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Looking for games like Critical Shift? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with SCP Operations, The Infernalist or Tower of Time.

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  1. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Unveil the Enigmatic WorldStep into the enigmatic world of SCP Operations, where danger and mystery lurk around every corner. As an elite member of the Mobile Task Forces (MTF), you'll explore a variety of immersive environments, from the frigid expanse of northern Canada to the volatile regions of the Middle East and the dense jungles of India. Each location holds its own secrets, waiting to be u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP Operations.

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  2. Embark on a mysterious journey through a fractured realm where eras clash and realities intertwine. The Infernalist tests the boundaries between realities combining fantasy and science fiction elements in a unique and captivating way. The Infernalist is a compelling point-and-click adventure where you dive into a rich narrative filled with exploration, puzzles, and turn-based combat, all set ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infernalist.

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  3. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 2,412 reviews
    Critic Score 8%Based on 2 reviews

    RPG with 3d graphics, real time combat and deep and mature story with real time combat with time manipulation, tactical and challenging battles, seven diverse classes to choose for 4-man party, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Time.

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  4. Please note that the game is still early in development and the art, design and other features are subject to change as development continues. There’s plenty more to come, including new characters we’re excited to reveal down the line. Wishlist and follow us on our social media channels to stay up to date with the development! A Mystery RPG Inspired by the Finnish SummerThe Skerrywater Isles - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tidewatch.

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  5. Fight through dark corridors, explore abandoned sectors, collect resources, manage your inventory, solve puzzles, and battle relentless demons, zombies, and grotesque monsters as you struggle to survive a catastrophic outbreak. Dead Days Left: Jupiter Station is a story-driven sci-fi horror FPS and intense singleplayer FPS survival horror campaign set aboard a massive research space station orbit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Days Left: Jupiter Station.

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  6. A cinematic sci-fi experience set in a fractured future where humanity’s greatest experiment has already failed. Explore forbidden facilities, uncover lost truths, and question the cost of perfection in a world shaped by unseen architects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE UTOPIAN PROJECT.

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  7. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Embark on an adventure to retrieve lost memory and delve into the world's mysteries. Fight against the evil legion alongside your allies encountered on the journey! The game is a duology (part 1 and part 2). Part 2 is still currently in development. This product ("Soul Dier - Part 1") only includes part 1 and does not include part 2. Features Classic grid-based and turn-based tactical … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Dier - Part 1.

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  8. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stirring Abyss.

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  9. Wake up. Remember nothing. Survive yourself. Insanity: Altered is a dark psychological horror RPG set inside the decaying walls of a massive psychiatric complex. You awaken strapped to a hospital bed, with no memory of who you are, a handful of strange pills, and the disturbing feeling that something inside your mind is not entirely your own. To escape, you must descend through the ruined floors… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insanity: Altered.

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  10. 《Crystant》 is a strategy survival game that combines story-driven exploration, board game-style tile connection, tactical turn-based combat, and Roguelite progression. Explore each floor, manage resources, strengthen your team, and fight against mutated creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystant.

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  11. A sci-fi roguelike RPG about an agent from the past awakened deep inside the Cradle, a colossal AI-controlled megacity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aposis: Infinity Hero.

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  12. ODD JOB is a modern take on the 90-degree, tile-based, RPG dungeon crawler genre. With old-school vibes and fresh rogue-like mechanics, it combines classic gameplay with a new and immersive twist. You are part of Human Fist, a revolutionary group fighting to stop robots from taking human jobs. Infiltrate Human Robotics and delve deeper into enemy territory as you battle machines and uncover the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odd Job.

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    Descend into a surreal sci-fantasy world in this narrative-driven action roguelite, where every run reshapes your story. Sova’s expressive combat meets deeply branching dialogue and world-shifting decisions. Compose your violence, rewrite your past, and bend a crumbling realm to your will. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sova.

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  14. About This GameA Small Turn-Based RPG That's Easy to LearnJunk Ark is a compact turn-based RPG designed to be easy to pick up. Its simple mechanics make it approachable for newcomers, while battles still offer a satisfying tactical challenge that rewards thoughtful decisions. A Strange World Between Dark Fantasy and the ApocalypseStep into a bizarre world where medieval dark fantasy and post-ap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junk Ark.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    What is Arhaekon? A challenging roguelike, turn-based RPG dungeon crawler set in a grimdark world on the brink of collapse. You lead small bands of units through procedurally generated dungeons, battling corruption and eldritch abominations to save humanity. Is it finished? Yes, Arhaekon left Early Access and is officially released since July 4th 2025. Why play this instead of other similar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arhaekon.

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    An adventure-based, third-person single-player shooter. Destroy enemies with a variety of modern and futuristic weapons, and solve puzzles in between action-packed levels. Destroy zombies, robots, explore the locations of a secret underground base to solve the main mystery of Antarctica If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iceburg.

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  17. A survival horror adventure where you investigate terrifying locations, face deadly enemies, explore a mysterious world, and fight to survive. Discover secrets, manage your weapons and resources, and uncover the dark truth behind the nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Horror Investigation.

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  18. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A turn based adventure about a spiritual discovery in a distant  mysterious world :gj/innocent:Currently in development by Tulio Tercero AKA NerdyPunkDev :gj/smile: Spaceman Memories is a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceman Memories.

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  19. Rocketman is a high-intensity, top-down ARPG that brings you to the chaos of Planet Krit. Blend fast-paced combat with strategic tower defense as you battle relentless foes, upgrade your arsenal, and adapt to an ever-changing battlefield. Become the hero in this explosive fight for survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocketman.

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  20. Investigate a signal emanating from deep within the moon and fight through a dark reflection of human nature. Are you being tested, or punished for the actions of humanity? Descent of Lunaris is a classic dungeon-crawling turn-based RPG inspired by Wizardry and Shin Megami Tensei. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent Of Lunaris.

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  21. Enigma's Edge™: A Roguelike Science-Fantasy RPG Inspired by Classic Dungeon Crawlers Are You Ready to Face the Edge? Awakened from cryostasis after a century, you find yourself trapped in the remnants of a crashed spaceship—now part of an underground labyrinth on the planet Delavorn. This world, where advanced technology intertwines with medieval fantasy, has been irrevocably altered by the re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fathom.

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  22. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A fanmade Tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem, made using characters from Holostars English. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protostar Twilight.

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  24. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    45% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The Protagonist features an extensive branching narrative and turn-based tactical combat - each choice the player makes affects the course of the game. It stars a Special Operative with the Terran military force code named: Angel. Her current mission is to infiltrate an alien space station of the invading KL-T but all doesn't go as planned. She awakens in the infirmary of the space station she’s t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Protagonist: EX-1.

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  25. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 13,046 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG. In the urban sprawl of the Seattle metroplex, the search for a mysterious killer sets you on a trail that leads from the darkest slu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowrun Returns.

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  26. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    78% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

    Far Away From Home is a story-driven tactical RPG. Battle foes in turn-based combat, turn monstrous enemies into friends, customize your party with a variety of builds, and craft powerful gear to enhance your playstyle. Unfold the mystery of your lost party as you try to find a way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Away From Home.

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  27. A fractured memory. A mysterious weapon. A strange land. Join a young warrior on an epic journey to recover what he’s lost—and find himself. DUALITY is a 2.5D Action RPG that blends intense, skill-based combat with a rich story set in a high-fantasy world. Players engage in thrilling battles and unravel deep, intricate mysteries in the role of an amnesiac warrior searching for meaning and self-un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUALITY.

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  28. Dead Wave is a first-person zombie survival horror game where a mysterious radio signal is the only thing standing between you and the end of the world — or the thing that caused it. Trapped inside a fortified survivor base during the early hours of the outbreak, you play as Jack, a sharp-tongued, exhausted everyman doing his best to stay alive, stay sane, and figure out why the dead started walk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Wave.

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  29. Montreal has changed. The Sabbat is gone. New powers rule from the shadows. Old loyalties have decayed beneath neon lights, abandoned cathedrals and the ruins of forgotten faiths. You are Gabe, a vampire awakened from decades of torpor with fractured memories and a past buried deeper than the dead. Guided by Sam, a reluctant Thin-Blood, what begins as a hunt for a rogue ghoul spirals into a dang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire: The Masquerade — ETERNAL WHISPERS.

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  30. 游戏故事: 新人侦探沈立邦,带着失踪父亲的线索,即将开启新的侦探人生,寻找父亲的下落,并揭露这个世界不为人知的黑暗。 游戏玩法: 本游戏是采用SLG战棋模式的跑团模拟游戏。 玩家通过承接委托调查案件来锻炼能力,推动剧情,收获新的调查员伙伴,组成强力侦探团队,共同探索这个世界的秘密。 游戏系统: 游戏采用多重互动方式,不仅在场景中可以自由移动,而且能与场景中的中立角色,敌方角色和道具等进行交互,从而获得各种线索推进剧情的发展。 同时,游戏采用动态数值模拟系统,通过玩家技能和当前环境等各种因素来综合计算骰数,根据骰数和对应规则来判定交互产生的结果。不同的结果将有可能导致游戏剧情走向不同的结局分支。 每一个委托案件均包含三个以上的不同结局,且可以重复挑战! 紧张刺激的场景互动 --游戏场景互动采用回合制,给予玩家充分的思考时间。同时多样的随机事件将使场景互动产生各种难… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 蚀界档案.

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  31. PLAN. PREDICT. EXECUTE. Step into a surreal experiment where captive bio-organic entities are pitted against each other. Compulse is a simultaneous tactical roguelite where you'll build a squad of Compulsors and throw them into a brutal test of evolution and mutation. Plan your moves, predict the enemy's, then watch both squads act at once, turn after turn. Steal your opponents' power to survive a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compulse.

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  32. Alarial's Blessing is a turn-based RPG for mature audiences that brings fresh ideas to the JRPG genre. The game takes a modern approach to the 2D, top-down formula, but keeps the classic hand drawn animations. Gameplay has a heavy emphasis on story, exploration and combat. Travel with Kal, Tyranel and Mina as they wander the land living the simple life of independent mercenaries. Move from town… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alarial's Blessing.

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  33. Run! Here Comes Goblin "is a turn based RPG that emphasizes immersive storytelling and deep character development. You will play as Wang Dahui, surviving in strategic turn battles and deepening bonds with your partners through exploration and dialogue. Their trust and growth will be your strongest force against darkness. The ultimate goal is only one: to unravel the mystery, find a way to clo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 快跑!哥布林来了!.

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  34. A quarantined hospital. A hidden truth. A journalist trapped inside. After breaking news reports that Tabuk Specialist Hospital has been placed under emergency quarantine following a mysterious incident, investigative journalist Khalid Salem receives an anonymous message. "Want the biggest story of your career? Come to the hospital. Now." Ignoring every warning, Khalid sneaks inside, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GeneBreak.

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  35. We are currently in Early Development. Features, visuals, and content are still evolving as we continue building the world of Maji. Step into the city of Neo-Bandung, a place where modern life stands side by side with ancient spiritual forces. Dark spirits known as Dzinis have begun appearing more frequently, threatening civilians and pushing local militias to their limits. You play as Suaka, a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SVAKA: Lost Legends.

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  36. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Echo Generation is a turn-based adventure game with a supernatural twist. Strange things are afoot in Maple Town: A mysterious crash leads you on a spooky adventure through your hometown. Battle monsters, complete quests and unearth secrets to reveal a conspiracy that transcends time. Active Turn-Based Combat Become a battle master and unlock your hidden potential by collecting over 30 Comic B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo Generation: Midnight Edition.

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  37. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    54% User Score Based on 1,587 reviews

    After millennia of slumber, Vargard Nefershah mobilises her dynasty’s legions to annihilate the Adeptus Mechanicus interlopers who unknowingly settled upon her world. Across the galaxy, Magos Dominus Faustinius is summoned to bring his hard-won expertise to bear and ensure the Necrons do not succeed. The conflict soon becomes a crucible of unanticipated significance, drawing to it external actors … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 222 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling journey in a high-stakes, turn-based tactics game. Lead an elite squad in a fictional, dystopian Eastern Europe as you unravel a sinister conspiracy threatening the nation. Navigate intense strategic battles and adapt to ever-evolving challenges to prevail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Freedom.

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  39. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    94% User Score Based on 1,708 reviews

    Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery faithfully recreates MICA Team’s Codename: Bakery Girl (2013) with revamped graphics, new gameplay mechanics, and expanded narrative. 30 years after the events of Girls’ Frontline, Antarctic Union (AU) special agent Mendo goes on an important mission in the heart of the North Caucasus. Unexpectedly ambushed by the forces of the Union of Rossatrism Nations Coalit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 1,428 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 21 reviews

    Hard West 2 is a supernatural journey to the dark heart of the West. With a gun full of lead and a fistful of witchcraft, raise an outlaw posse and chase down the devil to take back what’s yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hard West 2.

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  41. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 2,702 reviews

    Welcome to the Wild West as you've never seen before. Follow Warren on his descent into the darkest recesses of the human soul, and try to survive in a world full of hard choices and even harder consequences. Because in this world, death is a constant presence and the black pacts which you make with forces beyond human comprehension will forever haunt all those around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hard West.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 3,990 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 1 reviews

    Colony Ship is a turn-based, party-based role-playing game set aboard a generation ship launched to Proxima Centauri. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and branching dialogue trees. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game.

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  43. Fight For SurvivalThe depths of Carith are filled with deadly creatures that demand careful strategy to defeat. Command your party of six adventurers in tactical turn-based RPG combat where every action matters. Strike enemies with melee and ranged weapons Cast powerful spells to control the battlefield Protect vulnerable allies with support abilities Use your party’s strengths to overcom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypts Of Carith.

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  44. Arcath Tales is a light roguelike adventure that blends RPG progression with gacha-driven character collection and strategic team building. - Set in a mysterious fantasy world, a colossal World Tree rises above all, its sprawling branches sustaining nine great realms. Bathed in its radiant glow, life flourishes through endless cycles of growth and rebirth. Over generations, civilization thrived,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcath Tales.

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  45. DETAILSThe Goddess’s Will — 2.5D isometric Action RPG Adventure inspired by late-90s and early-00s classics. Dive into a pre-rendered, crafted world, stand against enemy factions, explore layered locations filled with vivid characters, mythic stories, and handcrafted environments. Immerse yourself in a dangerous and unforgiving golden age of power fantasy. Discover a richly detailed world shape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Goddess's Will.

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  46. The Perilous North is an arctic survival strategy game in early development. Uncover the fate of a lost expedition. Lead your crew through brutal cold, creeping madness, and cosmic horror. Manage relationships, make hard choices, and survive a time loop where death is only the beginning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perilous North.

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  47. *** Content Warning: Shadows of Eldemir contains occult themes, unsettling horror imagery and moments of psychological unease which some players may find distressing. *** The year is 1890. London schoolmaster Lucian West has travelled across Eastern Europe to the remote village of Eldemir after his fiancée, archaeologist Eveline Carrington, mysteriously vanished during an excavation in the Carp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Eldemir.

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  48. THE DEEPER YOU GO, THE STRANGER IT GETSAndi cannot speak, and his memories do not fit together. In a frozen island city beneath an endless night, strange companions gather around him. Beyond its familiar streets, places are appearing that seem to follow rules of their own. Dream Ocean combines turn-based party battles, larger tactical encounters, and exploration through worlds that change in styl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Ocean.

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  49. Descend into the underworld — and let your music shape fateShadow Strings is a 2.5D story-rich dark fantasy RPG combining turn-based timeline combat, rhythm-based actions, and Metroidvania exploration. Key Features Turn-based Combat – A unique blend of turn-based timeline battles and rhythm-based actions. Music as Power – Play melodies to cast spells, solve puzzles, and reshape the world. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Strings.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    [ ⚠ This game is currently under development ⚠ ] 5th ERA is a techno-fantasy RPG inspired by the classics of the 16bit age, developed by the creator of Theia: the Crimson Eclipse. Explore the orbital colony of Helgon in the far-off future, and find the truth behind the deadly Brightlings and the white portals!   A plot rife with intrigue, twists, and high adventure, told over 10 chapters. The Prol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5th ERA.

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