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Looking for games like A Role to Play? Here are top action recommendations with a fantasy, romance and drama focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Blue Rose Reprise, NEKO-NIN exHeart 2 or Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves.

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  1. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    58% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Blue Rose is an interactive ‘visual novel’, following the viewpoint of the female knight Lena as she enters an unknown world deep in the mountains. Lena is a Templar of the Blue Rose, her life dedicated to protecting her home and country, but pulled away from the front lines of the war, Lena finds herself trapped in a secluded, unknown village in the mountains. For the first time she will make her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Rose Reprise.

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  2. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 140 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    This is the sequel to NEKO-NIN exHeart. Since ancient times, humans have lived together with demi-humans who possessed special powers and served as ninjas to those in power. Yura and Tama were nekomimi ninjas that came from the Fuuma Village to serve the protagonist. After the initial confusion, they settled into a peaceful life together under the same roof. However, who was that suspicious figure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKO-NIN exHeart 2.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, emotional
    87% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    In the not so distant past, the Isle of Abbot underwent a mysterious evacuation event. Delve into the secrets of this unsettling place and elicit the girls' tragic fate. An interactive visual novel with psychological and lovecraftian undertones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves.

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  4. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,381 reviews

    Fault is a Science Fantasy Kinetic Novel about Selphine, a bubbly, happy-go-lucky Princess and her sharp-witted but slightly misanthropic Royal Guard Ritona. Follow them on their journey of a lifetime as they try to make it back home to the Kingdom of Rughzenhaide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fault Milestone One.

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  5. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Ruler by Default is a fantasy/comedy/drama visual novel, played from the perspective of a 21 year old male who is inadvertently summoned to another dimension and subsequently crowned successor to an evil overlord after an unexpected twist of events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruler by Default.

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  6. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Explore Ke'Bara You always knew that the woman who raised you wasn’t your birth mother. When she passes away suddenly, you find yourself left alone to pick up the pieces and discover the truth of your birth. Accompanied by your childhood friend Jay you follow the clues and find your family estate on the island of Ke’Bara. You soon find the lush, island nation is a place where the line between the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Island of Whispers.

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  7. Elysia Fernwhisper is depressed. During the “War of the Crescent Lakes” she was a Captain of a an Elite Ranger Platoon but with the war now over she’s been discharged and given a plot of land to farm as a reward for her bravery and loyalty to the Kingdom. Only problem is, Elysia hates farming and yearns for her adventurous life of old! On top of that her girlfriend has just left her and with her o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Queen's Quest.

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  8. Whiskers' Wish Guide a group of abandoned kittens fighting for survival in the heart of a vast city park. They must scavenge for food, secure shelter, and fend off hostile animals. Amidst these daily struggles, they nurture a fragile dream: to find a loving home at the Sunday adoption fair. Right now, we need your help! Our biggest challenge has been designing a combat system that is both cute a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whiskers' Wish.

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  9. The Crystal Kingdom of Chalcedonia was once a beautiful place, under the rule of Princess Rosalia, they lived happy peaceful lives. Until one day, monsters called Nightmares destroyed the kingdom. Princess Rosalia and her fairy knight Diana hid deep in the castle, praying that their last hope, the magical Rose Crystal Mirror would produce a miracle, and save their home, however, they were attacked… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Warrior Diamond Heart.

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  10. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Discover a captivating world of adventure and romance! Immerse yourself in a thrilling otome game where your choices shape the story and determine your fate with your loved one. Join thousands of players who have already started their adventure from the mobile app and download the PC Version of "Untold Atlas" today to experience this adventure game! ◆ Engage in epic adventures: Expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untold Atlas: otome sim inspired by expedition adventures.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Set Sail is a western visual novel set in the modern day where the Golden Age of Pirating never properly ended. The player takes the role of a young pirate who has lived their entire life sheltered on a famous pirate ship known as The Red Plague, captained by The Demonic Pirate Ricardo. Through a first person perspective, you meet and engage with colorful characters on your pirate ship, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Set Sail.

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  12. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Return to Two Elk Island anew Dorman, a closeted trans woman, has just finished recovering from a sailing incident that left her bedridden when her grandmother encourages her to start a new career. All the while, she struggles with the expectations her parents left behind - of her as a sailor and as a man. As she begins to settle back into her life, she finds that Two Elk Island isn’t as tranqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathless Winds - LGBT Visual Novel.

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  13. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A Game from the "Legends of Savvarah" series. Once upon a time, Savvarah was a desolate land: icy winds, a dirty canvas of clouds, lifeless earth. Nuelli witnessed nothing of the kind. She was born in a blooming paradise. The tales of the past had transformed into a kind of fable. Almost a myth. From her birth, Nuelli had a serious flaw – a weak aptitude for magic, an extraordi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Savvarah: Children of the Sun.

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  14. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A visual novel where you wake up in a strange new world before going on a real-life RPG adventure with three wacky party members. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascendant Hearts.

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  15. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 1,830 reviews

    A romantic comedy visual novel centered around a girl named Mika Anderson, who gets entangled in the affairs of incubi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seduce Me the Otome.

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  16. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 1,295 reviews

    Azure comes across a strange ring one day. This ring changes her future drastically making each day action packed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Written in the Sky.

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  17. Find friendship, hate, or even love with your traveling companions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Different.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    50% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Choose a path to adventure! Will you sneak into the dragon's lair, or challenge the beast openly? Will you fight for vengeance or for glory? Will you be tempted by elven romance? Will you be buried underground forever? Relive classic 1980s fantasy in this remastered gamebook. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword Daughter.

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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    95% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    100 tricky levels to solve One Hundred Ways. The goal - to make the ball reach its goal - sounds simple - but it's not! To solve the levels, there are some tools available. Sometimes one needs to think outside the box to overcome obstacles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Hundred Ways.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Serafina’s Crown is a visual novel with elements of fantasy, adventure and romance. You play as Odell Perin, the newly-appointed regent of Darzia as she tries to solve the murder of the queen and a host of other domestic and international crises. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serafina's Crown.

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  21. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    In the harsh season of Winter, 47-year-old Chester H. Smith was sent out to survey a property that wasn't on the registry. When he goes to inspect the house, he finds that the two owners, Dez and Viscardi, are vampires! He finds himself trapped with these strangers until the winter storm passes over. Will Chester make it out alive? Will sparks fly between him and one of the vampiric homeowners? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panicked and Surrounded by Hot Vampires.

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  22. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    87% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    If you love someone, let them go. Unfortunately, you've got to love her first! That's the only way to get rid of Pseudo, the mysterious ghostly woman who has been chained to your leg! A short romantic visual novel from Wilson Taylor, the writer of the critically acclaimed dating sim Animal Lover! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nowhere Girl.

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  23. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 2,773 reviews

    In the near future, androids have become the way of the norm. Emotionless husks of metal have become a part of human society, much to the dismay of the boy. The robot he found at the dumpsite though, this one was different. It laughed, it cried, it smiled, it has dreams, just like a human… Lucy The eternity she wished for is a Visual Novel, about a boy and an android. You play as the boy, who fac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For.

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  24. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 446 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 4 reviews

    A yuri visual novel that will make you both laugh and cry. A story about love, trust, mortality, and about understanding not just how to be happy, but how to be human. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Be Happy.

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  25. The Leather Maker is a narrative adventure set amidst the bustling streets and uncertain fortunes of Boston in the year of 1773. Take upon yourself the role of Prince Hall, a leather maker by trade and a man of uncommon ambition. While the town finds itself divided by questions of liberty, commerce, and the authority of Parliament, Prince must contend with matters nearer his own hearth: a son se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Leather Maker.

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  26. A visual novel about a girl who finds herself in a mysterious antique store where letters with screaming human hearts appear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letter from Heart Antique Shop.

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  27. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Here's a short preview on the project I've been working on since august 2017. It's my first RPG, based on my ideas, various stuff and some of the games I enjoyed from the last 30 years. Pretty much everything is still work in progress, but I'll give it my best untill and after public release. SYNOPSIS The story takes place in Galdmaril, a fantasy world, where the 8 main sentient races are living … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galdmaril.

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  28. EARLY ACCESS CURRENTLY INCLUDES CHAPTERS 1-5, MORE WILL BE ADDED OVER TIME. A runaway from another world. A jaded cop with a buried past. A bond that may decide the fate of both. When a mysterious girl named Leandra appears in the human world, she crosses paths with officers Sawyer Randavix, April Jennings, and their calm but secretive captain, Kaheru. Leandra wants to live a peaceful life, but da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of the Heart.

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  29. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    84% User Score Based on 311 reviews

    Memories...One of the most important things in our lives. But what happens if you forget who you are? If you don't remember anything? Then you can only hope that the people that do know who you are help you out...This is your journey...On your way to finding new memories... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My New Memories.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 451 reviews

    2D Point & Click Dating Adventure! Explore an idyllic tropical island with a cast of sexy beauty pageant contestants and their friends, discovering a paradise of survival, romance, and lust. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Lust.

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  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    WARNING 18+ Life's been tough for you with your human mother and vampire father being killed when you’re still young. The tragic incident brought you closer to your childhood friends, but your lives are uprooted again when vampires and humans start coming up dead, the same way your parents died. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Breed.

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  32. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A cozy, time-traveling visual novel about friendship, curiosity, and weird science mishaps. Take a trip back in time for the silliest, smartest summer you’ve ever had! In My Silly Science Summer in the Past, you play as a curious and clever girl who stumbles into a strange experiment—and finds herself transported to the past! But don’t worry, you're not alone. Join a lovable crew of eccentric sci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Silly Science Summer in the Past.

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  33. **A Tiny Space Adventure** follows a brother and his dog, Jupiter, on an exciting journey through space to rescue his sister. With fun puzzles, quirky characters, and unique aliens, this adventure offers a delightful experience for players of all ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tiny Space Adventure.

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  34. Set off on your journey to become a Master Angler by experiencing the unique genre blend of fishing sim and turn-based JRPG combat all wrapped up with fantasy elements! Traverse over 10 unique and varied biomes, catching rare and exotic fish– both real and fantastical! Play a Timing-based fishing minigame to reel in the fish, before taking it on in a traditional party based RPG battle to weakened… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Fishing: A Fantasy Fishing RPG.

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  35. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Tales of Wocdes: The Silver Protector  Tales of Wocdes: The Silver Protector is a high fantasy interactive fiction made in Twine. During the story, your protagonist will change from a helpless child to a Silver Protector, an elite warrior and protector. In time, you may wield powerful magic, or be a master of the blade.   The game is in early development. All content is subject to change. There… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Wocdes: The Silver Protector.

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  36. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    When Rain Bremen was a young boy, he had a best friend called Ten, and they spent all of their time together. This changed, however, when Ten was attacked by a bandit deep in the woods. Wracked with pain and bleeding out slowly, Ten begs Rain to return to their village to get help. Rain scrambles to obey Ten’s request, but by the time he returns to his friend’s side it’s already too late. Ten has… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rain and the Wolf.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    "I cried, but not because I wanted to live longer. I cried because I realized how painful it would be for the ones who love me." Loving Life is a short, non-fictional autobiographical visual novel created in 2012 by Zhenghua Yang (Z), the founder of Serenity Forge, as a reflection on a near-fatal incident that changed his life. StoryAt age 18, Z was a typical college student: driven by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loving Life.

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  38. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    86% User Score Based on 221 reviews

    You and your shattered werewolf pack must save the living Earth with Rage and spirit! In this interactive novel with hundreds of choices, can you defeat a Wyrm Spirit that manifests as a lie that you want to believe? Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names is an interactive novel by Kyle Marquis set in the World of Darkness. It's entirely text-based—1.6 million words, without graphics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Mysterious deaths. Dreams that are reality, and reality that is a dream. Will Noah be able to move forward and solve the mystery⁠—or will he give in to the demons of his past? A story-rich BL mystery visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreambound.

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  40. The Dawn Of A Flowe is a love simulation game about an Egyptian princess who has been forced to dress up as a man due to unavoidable circumstances. As the story progresses, there are many options, and you can decide the fate of the protagonist through Choice.Depending on your choice, she can sometimes fall into futility like a flower that is quickly thrown away, or she can bloom proudly and become… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dawn Of A Flower.

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  41. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Want our girlboss star presenter, Priestess Synergy-12, to break into your mind and mold it as she sees fit? We have great news for you: in Backstage Pass, you can experience exactly that! Get tranced out, loaded into a hypno pod, and have your mind molded to become the perfect secretary in this new interactive erotic hypnosis experience from Nyx Gaming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backstage Pass.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    These dark, deep woods are home to wild creatures and wild magic, and they're only dangerous if you disrespect either one. They're also your home. Here, you're safe, loved, and free, and tonight is a very special night; a good one for a ritual. Until a stranger interrupts your plans, and turns your night, and your life in an entirely new direction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Three-Body Problem.

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  43. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    You wake up as a ghost, with no memory of who you were or how you died. The only clue to your past is the empty suit of armour you now possess. As you explore an abandoned castle and piece together your memories, you’ll uncover your tale: A tale of broken promises, regret, and bonds that last beyond death. But your story doesn’t have to die with you. The Last Winter Knight is an a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Winter Knight.

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  44. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    88% User Score Based on 118 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Windy Meadow - A Roadwarden Tale is an interactive slice-of-life visual novel about choosing your own path. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. Featuring a multitude of hand-crafted characters and a richly detailed village set in the Roadwarden story world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windy Meadow: A Roadwarden Tale.

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  45. Can you and your friends master the ocean's magic and save your school? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atlantis Academy.

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  46. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Aster is a talented mage who lives deep in the forest. Awkward and anti-social, he prefers poring over his potions to speaking with other people, and he’s at his happiest when he can conduct his strange magical experiments in peace. Unfortunately for Aster, however, life isn’t that simple. Whilst working on a particularly potent potion, something peculiar happens. A black cat falls from Aster’s ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Confounding Cat is Criminally Cute!.

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  47. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Do you want to be an engineer? Do you ever dream of building a robot? Meet Niko an engineering student that always had that kind of thought, however, studying is hard and he hates it! One moment Niko gets hit by a truck and gets transported into the other world. It was a wonderful world blessed with magic, with that Niko tried to cast his first magic spell but nothing came out. It turns out he d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inFINIte Robotics.

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  48. FROM JUNGLE TO CASTLE Young Serafina has spent her entire life alone in the jungle with only her guardian, a mysterious man named Arken, as company. When Arken is captured by a group of soldiers and carried away, Serafina must venture outside the forest to save him. On her journey to the heart of the kingdom, Serafina discovers a whole new world beyond the shadows of the jungle.From the depths of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serafina's Saga: Awakened.

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  49. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 465 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    When a young alchemist apprentice is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit, they suddenly find themselves tied up in a war between humanity and magic, and must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadia Fallen.

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  50. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    98% User Score Based on 1,494 reviews

    "As the world sank, I found you." In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for a boy and a mysterious robot girl... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atri: My Dear Moments.

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