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Looking for games like Chessforge? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations with a medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lords of the Realm II, Skyward Collapse or Empires in Ruins.

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  1. 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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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    50% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    How do you balance -- and indeed encourage -- a war between factions without letting either side obliterate the other? How do you rule over gods, creatures, and men who refuse to obey you? How do you build a landscape of villages when bandits and mythology are conspiring to tear it down? Skyward Collapse places you into the role of The Creator, and frees you to tackle these problems your own way. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyward Collapse.

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  3. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empires in Ruins.

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  4. An open-world pixel RPG. Shape your fate: wander as a lone adventurer, serve generals and rise to city lord, or rebel to reign as monarch. Turn-based duels, team skirmishes and grand wars await. Four paths offer unique quests, with romance available throughout, plus exclusive storylines for monarchs If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Transmigrated to Another World to Become the Overlord ——Stop Fighting Over Me.

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  5. Lead the Invasion. Conquer the Galaxy. Learn from Your Mistakes. (Or Don't.) Zyx empire is rising again! Now, it's your job to invade planets, harvest resources, and strategically obliterate any species standing in your way. Deploy. Gather Intel. Survive or Eliminate Everyone. Each mission drops you into enemy territory. Your job? Land, scout, extract resources, and analyze enemy b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaderz.

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  6. Plebs is a casual base building real-time-strategy game that places you in an unexplored land ripe for expansion and conquest. Set in a time of ancient Nations, you are tasked with harvesting resources, crafting tools and weapons, feeding your Plebs, and training an army to defend against and conquer your enemies. You begin with a small settlement and a limited pool of resources, but with careful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plebs.

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  7. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Prepare for epic battles in "Fantasy Fighters"! Choose your faction, plan your moves, and unleash devastating attacks on your opponents in local multiplayer. Explore a rich world filled with engaging characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Fighters.

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  8. 91%Game Brain Score
    91% User Score Based on 11,195 reviews

    Your kingdom. Your rules. Your legacy. In Kingdom Maker, step into the world of medieval fantasy and build a powerful empire. Conquer vast lands, raise mighty dragons, command legendary knights in real-time strategy battles, and create an empire that will be remembered for centuries. Your Kingdom, Your Vision Start from humble beginnings as a noble lord in this open-world strategy game. Build … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Maker: Build Strategy.

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  9. Be ready for legendary fights. Epic strategy. Pure intensity. Welcome to Choc Tactic for Chess Master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choc Tactic for Chess Master.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    THE TURN BASED RTS Base Wars goes where no other game has gone before and melds the big picture strategy of RTS games with the thoughtful pacing of TBS games. The result? Tactical perfection! Build up your territory, create a brand new army composition, take control of the land, and strike down whoever stands in your way! This game feels familiar, yet entirely novel through its boundary breaking … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Base Wars.

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  11. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Anime Biz Magnate (v0.7.0) Welcome to Anime Biz Magnate, a deep business simulation about running your own anime studio. Navigate a living, breathing manga market where new hits are born, ratings fluctuate, and popular series spawn sequels. Pitch your dream project to a committee of real-world partners like music labels and publishers to secure funding. Hire key staff like a visionary Director… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anime Biz Magnate.

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  12. A chess-derived game that shares the original pieces and square mechanics, but buffs the gameplay and strategy possibilities with the introduction of spells, items, game elements, and much more. Dunchess is in Early Access, so what you get today is the online multiplayer game: full matches against other players, with all the spells, items, elements and dungeons listed below. We're still building … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunchess.

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  13. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    70% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of the Crusades.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,439 reviews

    This is the standalone expansion to Civilization IV and it doesn't require the base game in order to run. Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization.

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  16. 12%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    12% User Score Based on 647 reviews

    Godus Wars mixes tactical Real Time Strategy gameplay with the mechanics of the God-Game genre. It’s fun, it’s simple and it’s brutal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godus Wars.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    46% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to NecroCity, a place that does not bustle with life. Take on the role of the governor of this dark city - manage your resources and develop your NecroCity. NecroCity is a city-building economic strategy game, with a defense and combat system. The world of the dead is just in front of you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroCity.

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  19. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Chessarama is a collection of chess-inspired puzzle and strategy games that use chess pieces and their established move sets, then reimagines their goals and themes. Solve challenges, unlock collectibles, and compete against each other on the leaderboards. Welcome to Chessarama! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessarama.

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  20. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,078 reviews

    The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Colonization.

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  21. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Telestians is a turn-based strategy war game that takes place in a dark fantasy setting. Build armies, search ruins, conquer enemies, and hear the lamentations of their women! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telestians.

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  22. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 203 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Aggressors is a historical 4X turn based strategy game set in ancient times. The game is focused on military tactics, trading, home politics, advanced foreign relations, economics, esprit de corps, human motivation, research and is based on historical maps and sources. The main goal of the player is to lead his country through history and conquer other countries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aggressors: Ancient Rome.

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  23. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    STORY: This is the story of Gil, the Goblin.Gil is a kindhearted young goblin who enjoys playing music for all those willing to hear. He's terrible at it. That said, his loving father-figure Boggy gifts him a special lute that was brought in to be scrapped. Once Gil takes home his new gift, he soon realizes it isn't just any normal Lute, but a Lute that houses a creature who goes by the name "Mel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melody of Magic & Desire: A Goblin Story.

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  24. Poly Kingdom: Siege is a medieval kingdom-building and strategy game where you rule as a living king in a dynamic, open world. Build your settlement, command armies, and defend your realm in a feudal society shaped by war, economy, and survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poly Kingdom: Siege.

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  25. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Chess Destroyer is like a normal chess game but bigger and some new rules: the map gets bigger every turn more enemies come you can capture an enemy unit by killing it with your pawn unit, or acquire new ones by completing simple quests appearing in the bottom left corner of the screen Kill enemy units, find friendly ones, defend the king, and survive as long as you can! Lore: To escape from dea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Destroyer.

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  26. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    53% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Over 3.000.000 chess puzzles One playthrough of a map contains 54 different chess puzzles which differ in difficulty from mate in 1 to mate in 4. But every time you start a new run, you get 54 new puzzles out of the big pool of 3.000.000 puzzles. Now for a fun fact: You could play more than 10.000 days without repeating a puzzle. And to be honest I bet you won’t get it, if there is some repet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Schachkampf - Fantasy Chess.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 327 reviews

    In Quest Master, your wildest dungeon designs come alive and beckon adventurers from around the globe to test their mettle. It's a world where your imagination reigns supreme, and every challenge you craft is a siren call to glory-seekers eager for the thrill of your creation! MAKE YOUR OWN DUNGEONS An endless canvas. Add additional floors to your dungeon and make them as big as you can imag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest Master.

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  28. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Idler game inside an antique dream globe, build the small home and help the mini dream world grow If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream Globe.

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  29. An action - packed turn based bullet hell RPG. Explore and save a vibrant world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peech World.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Moduwar is a unique take on Real-Time Strategy. Take control of a Modu - an alien creature with an ability to grow different organs, split and re-attach them, depending on your personal playstyle. Split into dozens of tiny units, or grow one giant mobile-base, in both single-player and multiplayer modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moduwar.

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  32. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Dust and Salt is a text-based narrative adventure with a pinch of turn-based tactical battles which has you as the main hero leading your troops in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go and whom to form alliances with. Force your will with either diplomacy or through war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust and Salt.

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  33. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 602 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology and community! Rule your own clan, take important strategic decisions, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Dragon Pass.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 267 reviews

    "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities. In Battle, players experience intellectual battles using strategies and traps. Duels have evo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 414 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    Greed Corp is an award winning, innovative turn-based strategy game, situated in a rich, fictional world inspired by the industrial revolutions and their destructive effects on the environment. Find the delicate balance between harvesting the land for resources and preserving it to stay alive. Will you defend your territory or sacrifice it to keep it out of enemy hands? Manage the finite available… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed Corp.

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  36. 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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  37. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    Become a god and help change the fate of people, even the world! In Will: A Wonderful World, you will receive letters written by characters living in urban cities. By rearranging the order and combinations of sentences in these letters, you are going to alter the destiny of whomever that wrote them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will: A Wonderful World.

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  38. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Meridian: Squad 22 is a single-player science-fiction real-time strategy game with a focus on base building and advanced tactics. Every single choice, every tactical decision you make, shapes the outcome of your story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meridian: Squad 22.

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  39. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 339 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A simple but addictive action/puzzler demake of the cult shooter DUSK, inspired by classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dusk '82.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based Engine which will need you to plan early on and create strategies that would lead your army to victory. Create an army with different Characters and Leaders to choose from and explore this Roguelite world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 1,157 reviews

    This release includes the original Shogun: Total War and the expansion Shogun: Total War - The Mongol Invasion in a single pack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHOGUN: Total War - Collection.

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  42. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 10,330 reviews

    In Wingspan you are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wingspan.

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  43. An RPG about a tribe exploring an ancient world. Forge a bond with your wolf and help your tribe survive! You must settle in a new land, so collect resources, train with your master, and grow stronger by learning powerful skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories In Stone.

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  44. A hex based strategy game set in the time of the Roman Republic. Fight through numerous historical wars and campaigns to experience the rise of one of the worlds greatest empires. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roman General.

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  45. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Short Description Gather your army. Defeat other players' avatars. Claim the champion's title. Knight's Errand is a concentrated dose of tactical nostalgia, designed for quick and intense sessions. Pure tactics, no filler. About the Game Remember the golden age of turn-based strategy? Knight's Errand distills that experience into fast, 30-minute tournament runs. No the sprawling campaigns and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight's Errand.

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  46. Orc Incursion is a real-time strategy game that has both Player vs. Environment (PvE) and Player vs. Player (PvP) modes. Whether defending your base from relentless waves of orcs or waging war against other players, every decision matters in this high-stakes battle for supremacy. In Survival Mode, players must strategically defend their base against increasingly powerful waves of enemy orcs while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orc Incursion.

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  47. Welcome to PixelBurg!The age of oppression is over – reclaim your legacy! Your family’s kingdom was taken from you, but now the hour of revenge has come. Build your power, lead your army, and construct a castle worthy of your ancestors' glory! Castle Building – From Village to FortressGather resources, expand your humble farmhouse into a thriving city, and construct over 20 different buildings… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelBurg.

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  48. Reawake is a two player deckbuilding roguelike, heavily emphasizing cooperation with your friend through a unique turn format. Build your characters into synergistic powerhouse characters, to defeat the increasingly difficult enemies. Utilizing proper strategy and tactics with your partner will be the key to victory. The core of Reawake is turn based tactical combat, with cards representing the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reawake.

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  49. Have a Look at the Full Version! About the Game"Politon: Prologue" is the free prologue version of "Politon". This prologue includes a tutorial, game mechanics, and the prologue of the main story inside. Only Single-player modes are available. PolitonPoliton is a turn-based strategy game with easy-to-understand mechanics and various game modes. Whether you want to d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Politon: Prologue.

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  50. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Fuse enemies into unstoppable allies. Outsmart every fight where one wrong move flips the battle. Hit a weakness, act again; miss, and your team's turn ends early. Explore six regions, craft gear, and fight to save a world already rotting from within, in this JRPG built the old way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Veldoria.

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