Games like Bard's Gold
Looking for games like Bard's Gold? Here are top arcade role playing recommendations with a fantasy and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Master Spy, Diehard Dungeon or 8BitBoy.
1 View Game79%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, replayability80% User Score 348 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviewsThrow on your invisibility cloak and put your reflexes to the test in this brutal precision platformer brimming with espionage, intrigue, and betrayal! Featuring an Original Soundtrack by Grammy Award Winner RAC.
View Game2 View Game71%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsreplayability, story71% User Score 280 reviews"Diehard Dungeon" is a real-time roguelike game with a 16-bit aesthetic, where you traverse randomly-generated dungeons filled with enemies, traps, and treasure. Along the way, you can collect upgrades and abilities, and encounter the souls of other players in "Champion Mode." Each playthrough offers a unique experience with multiple outcomes.
View Game3 View Game68%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicreplayability, stability68% User Score 943 reviewsCritic Score 65%1 reviews"8BitBoy" is a single-player platformer game with a nostalgic 80s and 90s vibe, offering approximately 12 hours of main story playtime. The game features 5 worlds, 56 levels, and over 300 hidden locations to explore, with a variety of power-ups and boss battles. The game follows the journey of 8BitBoy, who gets sucked into a decaying world of platforming through a strange cartridge he found in his basement.
View Game4 View Game76%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, replayability78% User Score 850 reviewsCritic Score 75%12 reviewsIn Alwa's Awakening, play as Zoe, a heroine from another world, and bring peace to Alwa with your magic staff. Explore the open world, solve puzzles, and navigate through 400 unique rooms in this 8-bit adventure game. With its authentic 8-bit look, catchy chiptune soundtrack, and challenging gameplay, this retro-style game is sure to bring you back to the NES era.
View Game5 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, character development96% User Score 1,344 reviewsCritic Score 75%8 reviews"Kero Blaster" is a challenging action-platformer game where players control a bipedal frog tasked with zapping baddies and rescuing his kidnapped girlfriend. The game features tight controls, pixel-perfect platforming, and a variety of weapons to aid in your quest. Set in a unique arrives-like world, players must navigate through different stages, battling bosses and uncovering the mystery behind the strange occurrences happening in the teleporter business.
View Game6 View Game88%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, stability92% User Score 12,008 reviewsCritic Score 85%21 reviews"Rogue Legacy" is a procedurally generated action-platformer game where you control a succession of unique characters from a single family tree. Traits such as OCD, poor vision, or sexual orientation are randomly assigned to each new character upon death, adding a layer of replayability and unpredictability. Choose your heirs wisely and manage your gold strategically to delve deeper into the castle and uncover its secrets.
View Game7 View Game86%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding86% User Score 222 reviewsIn "Primal Light" , play as Krog, a blue-skinned hero on a quest to save your people after a tragic village attack. Journey through 16-bit pixel art environments, battle monstrous foes, and collect artifacts to undo the tragedy in this nostalgic, trap-filled adventure. Experience 10 linear levels with ladders, levers, and bosses, showcasing a mesmerizing soundtrack.
View Game8 View Game71%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, optimization71% User Score 335 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviews"A Wizard's Lizard" is a nostalgic, pixelated metroidvania-style game where you play as a lizard wizard's familiar. Navigate through diverse environments, defeat enemies, and solve puzzles to find your master and break the curse placed upon you. With its tight controls, challenging gameplay, and retro aesthetic, it offers a satisfying and engaging experience.
View Game9 View Game85%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicgrinding, stability93% User Score 7,806 reviewsCritic Score 77%21 reviewsMomodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a side-scrolling action platformer set in a cursed land on the brink of destruction. As priestess Kaho, players must journey through hordes of enemies and bosses to seek the Queen's help. With melee combos, dodge mechanics, and various items/spells, players can enjoy the story casually or challenge their reflexes with increased difficulty.
View Game10 View Game98%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding98% User Score 636 reviews"BZZZT" is a single-player action game with a stellar story and perfect mechanics, combining nostalgic pixel-art aesthetics with modern design. Players can choose from various difficulty levels and enjoy precise controls while experiencing rich environments and intense boss fights. The game also includes time challenges, leaderboards, and unlockable skills.
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