Games like Akari and the Abyss

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

It's a world similar to ours, but where the darkness of the night is indeed riddled with monsters. Reika Ayakaze, an apprentice "hunter" who strikes down the monsters that threaten the people of the world, one day, she learns that an unfamiliar pattern is appearing on her best friend, Mana Tomita. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GOMA AYAKAZE.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

69% User Score Based on 45 reviews

It's another ordinary day in the ordinary lives of Mari and Kotone when something extraordinary happens: the townspeople begin to collapse one after another before their very eyes and transform into horrific monsters! Somehow unaffected by the unknown phenomena, Mari is guided by an ethereal voice and gains the ability to transform into Lilium, a heroine with the power to face the monsters head-on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The World's Egg - For Those Who Dream.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 228 reviews

An adventurer named Quem is the first person to step foot inside "Heaven's Ladder" in 500 years. But not long after, she's cursed by a strange, shadowy monster. Now she must reach the top of Heaven's Ladder, and hopefully, break the spell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruins Seeker.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

When people around town start getting transported to a mysterious space, Yatsuha must embrace her family's power, and protect the inhabitants of the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Nightmare.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 348 reviews

Rumors of mystery, treasure, and adventure have been spreading across the land about the Ruins of Gardona. It has brought many travelers and adventurers to the city, including Makina, a renowned swordswoman known throughout the kingdom. However, there’s something amiss about this place… The citizens of Gardona seem to be acting strangely, growing more and more deviant. Could this have something t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen ~Makina and the City of Ruins~.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The religious city of Logres. In a city that worships the Goddess of Fortune, an angel descends. Her name is Zerachiel. Zerachiel struggles to rescue her comrades who are imprisoned by the cult, but she is defeated and stripped of her powers by a girl claiming to be a saint... Weeks later, Zerachiel, discarded like trash and set free, decides to take revenge on the cult, unaware that fate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strongest☆Angel Zerachiel!.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

87% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Rui can't catch a break... Her life was turned on its head when she was transported to Roots, a world full of monsters, demons, and magic. Thankfully, she was able to awaken the powers of Sol within her and save that world from destruction! Alas, she had only just returned to her world after saving that one, and now monsters are attacking her town and kidnapping people! Following the trail, she s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sol-Rui: After Mini.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 16 reviews

In her quest to liberate the Kingdom of Nyarlaza, Elk-Saintess Yhoundeh, aided by Naia and her brother, Charles, faces the daunting task of overthrowing the tyrannical rule of King Sadogui and his legion of followers. Scattered across the world, Sadogui's Four Generals pose formidable challenges, prompting Yhoundeh to embark on a perilous adventure while confronting a myriad of magical adversaries… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Saint Yhoundeh.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

61% User Score Based on 36 reviews

With her sister's health in decline, Rayla searches for a legendary magic called Ardia. Her search brings her to a foreboding tower where it is said this power resides. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Ardia.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

84% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Travel the world as a witch and help the people by defeating threats, going to dungeons in search of materials, and granting other special favors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch of Eclipse.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

71% User Score Based on 21 reviews

✤Story✤ The female warrior Rebecca is the strongest warrior in this small border village. Rebecca is not only powerful with swordsmanship but also very kind-hearted. She plays a role similar to the village guardian and is deeply trusted by the villagers. One day, Rebecca's village was attacked by a group of bandits. Almost all the villagers were kidnapped, including Takezo, the person of he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebecca and the Sword of Nasty Curses.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

89% User Score Based on 80 reviews

Altona is a town built on the outer rim of an island surrounding a massive chasm called Abyss. Abyss is home to other intelligent species, monsters, and ruins of ancient civilizations. Residents explore Abyss to find valuable artifacts and materials for alchemy. Since Sheryl has no money, she must procure her ingredients by exploring Abyss and encountering others.Along the way, she meets new frien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheryl ~The Alchemist of the Island Ruins~.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 242 reviews

Ideology in Friction is the story of two knights, Clacier and Annette. They're forced into an impossible situation where they must make a decision that would change their entire lives. What will become of these two knights? Find out in Ideology in Friction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ideology in Friction.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

In Ouma, samurai Sakura Ouka, jobless and foolish, loses her home. She aids Suzune, sparking a quest to revive the Sakura Style. They aim for the Gozenjiai, facing trials in a Japanese-style action RPG. Complete requests, build reputation, and master thrilling battles to win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Gozen.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Step into the shoes of an aspiring adventurer and delve into a perilous dungeon alongside Matilda, a beautiful elf with a secret, exploring and deepening your bond through shared trials and bonding moments. Embark on a 30-day expedition through a 30-floor dungeon, where each level presents randomized events and challenges, and strengthen Matilda by exploring and engaging in friendly interactions.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventuring With Matilda!.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Hikari Saitou was just an ordinary student... until a fateful encounter with Magical Girl Aquamarine and a fairy named Lala transformed her into Magical Girl Opal! Now her days of studying at university are spent fighting against the evil organization, Cynthia, who are hell-bent on taking over the Earth. In this RPG, you play as Hikari as she protects Mikamai Town from the evil forces of Cynthia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Girl Opal.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

86% User Score Based on 131 reviews

Enishia lives a simple but busy life as a woman of the cloth and the sole manager of the last church of Resta in Megista, but one day that life is thrown into chaos. A merchant from the shady Zimmet Company arrives at the church, and for some reason he has the deed to the church's land! He offers to grant her a loan for the value of the land so that she can keep the church and its attached orphana… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enishia and the Binding Brand.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

71% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Expand your budding labyrinth, and strengthen your squads of fearsome (and cute) demons! Build amenities to shake intruders down for cash, then send them packing with well-placed traps and bosses! Cozy up to your sexy and stalwart companions, and maybe a few dungeon-delving adventurers...! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suzukuri Dungeon: Karin in the Mountain.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

"Goblin Conqueror" is an RPG game produced by BanameiR and published by Hanabi games. Kanami, a former Dragon Slayer who lost her job due to the extinction of dragons. Now, she has embraced her new job as a Monster Hunter, wholeheartedly committed to vanquishing goblins. Her peer, Uzuki, is a talented and elite Monster Hunter. Despite their similar ages, the relationship between Kanam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Conqueror.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

80% User Score Based on 69 reviews

Survive in the arena against the tentacles and monsters. Gain new items every time you defeat a wave of enemies. Combine various items to find the build that suits you best and crush these depraved aliens in one fell swoop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Forest Dream.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Reincarnate as a man in a misandrist world in this classic turn-based RPG! Meet colorful characters, fight your way through many dungeons, and unravel the mysteries of a story that hides much more than meets the eye. Do you have what it takes to save a world where everybody hates you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niramare Quest: Saving a World That Loves Hating Me.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor

80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A fresh graduate of the military academy, Lecia has just joined the ranks and received her first posting. She is to head to Kreist Fortress, a remote outpost far from the capital Central. However, what awaits her is the Lost Fortress fallen into disrepute at the hands of her new commander. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warrior Maiden Lecia and the Lost Fortress.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

The protagonist, trapped in the succubus's dream, cannot wake up. The only way to escape is to navigate through the traps set within the dream and find the exit. If you fall into a trap, you must start over to escape. Escape from the dream and make your getaway. Escape game Puzzle elements Dot animations If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Got Trapped in the Succubus's Dream!.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

72% User Score Based on 46 reviews

You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "EXIT LUST". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit Lust.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 113 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~.

32%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

45% User Score Based on 22 reviews

A world called Fillwitz has finally ushered in an era of peace after the long war between mankind and the demon. But Misty, who lives in the underground city of Gondalva and runs a blacksmith shop, is distressed by the sharp reduction in work caused by the peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misty's Shining Blacksmithing.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

91% User Score Based on 427 reviews

Play as the hunter girl Azel and battle monsters with equipment made of their corpses while searching for the Black Demon Beast that branded her. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niplheim's Hunter: Branded Azel.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

69% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Slave's Sword is the story of Luna, a former aristocratic knight of the Empire. Now living peacefully as a mercenary, she quickly becomes involved in a scandal that results in her enslavement. Can Luna recapture her freedom and escape from her predicament? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slave's Sword.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 80 reviews

Play as Tina and Cecile as they investigate Durham and try to uncover the cause of the village's sudden surge of crime. With the reappearance of an old foe, their job won't be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison.

Can Mikage protect her new lord from the enemy's grasp? Stake your life to defend the beautiful princess! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Life For Thee!.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Yui Morisaki is just a regular girl, busy with her regular everyday life like the Karate Club and an unrequited love... until one day she meets a little robot named Polka! Suddenly, she's granted the ability to transform into Radiant Princess Poni Ceres, just in time to fight against the evil forces of Zydarg, an alien organization hellbent on invading and enslaving all of humankind. Fast forward… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radiant Princess: Poni Ceres.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

In the wake of the Demon Lord’s defeat, his daughter, Lilina, finds herself leading a miserable existence without any of the comforts of the castle she once called home. Now she has to make an honest living while seeking out six fabled talismans in an attempt to regain her lost powers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Demon Lord’s Daughter and the Tower of Seals.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Join our Discord community or follow us on Twitter to interact with other players, and get the latest updates and support from our circle! We provide responses and support for all players who post questions! StoryOriginally an adventurer in a medieval fantasy world, Daiya encounters an unexpectedly strong enemy during a monster hunt. Just as she wants to activate her teleportation spell to safely … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dropped into the Modern World: Surviving the Red-Light District.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

92% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Alchemist apprentice Colette sets out on a path to help others with her skills to become a respected alchemist like her mentor. A most peculiar adventure unfolds as Colette encounters people from all walks of life, and behind all of these lies a sinister figure who intends to take the whole world into its grasp... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brave Alchemist Colette.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

91% User Score Based on 207 reviews

Take control of Flode as she journeys across the island of Cerbes and attempts to unearth the ancient relics hidden there! This is an open-ended adventure, meaning you can tackle dungeons in any order you'd like, though marching into the hardest ones first might be ill-advised... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ambrosia.

Reunite with your childhood friend to conquer dungeons and get rid of all the succubi plaguing your island! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mikoto and the Succubus Island.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

83% User Score Based on 129 reviews

Exquisite hand-drawn animations and sound. Dozens of delicate H-scenes. Hundreds of random skills.  Zombies, firearms, and beautiful girl! Excellent gamepad vibration experience. English Language Patch available. TUNNEL ESCAPE - Fates Entwined (TEFE) is a side story to the classic game TUNNEL ESCAPE. This game (TEFE) is currently in development and is being crowdfunded through monthly s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tunnel Escape.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 230 reviews

Clothing Damage + Survivor + Gear Mods >>> A woman is in danger! Do what must be done… Rip her clothes off! Oh, get your mind out of the gutter, it's the only way to save the world! Grab awesome weapons, sick skills and gear, and get ready for a unique, roguelike shoot-em-up each time you play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings of Seduction: Bust 'em out!.

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.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 469 reviews

Happy Quest is a casual match-3 game. You are a kind hunter in the town. Your quest is help beautiful girls to defeat monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Quest.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

This is a Vampire Survivors-style roguelite action game. With a fixed top-down view and gameplay that only requires movement (auto-firing), the controls are extremely accessible with almost no barrier to entry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LAST STAND Apocalypse.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

A mischievous entity that commits lewd acts—its name is "Lustful Spirit". Tasked with exorcising these spirits is a busty and arrogant exorcist, "Kaede". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exorcist of Lust: Kaede.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

※For the best experience, please enable voice playback in the options menu. Masamune Kashin and Amelie Blanshett are young mages serving in the Magic Corps of the Greatland Kingdom.They were given a mission—to infiltrate Caledonia Magic Academy and conduct an undercover investigation. Their objective is to determine whether the rumors of demon summoning within the academy are true.Kashin assume… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amelie falls over and over again ~ An endless week in Magic Academy.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The Holy Grail, a divine artifact that the land of Erodrad was blessed with, has gone missing. With the Grail gone, Power will flow out of control, and Erodrad's future will grow bleak. God commands the angel Elu to descend from heaven and seek the Grail. Her journey begins in Benedicta Town... Can Elu find the Holy Grail in time, or will the world fall to ruin as Power overflows? Who is behind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Angel.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

This is a pseudo-3D dungeon/animation RPG. The girls hailed as the Erotic Masters after solving the mystery behind the world's toughest dungeon are now living legends. Explore the dungeons and acquire maps with these beautiful warriors and grow stronger. It's time to set off on a new adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Erotic Master Plus.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

94% User Score Based on 465 reviews

Amane has always lived for herself, choosing to focus on her studies and happiness. But what will she do when given magical powers beyond human comprehension to face a horde of terrible monsters? It's time for her to become Magical Girl Celesphonia! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Girl Celesphonia.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

87% User Score Based on 120 reviews

After rescuing an armless mage during a chance encounter, the explorer Mei embarks on a journey to reach the top of Yggdrasil, and to uncover the mystery of her forgotten past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Explorer of Yggdrasil.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

In order to challenge more difficult missions, she even sold her body in exchange for powerful equipment! Will she be promoted to an S-rank adventurer first, or will she become No. 1 in the brothel? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lutnak·Quest.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

After being rescued by a beautiful witch named Mireille, Kyle is lovestruck and decides to become her pupil and learn the ways of magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Disciples.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

DLsite 2023 Newcomer Award NominatedExhilarating Combat System There was a girl named Laura who lived in a remote village called Hatayaki. She was close friends with a girl named Lunaroa who lived next door, and they promised to marry in Yuriscene, a country where women can marry each other. Reuniting after five years, the two girls were swept up in an incident and set off on a journey to Yur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laura of Reigetsu.