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  1. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    86% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Trapped inside an ancient labyrinth, chased by the mythical Minotaur. Will you reach the center? And if so, what will you discover about yourself there, in the dark? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TAURONOS.

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  2. A lonesome adventurer, awaken inside of an ancient labyrinthine-style dungeon. The only thing you remember is a monster that likely awaits you at its end. With nothing in your possession, you must navigate your way through enemy-filled rooms and corridors to find weapons and treasures to aid you in your escape. Luckily for you, some poor adventurers must have left their equipment behind in the che… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road To Survival.

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  3. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 4 reviews

    I Can't Escape: Darkness is a quicksand trap for the senses - the more you listen and look for clues, the deeper you fall into a damp, living dungeon. Plunge into the depths and scrape together whatever tools you can find, then try to escape one of the most diabolical puzzles of all time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Can't Escape: Darkness.

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  4. == SDL2 Rogue == A roguelike, written in SDL2. This game was created as part of the SDL2 game tutorial series from Parallel Realities. You can find out more at: https://www.parallelrealities.co.uk/tutorials Junior lab technician Sophie Ramsbottom has accidentally  let loose a bunch of experimental mice, who have made their way to the local dungeon to hide out. It's up to her to deal with the litt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SDL2 Rogue.

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  5. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    87% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    "My Putrid Ponies" is a horror adventure set in a once-idyllic pony ranch now overrun by undead equines. As the last surviving, your mission is to uncover the mystery behind the ponies zombies outbreak while navigating through haunting landscapes filled with danger and despair. The Gameplays: Dynamic Gameplay Perspective: Engage in heart-pounding first-person gameplay for intense com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Putrid Ponies.

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  6. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 297 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 15 reviews

    Explore the inner workings of deserted factories in search of data cassettes that contain boundless virtual worlds. Collect more tapes and explore more worlds and you'll soon discover new methods of traversal and control that will take you farther than you'd ever expect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Radios Big Televisions.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    FAMAZE is a retro themed roguelike puzzle adventure game. Choose the the dashing Knight, the cunning Thief, or the mystical Wizard each with unique special powers. Delve into The Mad King's ever changing dungeon to rescue the rutabagas! Never the same game twice! Music by Disasterpeace and Art by Oryx. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Famaze.

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  8. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    57% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Vernon's Legacy is an horror adventure with an enigmatic story that takes place nearly a century ago. You are playing as Robert, the new owner of Dunkenhof manor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vernon's Legacy.

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  9. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Steal back your Legendary Staff from the evil skeletons who control the castle's dungeon. Entry for the 2025 Dungeon Crawler Jam. Prelude After a night of revelry at the local inn, you discover that evil skeletons from the castle's dungeon have stolen your Legendary Staff. Driven by family honor and a thirst for adventure, you embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your prized artifact. Objecti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Heist.

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  10. Dream(e)scape is a 3D puzzle, walking-simulator game that comes with 3 different scenes.  The first scene requires the player to enter a single digit number to open the door with a given hint. (If my hint isn’t clear enough, that’s my fault and please try 0-9 to open the door). Also, there is a microphone interaction component added in this scene, so please use your microphone to interact with the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream(e)scape.

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  11. Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption Be the BOSS! Reverse the role of getting stomped on by the boss, and instead be the end dungeon BOSS to destroy heroes. Summon armies of minions, cast crazy spells, and defeat those pathetic heroes. Now you'll know what it's like to be a true Boss! Quick Summary: Top-Down Survival Shooter where you as an end Boss go up against single heroes. As a boss you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption.

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  12. CONTROLS:  WASD - movement Mouse - camera Space - jump (you can bounce off walls, which reduces fall damage. you don't need to press anything for this) Left Click - place checkpoint.  Right Click (hold!) - after channeling, you heal. Believe! R - reset game  You can find additional control information below, which might be helpful if you feel lost but it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchfall.

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  13. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    71% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Depths of Fear :: Knossos is a Greek-themed 1st person adventure game with stealth, action and edge-of-your-seat elements within rogue-like procedurally generated levels. You will run. You will hide. You will fight. You will die. The fate of Athens is in your hands as you step into the role of legendary Greek hero Theseus. Offering yourself for tribute unto the corrupt King Minos, you embark upon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Fear: Knossos.

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  14. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    36% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Strap on your gravity boots, power up your laser, and climb aboard your spaceship for a retro-styled, RPG-jaunt into the unknown! Travel an open-world, sandbox universe where you are the architect of your own story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR-BOX: RPG Adventures in Space.

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  15. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed of Life.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    In Starless, navigate a space Ark infested with terrifying monsters in this stealth-action game inspired by classic sci-fi. Can you help the colonists survive, or will they be doomed to roam the endless void of space forever? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starless.

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  17. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Explore 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting necessary artifacts in Castle of No Escape 2, a fantasy themed strategy RPG. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards - the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of no Escape 2.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    "Beware adventurer! The danger here is far beyond your skills, do not risk your miserable life. ... Still there? Interesting." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VERLIES II.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Witchinour is a roguelite top-down shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchinour.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    55% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Malus is a Action Role Playing Game with an emphasis on horror, combat and gameplay. The game is much slower paced than your typical ARPG.In Malus, the world has been overrun by eternal darkness. Demons have won the Celestial War and taken over the world. Every corner of the land you will find evil lurking. Humanity is in the brink of extinction. You play as either a Male or Female, you wake up in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malus.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Short arcade game with handcrafted pixel art graphics. You play as Lily who traverses the dark corners of the basement under her house in search of her lost teddy bear. Inspired by some of the greatest fears from our childhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cellar.

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  23. You're in a maze with a map and a flashlight. You must light all 8 candles, but each one will make the monster more powerful. Good luck! Controls: WASD / Arrow Key: MoveShift: RunMouse: Look aroundLeft Click / E: Light a candleRight Click: Turn the lamp on or offEsc Key: Pause Tips: - The maze is divided into 81 sections. Your position is indicated by a small arrow. The red sections on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flickering Lights.

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  24. Art and Code - Katarne Music - KaleOverlord This is a continuation of a game "A Cold Escape" I made for VimJam 3. The previous version of the game is on my profile if you want to compare:https://katarne.itch.io/a-cold-escape It seems switching to "New Game" after doing the tutorial (or vice versa) sometimes doesnt work? If that happens you can refresh the page. CONTROLS (There is a tutorial but it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frost Unending.

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  25. Description: This game is a bullet-hell survival game all about sacrifice. Use your health wisely to purchase upgrades while conserving your most important stats. Most importantly, reach the goal to escape the demon. Note: Using the exit button on WebGL closes the application, but since it is an html, it will simply look like it is frozen. Detailed Instructions: Note: There is an in-game tutorial … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't make deals with the Devil..

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  26. About: Entry for the Second Jam Generation jam which theme was survive. A 2D  top down view game with survival elements. Keep the energy bar replenished by eating apples found on some of the trees after destroying them. Gather materials from around the dark forest, remeber that some things will be harder to destroy. Search the final spot, where the ladder could be built. And escape! Know more abou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive The Night.

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  27. How to play: WASD or Arrow keys: Move Mouse: Aim Left click: Shoot Space: Hug Enemy/Purchase upgrades/Open chest Enter: Skip tutorial About the game: Hug Force is a top down shooter where your mission is to find a helipad so support can infiltrate enemy grounds and win the war (which war? Who knows?).  When encountering enemies, you have two choices to encounter enemies: either shoot them of hug … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hug Force.

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

    Made for the GDevelop 3D Game Jam. [CONTROLS] WASD to Move / Mouse 1 (Left Click) to Attack (in limited areas, arrow keys may work as well) [ACCESSIBILITY] If you're struggling with the game and want an Easy Mode, head into the Options Menu on the Title Screen and then spell out "love" to get 64HP! [ABOUT THE GAME] In Treasure Quest 3D: Gold Voyage you'll be playing as a pirate on a hunt for ri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Quest 3D: Golden Voyage.

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  29. Made for  Jame Gam #26 https://itch.io/jam/jame-gam-26 Theme- You are the Monster Special Object- Cards Initial comments: This is my first game jam in over 5 years, and in true game jam style I started when the timer was already down to 2.5 days (yay me). So I dumped this out working after work, for maybe 20 hours. That being said the deadline quickly approached. I worked my best to implement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What's an Angel to Do?.

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  30. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Content WarningThis game contains depictions of intense violence, horror, and trauma, as well as content that makes references to these themes. Those sensitive to such material or those who experience physical or mental discomfort from it are advised to avoid prolonged play. About the GameStory A girl awakens in a cold, damp morgue. Bloodstains, not yet dry, cling to the walls and floor, alongs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYSTHANASIA.

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  31. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Inspired by Monster Girl's Labyrinth, Dungeon Vixens is a dungeon crawling rouge-like monster girl adventure with retro graphics. You play as a lone protagonist with a quest to reclaim his love.The dungeon he is about to enter however is filled with a lot of temptations and challenges. Such as the Succubus Lilura and many other sexy vixens that roam the halls. Using your attack and defense slider … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Vixens: A Tale of Temptation.

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  32. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    You are a lone soul who awakes in a hostile and sorrowful world. As you explore, you will discover landmarks enveloped in flesh, abominable creatures who will seek you out, and fragments of your past. Your journey will be wrought with conflict, but it is up to you to overcome and unravel the mysteries of this world. If you're interested in playing the final game, wishlist the game on Steam: ht… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Forgotten.

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  33. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 163 reviews

    IN THE RAIN, NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU SCREAM You are a Seeker working for “the Society”, an organization facing otherworldly phenomena that need to remain secret. Recently, a strange contamination was brought to our world by a phenomenon called the Silent Rain. In this challenging and immersive experience, explore abandoned locations, solve puzzles, and gather information while trying to survive the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Rain.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Women have been disappearing into a mysterious labyrinth... Play as the half-elf knight Seria and uncover the truth in this Dark Fantasy RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lilipalace.

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  35. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 335 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wizard's Lizard.

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  36. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    73% User Score Based on 496 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest of Dungeons.

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  37. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy First Person Shooter and metroidvania game, similar to Heretic, made with the GZDoom engine. Find your weapons, fight evil forces, use the special abilities of special transformations to find your path! Show how powerful you are as a Necromancer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hands of Necromancy.

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  38. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 502 reviews

    Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Krone Hotel.

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  39. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    63% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Gates Of Nowhere is a Fantasy/Horror adventure in Virtual Reality for HTC Vive. You'll be projected in a fantasy dungeon and start your adventure inside an abandoned dark prison. You don’t know what happend and you must find the way out exploring huge dungeons filled with awful and dangerous enemies, hard puzzles to solve and many different weapons to try. The game is composed by four levels, The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gates Of Nowhere.

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  40. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    The Dark Inside Me is a very unique 2.5D, 3rd person next-gen psychological horror adventure game based on a dynamic interactive scenario. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Inside Me.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    55% User Score Based on 98 reviews
    Critic Score 41%Based on 6 reviews

    Delve deep into your mind to unravel the truth. However, beware that your own conscience is hunting you down, with a twist that allows you to see through its eyes at a deadly cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dollhouse.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    92% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    You are a computer hacker. You steal precious data while the world sleeps. Siphons are your lockpicks. Progs are your guns. Connect to the sectors. Download the data. Escape, or be deleted alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 868-HACK.

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  43. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 1,542 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    Monstrum takes the traditional survival horror formula and remixes it completely with procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and AI driven predators, ensuring that nowhere on its derelict cargo ship is ever truly safe.Offering up a challenge to even the hardiest of gamers, Monstrum will force you to use your wits and whatever tools you can find to outrun or outsmart your pursuer. Attempt to es… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monstrum.

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  44. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Design & Discover trap-ridden dungeons in this free prologue to Super Dungeon Maker - the zelda-inspired dungeon maker where you create & play the dungeons of your dreams and share them with the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Maker: Fink's Awakening.

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  45. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    30% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Deadly Profits takes the rogue genre and steps it into the 3d world. You take on the role of a mercenary wizard and embark on your journey to conquer and explore randomly generated 3d dungeons! Tons of spells and equipment to be found and unlocked bringing a ton of depth and game play as you level your mercenary to godlike levels! Can't find that elusive piece of equipment, fear not deadly profits… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Profits.

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  46. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    A dark fantasy roguelike shoot-em-up with lots of bullet hell featuring cute pixel art, visual novel interludes, and story-driven gameplay. Join Shirley in her journey to learn magic and survive Redwood Academy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fairyside.

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  47. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 339 reviews

    Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time.Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels. Armed with a sword and a ‘hand cannon’, all manner of nasty dung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diehard Dungeon.

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  48. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    75% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Rogue Islands is a fast-paced, first-person shooter with magic & monsters set in a procedural fantasy wilderness. Explore forests, deserts, caves and mountains. Gain in power as you eradicate a demonic horde and inch closer to the Lords of Torment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Islands.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 308 reviews

    Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation. Claire must decide who she is going to save. With every choice she'll begin to disco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claire.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Dark Places is a psychological single-player game set in a surreal world filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a daemon hunter desperately searching for answers and slowly descends into madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Places.

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