TinyKeep players will embrace the role of a hopeless prisoner held deep in a forgotten dungeon who one day wakes up to find themselves mysteriously released. Their savior is nowhere to be seen, but the cell door is broken and ajar, tempting them with the sweet scent of freedom. With nothing but a flickering lantern and a strange letter left behind by their in-mate, they must venture into the da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TinyKeep.

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  38. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,859 reviews

    Tukoni is a point-and-click puzzle adventure, based on a series of award-winning books by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Bula. Play as Tukoni, the forest spirits, as you meet unique characters, solve captivating puzzles, craft new items, and explore a magical world filled with kindness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tukoni: Prologue.

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  39. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    72% User Score Based on 500 reviews

    Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storm of Spears.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    43% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    A unique blend of RPG and puzzle await you in this epic adventure! Explore the world of Match-3 battles in this quest playable offline. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunspell.

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  42. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    55% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Riddled corpses is Arcade game 8/16bits. we will have hordes of zombies and all kinds of monsters, all created with love pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riddled Corpses.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 2,702 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 26 reviews

    Welcome to the Wild West as you've never seen before. Follow Warren on his descent into the darkest recesses of the human soul, and try to survive in a world full of hard choices and even harder consequences. Because in this world, death is a constant presence and the black pacts which you make with forces beyond human comprehension will forever haunt all those around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hard West.

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  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 175 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    “Apocalipsis – Harry at the end of the world” is a unique puzzle point-and-click adventure game with action and story-driven sequences. Its beautiful hand-drawn apocalyptic graphics were inspired by Dürer’s engravings and the aesthetic of Dance Macabre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalipsis.

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  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    75% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Dreamgate is a hardcore mix of deck building card battler and a roguelite adventure. Build your deck, explore the Dreamgate world and defeat fearsome foes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamgate.

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 13,190 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    "Salt and Sanctuary", the "fourth" game by Ska Studios, is a 2D hardcore action RPG that blends the brutal signature combat of The Dishwasher with an unforgiving world of demons and dungeons, traps and treasure, and gallows and graveyards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt and Sanctuary.

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