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Games like Alex (Original version)

Games like Alex (Original version)

Games like Alex (Original version)

Looking for games like Alex (Original version)? Here are top role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Alex Anomaly (Original version), Grendel's Cave or Monster Crown.

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  1. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    a cave story fangame from development hell the original version is cancelled, but it's not over ------------------------------------------- :p If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex Anomaly (Original version).

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  2. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    FREE BONUS GAME INCLUDEDGrendel's Cave now includes a new mini-game; Grendel 2048+. This is a plus version of the popular tile merging game 2048, with Grendel's Cave themed tile images and NPCs. Get two great, classic games for the price of one! About the GameGrendel’s Cave is a top-down 2D pixel-art adventure game. Its setting is the Old English text Beowulf, Norse mythology, and the historic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grendel's Cave.

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  3. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 768 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 8 reviews

    Monster Crown - Dark Monster Catching Game with True Crossbreeds Featuring a brand new dynamic breeding system and a deep story in a world filled to the brim with optional content. Offer contracts to dangerous beasts and breed them to create new species. Travel across Crown Island with your Monsters as you work toward stopping an underground plan to revive the sadistic Philosopher Kings and retur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Crown.

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  4. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    47% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. Her parents are mean to her and she gets bullied at school. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. She dreams up a world of unimaginable beauty and happiness, but sadly -- like all dreams -- it ends, and Melrose must return to real life. Today is different, however. Melrose is about to meet he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of a Rose.

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  5. Rabidja's Revenge is a retro handheld platformer in Pixel Art. Play as Rabidja, the rabbit ninja seller from the Aron franchise, published on Xbox 360 by Meruvia. Travel through 20 levels including forests, seashores, underwater depths, gloomy caves, fly in the sky and explores the dark castle of the sinister Professor to get back the golden pieces he stole from you.       A new modern / … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabidja's Revenge.

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  6. Keep in mind: This page is only for old and outdated builds of the years-old Alex project. ---------------------------------------------- Builds 107 - 115: Early Pre-Reset Beta builds with Viktor in itBuilds 116 - 120: Early Pre-Reset Beta builds with Viktoro in it Abandoned Rewrite - Metroidvania-esque beta with Alex and Bartie as the protagonists (i highly advise you to not play it if you a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex - The Legacy Collection.

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  7. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A work-in-progress / under-development game made by LeonIveyGamesIf you liked playing High School Hills, please rate the game and comment on your experience. thank you! Play as Bow, a teen who moves to High School Hills—where dreams and nightmares merge with reality. After your mother mysteriously vanishes, you're caught in a quest that spans two worlds. Encounter real-time combat, puzzles,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to High School Hills: Dreams & Nightmares.

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  8. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Lurking is a classic RPG inspired by Ultima III. Classless character creation with modifiable skills.Build a party of up to five characters.Huge (300x300 tile) open world to be explored with nonlinear story progression.Beautiful retro pixel scenery that changes with the seasons.Additional gigantic multi-level underworld with separate town and battle maps.Turn-based combat in the early Ultima styl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lurking I: Immortui.

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  9. The world has been plunged into eternal night, blanketed in darkness by eerie creatures that cannot survive in the light. Despite the gloom there is still hope as a rare source of light that grows from the ground has emerged, and a gifted few are able to manipulate it to their will; the Lightsmiths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lightsmith.

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  10. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    91% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Release DateBetween Stops is officially releasing in just over a month. Play the Demo May 8 2026! About the GameBetween Stops is a story-driven RPG where every choice shapes how the world responds to you.After falling asleep on a late-night subway, you and your friend Sakou awaken in a strange world that shouldn’t exist. A world created by forgotten gods. A world on the verge of being erased. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Stops.

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  11. When the Blind King Divided the SunFour centuries ago, the Fallen Sun made an empire of an otherwise myopic and incompetent cult. Having succumbed to either clarity or madness, the Blind King divided its power, and war erupted over the pieces. A prolonged churn of dead elites saw the former empire settle into a balance between three equal powers. Today, the empire's ruins dot the hinterlands, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Reunited.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    Building on the best aspects of UnderMine, an acclaimed action-adventure roguelike, UnderMine 2 takes dungeon crawling to a whole new level! Discover, combine, craft, and transmute powerful relics and take your lowly peasant from zero to hero. Trivial human politics distract as cosmic machinations unfold — there is more than one war in Delvemore. While King Faraam IV attempts to regain control of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnderMine 2.

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  14. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 183 reviews

    Afterplace is an adventurous indie game for mobile devices. It's a huge open world, full of hidden secrets, treasures, and creatures. You'll run around the woods, fight monsters, and talk to ostensibly shady characters! All from your pocket! Be warned though - you never know what the forest might be hiding, and not all trails are paved. Labyrinths and dungeons are tucked away in the most concealed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterplace.

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  15. Epic Quest - Definitive Edition is the remake of 2024's Epic Quest, updating the game to a new engine and improving pretty much every single aspect of the original. You take on the role of Adam, the descendant of the legendary hero Darius, who once liberated the world from the dreaded Lord Antisex' rule. Many years have passed, and the threat has returned! Your mission is to defeat the Disciple… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Quest - Definitive Edition.

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  16. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    D.A.M. Champion is a comedic monster tamer game inspired by video games and TV shows during the age of GBA and GBA SP handheld gaming. The story of D.A.M. Champion is set in a dystopian world where most of the world’s economy is connected to technology that involves creating and managing artificial copies of the wild monsters in their world. Humans have been learning more about the monsters in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.A.M. Champion.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    RoadmapUpdate Schedule for the Early Access Version of Beast SagaAs the game is currently in Early Access, please note that the final version will not only include the prologue but also Chapters 1 through 6 of the main storyline, along with the narratives of the seven major martial sects. In addition, a wealth of interconnected side quests and hidden storylines will be featured, bringing the total… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beast Saga.

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  18. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A fanmade Tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem, made using characters from Holostars English. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protostar Twilight.

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  19. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A horror adventure game where a girl, who cares deeply for her best friend, searches for her friend in an aquarium turned into a world of terror. While escaping from strange beings called Creepy, you will unravel the mysteries hidden in the aquarium. The horror elements are mild, allowing you to enjoy challenging puzzles. In addition to the protagonist, unique and charming girls will appear. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aquarium does not dance.

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  20. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    The game is also available on Steam now! Alchemist is a "traditional" roguelike dedicated to crafting, resource management and world interactivity. It's heavily inspired by the immersive sim genre. It's still an early version and a lot will be added later. Featuring: Unique alchemy system. Raw materials are refined into abstract essences, which are then used in crafts. For example, "someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sulphur Memories: Alchemist.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    53% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In the year 119 in Ellaworth, the seeds of the plague held a ritual, awakening old spirits that had been conditioned. Eventually, a terrible deadly plague raged, which ruthlessly corroded all life and engulfed the continent in despair; As Knight Idonia,followed the lead in his mind and embarked on a dangerous path with severe trials and powerful enemies in a world shrouded in darkness and despair… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodecay.

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  22. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    No Delivery is a procedurally generated CRPG, pizzeria simulator where you are the newest in a long line of employees for a local decrepit pizza parlor. Despite the rumors, shady history, and missing persons cases, you sign up for the night shift because it pays slightly more and all the kids’ birthday parties should have ended by then… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Delivery.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, graphical, turn-based, role-playing roguelike game. Your goal is to delve deep into a dungeon, find a portal to a mythical place called the Zorbus where a mere mortal can ascend to demigodhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorbus.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, but my sister. Play as Luzia in her quest to return home. After Luzia and her older sister Sombria are abducted by strangers, it is up to Luzia to help her and her sister home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Big Sister.

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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Treasure Adventure Game is a freeware open-world, platform adventure game developed by Stephen Orlando. It includes a 1 hour original sound-track composed by Robert Ellis If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Adventure Game.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    Ouroboros presents a bright, cheerful world in which something is horrifyingly wrong. The hero has a princess to save and a quest set before him, but there are unsettling signs that all this has happened before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ouroboros.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Endless Dream.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,269 reviews

    ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic and flexible combat. The Steam version adds various Deluxe features like achievements, difficulty level customization and various play modes (e.g. a story mode allowing to save and restore games, a weekly challenge game, an explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery).

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  29. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Embark on an epic odyssey through prehistory, set at the age of the dawn of man, to reclaim a land conquered by beasts... and die trying. Explore the primitive wilds and ancient wonders of a multi-layered, interconnected world. Outfit yourself to do battle against primeval terrors with exacting combat certain to test your resolve. "Fire in the Beastlands" is a 2D sidescrolling action-RPG inspired … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire in the Beastlands.

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  30. A retro style adventure RPG Around 10 hours of gameplay, puzzles, dungeons, multiple enemies, various weapon and armour upgrades, character zapping system, ranking system dependent on how you finish the game, various collectibles, mini quests, multiple endings and much more!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonborne.

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  32. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Deep Despair is a Minecraft-style survival sandbox. Travel, collect resources, craft items, dig, build, grow crops and survive. Freedom of action is limited only by your imagination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Despair.

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  33. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Dark Quest is a turn based fantasy role playing adventure game where players assume the role of a mighty barbarian on his epic quest to destroy the forces of the evil sorcerer and save the land from evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Quest.

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  34. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    61% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Super Demon Survivors is a homage to time survival reverse bullet hells, set in a familiar world pitting multiple characters against hordes of demons and monsters in a multistage free for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Demon Survivors.

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  35. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Blades & Tails.

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  36. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A choices-matter narrative RPG set in an alternate universe of the Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Save your boyfriend Basil from the Devil by making questionable choices, gaining allies, and making doughnuts explode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret Life of Dorian Pink.

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  37. The legendary 2004 Japanese mobile network RPG is back as a single-player JRPG!Experience a wild, moving story and a combat system that is simple yet deep. The online RPG that gathered a cult following on feature phones is reborn as an accessible single-player adventure! Step into a nostalgic, warm pixel-art world as a student of a magical academy, and embark on a quest to save the world! Note: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AVILION forever.

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  38. ■ English Localization NoticeVELKRADE does not fully support English yet. English localization is currently in progress, but at this stage most of the game is still in Japanese. The in-game language setting may allow English to be selected, but many texts are still untranslated, incomplete, or subject to change in future updates. Thank you for your patience while localization continues. ■ Foll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VELKRADE.

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  39. ⚠️ Must Read Before Purchase: The Authentic Remaster of (Market Play 3) by the Original Creator! This is the official remastered version developed directly by pOnStudio, the original creator who built the very first classic "Market Play" game. Please note that this game is fundamentally different from other modified versions or unofficial series created by third parties or other companie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JoyWorld Remastered (조이월드 리마스터).

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  40. SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1 is an old-school 2D pixel art JRPG with a Shared ATB (Active Time Battle) turn-based combat system built around timing and elemental mastery. A narrative-driven experience inspired by the classic JRPGs of the SNES and early PlayStation era. StoryA brutal war has ravaged the capital city of Alestria. Rival factions, Mages and Alchemists, claim to fight for a better fut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1.

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  41. *This game was originally written in Japanese.An English demo is now available, covering the first dungeon.The full release date has not been decided yet. [Overview] This is a Souls-like game reimagined as a turn-based RPG, inspired by Dark Souls.Players learn through repeated death, adapt their tactics, and ultimately overcome severe challenges. Dungeon exploration and dark fantasy worldbuildin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to -demo- Fallen Souls .

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  42. After traveling through Asia you finally arrive back home to your family. Having no access to the internet you see your family the first time after 2 years. A lot has changed: There are new neighbors now, your mom started dating and your old friends have changed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love and Submission.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In the 1970s Soviet Union, you are Imry, an ordinary geologist sent deep into the Siberian taiga to investigate anomalous ore deposits. What begins as a routine expedition quickly turns unsettling. Instruments whisper patterned noise, compasses spin without reason, and maps no longer match the land. The forest itself seems alive. Attempting to retreat, Imry discovers there is no way back. Directi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMRY.

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  44. Emergent Fates is a Japanese inspired Role Playing Game about finding identity and purpose in a world where your fate has already been decided. A mobile version was originally released in July 2020 and is now being reimagined as Emergent Fates Re:Developed for PC. Personable characters, rich world history and a fully realized storyline are combined with beautiful water-coloured 2d graphics for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emergent Fates re:developed.

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  45. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    This is an experimental imitation work that has only been expanded to a certain extent based on the original original system. As it is an abandoned project that was first born in 2012, please do not have too high expectations for this work. Out of respect for the copyright of the original work, this work will not be used for commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Hunter.

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  46. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Telegeddon is a TV-trashing, genre-busting action RPG with a battle system made up of microgames - think "Paper Mario meets WarioWare," but with an original touch and its own sense of identity.  It is currently being made (as of 2025) by solo developer Luke Tarlowe AKA Thunder Dragon (creator of PSYCUTLERY, and some old Mario fangames like "Psycho Waluigi"), with musical contributions by DJ Yoshim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telegeddon (demo).

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  47. Early Access Release – Work in Progress This game is an early release, created as a project I’ve been developing on and off. The current playtime is approximately five minutes, as the game is not yet complete and it may never be fully finished. While the save system and other features are still a work in progress, and may have some issues, I welcome any bug reports or feedback you might have. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellbound RPG.

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  48. Darkest Cube fuses card games, roguelikes, and RPG elements – adapt your starting deck with cards gained from quests, and adjust your strategies to seal the mysterious Dark Cubes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Cube.

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  49. Experience an old-school RPG in a female-dominated slice-of-life setting. Live the life of a broke and humiliated janitor living in a girls' dormitory. Interact with the ladies, explore various kinks, exploit, and make choices that lead to your prime goal or an entirely different ending. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dorm Janitor's Revenge.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Falling in Abyss is a 2D platformer currently in development, blending dynamic combat, immersive atmosphere, and a deep story, inspired by Dante Alighieri's Inferno. In this dark reimagining, you will follow the journey of Callon, a young child who awakens in the first circle of Hell – Limbo – with no memory of their past. As Callon ventures deeper into this forgotten and hostile world, they will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling in Abyss.

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