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Looking for games like Ashen Legacy? Here are top open world hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy, post-apocalyptic and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Axel Quest, Watcher Chronicles or Horns.

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  1. Axel Quest is a retro-style action-adventure with Metroidvania elements. Explore a dangerous pixel-art world, fight deadly monsters, defeat powerful bosses, and discover new paths as you progress. Along the journey, you'll collect equipment, meet helpful NPCs, and uncover hidden secrets that reward your curiosity. With tight controls and fast-paced gameplay, Axel Quest offers a nostalgic experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axel Quest.

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  3. HORNS is a dark fantasy action RPG that combines the atmosphere and depth of classic RPGs with modern third-person combat, cinematic storytelling, and exploration-driven progression. You awaken in a ruined, unfamiliar place with only one purpose: find Lord Egannon, the arcanist accused of bringing slaughter to the capital, and uncover whether the king you once served is still alive. But the deepe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horns.

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  4. An outside threat appears at Fjor's homeland, a quiet northern island. She's not yet strong enough to defeat them, but born under the Guardian celestial blessing, she must harness ancestral legacy and protect what's sacred to her people. Survive, get stronger, and triumph. As you move towards your goal, explore the island's surface and underground: forgotten caves and ominous swamps, gloomy cat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divinum.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Awaken, brave knight, in the depths of a mysterious cave. With no memory of how you arrived, you must explore, battle, and unlock powerful abilities to survive and escape this treacherous dungeon. As you progress, you'll navigate a sprawling, interconnected world in classic Metroidvania style, uncovering secrets and acquiring new skills that open up previously inaccessible areas. Engage in in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Throne.

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  6. A terror in the sky is bent on exterminating a young wizard and her loved ones. Featuring a riveting and sinister story, set out to explore a vast world in this modern Metroidvania RPG, filled with devious monsters, lethal dungeons, creative puzzles, lively towns & many uncharted wonders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Forth, Alicia.

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  7. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Explore Mendacium, a dark, mysterious world infected with depression, and uncover the truth and the fate of a sightless young boy, Caecus. In order to solve the mystery of the game, it is necessary to read all of the dialogues carefully. When the player is killed and sent back to the main menu, it does not count as an actual ending, since there are only two legit ones and you will get an end credi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mendacium.

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  8. Aggelos 2 is an explosive action-platformer where lightning-fast combat, precision platforming, and two opposing worlds collide. As an Aggelos, the highest order of angels, you are chosen by Balro to venture through the Kingdom of Lumen, domain of the supreme God of Light. But with Lumen under siege and the Gods facing imminent defeat at the hands of the Army of Darkness, you are forced to embrace… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aggelos 2.

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  9. A SOULSLIKE METROIDVANIA — WITH WINGS Soar. Explore. Conquer! A handcrafted 2D action-RPG metroidvania where you fly, fight, and forge your legacy through a seamless world shaped by darkness and light. Explore a richly interconnected realm with no loading screens. Master strategic soulslike combat — on land and in the skies. Absorb the essence of your enemies to evolve, combine elemental Nature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Light of The Darkness: ORIGINS.

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  10. Infinity Wanderer is an action platformer with pixel art visuals and a mix of metroidvania, roguelike and souls like genres. In Infinity Wanderer, players experience the dark and terrifying immersive story of Lunara. With carefully hand-designed levels and a deep character customization system, Infinity Wanderer offers a fluid and challenging rogue-like gameplay experience that combines fast gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Wanderer.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    OverviewCan you protect yourself from ruin and despair, or will you die and become part of the corruption...? Delve into a decadent world depicted with intricate pixel art inhabited by grotesque, writhing aberrant monsters. Play as a magic nun who sets out to battle cursed creatures in this dark action RPG!StoryThe land of Arsezon is quietly, yet surely, being led toward ruin by the covert machin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SiNiSistar 2.

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  12. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    After the empire invented the airship, people finally became able to fly across float continents and islands. And thanks to that, the empire expands rapidly.The top hunter, Erza, leads an exploration team to explore the savage frontier where the empire can’t reach. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 652 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    The Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fictitious oriental world with the infestation of vicious demon monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience unforeseen entanglements of complex beings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eastern Exorcist.

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  14. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    BIG UPDATE!!! Heart Lock has been abandoned in favor of our new project, Angel Droid. This new project is an effort to completely overhaul Mind Lock and Heart Lock's combat system with a better gameplay loop. Click below and check out Angel Droid instead! As a bonus, the graphics in Angel Droid received a massive overhaul. We believe graphics do not contribute to "good gameplay," … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Lock: A Cozy Intro To Spellcraft.

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  15. Explore a dark fantasy world in this 2D Action RPG with metroidvania exploration, challenging boss fights, deep character progression, crafting, enchanting, and powerful loot to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Monastery.

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  16. Overview Lothen has fallen.Monsters roam its lands, and something far darker stirs beneath the ruins. Answering the king’s call, you are Sir Dorian Ester, a lone knight sent to reclaim a kingdom on the brink of collapse. Core gameplay A Knight of Lothen is a metroidvania where exploration and combat go hand in hand. Traverse a connected world, unlock new abilities, and discover powerful items that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Knight of Lothen.

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  17. - Dungeon Monster Master An ultimate action RPG set in an infinite open-world where you collect monsters, farm, and build your own world! Become the protagonist of a mysterious world, tame and grow over 200 cute monsters, and build your own home. Craft your own tools and face powerful boss monsters waiting for you. Your grown monsters will protect you. Enjoy thrilling boss battles in boss r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Monster Master.

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  18. Dragon Slayers—return.This is a retro-style 2D adventure RPG brought to life with nostalgic pixel art. By blending classic bump-based combat with precise timing mechanics, the Action Command System delivers tense and engaging battles. Explore the Firebreath Mountain dungeon, use key items wisely, collect powerful Dragon Buster relics, and prepare to face the Red Dragon once more. Target Audie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon’s Breath : Chronicles of the Red Dragon (レッドドラゴン戦記).

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  19. Special Edition Follow the page on Kickstarter website to get notified when it goes live and get access to many exclusive rewards such as devs previews, beta builds, artbook and more! About the GameThe creators of Astral Ascent and Dark Devotion presents: A new top-down action-RPG, brought to life through beautiful hand-drawn pixel art, packed with epic, intense combat. Immerse yourself in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Fates.

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  20. Lumen Inferius plunges you into a world where light and darkness are in perpetual conflict, and a lone warrior rises to restore balance. Trapped in an eerie, otherworldly realm, you must navigate through treacherous landscapes filled with ancient ruins, corrupted creatures, and sinister traps. The line between reality and nightmare blurs with each step, revealing secrets that challenge your percep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumen Inferius.

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  21. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    A fast-paced 2d action platformer that is all about dashing, all about blasting and all about improving. Utilize the given abilities to you to its full potential, and look epic while doing it. Welcome to Iteranil, a world buried with an insurmountable number of mysteries and an ever-shifting society's struggle with co-existence.Play through the lens of multiple characters as you plow through en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faction Reticent.

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  22. Apocalypse of the UniverseGenre: 2D Platformer Adventure Story: In Apocalypse of the Universe, players take on the role of an elven hero on a perilous quest to save his homeland from a demonic invasion. Once a peaceful world bathed in the eternal glow of the moon, it is now torn apart by portals that unleash endless waves of demons. These gateways connect to dark realms and threaten to spread … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse of the Universe.

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  23. In A Song in Elyel Nalore, you'll step into the shoes of a skilled protagonist who takes on a simple guild job that turns into a dangerous quest to uncover dark secrets.  This Metroidvania-style action adventure combines intense platforming, dynamic combat, and immersive world-building to create an unforgettable journey.  Key Features: Exploration & Discovery: Dive into a vast, beautifu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song in Elyel Nalore.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Mage's Legacy, where you will be immersed in a magical world full of mystery and excitement! In this game, players will take on the role of a talented mage, using special magic skills and controlling powerful beasts.  Your mission is to bravely fight fierce monsters, collect valuable items to complete difficult missions. Each level will take you to different challenges, from myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage's Legacy.

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  25. Story: After the onset of the Goliaths, humans and vampires take refuge inside an old, abandoned cathedral, where they attempt to live in harmony. The cathedral, once used as a monastery by a long-dead civilization, is not quite as safe as foolishly dreamt. Gameplay: Sunrise Tragedy is an Action-RPG featuring fast-paced, stamina-based combat. Explore a vast cathedral with interconnected areas f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise Tragedy.

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

    As the final remnants of a ruined world crumble, and the last bastions of humanity struggle to survive, a lone adventurer seeks to unravel the secrets of the past. Aethyr is an Action Adventure RPG that innovates on the legacy left behind by the golden age classics with fast-paced combat, in-depth crafting, and a massive open world to explore. Awaking from a deep astral dream, washed ashore in a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aethyr.

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  27. English version is published now!If you are interested in reviewing this game, you can request an activation code here: Or email us at [email protected] About the Game"Seal of Sins" is a independent horizontal action game. It is based on ancient fantasy myths. The mysterious messenger wakes you up according to the agreement, and you have embarked on an unknown journey since then. In a w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 罪印 Seal of sins.

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  28. Hop into the charming and unusual world of Frogbound, and play as the fabled Sir Hopper, a budding frog knight in search of adventure! From the placid pond to the intricate mysteries below and above this strange world, you will slay countless enemies and uncover the cryptic secrets of the enigmatic old wizard toad. Frogbound: The Legend of Sir Hopper is a retro-style classic action-adventure i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frogbound: the Legend of Sir Hopper.

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  29. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall Empress.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravethorn.

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  31. The magical world of Hitonero is crumbling. Dreams, the lifeblood of creation, have stopped flowing, and feral monsters now roam freely across the land. You play as Ollie, a nimble catfolk scout caught in the collapse. To save his world, he’ll need to gather and summon ancient gods, traverse hostile lands, and uncover a hidden conspiracy that threatens the balance of reality itself! 2D Metroidvani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams.

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  32. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Tear: The Ascension.

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  33. Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Knight.

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  34. Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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  35. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    Arise, mighty monarch, from your prolonged slumber. A dreadful disease has struck the kingdom and taken away people's lives. Your lands have wilted, the rest of the subjects have abandoned their houses, and monsters created by fragments of diseased souls have come in their places, swallowing up all living beings. It is time, king, to awake and unite the fractured lands, vanquish the darkness, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingsgrave.

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  36. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 878 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Buy Salt and Sacrifice for PS4 and PS5. Salt and Sacrifice is the follow-up to souls-like dark fantasy RPG, Salt and Sanctuary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt and Sacrifice.

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  37. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Jrago The Demon Hunter Get ready for an all new RETRO gaming experience!Jrago The Demon Hunter is a METROIDVANIA style 2d platforming action adventure role playing game.The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!Featuring an original soundtrack by "Jrago" the band of the same name, and a whole host of unlockable weapo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jrago The Demon Hunter.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    THE SUPREME ACTION PLATFORMERTake your sword and engage in the most satisfying 2d combat ever put to screen. Between elite sword techniques, bombastic magical spells, and a plethora of movement techniques, your flimsy opponents don't stand a chance.ALPHA SORCERERThought to be dead for hundreds of years, a feared tyrant from ages past mysteriously awakens into an unfamiliar future filled with grote… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpha Sorcerer.

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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 52 reviews

    Heroes of Umbra is a 2D side-scrolling online RPG in-progress that plays similar to side-scrolling RPGs like MapleStory and Castlevania. Whether you’re on an Android device, a desktop computer, or the OUYA console, online play is platform-agnostic. You can connect and play with your friends anywhere with Internet access, or just solo single-player if you can’t get (or don’t want to be) online. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Umbra.

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 443 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 12 reviews

    Dragon Marked For Death is a side-scrolling 2D action RPG that can played solo or with up to four players in local or online multiplayer. Use your newly acquired powers to take on quests from villagers and raise your status in the kingdom. How you perform in these quests can have a direct effect on the game's final outcome. Choose from four playable characters (Empress, Warrior, Shinobi, or Witch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Marked For Death.

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  41. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    62% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Lamp Chronicle is an 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamp Chronicle.

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  42. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 406 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Experience a Lovecraftian inspired story-driven action RPG game with skill-based combat. Explore and Fight in a dreadful world rich in treasures and deadly creatures. Elderand is a love letter to Castlevania with modern elements. Make your own path as you unveil the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elderand.

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  43. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deepening Fire.

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  44. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 207 reviews

    The Devil Within: Satgat is a 2.5D stylish action adventure that follows the journey of an Eastern warrior infected with demonic blood. Dig into the secrets of a ruined world while taking down enemies in stylish action sequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil Within: Satgat.

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  45. Devoul- Curse of the Soulless is a metroidvania style game set in a dark and corrupted world.  Follow the adventures of Gebriel, a demon hunter, and Lani his ghost sidekick, while they explore the cursed castle Cambriala seeking the infamous vampire lord Raizer. Gebriel is a vampire with a dark and mysterious past that made a successful career as a demon hunter. One day he mysteriously accepte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devoul- Curse of the Soulless.

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  46. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 12,008 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 10 reviews

    You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold! Traits are randomized each time upon death, leading to multiple playthroughs with 3… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Legacy.

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    An isometric Action RPG sandbox in a collapsing world. Explore a global map, fight in intense real time combat, absorb soul cores and perform ascension rituals. Find rare gear, develop unique paths and strive to overcome the inevitable end. Key FeaturesThe World is experienced across two distinct levels, blending strategic movement with intense tactical combat: Global Strategic Map: Traverse an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aetherium.

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  48. Awaken in a forgotten land with no memory of who you are. Guided only by a mysterious spirit, you set out on a journey to recover the five legendary Crystal Shards, ancient relics said to hold the power to restore what was lost. But the world is far from abandoned. Twisted creatures roam the wilderness, forgotten dungeons guard powerful secrets, and towering bosses stand between you and the truth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Realm.

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  49. Explore a hand-crafted Metroidvania where dreams and nightmares collide. Master fast-paced combat, craft powerful spells, and harness Color to restore a dying world while uncovering the truth behind the Dream Painters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Almos – A Dream Painter's Tale.

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  50. Enter a dark fantasy world and guide your hero against the forces of darkness! In this thrilling action RPG, you will explore mysterious environments, face creatures of the night, and uncover ancient secrets to save the kingdom from total destruction. Prepare yourself for an epic journey filled with danger and mystery. Dynamic Combat: Master fast-paced combos and use powerful spells to defea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Souls.

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