Games like Aberdeen Issue 1

Welcome to the center of the known world–Mercy. The skyline of metal and concrete covers centuries past, while the glass windows bake the city streets below. The sun sets and the miles of urban development and telephone wires reach out towards the clouds through silhouettes. Neon blinks in polyrhythmic patterns. This zine takes you beneath the skyline. Down onto the street. Where the web of neighb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aberdeen Issue 2.

Life of a Guardian is a story-driven JRPG set in a rich, hand-crafted fantasy world where ancient magic, mythical beings, and fragile peace coexist. You play as a young Guardian—one of the few chosen protectors sworn to defend their homeland from the forces of darkness. When a rift tears open near the quiet town, demonic creatures spill into the streets, wreaking havoc and threatening to con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life of a Guardian.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

90% User Score Based on 340 reviews

Deep in the twilight of the Black Forest, you and your companions crouch before the robber-knight's tower. Hans, the alchemist, places his mysterious potion by the door. Ebhard the friar implores Saint Dunstan to bless your weapons and armor. And you and Gretchen grip naked longswords, praying your plate mail won't squeak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darklands.

One Night At David 5 (v1.4) [01.05.25] You are a private detective who is investigating Alex Gonzales, he opens a new place called ''Ruky's Burger & Pizza''. Listen to the instructions of the man on the phone. There are two endings. Enjoy Originally by Victoraranda One Night At David 5 (v1.4) [01.05.25] — Long Description Years have passed since the last screams echoed through the rusted hal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night At David 5.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

87% User Score Based on 1,256 reviews

An Industrial Revolution in a World of Magick Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. A place where great industrial cities house castle keeps and factories, home to Dwarves, Humans, Orcs and Elves alike. A place of Ancient runes and steamworks, of magick and machines,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

86% User Score Based on 815 reviews

Imagine a place of wonder,where magic and technology hold equal sway, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. A place where great industrial cities house castle keeps and factories, home to Dwarves, Humans, Orcs and Elves alike. A place of ancient runes and steamworks, of magic and machines, of sorcery and science. Arcanum is the first game to come from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.

ANACHRON-Y2MK ****SEIZURE WARNING**** The Cold War went not hot, but up. In the last few years of the 1990s, America and Russia developed superluminal space travel by developing artificial and nurturing natural Espers--humans who can shape and manipulate their A.T. Field to perform supernatural phenomena. In the Year 2000 AD, the first superluminal space vessel traveled to Mars and founded Olympia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANACHRON Y2MK.

THE WORLD CAME TO AN END... Well before you were born, the world ended. While there is no one thing that signified the end of days, archivists agree that the "Year the World Ended" was 2324. Disease, wars, and natural disasters destroyed civilization as we know it, driving people into tunnels and underground bunkers. Most of these pocket cities fell apart due to illness and infighting, leaving onl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Substitution.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

91% User Score Based on 155 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

Dilara joins her father Malik, a handyman tasked with refurbishing an old apartment in the city of Berlin, Germany. In the course of their extensive renovation work, Dilara digs deeper and deeper into the history of the apartment. Relics from past times turn out to be silent witnesses and former companions of the apartment's previous inhabitants. With each new find, Malik tells his daughter the st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Berlin Apartment.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Every granddaughter visits her grandmother for tea and something delicious to eat. Lumy is no different from millions of other girls. That is, except for one thing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossroad.

Physical Copies Sold Out! Check out .dungeon//remastered to see progress as I work towards a new printing! .dungeon is a book about traveling through a virtual, fantasy world. One person takes on the role of the World, filling in the nooks and crannies with dungeons and adventures that they think up or borrow from books they already own. Everyone else is a Player and creates a Character to explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to .dungeon.

“On Orn the pauper dreams of a liquid, black as starless night. The power of gods, distilled into midnight ink.” The Electrum Archive is a science-fantasy TTRPG zine series inspired by the worlds of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Dark Sun and Ultraviolet Grasslands. It uses simple core rules inspired by other OSR games like Cairn, Mausritter and Whitehack to quickly get you started playing.  Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Electrum Archive - Issue 01.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 6,245 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 19 reviews

Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright. Can you resist the evil within you, forge a legend of heroic proportions, and ultimately destroy the dark essence that haunts your dreams? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature, carve a swath of destruction across the realms, and ascend to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baldur's Gate 2.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

80% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Introducing Syke, a first-person exploratory puzzle game set in a mesmerizing and enigmatic reality. Awakening in a world of impossible physics, you play as an individual making their way through areas of surreal complexity. Through a multitude of engaging puzzles and clues, you will work to piece together a story that defines the nature of this very world. Features: Four distinct and visually s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syke.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development

94% User Score Based on 306 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosewater.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

67% User Score Based on 240 reviews

Star Sonata 2 is a space-themed massively multiplayer online game that combines elements of action, RPG, and empire creation into a truly unique MMO experience. Explore the sandbox style universe, build persistent bases, construct trade ships, and even fight your way to the top and claim the Emperor’s Throne! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Sonata 2.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

79% User Score Based on 9,996 reviews

Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

Welcome to Liberty City. Where it all began. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Theft Auto III.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 211 reviews

This installment of the Combat Mission series brings the fight to Normandy during the three months following the allied D-Day landings of June 1944. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Mission Battle for Normandy.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

79% User Score Based on 184 reviews

Siege of Avalon is a traditional fantasy-RPG with an isometric view. The setting is an imaginary land which has been ruined by wars and it is up to you to defeat the evil warrior Mithras, who strives to conquer the entire land. Only the fortress of Avalon resists to his evil intentions. The game is mainly story-driven, featuring many NPCs, and has action-based combat. It doesn't follow any partic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siege of Avalon.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Wolfsong is a story-rich experience detailing how a simple mistake can be the beginning of immense and terrible things. The heroes will attempt to stop a great war that could plague the land for generations. Heavily inspired by classic rpgs from the snes era and attempts to pay homage to them in many ways. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfsong.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

76% User Score Based on 223 reviews

Kingpin: Life of Crime is a first-person shooter developed by Xatrix Entertainment (now a part of Treyarch) and published by Interplay Entertainment in June 1999. The game begins with the player character wounded and beaten up by the Kingpin's henchmen, and the story follows his thirst for revenge. Released shortly after the Columbine High School massacre, the game attracted controversy which led … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingpin: Life of Crime.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 8,249 reviews

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomwood.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythargia.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

97% User Score Based on 2,547 reviews

What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination. Both sides now crippled beyond repair, the remnants of their armies continue to battle on ravaged planets, their hatred fuelled by over four thousand year… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Annihilation.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

86% User Score Based on 460 reviews

Seven classic games in one collection. Celebrate the golden age of adventure games all over again with the return of King's Quest. The bravest knight in all of Daventry, Sir Graham, is appointed by the dying king to embark on a Quest for the Crown. The classic AGI version of the first game in the series is absent from this collection and instead includes the 1990 SCI remake in its place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Quest Collection.

The forge is abandoned, will you be the ones to claim it? Castle Rex has lain abandoned these last 20 years. Since the Creator disappeared and the great war ended without resolution, no one has been able to retain control over the castle. Stories of ancient magics, terrific treasures, and a forge of creation itself have lured you into the castle depths. Will you make it out alive? The Soul Sword … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Soul Sword Forge.

This game was created in 72 hours for the Ludum Dare Jam which had the theme of "Limited Space". Click that "View submission" button at the top of the page if you'd like to see it. While exploring space, you discovered the edge of the universe! Worse yet, you quickly realize it's shrinking, and space is... acting up around here. Asteroids and debris are flying everywhere and space itself is assaul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Space, No One Can Hear You EXPLODE!.

**THIS GAME IS DESIGNED TO BE ENJOYED FOR 10-15 MINUTES** Chase Fox's second game and the second installment in the “CARROT” series.The second installment in the “CARROT” series. Take place in the same world as the first one, packed with familiar faces, and also some new ones. CARROT : Pancakes & Waffles is walking simulator game where you live a peaceful day in a whimsical hand-painted world. Fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARROT: Pancakes & Waffles.

When you sleep, you dream of Endsville. It creates a house all for you, with an upstairs, a downstairs, and a locked basement. Everyone has a house here, where their personality is shown through the mismatched furniture of their youth, memories captured in spiritual photographs, and dreams etched into the books that line library walls. The city pulses with the rhythms of sleep across all edges of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endsville: An Unorthodox Setting Guide.

We're revisiting the Beta Region of the game with this update. Travel into the valley and uncover its secrets with the help of the Three Orbs. The region was left after launch and has changed of its own accord. Can you unlock the first dungeon created for the game and find the Chrono Chross inside? The epic item is the only one capable of bringing back a character after they drop below zero connec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pregame Lobby Issue 3.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

A young woman called Lyu Xuan wakes up one night with her chest covered in blood and a mysterious black hole in the palm of her hand. She’s got absolutely no clue as to what’s going on – and to make things even more strange, riches start pouring from her hand. From then on, many monsters will come to her, hoping to control that source of wealth… Explore a strange world that breaks all con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raining City: Millions Recollections.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

98% User Score Based on 320 reviews

In an unfamiliar part of the cityUnder the devastating rainYou, a delivery person, are stranded with a dead cellphone, a couple of coins, no means of transportation and absolutely zero idea what to do next.And the word on the street is - there's a murderer on the looseThe only thing you need is to GET HOME.So what are you waiting for? Features 13 unique endings "Choose your own adventure" gameplay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Man I Just Wanna Go Home.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

72% User Score Based on 421 reviews

A story-rich, tactical RPG in the Dungeons & Dragons Planescape setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planescape: Torment: Enhanced.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

93% User Score Based on 453 reviews

Build a team of 4 heroes by combining unique talents in a turn-based tactics RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Steel RPG Elite.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 35,422 reviews

Critic Score 100%Based on 2 reviews

The award-winning detective RPG brings its story-rich adventure to mobile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disco Elysium.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

In a future where the financial system has collapsed, the lottery becomes a lifeline for survival, with luck as the only currency. As an ordinary person in this predestined world, can you leverage the "Luck System" with courage and wit to rise from obscurity and attain the wealth others covet? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Winner.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

91% User Score Based on 512 reviews

Monomyth is the ultimate first-person dungeon crawler, bringing back the classic virtues of the genre. Inspired by Arx Fatalis, Ultima Underworld and the King's Field series, this gripping RPG leads the player into the mighty fortress of Lysandria to recover a sacred artifact guarded by fierce enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monomyth.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Alex is still small, but her dreams are big. Sweet Dreams Alex is a wholesome puzzle and construction game, filled to the brim with atmosphere and charm. Each level presents a new challenge that you can solve in a variety of creative ways, while experiencing a cute slice-of-life story about the wonders of childhood. Features Become Alex’s Dream BuilderYou are Alex’s Dream Builder, tasked with keep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Dreams Alex.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

94% User Score Based on 1,778 reviews

Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

A tiny building game about beautiful lived-in houses. No rules or restrictions, just pure creativity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUMMERHOUSE.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

97% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 11 reviews

It begins with a kidnapped captain and a stolen ship. Where it leads next? That’s up to you… In this story-driven adventure game you will explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, and chart a journey through twists and turns, difficulties and delights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saltsea Chronicles.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 58,300 reviews

Disco Elysium, a genre-bending RPG that became a cult classic when it debuted in October 2019, is heading to consoles in 2021. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut adds full voice acting to the game, as well as new quests, more characters and fresh explorable areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Rhem II SE: The Cave is an intricate pure-puzzle first person adventure game. The player explores a hidden city far beneath the earths surface. RHEM II SE features non-linear gameplay non-violent story and mind-bending puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RHEM II SE: The Cave.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

69% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Five souls, brought together in a simple rescue mission, come to learn that they are more connected than they had believed. Classic RPG goodness and intriguing storyline with this RPG from Valkyria Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wind Child.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

97% User Score Based on 166 reviews

Join a ragtag band of misfits as they piece together how Ader, a one-eyed farmboy with seemingly impossible dreams, becomes the most celebrated knight the kingdom of Acazhor has ever known. This gorgeous, animated visual novel unravels in unexpected ways with a perfect blend of mystery, comedy and romance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hayseed Knight.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 24,505 reviews

Critic Score 93%Based on 5 reviews

It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire, hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the legendary power of the Force™ on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Kharon's Crypt is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game full of puzzles, riddles and deadly challenges, and graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In Kharon's Crypt, you'll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death. As Kharon, your ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kharon's Crypt: Even Death May Die.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

68% User Score Based on 895 reviews

Passing Pineview Forest is a free mini-prequel set in the universe of Pineview Drive. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest. The dark, foreboding forest trail leading directly to the Pineview property must be explored – but your every move and reaction is being watched. You must stay calm during your walk – or else IT will take you! To survive you will need stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passing Pineview Forest.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

92% User Score Based on 272 reviews

Your magic can battle dragons, skyships, and evil Inquisitors, but at what cost? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of Magics.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

72% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Any plans for weekend? There is a great place to escape from hustle and bustle of the city and daily routine! We promise unique experience of horror and despair… if you stay alive, of course. Survive the night in the house from your nightmares! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silenced: The House.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

30% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Arevan is an adventure RPG with an original storyline, enjoyable features and interesting game play. Travel with Maurean as he makes his way through challenging puzzles, gut-wrenching monsters, and intriguing side quests. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arevan.