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Games like D&M: Dungeon and Monsters the Beginning

Games like D&M: Dungeon and Monsters the Beginning

Games like D&M: Dungeon and Monsters the Beginning

Looking for games like D&M: Dungeon and Monsters the Beginning? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy, medieval, historical and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dawn of the Ashen Queen, Grim Quest or Moonring.

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  1. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    "Dawn of the Ashen Queen" is a classic grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler reminiscent of 90s RPG games. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia-old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you on your mission. Explore your Fate Three years have passed since… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn of the Ashen Queen.

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  3. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,999 reviews

    Moonring is a retro-inspired open-world, turn-based, tile RPG in the style of the old Ultima games, but created with modern design sensibilities, and a unique neon aesthetic. The world is fixed,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonring.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Devil Spire is a hardcore first-person pseudo-3D roguelite action RPG dungeon crawler stylized after retro PC games, developed by a guy and his bros while locked in quarantine. Inspired by classics like King's Field and Heretic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Spire.

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  5. It was just another day for the princess, hunting for food alone in the wilderness. What she didn't know is that her younger brother the prince had secretly followed her. She only realized this when she heard his screams as he was being carried off by a band of trolls. They were too strong for her, and she had to watch helplessly from a distance as he was taken to their cave in the mountains … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toward The Ice.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ■ About development A solo development work by a 45-year-old with no programming experience who wrote approximately 120,000 lines of code and 100 achievements in 3 months using only AI. The only development partner is Anthropic's AI agent "Claude Code." I don't use Unity or Unreal, I created my own custom engine and map editor. There is not a single line of code or specifications writt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire Field.

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  7. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Relive the spirit of classic role-playing adventures in The Traveller Tale, a fully voiced, old-school first-person CRPG inspired by the golden age of the genre. Create your party, set out into a dangerous world, and shape your journey through exploration, combat, and meaningful encounters. From quiet towns to dark caves and deadly dungeons, every step forward brings new challenges, secrets, and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Traveller Tale.

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  8. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    ★Story★This world is trapped in an endless war between humans and demons. In this situation, the Demon Lord Alice went to challenge the brave chosen by the Goddess all by herself to defeat them, but she was defeated without being able to fight back. In her dying moments, she regretted her reckless plans up until then and prayed for a chance to start over. The next moment, Alice was reborn one y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rebirth Tale of Broken Horn Demon Lord Alice.

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  9. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, character development
    96% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Trenchcoat Adventurer is a dungeon-crawling roleplaying game with a whimsical heart and a beautiful, hand-drawn CrayonVision aesthetic. Three Kobolds find themselves drawn to the allure of Adventuring after overhearing how successful adventurers get to eat the best food and have the shiniest shiny things. Cunningly disguised in a trenchcoat, this towered trio find their way though an ever-deepenin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    "90s Black Metal Monster Collector" You are a resurrected evil wizard. Charm any monster you encounter to build up your army. Over 500 different monsters to fight. Use your dark magic to merge two monsters together. Spend points to get upgrades. Cast spells to influence the battle. Collect items to further enhance your build. Try to reach the depths of the dungeon... or d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloamvault.

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  11. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    77% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    "The Darkness Below" is a first person grid-based dungeon crawler,inspired by titles such as Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder, Lands of Lore & Might and Magic 3-5! Features (v1.2 + Prelude) windows / linux / android*prelude version - contains about ~3 hours of the full releaseturn-based moving & battling much like M&M 3-5interactable items & objects (ground items, levers, doors, keylocks)variou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkness Below.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    99% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    The God of Dragons beckons you to Scarmonde. Gather your most trusted and skilled companions, then brave the The Depths to locate each of the Dragon God's Sacred Treasures. Legends say paradise awaits the one who gathers all three, but will you and your band of adventurers be the first to have their wildest dreams become their new reality? Before departing into The Depths below Scarmonde, you're t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarmonde.

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  14. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 1,033 reviews

    Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vaporum.

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  15. Caverns of Evil is a dungeon crawler with guns and fast action. Its an action roguelite that plays much like a '90s first-person shooter. Fight through ever-increasing hordes of monsters while the gathering ever more powerful weapons you'll need to survive. This is a simple game, designed for some good old-fashioned violent fun. Play as long as you like and can stay alive, there are always mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caverns of Evil.

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  16. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Dungeon Explorers 2 - Early AccessA Journey of Strategy, Romance, and Adventure! In a world shrouded in supernatural darkness, where the war between Chaos and the gods has left eternal scars, a young warrior embarks on his crusade against Chaos itself. Immerse yourself in a high-fantasy RPG that blends first-person dungeon exploration, intense tactical battles, and faction management. Forge allia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Explorers 2.

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  17. Explore dark mines, oppressed cities, and ancient secrets in this atmospheric RPG set in Mystic Depths, where exploration, survival, and mystery intertwine beneath the shadow of the Baldemar Empire. The full game automatically detects and imports demo saves found on the same computer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Depths: The Corrupted King.

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  18. Dragon Slayers—return.This is a retro-style 2D adventure RPG brought to life with nostalgic pixel art. By blending classic bump-based combat with precise timing mechanics, the Action Command System delivers tense and engaging battles. Explore the Firebreath Mountain dungeon, use key items wisely, collect powerful Dragon Buster relics, and prepare to face the Red Dragon once more. Target Audie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon’s Breath : Chronicles of the Red Dragon (レッドドラゴン戦記).

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  19. WelcomeHello! I'm Odd Ember, a solo developer and artist working on my own projects. Summona Realm is my very first project, and there’s still a lot of work ahead. But more than anything, I hope to bring an engaging story that everyone will enjoy.  This story is divided into several parts, beginning with the first chapter, "The Secret Flame". OverviewSummona Realm: The Secret Flame is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summona Realm: The Secret Flame.

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  20. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A pixelated homage to 16-bit RPGs, this former print-and-play card game has come full circle as a digital experience! Choose your champion, enter the tower, and make wise decisions on your ascent to face the Ice Lich at the top If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of the Ice Lich.

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  21. 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". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Myth.

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  22. Let's see how diligently you follow orders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Writ.

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  23. Dungeonrite is an old school First Person Dungeon Crawler with card game combat, deck building, and card collecting. Craft a powerful deck that will get you through expansive dungeons filled with enemies and loot. Escape intact and take your riches with you to rebuild a once forgotten town. Dungeonrite is inspired by the classic RPG's of the 90's. Begin with nothing but a deck of cards to defend y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeonrite.

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  24. The Legend An adventuring guild hall was built in the country side, atop the mouth of an ancient portcullis. Beyond the steel and stone gate lies the twisting expanse of the DUNJUN, filled with vile monsters and deadly traps. Aspirants travel from lands near and far to delve into the DUNJUN’s timeless depths, seeking treasure, knowledge, and fame alike. Time has forgotten the DUNJUN’s origins, bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUNJUNGUY.

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  25. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    All life forms based on light are in danger. An ancient prophecy has been fulfilled and the dark vortex has been created.Only the Sintra brotherhood has the power to fight this evil. They will send their best warrior to put an end to the threat.Search for the legendary weapons. Get the spells of ice and fire by defeating their guardians and enchant your weapons with their power. All the ingredient… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Sintra: The Dark Vortex.

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  26. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Once you open this book, you are no longer just a reader. A "reading-style" fantasy adventure in the spirit of The NeverEnding Story — handcrafted over six years by a 30-year veteran from Vanillaware. 100% handmade, from the first page to the last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle.

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  27. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    62% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    You’re held prisoner by the hideous Lich, who captured you during his expansion wars and locked you up for eternity in his fortress with the other outcasts. With no name, no past, and left to rot in a place of death and damnation, you have one goal: survive... and escape. Advance through different rooms in this horrific citadel, face the enemies that block your way, and keep on your path toward an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fortress.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Play as 5 sorcerers and enter the hunt for the Godstone in this roguelike dungeoncrawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godstone.

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  29. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Caput Mortum is a short first-person horror experience inspired by retro 3D dungeon crawlers and survival horror games. It focuses on exploration and atmosphere while providing puzzles, simple combat, and light resource management. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caput Mortum.

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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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  31. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Mörk Borg Heresy Supreme is a doom-metal action RPG set in the world of Mörk Borg. Wretched antiheroes explore a side-scrolling, semi-procedural grimdark fantasy world, searching for a way to prevent the apocalypse or make the suffering worse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme.

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  32. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Feedback form:  https://forms.gle/KKgq9vCXaRHwBszTA Bug report form: https://forms.gle/cvqhXqi28c4xze3G7 It is said that riches beyond imagination lay at the bottom of the dungeon of Faveg. Driven by greed, adventurers flock there to meet their ends. Will you be better than them? Brave the hordes of monsters below as you train your party in this Roguelike take on class based progression. E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Faveg.

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  33. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Dive into the depths of the unknown in Ruzar - The Dark Stones, the sequel to the dungeon crawler RPG, Ruzar - The Life Stone. In this new chapter, you venture beyond the Mountain of Ruz, exploring darker realms and uncovering the secrets of the Dark Stones. With enhanced gameplay features and a rich, unfolding narrative, your journey through treacherous dungeons and mysterious landscapes will te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruzar - The Dark Stones.

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  34. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Explore a mysterious dungeon You are Gobby, a small goblin wanting to find an exit from this seemingly infinite dungeon. But beware! Deadly traps, mad monsters, and even humans infest the labyrinth. Worse, it seems the place is only growing! Dice 'n Goblins is a dungeon-crawler RPG that lets you discover 10 interconnected levels with classic grid-like controls. Walk, run, jump, swim, take stairs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice 'n Goblins.

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  35. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    I thought I fulfilled my duty - the dungeon cleared, head of the Fallen One delivered to king's court. Clearly I must have overlooked some of evil servants. Moreover, while escaping  they took Slavic gods statues with them, master controlling them, thus becoming powerful foes. Now I'm blamed of evil spreading around the country and forced to sort it out. It's gonna be tough ... About the game: - t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once upon a Dungeon II.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    "A Quest That Became Legend" is a game inspired by old-school RPG classics, featuring turn-based combat and an open-world environment. Embark on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction. Explore various lands and venture into different crypts, dungeons, and many other locations to battle all kinds of monsters, and perhaps discover shiny treasur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Quest That Became Legend.

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  38. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    68% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Assemble a party, explore the dungeon, fight your way through hordes of monsters, and defeat the Demon Lord in this brutal dungeon crawler. Are you up to the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Lord Reincarnation.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, graphical, turn-based, role-playing roguelike game. Your goal is to delve deep into a dungeon, find a portal to a mythical place called the Zorbus where a mere mortal can ascend to demigodhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorbus.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    Enter the dungeon, get lost and roll the dice against the monsters! Play your chances against dangerous monsters like ghosts, werewolves or even the frankenstein monster himself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snake Eyes Dungeon.

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  42. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 146 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

    A deep roguelike and card game that is played using only two buttons: Right and Down! Choose your hero and explore randomly generated card dungeons, gather powerful artifacts to get new abilities, and fight against mighty enemies! Will you make it to level 100? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Right and Down.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance to ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria.

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  44. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Hunt down fading magics to customize your combat abilities and explore a world on the edge of death and rebirth as you navigate a dynamic narrative toward multiple endings in this old school 90's style JRPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverspring Chronicles.

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  45. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Kharon's Crypt is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game full of puzzles, riddles and deadly challenges, and graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In Kharon's Crypt, you'll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death. As Kharon, your ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kharon's Crypt: Even Death May Die.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    54% User Score Based on 494 reviews
    Critic Score 44%Based on 8 reviews

    Includes: Base game Dungeon Rushers - Soundtrack and wallpapers Dungeon Rushers - Tang Dynasty Skins Pack Dungeon Rushers - Veterans Skins Pack Dungeon Rushers - Veterans Skins Pack Features: The game Soundtrack 10 wallpapers 20 exclusive skins (pack veterans + pack Dark Crusaders) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Rushers.

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  47. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    A first-person exploration and action RPG game. Make your way through monster and trap infested dungeons, uncover chests contained powerful weapons and armor, and slay the great evil that lurks deep in the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Darkness.

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  48. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    65% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    From the makers of the world renowned “Wizardry Empire” titles, Starfish SD brings you the latest entry in their popular series of dungeon crawlers. Elminage Gothic, previously only available in Japanese on PlayStation® Portable, now comes to PC offering a classic old school dungeon crawling experience with a dark, gothic twist! In ancient times, the Great and Dark Gods clashed in a ferociou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elminage Gothic.

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  49. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Explore dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore roguelike game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once upon a Dungeon.

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  50. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Explore five ancient realms fighting their monstrous inhabitants in this turn based, graphical classic roguelike. Every time you play the game will create new places full of challenges and surprises for you populated with monsters and ancient magical artifacts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kramora's Shadow.

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