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Looking for games like Apprentice of Darkness? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy, dark fantasy and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Iratus: Lord of the Dead, The Rebirth Tale of Broken Horn Demon Lord Alice or Gobs and Gods.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 3,340 reviews

    Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a dark, challenging turn-based roguelike RPG where you play as an evil necromancer escaping from your dungeon prison to once again embark on the domination of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iratus: Lord of the Dead.

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  2. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    ★Story★This world is trapped in an endless war between humans and demons. In this situation, the Demon Lord Alice went to challenge the brave chosen by the Goddess all by herself to defeat them, but she was defeated without being able to fight back. In her dying moments, she regretted her reckless plans up until then and prayed for a chance to start over. The next moment, Alice was reborn one y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rebirth Tale of Broken Horn Demon Lord Alice.

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  3. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    The Tactical Rpg Going Full Goblin Mode!In Gobs and Gods, you freely explore a fantastic world full of magic, wonders and crazy surprises. The bad news: its nicest inhabitants are... Goblins. The good news: they seem to believe you are their God. Hire, equip and level-up a band of goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, while you uncover the secrets of this world, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gobs and Gods.

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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Humanity is coming to an end. An abyssal monster has awakened, determined to enslave the world. But that was without counting on the ingenuity of Friedrich, a genius Chronomancer, who, with the help of his time-traveling machine, forms a top team of the greatest heroes of the past If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Break the Loop.

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  5. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    68% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Hunt through the wastelands for colossal Beasts in this roguelike deckbuilder. Beware! Beasts grow stronger during battle, allowing them to consume your creatures or counter your spells. Carve profane Gifts from these behemoths and grow stronger to serve your Patron! But serve them to what end? HUNT THE BEASTS Test your wits and your deck against titanic creatures called Beasts, who evolve as y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acolyte of the Altar.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    70% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Auto-battler meets worker placement! Praise Dead is a roguelike auto-battler where you create minions from the parts of dead villagers and monsters. Use your zombies to defeat waves of demons, and to harvest resources to improve and upgrade your village. Place your minions on the best resource squares to maximize the return - Each minion's stats (like strength or dexterity) dictate how much… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Praise Dead.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    Embark on epic adventures and perfect your strategy in this deck building RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abalon.

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  8. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    Siralim is a deep RPG with light roguelike elements that allows you to summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight in strategic battle. Fight your way through randomly generated dungeons and complete randomized quests. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siralim.

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  10. COLLECT, SUMMON, DOMINATECreepy Horrors: My Little Blood Cult 2 combines classic video game monster-collecting with loot-driven progression in a darkly toned turn-based battle system. Conduct demonic rituals with blood and alchemical materials to summon and bind Creepy Horrors to your will! Collect them all to complete your curio cabinet. Venture into crypts to explore their secrets with your six… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Horrors: Blood Cult 2.

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  11. You are the commander, and your choices define your fate. Lead warriors on a perilous journey under the ghastly Umbral Moon. Defeat brutal enemies in tactical combat where momentum is everything. Brave deadly narrative encounters and manage the volatile bonds of your team of misfits to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killing Momentum: Umbral Moon.

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  12. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    What if opening Pandora’s Box didn’t end the story… You may know the myth - when Pandora opened the Box, all evils were released into the world. But when all seemed lost, Hope remained. What you may not know is this: From that Hope, she left behind a daughter... Pyrrha. In Legacy of Pandora, you play as Pyrrha You will tame strange and powerful monsters called Kakodemons, battle mortals and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Pandora.

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  13. Destroy the unknown evil that lies within the Sepulcrum! Build a powerful team of adventurers - over 20 unique characters to choose from, with varying powers. Find powerful weapons and magic items - or purchase them with the gold you have looted. Collect legendary artefacts and build powerful synergies. Fight many and varied foes along the way - from Bandits through to rare and fearsome beasts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sepulcrum.

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  14. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 2,667 reviews

    A turn-based roguelike with an emphasis on hero customization and powerful items. Fight through the dangerous lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Achra.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine Trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runeborn.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    In The Dark Horde, time is your most valuable resource. Every action you take costs Time Units (TUs), forcing you to think ahead. Once you've spent your TUs, you must wait for your turn to resume. You can only play cards or abilities when Time is paused, so think strategically! Summon powerful minions and cast devastating spells from your dark spellbook. Experiment with synergies betwee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Horde.

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  17. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    80% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    In this turn-based rogue-like you battle through hordes of evil monsters by recruiting and evolving your own team of deadly, but cute creatures! Obtain creatures! Evolve! Battle! Good luck! EVOPEDIA [SPOILERS AHEAD] 1. Friendly Evolings:1.1 Peppermint [Candy]:•Attacks deals x1.5 damage against Devil•Ability deals x0.5 damage to ALL enemies1.2 Blob [Slime]:•Attacks deal x1.5 damage against Flame… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evolings.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Demiurges is a strategic roguelike game. Your task will be to keep the world from extinction. To achieve this, you will have to create a deck of cards that will define your strategy, and then direct the actions of your heroes to defeat your enemies. Map The player can move around the map with all of his heroes. While exploring, they can find new items, resources, objects with unique abilities, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demiurges.

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  19. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Wreak vengeance and retake lost mines from goblins, orcs, skeletons, and demons in this small-scale tactical roguelite RPG. Build the perfect expedition team and turn the underworld red with each challenging, fast-paced run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Mines.

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  20. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    ABOUT THIS GAME With over a decade of oldschool wargame fantasy adventure under its belt, the AGE OF FEAR series is standing the test of time... and there's much more on the way! Our fans know it well: series-wide updates of content & features are what we do. By supporting AOF Total, you're showing us in a big way that you want more, and we're excited to deliver.YOU ASKED AND WE LISTENED! By popu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear: Total.

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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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  22. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 515 reviews

    A powerful sorcerer is on the cusp of dominating the land. A group of heroes bands together and seals him away inside a magical tome. Now as the sorcerer you must escape from this ancient prison and find a way to regain your magical powers using your wits and an array of summonable creatures to aid you. There may be more powerful forces at work as you navigate the dungeons and fight the heroes sen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Sorcerer.

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  23. Fight the Pawtriarchy! The world has been dominated by the greediest cat the universe has ever known. Assemble your team of rebels, build their decks, customize their skill trees, and take Peecho down in this turn-based roguelite scramble to save humanity right meow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path Of Peecho.

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  24. A PvE roguelike auto-battler where YOU are the villain. Scheme from your evil tower, summon adorable abominations, and race to trigger the apocalypse before the world kicks down your door. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malvexis: Apocalypse Architect.

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  25. Seduce beautiful succubi and lead them into battle! Shape destiny in an RPG that blends dark fantasy, sharp humor, and strategic combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Succubi Domini.

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  26. A World Drowned in Shadow. A Flame That Refuses to Die.Experience a hardcore dark-fantasy RPG where tactical mastery is your only hope. Recruit legendary heroes, brave perilous dungeons, and challenge the very gods who forsook this world. • THE FALL OF NOSHARALong ago, Noshara was a beacon of hope. The hero Askar led a grand alliance to strike down Vargon the Blackfire. But at the precipice of vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackfire Crusade.

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  27. Embark on a challenging journey where tactical depth meets randomness. Designed for Steam Deck (But you can play with any controller or mouse and keyboard if you like) use the trackpad to hover over stats for richer, mouse-like descriptions. Experience a unique fusion of roguelike discovery and JRPG combat systems, where every decision matters. Strategic Combat System Break free from min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depthbound Descent.

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  28. Petmancer – A Roguelite Dungeon Crawler with Magical PetsMaster the art of Petmancy in a pixelated roguelite adventure where strategy meets whimsy. Explore mysterious dungeons, recruit powerful familiars, and outwit your enemies in turn-based battles. Whether you’re commanding an army of enchanted animals or auto-exploring the depths of the dungeons, Petmancer offers an endlessly replayable journe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petmancer.

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  29. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Seal the Rift is a single player roguelike deckbuilder that offers endless replayability. Each playthrough brings a unique combination of cards, relics, magic, enemies and events. Ensuring no two playthroughs are ever the same. Features: Choose from countless cards to shape your deck. Acquire game changing relics. Fight against unique and challenging enemies. If you are defeated, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seal the Rift.

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  30. "Jewel Spirits" is a new type of game that incorporates elements of party-building roguelite into turn-based strategy (strategic simulation RPG). Embark on a journey with your jewel spirits to explore the anomalies of the "Great Crystal of Time" in the innermost part of the gem cave! Choose your favorite jewel spirits and organize your party! There are only two jewel spiri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 時巡る宝石精霊.

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  31. "God's Continent" is a strategy card game. You will enter a magical world full of fantasy and adventure. Along the way, you can form a powerful team of your own among the three races of humans, beasts and demons, and embark on the road to fight against darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God's Continent.

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  32. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    66% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Become the Final Boss! Play any way you want, combine followers from different factions, and win spectacular turn-based battles. Expand your Empire of Darkness and seek a powerful artifact that can change the fate of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Ravage.

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  33. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 371 reviews

    Dimensionals is an RPG that combines fast paced, action packed tactics with deep rogue-like replayability. Collect powerful heroes and fight epic bosses. Every run is unique, so equip your heroes carefully to pull off insane combos. Dimensionals is a total reimagining of the rogue-like genre! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimensionals.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 27,337 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 6 reviews

    Discover Mewgenics for PS5 on the official PlayStation website. Breed the ultimate cat army and send them into deep, challenging turn-based adventures in this roguelike tactics game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mewgenics.

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  35. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,077 reviews

    Dice Gameplay Manipulate dice in fun and novel ways to control the fickle Mana Dice and bend their fate to your will. Reroll, duplicate, split, flip and enchant with special effects to take command of the Mana Dice's random nature, and use them to cast your mighty spells.But beware, the foul Voidwalkers are spreading their influence on the once peaceful inhabitants of the world and has made them r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpellRogue.

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  36. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    When you died your body could not be found, a funeral was held and an empty casket was lowered into your grave. Many years later your soul has brought you back from death to finally find eternal rest. 50+ Unlocks Advance your Necropolis and unlock game altering upgrades as you play. Discover Curses that influence your gameplay in different ways. Strategic Gameplay Fight fearsome foes and gain … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Searching For Rest.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    "Revelatio" is a turn-based strategy game that combines tile-based combat and elements of roguelike. Strategically summon and control units to claim victory. Stain the world with your darkness by corrupting various units, bosses and even NPCs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revelatio.

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  38. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    62% User Score Based on 871 reviews

    Overadventuring has wiped out 90% of the goblins in the wild. Lead these goblins in a desperate struggle to reverse their fate through this turn-based RPG crafted in charming hand-drawn 2D style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Stone.

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  39. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    Inkulinati is an ink-based strategy straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkulinati.

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  40. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 784 reviews

    Check the full game! Discover more games from Goblinz About the Game Legend of Keepers: Prologue is a free playable alpha demo of Legend of Keepers. It's a tactical dungeon management game where you play as the bad guys! You're the Boss of the Dungeons Defending Department and need to protect the company's treasures against pesky heroes! This version of the game contains around 1-2 hours of g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Keepers: Prologue.

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  41. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 2,330 reviews

    Prepare to die, humans!A group of people wake up in a strange post-apocalyptic labyrinth — naked, with no memories and with a bunch of weapons. Is this a joke, a crazy experiment, or... a game? You'll find out soon enough, just try not to die first! Get your pretzels readyYour puny squad is capable of much more. Choose your loot and transform the squishy humans into wizards, cultists, ninjas … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator.

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  43. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 1,400 reviews

    :gj/yush: BUY NOW ON STEAM! :gj/yush: [Media 5013839] [Media 5638215] Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadean Tactics.

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  44. Castle Greyrot is a tactical rogue-lite RPG that blends adventure and boss rush elements into a thrilling experience. Expect the classic rogue-like mechanics: randomized stages, powerful loot, battle-altering curses, brutal bosses, and meaningful choices. But with one major twist: your progress is permanent. Keep your hard-earned gear, unique heroes, and upgrades as you fight your way through the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Greyrot.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Abomi Nation is a monster-collecting roguelike RPG. Every new save file will create a totally unique version of Abomi Nation and provide different Abomis for you to find. You can battle with them, play games, and watch them bond with each other as your adventure unfolds in a way totally unique to you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abomi Nation.

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  46. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,164 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Spell.

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  47. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,507 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and an unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System. Features Unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption - In Astrea there is a new type of “damage” system. Purifi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,309 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 5 reviews

    Help the main character, that has risen from the kingdom of dead, return home and fulfill his destiny. Unravel the tangle of plot intricacies and the motives of the characters - or let fate lead you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock on the Coffin Lid.

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  49. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Inspired by traditional turn-based fantasy strategies and modern auto battlers, we created the fast-paced rogue-lite game about growing a huge army against ever-increasing hordes of enemies. You should act wisely, though: the formation and battle plan are just as important as the army's size! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need More Troops.

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  50. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 29,778 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Hero.

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