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Games like A Thorn in the Side

Games like A Thorn in the Side

Looking for games like A Thorn in the Side? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ravenlok, Realms Of Quest IV (VIC20) [FREE] or Hand of Fate.

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  1. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 21 reviews

    Embark on an enchanting journey in Ravenlok, an action-packed fairytale adventure about a young heroine destined to fulfill a perilous prophecy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravenlok.

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  2. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    The adventure continues in Realms of Quest IV where you assemble a group of heroes to do battle against the mysterious Time Lords inside the Dungeon. Thus befalls you, brave adventurer, to accept the challenge and venture forth into the labyrinth below to ensure that evil and chaos do not rise. If you can survive the perils that await beneath, there lay riches, glory and the immortality of your na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms Of Quest IV (VIC20) [FREE].

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  3. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 4,631 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hand of Fate.

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  4. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    The Curse of Feldar Vale is set on the world of Qaedon, a thousand years before the Great Cataclysm. Known as the Age of Chaos, humans, greenskins, and all manner of monsters fight to survive these troubled times. The once peaceful Vale is now beset with evil creatures and dark deeds as an ancient curse is unleashed on the land. Build a party of 4-6 characters to adventure across the vale to seek… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse of Feldar Vale.

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  5. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    72% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Chapter 1 in a four-part series! Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world. He died before his goal was realized, but the prophecy lingered on. Today, another maniac stands determined to succeed where the sorcerer failed and he nee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight.

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  6. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 506 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Escape to a puzzle game fantasy world filled with amazing creatures, powerful weapons, and addictive role playing in this sequel to the award-winning Puzzle Quest. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Quest 2.

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  7. # ️ The Shadow Crown (Demo Game in Browser) **The kingdom of Frostwynd is dying.** A dark necromancer has awakened an ancient dragon, and shadow spreads across the land. You are the last hope—a warrior destined to claim the Shadow Crown and end the curse. A love letter to 80s text adventures like Zork and Colossal Cave. Classic parser gameplay meets modern design: auto-saves, mobile support, ric… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Crown.

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  8. MaDevil is an Indie-Game, made by one developer over the course of 4 years.The Mad DevilIt's a normal, peaceful day on the island, when suddenly the devil emerges from the ocean. He wreaks havoc and summons a horde of demons to kill all the humans. Even the ones that managed to survive the attack have gone insane and became... something else entirely. The Fisher And The GoddessYou play the lone s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MaDevil.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    An indie Action RPG/adventure/puzzle Complete story-based quests, solve puzzles, use your sword and spells to fight and gain loot from monsters. Gather resources to build and craft potions and items. Fight legendary bosses. Key Features Quests - Dozens of story quests and side missions. Story - In your journey, you will reveal your true identity while helping NPCs & magical creatures with their … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Over.

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  10. "Aaron Fairbrook’s small adventure blows whole lines of adventures out of the water without even trying. It presents a module that is super easy to integrate into any campaign; it is clever, features a unique reward, is VERY inexpensive considering the quality provided, and it’s not boring." --Endzeitgeist "The adventure includes a roleplaying component, secret doors and even a roleplaying opportu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chest.

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  11. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Blood Soaked Bastard! Is an RPG set in a dreary medieval fantasy setting. Become a much abhorred Blood Knight and kill monsters in turn based combat, alongside a cast of freakish companions. Draw the blood of wretched monsters, you Bastard! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Soaked Bastard!.

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  12. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 5,747 reviews

    Explore game FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time for PS5,PS4 console from the official PlayStation website.Check out FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time.

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  13. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    The young girl Rayne, who became the sacred knight of the kingdom, was entrusted by Jas, the leader of the sacred knights and her lover, to investigate the disturbances occurring in a distant town named "Hakudeti". These disturbances involved a surge in criminals in the previously peaceful town of Hakudeti, an overflow of monsters in the nearby areas, and even the appearance of a myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~.

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  14. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Getting abducted by a group of monsters and forced to work for their demonic causes - sounds like a pretty terrible fate. But once you realize that not all of them are monsters you need to fear, and that perhaps you even could become friends with each other, you get a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of Tarborea, the monsters' kingdom, and it's not-so-bright past. Inside the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indemon Tales.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    "A Quest That Became Legend" is a game inspired by old-school RPG classics, featuring turn-based combat and an open-world environment. Embark on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction. Explore various lands and venture into different crypts, dungeons, and many other locations to battle all kinds of monsters, and perhaps discover shiny treasur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Quest That Became Legend.

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  16. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A Japanese indie game being designed as a modern take on the Dungeon RPG genre. It has character creation with a selection for race and class, leveling up provides ability points for further customization. The game uses a party of 3 characters. The dungeon crawling uses grid-based movement and a first-person perspective for exploration but switches to third-person for interactions with NPCs, poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potato Flowers in Full Bloom.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    Susan, who is already famous throughout Lost Lands, returns again to that mysterious world! This time she will have to face the ancient curse of the druids. And more… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Lands: The Golden Curse.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    63% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Is there any truth to those rumours of a mysterious affliction spreading all over -In Vitra- ? The four heroes of this role-playing game with a turn-based combat system embark on an epic quest for a cure – and chance upon a far bigger mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Vitra.

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  19. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Step into a world of gothic and Egyptian horror and adventure, set in the campaign setting of Ravenloft. This series of entrancing horrors includes Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession and its sequel, Ravenloft: Stone Prophet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series.

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  20. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    74% User Score Based on 293 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 8 reviews

    The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 3,566 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Project.

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  22. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,022 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 14 reviews

    CrownTrick is a procedurally generated maze game with Roguelike gameplay and hand drawn art style. Take up the unbelievable crown and start your underground adventure with the power... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Trick.

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  23. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    88% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    A turn-based, party-oriented and isometric RPG from Heroic Fantasy Games based on Dungeons & Dragons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of the Chalice.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    A mysterious contract from the royal family sparks the interest of an organized band of sellswords. What seems like a normal job quickly spirals into a whirlwind of betrayal and tragedy, thrusting a young rogue and his unlikely companions into the middle of an ancient prophecy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Gaias.

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  26. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:funny
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Dragonia, the castle of doom, has been resurrected! But the ghouls from the castle have stolen the Holy Goblet, the source of light. Without it, the world will be trapped in darkness forever. Don your armour and pick up your weapon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal Labyrinth.

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  27. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    The Forgotten Realm Archives - Collection Two brings a healthy mix of “Gold Box” and nostalgia goodness to your PC, along with a combination of adventure builders, turn-based and real-time role-playing gameplay. Composed of RPG classics that premiered the Forgotten Realms to video gamers, The Forgotten Realm Archives - Collection Two contains the following titles: Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Az… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Two.

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  28. The kingdom of Frostwynd is dying. A dark necromancer has awakened an ancient dragon, and shadow spreads across the land. You are the last hope - a warrior destined to claim the Shadow Crown and end the curse. A love letter to 80s text adventures like Zork and Colossal Cave. Classic parser gameplay meets modern design: auto-saves, mobile support, rich combat. Explore crypts, decode ciphers, sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Crown - Frostwynd Chronicles.

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  29. KICKSTARTER SUCCESS - FULLY FUNDED IN 3 HOURS AND GROWING BY THE MINUTE We're officially FUNDED in Kickstarter! And continuing to unlock new stretch goals in our live campaign, which ends on March 5. More content, features, and characters will be added to the game. Don't doubt it, wishlist it now! About the GameDating & Dragons – A Love Quest is a narrative RPG dating sim packed with ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dating and Dragons - A Love Quest.

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  30. 78%Game Brain Score
    78% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Reviewers say: "Planescape: Torment is a wonderful game, and its Enhanced Edition is a splendid, unobtrusive, beautifying update." -Geek & Sundry "Planescape: Torment still stands tall as a landmark masterpiece that can continue to age gracefully, now on your phone or tablet" -Touch Arcade "Planescape: Torment is a timeless classic, the Enhanced Edition just makes it better" -Bleeding Cool … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planescape: Torment.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Dispel is an adventure set in a dark fantasy world. You are broke and decide to set off on a journey in search of wealth and fame. After dozens of cold nights in the forest, your eye catches an inconspicuous cave. Without hesitation, you rush straight into the very depth of it... Key Features Procedural generation of levels. With procedurally generated levels, no two runs are ever the same, allo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dispel.

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  32. A classic JRPG at heart, but with modern game design elements baked in, with a ton of secrets, hidden humor, easter eggs, and questionable / offensive choices to be made. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret of the Rendrasha Blade.

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  33. Xanadu A Weird-Fantasy Roleplaying Adventure for use with Old-School Essentials, for Character Levels 2–3. Welcome to the cult temple of Xanadu, an atmospheric temple-crawl for use with OSE, or similar old-school RPGs. A cult in the temple of Xanadu has opened a portal to another dimension. It was activated by adjusting the hands of three pendulum clocks in a particular sequence. Once the veil of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xanadu.

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  34. Trouble stirs in the Borderlands. Khazra, Red Prophet of the Bull God, has united the fractious People of the Bull and proclaimed the promised time is nigh. The Bull God demands blood! Fanatics raid the outlying villages, farmsteads and towns for sacrifices. None are safe! Unbeknownst to Khazra, a power older than man stirs under the earth, fed by the blood of sacrifice. Can a band of unlikely her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Prophet Rises.

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  36. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 392 reviews

    Amy’s brother is dead. She hadn't even seen him in years. Thomas has always been a little eccentric. Obsessed with lucid dreaming and the concept of other worlds. All a little too fantastical for a small town vet like Amy herself. But then Amy comes across his journals. And what at first seems like the ramblings of a troubled mind slowly begin to seem more and more plausible. Maybe her broth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken.

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  37. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 1,606 reviews

    Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma.

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  38. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The world has been saved. Twice. The land has known peace for more than half a millennium and, well, the world still doesn’t need any more saving. There’s just no Elder Dragon attempting to raze human civilization, no possessed individual getting revenge on humanity, and no dark lords plotting world domination behind the scenes. Yet, that doesn’t mean there are no great tales to be tol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragons' Twilight III.

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  39. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 133 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 10 reviews

    The Way of the Samurai is forged in battle! Play as a ronin during Japan's Meiji Restoration in the volatile Rokkotsu Pass. The swordsmith Dojima falls into debt and his beautiful daughter is taken as collateral. Help repay the debt by crafting swords by day and exploring the mysterious, twisting dungeons of the Ipponmatsu Cave for valuable materials at night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story.

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  40. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 192 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Old-school dungeon crawler is here ! This game is most old-school style of "Wizardry" spiritual successor, which gave origin of JRPGs, is now available on Steam with scenario editor and some modern UI improvements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

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  41. Let the show begin! In a far of land called Terra… Tensions are beginning to rise… People, everywhere, are dictated by their beliefs and religion, killing pushing away anyone who disagrees with them… The biggest of them being the Maluum, an evil cult hell-bent on making everyone share their beliefs. Anyone who resists them faces the same fate: death. Those who oppose them are known as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Grimace.

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  42. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Dungeon Antiqua is a dungeon crawl-type RPG with beautiful dots and nostalgic sounding chiptunes that are reminiscent of the 1980s and 1990s. - 2D maps that expand to match the character's field of view. - A game design that can be played over and over again thanks to a wide variety of professions, free party formation and auto-generated maps. - Game progression focused on hacking and explora… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Antiqua.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a rich, high-fantasy world inspired by classic tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Lead a diverse party of adventurers as they explore an ever-changing world, engage in strategic combat, and manage the complexities of adventuring life. Take on costly quests, battle mythical creatures, and discover many wonders, as you make a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventurers.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    This game combines role-playing, strategy, and MMO gameplay elements in a new RPG battle gameplay. The combat system references the classic tactics of healing, tanking and output similar to World of Warcraft, as well as the monster pulling mechanism of the enemy hate system. You will face a mystery-filled and challenging adventure, discovering secrets hidden in every corner. Engage in fierce batt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elegy of Fate.

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  46. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 140 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 9 reviews

    "Savior" is the first independent videogame created entirely in Cuba. It is an animated 2D platformer that utilizes timing mechanics and other experimental elements more similar to non-games and other less commercial aspects of videogames. The story begins when your protagonist, a "Little God," awakes a strange dream to discover that his world is disappearing. From here begins a frantic search th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saviorless.

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  47. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    98% User Score Based on 744 reviews

    Dawnsbury Days is a 2D turn-based tactics game with CRPG elements that's based on the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful tabletop ruleset originally published under the OGL. You play as the Dawnsbury Four, a group of four young heroes from a small town. You choose their class, feats, spells and other abilities as you lead them through a quest to save their home town from a multitude… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnsbury Days.

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  48. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Astra Hunter Zosma aims to be a short treasure-hunting RPG with a focus on combat, exploration, and a blossoming friendship between a buddy duo! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astra Hunter Zosma.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    88% User Score Based on 767 reviews

    Everyone in Dokapon Kingdom loves money. One day in this peaceful land, monsters suddenly appeared and began attacking nearby towns. The economy collapsed, and people were at their lowest. Taxes were no longer being paid, of course. So that's when the King took action! He decided to gather the bravest warriors to rescue these towns so he can get paid! In exchange, the one who collects the most … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dokapon Kingdom: Connect.

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