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Games like Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Games like Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Looking for games like Avernum: Escape From the Pit? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Avernum HD, Avernum 3: Ruined World HD or Avernum 2: Crystal Souls HD.

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  1. 75%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    "Avernum: Escape From the Pit is an amazing game which will provide hours of fun. I would even go so far as to say it’s a nearly perfect example of a role-playing game." -AppleTell "8/10" - Inside Mac Games "Fans looking to get into the Avernum series will do very well with Escape from the Pit, and while the improvements beyond the game engine and visuals are relatively modest, there's still a lot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avernum HD.

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  2. 71%Game Brain Score
    78% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Avernum 3: Ruined World is an epic, indie fantasy role-playing adventure with many hours of gameplay. Explore an enormous world that evolves as time passes. Towns are destroyed. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Avernum 3 is the conclusion to our hit indie fantasy trilogy! Your people long to escape from their underworld prison, but the surface world is being destroyed. Fight plagues of bizarre m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avernum 3: Ruined World HD.

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  3. 62%Game Brain Score
    67% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Avernum 2: Crystal Souls is an epic, indie, fantasy role-playing adventure in a unique, massive world. The subterranean land of Avernum is full of strange caves, cunning dungeons, and the alien inhabitants of the underworld. Explore a massive, underground nation of tunnels and caverns, packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and 40+ hours of gameplay. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avernum 2: Crystal Souls HD.

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  4. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    89% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Avernum is one of the great tales of indie gaming, an epic series of fantasy role-playing adventurers set in an enormous, subterranean nation. Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival and wealth in the monster-infested darkness. Avernum 6 is the final chapter in the Great Trials Trilogy, three games that tell the tale of yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avernum 6.

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  5. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    78% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    Avadon 2: The Corruption is an epic fantasy role-playing adventure in an enormous and unique world. You can choose from five different character classes, each with dozens of unique spells and abilities. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts, and travel through an enormous world, full of secrets. Avadon 2 features many different endings. Save your people, or betray them. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avadon 2: The Corruption.

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  6. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Avernum is one of the great tales of indie gaming, an epic series of fantasy role-playing adventurers set in an enormous, subterranean nation. Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival and wealth in the monster-infested darkness. Avernum 4 is the first chapter in the Great Trials Trilogy, three games that tell the tale of yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avernum 4.

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  7. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    [devlog] [youtube] [twitter][reddit] IMPORTANT UPDATE: The game has been renamed to Sigil of Kings, and has a steam page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2195820/Sigil_of_Kings/The version described below and that can be downloaded and played is a version that is older than the trailer shown Sigil of Kings is a fantasy roguelike/rpg, featuring a fully procedurally generated world, rende… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigil of Kings.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    85% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen's Wish: The Conqueror.

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  9. In a land plagued by monsters, undead, and the occasional truffle bandit, four unlikely heroes join forces to take on the impossible. With the help of a talkative bird, a roaring arena crowd, and a suspiciously lazy adventurer’s guild, you’ll fight, explore, and scheme your way to glory. Arena of Suffering is an old-school JRPG with modern polish. Explore bustling towns, ten dangerous dungeons, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arena of Suffering.

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  10. In this fate-tangled turn-based RPG, you play as Kunzai — a lost hero drowning in destiny. Team up with your destined partner and eccentric allies to explore a world of sand and sea, uncover the meaning of “Kun-life,” face snarky teammates, and try not to get emotionally wrecked by your own drama. The StoryThe Sun Kingdom once shone with glory—until its brilliance began to fade. As darkness sprea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahadesora.

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  11. Ruin Raiders, a daring few who risk everything to explore ancient second-era tombs. With the promise of great rewards, they unearth relics of immense power, remnants of a bygone era. The Church of Eion strives to secure these artifacts, sealing them away in heavily guarded vaults. Yet, some relics slip through, disrupting the status quo. This is one such story.... Charming 2D Pixel Art Style. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Constellars: Ruin Raiders.

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  12. PoW is an immersive open-world RPG that rewards exploration with exciting surprises at every turn. One of the key features of the game is its customizable gameplay, which allows you to distribute stats freely among your three characters and choose from a vast array of over 50 unique skills and three factions, each with its own unique gear. This not only affects your options in combat but als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of War: The Legend of Fu.

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  13. SUMMARY: This is an old-school 2D RPG in the vein of Skyfall, Last Heroes and Fantasy Heroes. Two centuries have passed since The Destroyer has confined all humankind to Grottom, a underground world deprived of the sunlight originally inhabited by Orcs. Down there, human and orcs have waged a continuous war for the control of Grottom. All the while, a prophecy states that two Trial Ones, armed wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Road.

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  14. A Song of Steel & Spirits is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a pixelated realm where swords are sharp, magic is unstable, and alcoholic spirits are abundant. Assemble a crew of mercenaries, misfits, and magically inebriated wizards in an attempt to escape the dungeon and uncover the mystery of how they ended up there in the first place. Plot your moves across tight grid-based maps, combining… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song of Steel and Spirits.

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  15. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    100% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    A party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging adventure with side quests in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of the Seven Islands.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 3,738 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 11 reviews

    Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons and mines. If the prisoners wish to make it out alive, they have to overcome the challenges devised by the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Grimrock 2.

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  17. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 207 reviews

    Ten years ago, Wizardry set the standards in Fantasy Role-Playing (FRP). Now after two million copies have been sold and dozens of awards have been won, Bane of the Cosmic Forge raises and redefines those standards. This new Wizardry , the truest simulation ever of Fantasy Role Playing, will push your computer, your mind, and your sense of adventure to their very limits. Only through the power of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge.

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  18. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    Avadon 3: The Warborn is a huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the conclusion of the epic Avadon trilogy. You are a Hand of Avadon, warrior and spy, judge and executioner, with nearly unlimited power to fight the enemies of your homeland. Your word is Law. However, your lands have been invaded. Barbarians and monsters are rampaging through your home, and you are the only one wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avadon 3: The Warborn.

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  19. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Prepare yourself for a journey to a world of fantasy and adventure! A land fallen into chaos needs stalwart heroes to save it from a sinister and powerful force of evil... Enter a massive sprawling world of wild forests, frozen plains, misty mountains, scorched deserts, and endless oceans. Explore cities, towns and villages to rest and recover as well as buy equipment. Talk to sages, warriors, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms of Antiquity: The Shattered Crown.

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  20. Every road leads somewhere. Every package holds someone's secret. Kai, an ordinary boy from a small town, joins the elite Courier Guild and discovers that the world is far bigger and more dangerous than he ever imagined. Visual Style Warm colors, hand-drawn world, cozy isometric view. Courier Guild is a love letter to classic JRPGs. The visual style is inspired by the golden age of the genre,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COURIER GUILD.

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  21. ● Game Introduction: "Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm" is a fantasy-themed, turn-based tactical strategy dungeon crawler. You will use mysterious ritual magic to summon "Phantasms" from other realms to form an adventure party, delving into the Arcaran Mist—a place where ordinary mortals cannot tread—to explore ancient secrets. ● Key Features: This is a game focused on combat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm.

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  22. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Introduction Glyphscape is an adventure / role playing game that draws influence from a variety of genre classics. The core experience is heavily inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons, where outcomes are often resolved with a roll of the dice. The level design is a hybrid of metroidvania on a macro scale, and souls-like on a micro scale. Your resources refresh completely whenever you rest in a bed,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyphscape.

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  23. Tactical victory or agonizing defeat… The choice is yours — Battle your way through the continent of Ianua with your force of heroes in tactical combat encounters that take place on a grid, reminiscent of games such as Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy Tactics and Shining Force.  As Callon, use the powers of a Tactimagus to make every move count. Utilize a myriad of spells, attacks, and abilitie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aegis Force: The Scorian War.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A fantasy grid-based dungeon crawler role-playing game set in the kingdom of Twin Falls, a lush and colourful world created with beautiful pixel graphics.Chronicles of Vaeltaja: In Search of the Great Wanderer takes you back to the golden era of pc gaming, when role-playing games like Dungeon Master, Might and Magic, Eye of the Beholder, Lands of Lore, WIzardry and Ultima ruled the world. Gather y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Vaeltaja: In Search of the Great Wanderer.

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  25. Chronicle of Brimir: Mimir's Cave is a complete 100-floor pixel art deck-building roguelike where every decision matters. Choose from 5 distinct Magic Stones—each offering a unique playstyle—and navigate the Risk Flow system: advance into danger for greater rewards, or retreat to safety. With 138 cards, 112 monsters, 11 Allies, and full modding support, every run delivers deep strategy and endless… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle of Brimir: Mimir's Cave.

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  26. Much of Marema was destroyed by the Empire of Garen decades ago. The radioactive fallout destroyed most of the tropical rainforests and verdant countryside for which Marema was famous, leaving behind only a desert waste known as “The Deadlands”. In the century following the war, the once proud country of Marema has fallen into a slow decline from which it may never recover, with recent efforts at … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VoltAge:Genesis.

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  28. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    64% User Score Based on 3,268 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

    This Deluxe Edition contains: - The game Might and Magix X Legacy on DVD - 4 lithography prints - Game soundtrack CD - Color cloth map of the Agyn Peninsula region. - Code to download a 'Might and Magic VI The Mandate of Heaven' digital copy on Uplay - Code to activate a exclusive bonus pack in the 'Might&Magic Duel of Champions' free-to-play game - 40 pages color manual If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Might & Magic X: Legacy.

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  29. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    94% User Score Based on 1,675 reviews

    When darkness falls and the land is robbed of light, four youths are chosen by the crystals to set forth on a journey to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Fantasy III.

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  30. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 668 reviews

    Spiderweb Software brings you Avadon: The Black Fortress, the first chapter in a new, epic fantasy saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Experience an exciting fantasy role-playing adventure and battle a conspiracy to destroy your people. Avadon: The Black Fortress Features… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avadon: The Black Fortress.

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  31. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Classic turn-based role-playing game, played with one customizable character. The player travels between towns, does quests and explores dungeons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eschalon: Book I.

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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,269 reviews

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

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    A turn-based open-world RPG, based loosely on the books of the same name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leman.

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  34. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    The game is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic and slightly humorous. One that does not take tons of hours to complete or require endless grind to progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown.

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

    The Lost Myth is a captivating RPG inspired by the golden era of 16-bit classics. Dive into this turn-based role-playing adventure and immerse yourself in an epic story as you journey across the vast continent of Ancaria to uncover "The Truth". Prepare to embark on an incredible journey to a world where peace is fading away.The Lost Myth unfolds in Ancaria, a land once rich with life and serenity… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Myth.

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  36. Rathe: The Beginning is a 2D hand drawn short story RPG that follows a group of adventurers as they embark on a journey that takes them all over the continent of Shen. When the giant crystal meteor was shattered, there were 9 large chunks remaining. These chunks crashed into the planet and forever gifted the planet with elemental energies: Ice, Water, Fire, Bolt, Earth, Wind, Plasma, Dark an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rathe: The Beginning.

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  37. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  38. Peepmon is a 2D pixel-art creature collector RPG set in a medieval fantasy world forged by centuries of war. As the borders finally open to the outside world, you arrive as a traveler in a realm of once-warring factions, where battle-hardened monsters roam the wilds. Build the ultimate team by catching, training, and breeding unique creatures, then mastering a tactical grid-based combat system wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peepmon.

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  39. "Shadowfall" is an epic action-adventure RPG set in a fantastical world of magic and myth. You take on the role of Kael, a young hero tasked with saving the kingdom of Arvandor from a looming darkness that threatens to destroy everything in its path. Embark on a thrilling journey across Arvandor's many lands, from the enchanted Whispering Woods to the treacherous Shimmering Desert, in s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowfall.

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  40. From the developers of Fabled Lands, comes a new adaptation of a beloved gamebook series — darker, deadlier, and more tactical than ever. Enter the world of Blood Sword, a tactical role-playing game that brings the cult-classic gamebooks by Dave Morris and Oliver Johnson to life in a richly atmospheric, narrative-driven experience. Lead a party of heroes through a deadly campaign across a war-t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Sword.

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  41. Embark on an epic journey in Mythara Chronicles, a tactical role-playing game that combines strategic combat, immersive exploration, and impactful decision-making. As a Hero dispatched by the esteemed Hero’s Guild, your mission is to restore peace to the beleaguered region of Rena. The city of Luecis is under siege by the formidable Demon-General Varynthaal, and only through uniting the divided fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythara Chronicles.

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  42. Brave heroes, save the kingdom of Elonia!“Fate And Destiny - The Elonia Chronicles” is a heroic fantasy RPG inspired by "dungeon crawler" board game. Experience an epic adventure during a 15-chapters campaign, more than 10h of play, where you'll meet a host of characters and explore a variety of locations. Play as different warriors with different characteristics, equip yourself with i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate And Destiny - The Elonia Chronicles.

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  43. Entropy is a tactical turn-based RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Assemble your party of mercenaries and forge your own path towards an expedition into hell to stop the demonic incursion. Choices you make along the way will determine the fate of your world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entropy.

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  44. Become a HERO in the FREE LANDS, ️BATTLING dangerous CREATURES and DEMONS️ while UNCOVERING SECRETS in this TURN-BASED ASCII ROGUELIKE adventure. THE GAME In a world divided into four powerful kingdoms, the Free Lands stand as a beacon of heroism, but not all is as it seems. Here, the inhabitants are hailed as heroes, yet their fate is tied to a dark and dangerous duty. Deep beneath the e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelarium: Free Lands.

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  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    ______|_Discord_|_Itch.io_|_YouTube_|_Twitter_|_Instagram_|_Patreon_|_Ko-fi_|_______ [Media 2165487] [Media 2165491] ~The Seventh Warrior~ is a retro-themed, SNES-style RPG that tells the story... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Seventh Warrior.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Sin Slayers: The First Sin is a free demo of Sin Slayers, an isometric RPG with roguelike elements, where your choices determine how challenging the fights and enemies will be.This version contains 2-3 hours of gameplay, all major game elements, first story act and one procedurally generated map, that you can clear multiple times.Create, equip and lead a team of heroes. Each unit will have its own… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers The First Sin.

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  47. A Love-letter to Game Boy-era RPG Games... "Long ago, the land was a bustling and safe place to live. But darkness rose up and foul monsters slowly took back the countryside. Eager to prove themselves to their guild, a young Merchant has returned to the area. Can they establish a new settlement and push back the forces of evil?" Merchant Legends is a pixel-art, fantasy RPG that combi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merchant Legends: The Founding.

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  48. The Vengeance of Lady Witch" is an action-packed RPG game that takes place in a medieval world, where magic and witchcraft are the norm. The game tells the story of a powerful Lady Witch named Renfri, who was once feared and respected by all the people in the land. However, a group of knights, jealous of her power, trying to captured and executed her and her tribe in the most brutal way… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vengeance Of Lady Witch ARPG.

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  49. 37%Game Brain Score
    37% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    About Lustbane: Lustbane setting is a medieval-fantasy world.This is a 2D adult-oriented rogue -like with RPG elements game. You take a role of adventurer with gift or bane of the "Lustbane". Game will be in two parts: dungeon crawling and party management in the citys. I planning to do many events that will occur durring players adventures. Battle System:Turn-based combat. Combat is heavely affec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lustbane: Tales.

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  50. 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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