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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,492 reviews

    "Gladiator ... gladiator ... gladiator ... Swords and Sandals, Gladiatorrrrr!"If this refrain means anything to you, then you grew up playing the legendary Swords and Sandals turn based combat game series. These games have been played over half a billion times, and for good reason. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords and Sandals Classic Collection.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Richman 4 is the fourth main installment in the Richman series, developed and published by Softstar Entertainment. It's a classic computer board game in which players earn money by luck (dicing) and strategy (buying land and buying cards) to defeat other players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Richman 4.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Be the ball! Roll around the original six HyperBowl lanes and some new ones. Enjoy the scenery, but remember to head for the pins! Play 1-4 players in the original Arcade Mode or quick-play in single-player mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HyperBowl.

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  5. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Need for Speed: World was the fifteenth installment in the long-running racing video game Need for Speed franchise published by Electronic Arts. This iteration was co-developed by EA Black Box (rebranded Quicklime Games before closing in 2013) and EA Singapore. It was the first freemium MMORG in the Need for Speed series (though Motor City Online was originally conceived as a Need for Speed game) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed: World.

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  6. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    59% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Professor Spelunx and Mr. Seudo are studying Planet X, a place full of mystery and adventure. There's a surprise around every turn, a huge world to explore and dozens of mini-games to enjoy. Spelunx and the Caves of Mr. Seudo is an educational title for elementary and middle school kids, but the learning is so cleverly hidden in the enchanting gameplay that even adults will find something to enjoy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spelunx and the Caves of Mr. Seudo.

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  7. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 588 reviews

    Supercar Collection Simulator is a game where you sell surprise car boxes to earn money, build a car collection and engage in exciting races with rivals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supercar Collection Simulator.

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  8. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    This is the player edition of Multiverse Designer. This edition allows players to join games created by their GMs for free (check the FAQ below for more details). This version does not include the ability to create maps or host online game UNLOCK THE POWER OF INFINITE STORYTELLING! Multiverse Designer is an innovative 3D virtual tabletop and map creator, a unique toolbox to empower storytell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Multiverse Designer.

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  9. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    (REQUIRES WINDOWS 10 - I believe this is a Unreal Engine 5 necessity) Controls:  WASD - Move Q - Quit R - Reset Shift - Sprint G - Carry Damsel Shift+F - Face Camera Version 0.15.5 - Armbinder Update - New armbinder animations, Orb is now able to apply armbinder animations. Rewrote plenty of code so unsure if anything may have bugged out. Crawling time extended to allow worming about :3 . New Dams… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (Free Version) DamselRace.

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  10. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    79% User Score Based on 478 reviews

    Patrician III - sequel to the award winning game Patrician II - features advanced in-game AI, which adjusts its difficulty based on experience and ability. In this economic sandbox game you can gain wealth and power in multiple ways - what you will do with it is up to you. Invite up to 8 of your friends for a multiplayer session via LAN or over the Internet.Become a fellow of the famous medieval H… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patrician III.

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  11. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Galaxy Admirals is a multiplayer turn-based cosmic strategy with pretty innovative and challenging gameplay. Improve your command skills with AI and conquer the whole universe by fighting with real players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Admirals.

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  12. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    68% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    The Corporate Machine is Stardock's classic 2001 real-time economic strategy game, available now on Steam. Dive back into the timeless battle for one of the most ruthless environments ever created: international trade. Corporations exist in a constant state of war: Plotting to destroy their rivals, CEOs chase world domination through economic strategies less deadly but more complex than any milit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corporate Machine.

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  13. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 2,094 reviews

    The lands of England and Wales are ruled by powerful feudal nobles who cruelly oppress the people. They all have their eyes on the English throne, and they’re willing to do anything to seize it. The people cry out for a leader who can unite them: A leader worthy of a kingdom. Advancing the series’ trademark template of turn-based and real-time strategy, If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of the Realm II.

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  14. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Dark Chess is a game of chess with fog of war. Fast paced PvP battler based on classic rules. Whether you are a die-hard chess-lover or an amateur board game admirer, Dark Chess will appeal to anyone who likes the thrill of battle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Chess.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 976 reviews

    SolForge is a free-to-play digital collectible game in which players construct their own decks to challenge their friends or battle against the computer. The current open beta version includes deckbuilding, collection management, online play, AI opponents, tournaments, drafts, and more. Players can customize their decks with cards from their collection that they can earn through gameplay or purcha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SolForge.

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  16. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    49% User Score Based on 662 reviews

    Gabe Newell Simulator is a game for those who have always dreamed of being the glorious PC Master Race Gabe Newell!You can impersonate Gaben and help him in his fight against other companies and make the decision to release Half Life 3 or not, and this will have drastic consequences in the whole universe!Explore the different rooms and corridors of Valve Corporation (many inspired by real ones), t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gabe Newell Simulator.

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  17. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    46% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Don’t overlook this lost gem! It’s a tasty morsel of trivia that we found under the couch back in the early 2000s, and now we’re pulling it right back out from under that same, dust-mite filled couch! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 6 The Lost Gold.

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  18. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 372 reviews

    "Hanafuda" is a traditional Japanese card game. Now you can enjoy "Koi Koi," its most well-known variation, in a purely Japanese milieu with elegant and refined graphics. Online Multiplayer!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koi-Koi Japan.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Pajama Sam, star of award-winning adventure games, continues to challenge and inspire kids. Now your child can play all day, the superhero way, with a collection of 10 unique play experiences based on classic games and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pajama Sam: Games to Play on Any Day.

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  20. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,891 reviews

    RollerCoaster Tycoon Deluxe takes you for a ride in the original RollerCoaster Tycoon and its expansion packs, Corkscrew Follies and Loopy Landscapes. Create the ultimate theme park using a variety of coaster types with giant loops and barrel rolls and in-park attractions like suspended monorails and water-soaked plume rides. Selectable themes for your park include Ice World, Medieval, and Martian… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RollerCoaster Tycoon: Deluxe.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board! The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board. As more and more pieces are added the game becomes a fight to see who can be the first to capture (surround) the opposing Queen Bee. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive.

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  22. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 194 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pure Chess.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    84% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Battle Chess is a quite typical chess game, but it comes with a twist: all pieces are represented by small, realistic figures that walk around on the chessboard, and when one piece takes another, they both take part in an animated battle. There is a different animation for each permutation, depending on which pieces are capturing or being captured. You can also play in 2D without animation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Chess.

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  24. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    41% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Spin the wheel and choose your path – the possibilities are endless! Stay single or say "I do". Retire rich or lose it all. Anything can happen in The Game of Life If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Game of Life.

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  25. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Encore Classic Puzzle and Board Games is one of the largest collection of puzzle games available for your PC and Mac! This epic collection of over 1,000 puzzle and board game variations includes traditional favorites plus new games to challenge your skill, strategy and wit. Take a break from your daily duties and relax with classics like Chess, Checkers and Dominoes. Love word games? Twist your vo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encore Classic Puzzle & Board Games.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    78% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Master the sonar and weapons control systems, learn to develop real target situations and outfit your boat with the latest advanced weaponry. Then use your skills to complete the tour of duty and earn your dolphins to become a true submariner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 688(I) Hunter/Killer.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 706 reviews

    Total Miner is an open world voxel sandbox game. It is primarily designed for creative RPG game builders, but also has two action/adventure style game modes where you can just jump in and play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Miner.

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  28. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    64% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    Dynamic Dungeons Editor is an easy to use local tabletop tool that was developed for game masters who use a TV or projector to map different premade backgrounds, videos, and images. Animations and particle effects, tokens, and audio files can be used to immerse your players. It's a player, not a 3d map-building software. Both the demo and the full version contain only a few simple battle grids, so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynamic Dungeons Editor.

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  29. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    60% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Written over the past four years, journalist Geoff Keighley ("The Final Hours of Portal 2") chronicles the making of TITANFALL from Respawn Entertainment. This longform app features never-before-seen photos, video and concept art from early development versions of the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanfall - The Final Hours.

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  30. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Play and discover 12 popular chess variants, improve your chess skills with hundreds of chess puzzles, or simply play regular chess with your friends - all in one package. This diverse collection includes several chess games and puzzles. All in a minimalist, beautifully designed virtual chess club. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chess Variants Club.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 712 reviews

    The Lock ’n Load Tactical series is a dynamic squad-level tactical combat computer game based on the award-winning board games of the same name. LnLT series centered on infantry combat from the 1930s to the present. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital.

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  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    The Battlefield Card Game with a roguish community. Come join us and immerse yourself in an alt history Steampunk universe where the impossible is possible. Choose the faction that complements your play style, build a devious deck & battle your opponent across the deadly battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoW: Face Off XL.

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  33. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Commanders, assemble your armies! CHECK vs. MATE calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman vs.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Check vs. Mate.

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  34. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 2,547 reviews

    What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination. Both sides now crippled beyond repair, the remnants of their armies continue to battle on ravaged planets, their hatred fuelled by over four thousand year… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Annihilation.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    In Sync Chess all moves are resolved simultaneously, bending the most fundamental aspect of the classic game to create a new world of strategic depth. Predict your opponent’s moves to catch them in a cunning trap, hide your true intentions to keep the enemy guessing, or attack with reckless abandon to keep them on the back foot.  Experiment with unique gamemodes, such as support for moving mult… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sync Chess.

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  37. 33%Game Brain Score
    33% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Mahjong solitaire is a solitaire matching game that uses a set of Mahjong tiles rather than cards. The computer game was originally created by Brodie Lockard in 1981 and named Mah-Jongg after the game that uses the same tiles for play. Lockard claims that it was based on a centuries-old Chinese game called "the Turtle". However, it was not until Activision released Shanghai in 1986 for the Macinto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahjong Solitaire (Ad-Free).

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  38. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Mahjong solitaire is a solitaire matching game that uses a set of Mahjong tiles rather than cards. The computer game was originally created by Brodie Lockard in 1981 and named Mah-Jongg after the game that uses the same tiles for play. Lockard claims that it was based on a centuries-old Chinese game called "the Turtle". However, it was not until Activision released Shanghai in 1986 for the Macinto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahjong Solitaire -- Lite.

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  39. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Welcome to the frenzied arena of Khuga Bash! A multiplayer action brawler game from the universe of Khuga. Take control of this cute but deadly fighter cats who's on a mission to prove their combat prowess. In Khuga Bash, it's not just about luck; it's about proving you're the ultimate champion of the Khugaverse! Key Features: Battle Ferocious Bosses: Go toe-to-toe with ferocious bosses as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Khuga Bash!.

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  40. Greebles is an action/arcade game for Macintosh. You are a bulldozer and you must navigate your way around a maze of blocks. The object is to kill all the vermin on the screen (Greebles). In multiplayer, players fight each other or cooperate while killing all the Greebles in each stage to advance. An exact remake of this game in association with the original developer and using the Godot engine, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greebles.

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  41. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A strategic 2D equipment-based auto battler. Equip your fighters with different items and artefacts to form a team. Then send them off to fight against AI opponents in single player or against other human players online. By combining certain types of items you can increase your strength or counter the opponents' strategies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auto RiskRisk.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

    Chop is an arena fighting game with a twist: your goal is not to have the highest kill count but to escape the arena through a portal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHOP.

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  43. The Microsoft Entertainment Pack was a pack of simple casual games released in 1990. At the time it was one of the first Windows only PC games on the market. Microsoft Entertainment Pack: The Puzzle Collection features ten new puzzle games, designed by Alexei Pajitnov, the creator of Tetris. The puzzle games are: - Fringer - Finty Flush - Mixed Genetics - Rat Poker - Lineup - Jewel Chase - Color … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microsoft Entertainment Pack: The Puzzle Collection.

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  44. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Forking Hell is a single player 3D casual arcade-simulation game where the player guides a forklift vehicle around a virtual warehouse and completes customer orders over the working days. The chaos of the Rumba-Bots combined with the semi-realistic physics helps give an arcade style to the simulation genre. Forking Hell is built with controller or keyboard/mouse input to support various play-style… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forking Hell.

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  45. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    The game Astral Masters combines the best features of the computer game called Astral Tournament and collection card games. Two players compete in this turn-based game. Each of them fights against the opponent casting various spells and summoning fantastic creatures to his side. You can play either against the computer (both in single games and in tournaments) or against other people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Masters.

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  46. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome, bold adventurer! Card Hunter is an online collectible card game which blends together card play, deck building, tactical combat and fantasy role-playing in a way you've never seen before. Grab your cards, miniatures, dice and snacks, then journey to a new world of adventure on the tabletop of your Game Master, Gary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Hunter.

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  47. At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fritz 18 Steam Edition.

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  48. With a new piece, a whole new moveset, and a new dimension, Chess++ is the most big-brain game you'll ever play. Get started by going through the tutorial. It will teach you the rules and the new moves for each of the pieces. Afterwards, get some practice by playing against the easy CPU. Once you beat that, really challenge yourself with the hard CPU. If you've got a friend willing to play, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess++.

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  49. The Microsoft Entertainment Pack 1 was a pack of simple casual games released in 1990. At the time it was one of the first Windows only PC games on the market. This pack includes: – Cruel Solitaire (a card game) – Golf (a card game) – Minesweeper – Pegged – Taipei – Tetris – TicTactics – IdleWild (a screensaver program) (untagged) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microsoft Entertainment Pack for Windows.

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  50. Learn to think strategically, try out tricky mental exercises and master fun and exciting challenges – all with a generous helping of chess knowledge. These things and more await you on this unusual chess adventure that has already received great international acclaim. Start playing Fritz & Chesster Volume 1 and join Prince Fritz and his cousin Bianca on their journey through the rules of ches… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fritz & Chesster - Learn to Play Chess Vol. 1.

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