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Looking for games like DAO? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Crystal Picnic, Wéko The Mask Gatherer or The Malice Kingdom.

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  1. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Crystal Picnic is a lighthearted and colorful tribute to the classic era of action RPGs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Picnic.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    88% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Discord Community About the Game Embark on an extraordinary journey in Wéko the Mask Gatherer, a single-player, action-adventure game inspired by classic 3D platformers and RPGs like Zelda (OOT), Souls-like, and Spyro. As Wéko, the intrepid adventurer and mask gatherer, you will traverse a progressively open world that encourages discovery. Use the power of masks to solve intriguing puzzles, ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wéko The Mask Gatherer.

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  3. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Malice Kingdom.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    The kingdom on the sea was once peaceful. But magic has since taken over the land, and only fools or followers of the Dark Sorcerer remain among the ruins. You arrive somewhat forgetful, but your purpose is clear: explore the once thriving kingdom, and fight your way past the servants of dark magic! Equipped with a magic bow, in Overbowed you'll explore ruins and the dangerous foes that inhabit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overbowed.

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  5. A pixel-art action RPG and independent spiritual successor inspired by Metal Max on the Famicom. Pilot a transforming ferry-mech, explore Mars and nine other worlds, customize weapons and skills, and uncover the mystery of pilot 404. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MARS3077.

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  6. This retro Chinese pixel RPG is set in a fiend-infested world. Recruit heroes, use dual skill trees and team combos. Explore, battle foes, fight the demonfire plague, banish darkness and raise your battle hymn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEROES' BATTLE HYMN:Demonfire Era.

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  7. A 2D Metroidvania where you control two characters at once. A blind swordsman fights in melee, while a spirit archer provides ranged support. Master parry rhythms and exploit weaknesses using the bestiary. Uncover the secrets of a world built on Asian aesthetics through a stranger's eyes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PhantomGaze : Omni-sight.

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  8. Retrograde Gleam is a 2D side-scroller set in a nostalgic millennial town. After your bike is stolen, you're pulled into a deeper mystery. Brawl and talk your way through a pixel-art industrial city, uncovering secrets in this atmospheric narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 落日溯光.

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  9. Heart of Homunculus is a side-scrolling ARPG . You play as Adella, a homunculus girl who has lost her memory. Journey through new world to recoup those moments you cherish and recover your heart. Unveil the truth behind the catastrophe, face formidable enemies, and become the savior of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of Homunculus.

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  10. Mandelarium is a haunting metroidvania. As Mandorlalmond, master skills to survive demonic ambushes in decaying cities and eerie landscapes. Uncover treasures, quests, and deep, dark lore as you battle kings of vices. Tread cursed realms, slay demonic hordes, and rip forbidden tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandelarium.

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  11. In a world stripped of color, a child embarks on a journey aloneIn a village where none can possess color, a child named ‘Fade’ was born—the only one with the power to wield color. Embark on a journey to reclaim the lost colors and seek vengeance. [Soul Wander] is a pixel-graphic 2D action roguelike game. Progress through side-scrolling stages, dodging relentless enemy attacks and utilizing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SoulWander.

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

    FAQQ: My controller isn't responding? A: Please confirm the controller is connected to your pc, or re-plug it and see if it works. If not, try right click the game from your steam library - properties - controller, and turn the override off if it's on. We are currently looking into this issue and working on it around clock, so please keep the game up to date. Q: How do I remove the barrier from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Weird Dream.

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  13. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Join Our Community Welcome to join the official community to feedback bugs and suggestions Game Update Preview About the GameGame Features: Under the reign title of Ruixiang 3rd, the world is full of disaster and madness. In these days, demons and monsters endanger the earthly, heaven and hell. Stand your ground you never give in. But you lost and it's drives you insan. Seeing that you are so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade of the Netherworld.

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    Introduction to the game: AOI is a 2d horizontal board platform jumping game similar to the Galaxy Warrior Demon City. You will play the little girl AOI to explore a fantastic world, AOI wakes up from sleep and loses her memory. As the game goes on, her memory will be gradually awakened and the truth of the world will emerge. - This is a single player adventure game, requiring players to jump, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AOI.

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  15. Explore a procedurally generated world, slay various unique enemies, and master an extensive skill tree in this Action RPG sandbox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pickscover 2.

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  16. A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axel Quest.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 269 reviews

    As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tearscape.

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  18. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The Adventure of Rikka is a top down 2D action RPG with a focus on puzzles, exploration, secrets and collectibles. You must defeat the dark forces that has cursed the lands, fight enemies using your sword and an arsenal of items such as the bow and fire wand and save the kingdom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Rikka - The Cursed Kingdom.

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  19. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    “Tales Of Wakana” is a fairy-tale-style action-adventure game brimming with fantasy and challenges, inviting you to step into a vast and mysterious fairy-tale continent. The game features a rich variety of gameplay elements, including puzzle-solving, tower defense, racing, platforming, and character progression—much like a world that combines 99 different games into one. You’ll skillfully wield th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Of Wakana.

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  20. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Jump, slash and explore a broken world! Welcome to the Grizzled Planet, a seamless open world platformer presented in retro style and filled with old-school challenges. Explore without pointers to uncover secret areas. Equip yourself with unique items and skills, even the ability to shrink and enlarge or explode and recombine. Only through self-discovery will you overcome enemy Dinos in epic comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grizzland.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Glimmer In Mirror is a Metroidvania-inspired storytelling action-platformer. Allowing you to fix a destroyed world. During the process of exploration, you will enjoy the immersive and dynamic scenarios, gain different skills and items, and meet different monsters and characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glimmer in Mirror.

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  22. INCYANSPACEIncyanSpace follows the story of Li, an artificial human, who sets out to find his long-lost original human brother Yuan. Together with surviving New Humans, they stand against Xystem, a dominant force of mechanical lifeforms that controls the surface world. Human civilization hit an unbreakable evolutionary bottleneck, splitting flesh-and-blood humanity into two opposing factions: O… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InCyanSpace.

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  23. Explore and fight as Garuya, a rabbit mage who seeks to destroy an ancient relic hidden in a vast and dangerous ruined kingdom. Cast spells, reshape the environment and fight under the light of three moons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garuya and the Kaleidoscope of Syzygy.

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  24. The Flame and the Fart: Hunt treasure, forge gear, build your hero. Loot bones, ores, relics from monsters; smelt and forge legendary equipment. Mix basic attacks, dashes, and spirit skills via gems into your own style. Battle through forests, snowy mountains, cursed villages, and uncover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Flame and the Fart.

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  25. Forget the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Red's Ascent reimagines a familiar tale with action-packed rogue-like elements, offering you a completely different adventure. From an innocent girl collecting apples to a fierce warrior fighting for survival, an unforgettable action-rogue-like experience awaits you. Thrilling Roguelike Loop: Every death makes you stronger. Upgrade your abilities, di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red's Ascent.

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    The smoke is rising, will you survive its secrets or be consumed by the haze? Add the smoke to your wishlist now! Join the first wave of survivors to explore this dark and mysterious world before anyone else! The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania-style game that will teleport the players into a universe of alchemy, magic, mystery, and straight-up shooting fun. The plan is to release The Smoke on PC, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Smoke.

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  27. In this war-torn land, you are no legendary hero from the history books, but an "Outlander" descended from the heavens. With no predetermined destiny or sworn allegiance, you step into the chaos clutching a rusted sword.carve your own path to dominate the realm? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Kingdoms Cities.

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  28. "Dark Soul Chronicles: Immortal Slayer" is a hack-and-slash ARPG game where you collect ancient divine weapons, magical armor, and rare treasures hidden deep within lost treasure troves. Whether you enhance your cultivation, refine golden elixirs, or slay demons... the path to immortality is entirely in your hands. There are countless paths to the Dao, all leading to the same destination… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul's Chronicle: Immortal Slayer.

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  29. Koatl the Defender, the Lost Tunnels is an action platform video game set in the Koatl the Defender universe, published by Codex Studio. The Title continues the adventures of Koatl read in the comic with a completely new story where a mysterious danger lurks below the city of San Luis Potosí and Koatl will have to go to the lost tunnels below the city to stop it. Travel through the lost tunne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koatl the defender : The Lost Tunnels.

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  30. Every step matters in “The Hunt,” the trial Gilens must face to become a soldier. A 2D action-adventure shaped by real-time combat, free exploration, and player-driven choices awaits you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise Of The Time: End Of Blue.

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  31. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Divinities.

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  32. Embark on a thrilling odyssey with Lazarus amidst Nimbranumbra's asteroid islands. Encounter charismatic characters, explore ancient ruins, quaint villages, and brave the eerie 'Frameworks.' Battle foes, complete quests, and solve puzzles in this captivating hand-drawn fantasy epic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Lazarus.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravethorn.

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  34. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Bend a world made of living particles. Solve puzzles, slip past watchers, and remember who you were in this sinister and beautiful land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Hearts.

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  35. An ominous presence hangs in the air across Ohio. Something is coming to Earth, and their sights are set on the Midwest.  You look up into the dark night sky of Cleveland and wonder... what else is out there? Then, things begin to change... At work, people begin to act strange, like they are no longer themselves.  Your friends act like they don't even know you and your neighbors look the other w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The World Ends in Ohio.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    A sequel to 1988's action platform game Beyond the Ice Palace released on Commodore 64. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Ice Palace 2.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an enthralling Action-Platformer with metroidvania elements adventure! Embark on a thrilling journey as the chosen henchman of the clandestine Illuminati, navigating through a malevolent realm teeming with treachery. Your ultimate destination lies deep within the ancient recesses of a formidable castle, where the sinister will of the Illuminati awaits fulfillment. Prepare to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatone.

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  38. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Discover a world of exciting adventures in Heroes of Umbra, a multiplayer side-scrolling action RPG. Conquer dungeons and test your platforming as you uncover the mysterious Archaleon Island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Umbra.

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  39. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 1,007 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

    On the desolate moon of Lorian V, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Song.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    72% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darxanadon.

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  42. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    82% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a pre-history fantasy setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

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  43. A panda who stumbles into the Lost Capital of Hell. Explore a beautiful and dangerous world with hand drawn crisp pixel art and 2.5D graphics. Face perilous foes, bosses and friendly allies. Customize yourself with abilities and outfits that will help you conquer your way through this doomed land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandamonium.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madness.

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  45. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Experience an action packed adventure as Bugsy, a cockroach with a hammer who loves exploring. A lizardman kidnaps Bugsy's friend Mayo while mumbling about needing a new sacrifice, and an earthquake triggers, causing Bugsy to tumble into an further into uncharted depths.Searching for Mayo and the mysterious lizardman, Bugsy discovers a maze-like labyrinth full of crumbling ruins, mysterious relics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insect Adventure.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Fight the forces of evil as a knight of the order Draco. Draco Knight is an action platformer that utilizes twin stick controls to provide easy to learn but hard to master gameplay. Prepare yourself for a fast paced, action packed and exciting combat experience, all whilst exploring a fantasy world filled with horrifying enemies and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draco Knight.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists.

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  48. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    BIG UPDATE!!! Heart Lock has been abandoned in favor of our new project, Angel Droid. This new project is an effort to completely overhaul Mind Lock and Heart Lock's combat system with a better gameplay loop. Click below and check out Angel Droid instead! As a bonus, the graphics in Angel Droid received a massive overhaul. We believe graphics do not contribute to "good gameplay," … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Lock: A Cozy Intro To Spellcraft.

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  50. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 484 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catmaze.

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