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Games like Alone in the Ancient City

Games like Alone in the Ancient City

Games like Alone in the Ancient City

Looking for games like Alone in the Ancient City? Here are top city builder recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Together in the Ancient City, Alone on a Map or Alone On A Journey.

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  1. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A tabletop roleplaying game about exploring the many districts of a vast and ancient city. Uses a standard 52 card deck and a six-sided die. For 2 players. This game is a duet enhancement of the game Alone in the Ancient City. If the price of this game is a hardship for you, even at the minimum price, please email me at [email protected] or DM me on Twitter @takuma_okada_ and I will get y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Together in the Ancient City.

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  2. 79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    You are a renown cartographer that has been tasked with creating a comprehensive map of the entire world. To do this you have divided the world into 36 quadrants and will label the most important Landmarks. --------- Alone on a Map solo tabletop role playing game about discovering landmarks and creating a map. This game uses a standard deck of playing cards, 2 six-sided dice, writing implements, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone on a Map.

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  3. 76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    To buy a physical copy of Alone On A Journey, please visit: The Heart of the Deernicorn Distro pageThe Knave of Cups online store Alone On A Journey is a zine featuring three solo journaling and exploration games and a guide to writing a hack of those games.  Alone Among the Stars:  Wander through space and experience wondrous sights.  Alone in the Ancient City: Explore the many districts of an an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone On A Journey.

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  4. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Exploring the Ruined Fantasy City Alone is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journaling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomizer. You are an explorer of the ruined cities of a fantasy world, cities that may have been destroyed by natural disaster, war, monster invasion or renegade magic, or even… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exploring the Ruined Fantasy City Alone.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Alone on the Plane of Water is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journalling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomiser. You are exploring the Plane of Water in a fantasy setting, journalling what you encounter in your travels. See the video preview to the right fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone on the Plane of Water.

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  6. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Fear the Taste of Blood is an rpg for 1 to 3 players about a monster in the night, and the survivors who must face it. It’s a game inspired by classic movie monsters; towering aristocratic vampires, frightful werewolves, constructed creatures and invisible fiends. Throughout play you’ll record the attacks of the monster, how the survivors try to fight back and deal with the horror they are facing.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear the Taste of Blood.

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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    You are Not Alone in this Life is a solo horror game based on Takuma Okada’s Alone Among the Stars. It uses a standard deck of 52 cards and a six-sided dice to help you play out a found footage horror story. Once, you were alone in your life. Now you are not. Something has crept in at the seams, the shadows, the dusty corners. It is here with you now, and you are sure that it is hungry. Each day t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You are Not Alone in this Life.

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  8. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The Heroine is bound and broken. Uncover her past and rebuild her sense of self, trust, and hope by working together as a team and weaving narratives through prompts generated by card and dice. JIGSAW HEROINE is recommended for 2 to 3 players. To play this game, all you need are slips of paper, writing implements, a standard deck of playing cards, and a six-sided die (or digital equivalents for t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JIGSAW HEROINE.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Roaming the Fantasy Plains Alone is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journalling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomiser. You an explorer in a fantasy setting, roaming the plains, grasslands and savannah, journalling what you encounter in your travels See the video preview to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roaming the Fantasy Plains Alone.

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  10. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    You are a traveler who has come to the Sacred Wood of Monsters – a sprawling sculpture garden hundreds of years old, that stands on the grounds of what used to be a glorious estate.  Local legend says that the paths here are so mysterious and winding that even repeat visitors cannot have the same journey through it twice. Some say that the statues hold clues that solve an ancient puzzle. There are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in the sacred wood of monsters.

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  11. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Exploring the Fantasy Castle Alone is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journalling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomiser. You have arrived at a castle in a fantasy setting. It may be intact, or a ruin, the inhabitants may be friendly or hostile. Explore the castle, writing down what… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exploring the Fantasy Castle Alone.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 203 reviews

    A tabletop roleplaying game about exploring space and experiencing wondrous sights. Uses a standard 52 card deck and a six-sided die. For 1+ players. You can find the audio version of the rules with timestamps here. You can find the 2-player version of the game at Together Among the Stars. You can check out this beautiful Game Boy port on donotrunwithpixels' itch page!You can play the Twine versio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone Among the Stars.

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  13. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A Storytelling Card Game About Beautiful Heroes with Tragic Backstories You are an adventurer. You journey through dangerous lands in search of… well, that’s up to you. It’s a hard and dangerous life, and everyone has a different reason for taking it up. But you are also royalty. From a distant land, or a nearby kingdom, you were born into wealth, power, and prestige. But you left it all behind. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Prince (Beta).

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  14. Detective Workshop is a single-player collection of seven mystery game modes in one engine. Play alone, no need to gather a party. Explore an ever-expanding mystery universe: a main storyline weaving together cases across time and space, side scripts delving into each character's past, and 100+ official scripts covering all seven modes — experience diverse stories and cases in a rich multiverse. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deduction Society.

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  15. 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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  16. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 632,327 reviews
    Critic Score 93%Based on 42 reviews

    A new generation of Grand Theft Auto V featuring a range of technical improvements, visual upgrades and performance enhancements to take full advantage of the latest hardware, making the game more beautiful and more responsive than ever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Theft Auto V.

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  17. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Alone Among The Stars is a tabletop roleplaying game by Takuma Okada about exploring space and experiencing wondrous sights. The original pen-and-paper game uses a dice and a deck of cards to present the player with prompts for solo RPG journaling. This port replaces the dice, cards, and written rules with a Nintendo Game Boy or your web browser, but you'll need to bring your own pen and paper. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone Among The Stars.

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Alone at Summer Camp is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journalling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomiser. You have gone to summer camp. Several days into your stay, you wake up in the morning and discover you are completely alone. No-one else is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone at Summer Camp.

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  19. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    You find yourself in The Mall of Infinity... Welcome to the Mall of Infinity is a fully illustrated solo RPG and journaling game set in a strange and labyrinthine shopping mall where you're as just likely to find a great deal as you are to stumble upon a portal to a different world. The game mechanics use a standard deck of playing cards and a six-sided die. Each card flip and die roll leads you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to The Mall of Infinity.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Paladin's Oath combines elements of RPG and light deck-building where Cards / Mana / Recruitable Followers and always-on Blessings must be synergized to Move, Interact and Battle with unlimited undo mechanics during battles to find the best possible outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paladin's Oath.

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  21. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Greetings, wallpaper enthusiasts! Are you tired of staring at the same old boring wallpaper on your devices? Fear not, for I have some exciting news for you! If you're looking for a fresh and funky iXe wallpaper, look no further! You can download them right here, right now! Get ready to jazz up your screens with these snazzy wallpapers. The main cover wallpaper is an absolute stunner, and it's sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iXe: Sandbox Solo Journal for your imagination.

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  22. 87%Game Brain Score
    87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    PHYSICAL COPIES OF A COMPLICATED PROFESSION ARE NOW AVAILABLE HERE What do bounty hunters do when the galaxy no longer needs them?  In A Complicated Profession, they start new careers hosting intergalactic cruises! Reunite a disbanded crew of bounty hunters, jaded sidekicks, shabby droids and shady accomplices. Then pick a hosting role and start a new life together.  What is ACP? A Complicated Pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Complicated Profession.

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  23. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Alone Among the Court is a journaling and roleplaying game for one player. You are a diplomat of your homeland, pledged to a foreign court, the personification of an alliance. You must learn the culture of this court and integrate, but they keep you at arm’s length. You are patronized, lied to, or ignored entirely out of prejudice and malice. You must carefully position yourself to observe them.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone Among the Court.

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  24. 100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    The Ground Itself is a one-session storytelling game for 2-5 players, played with household materials (a coin, a six-sided die, and a deck of cards). Focusing on place- one specific place, chosen by the group - The Ground Itself unfolds over radically disparate time periods that may range from 4 days to 18,000 years. By casting wildly into time, it considers how places both change and remember th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ground Itself.

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  25. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You are a famous space cartographer that has been tasked with creating a comprehensive map of your section of the galaxy. To do this you have divided the galaxy into 36 quadrants and will label the most important Cosmic Bodies, both natural and constructed.  --------- Alone on a Galactic Map solo tabletop role playing game about discovering Cosmic Bodies and creating a map. This game uses a sta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone on a Galactic Map.

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  26. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Sailing Alone at Sea is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journaling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomizer. Finally, you have got the small sailing ship you have always dreamed of and set sail by yourself on the ocean, travelling to different places. You have no fixed destination in mind, hea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sailing Alone at Sea.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    88% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    “Before I leave America I must see you again—there is no one in this wide great world of America whom I love and honor so much.”  -- Oscar Wilde to Walt Whitman, March 1st 1882  Together We Write Private Cathedrals is a letter (and other things) writing game for two players. In it you take on the roles of two lovers at some point in history. You are asked to tell the story of your love through bit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Together We Write Private Cathedrals.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Alone During the Zombie Apocalypse is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journalling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomiser. The unthinkable has happened and you are alone as the dead start to walk. You need to try and get to safety. You may not be successful. Se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone During the Zombie Apocalypse.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Our Minerva is a GMless, slice-of-life tabletop roleplaying game about the athlete children of undead gods. You'll portray their exploits in Sport, their responsibilities in Duty, and especially their interactions and relationships in a quiet, rural Town where they never actually lived.  To tell the minerva's stories, you'll narrate scenes, ask questions, role-play conversations, and move playing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Minerva.

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  30. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Creature craft is a collaborative storytelling game designed for either solo journalling or group-based worldbuilding. At the end of a game of creature craft, you will have created a minimum of three new species that you can use in your other TTRPG adventures! This is a game about speculative biology and it uses a mix of simple language as well as snippets of scientific knowledge to help you craft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creature Craft.

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  31. 69%Game Brain Score
    69% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A lonely road stretches in front of you, its point disappearing in the misty horizon. You are its companion, someone with a wandering soul, a desire to keep moving. The road will lead you to new places, each time different. Together, you and the road will set off on new adventures. Where will this lonely road take you?  This is a solo role-playing game about following a lone road and exploring sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a lonely road.

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  32. Travelling Alone Through the Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journalling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomiser. You are exploring the wasteland after civilisation was destroyed in the Final Wars, journalling what you encounter i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Travelling Alone Through the Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland.

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  33. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Hexcrawling Alone in the Wilderness is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journaling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomizer. You are an explorer, randomly travelling through the wilderness regions at the borders of civilisation. You travel to new hexes, making a note of what you find in each pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexcrawling Alone in the Wilderness.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A bunch of quirky "microgames," one-day RPGs that I typically whip up in three or fewer hours. This collection is to hold all the games for May so I'm not cluttering up my store page. I don't know that I'm going to get one done a day, but I'd expect at least 14 over the course of the month. Note: Despite being microgames/one-day projects, I have no sense of scale and many of these are closer to 10… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to May 2022 Games Collection.

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  35. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    UPDATE 7/13/2021: A limited number of physical copies (signed upon request) are now available. Simply claim the corresponding "reward" below and make sure to fill in your shipping info and signed/unsigned preference.In time, you will come to ask yourself, "What is The Grizzle? What does it mean for me and my life, my sense of self, my understanding of the Cosmos?" Those, friend, are the correct qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Grizzle.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Walking Alone in the Countryside is a hack of Takuma Okada's Alone Among the Stars. This is a journaling game requiring one player, a pack of 52 standard playing cards and a six-sided die (1d6) or another suitable randomizer. You are a rambler who enjoys going off into the countryside on your own, wandering over hill and dale, through woods and valleys, happy when exploring the area. You put on s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Walking Alone in the Countryside.

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  37. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    If you're a member of a marginalized community and/or are facing financial hardship, you can opt-in for a discount of 40% off by clicking here. No judgment, no questions asked.  October 27 2022: Monster A.I. has been updated to version 2.0. Lots of changes! The rules have been totally rewritten to be clearer and simpler. The monsters are rebalanced to be moderately challenging at levels 1 and 2.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster A.I. - Goblins and Orcs.

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  38. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 6,708 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Card-based dungeon crawler with pigs, boss fights and all kinds of adventures! Free demo with full content available! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Hog.

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  40. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,384 reviews

    Sultan's Game is a card-based simulation and narrative experience inspired by The One Thousand and One Nights. Play as one of the ministers of the mighty Sultan—a fickle, cruel king who treats his subjects like pawns for his own pleasure— navigate dreadful decisions to stay alive. Survival requires more than enduring the Sultan’s Game; it demands facing its haunting consequences as well. A Cursed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sultan's Game.

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  41. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Build Your Town From a Ruin As your city rivals, the appearance of the buildings will change—from thatched huts to grand mansions, from deserted place to thriving town. Try to use the unique ancient Oriental-style landscape to build up a staggering, prosperous, and lively paradise! Peace Life with Diverse Residents Recruit a variety of classes and different-looking residents! The characters … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revival and Exploration.

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  43. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Traveller's Hymn is a top-down, grid-based open-world adventure game. Explore a vast land, battle monsters, collect loot, help locals, and cook hearty meals while unraveling the mystery behind the land's curse. This is a free project made by the Aquatic Ranger Studio in ~4 months.  If you downloaded your game prior to v1.0.1.3 or don't know what your version is, then please download the newest v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Traveller's Hymn.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    55% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! About the GameObilia is a casual episodic open-world RPG, an open-ended odyssey in a vibrant archipelago tailored for you. Following widespread societal collapse, Vigor Pike, visionary founder of Legacy, envisions a fresh start. With his friend Kai Hudson, they unveil Obilia – a beacon of hope and rediscovery. As a latest generation Legacy envoy, you'll step onto a world of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obilia.

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  45. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Discover the 17th Century Ottoman Empire, its mysteries and real historical events! Draw the path of your destiny with the guidance of the compass that will open the way of Fîtrat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compass of Destiny: Istanbul.

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  46. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    73% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Settle an untamed wilderness with the might of Dwarven engineering and thoughtful planning! Design and build your colony towards fame and fortune in a deeply-simulated fantasy world. Chill out in peaceful mode with a bustling settlement, or fight for survival against monsters and invasions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mountaincore.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    65% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Unrest (Special Edition) includes: - Unrest - Unrest Soundtrack, in MP3, FLAC and OGG formats. - A novella set in Bhimra. - Digital posters, including a concept map of Bhimra. - Behind the scenes developer footage. - Concept art and design documents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unrest.

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  50. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 4 reviews

    Rise of the Slime is a Card Combat, Deck Building, Adventure game about a little slime and its journey to glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Slime.

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