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Looking for games like Dark Matter? Here are top role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Millennium: A New Hope, Terra Randoma or Wanderlust Adventures.

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  1. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    70% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    Traverse through rich, detailed environments, recruit colorful characters and fight your way through dangerous hordes of enemies in this exciting old-school RPG incorporating 40 quests, 26 secret rooms, 8 animal kings and countless of secrets and items to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millennium: A New Hope.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Terra Randoma is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG with a fluid combat system. You live the life of an adventurer in a procedurally generated open world full of curiosities. Your actions affect the world and your story emerges as you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Randoma.

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  3. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    60% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Wanderlust Adventures is an online, free-roaming, open world, action adventure RPG. Join fellow heroes online, explore vast and deadly landscapes, and capture companions to aid you in your quest. Forge powerful items, salvage artifacts, and crush the souls of menacing foes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderlust Adventures.

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  4. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Inspired by many classic fantasy RPGs of the past, Trials of Guinevere combines strategic, turn-based combat with the emotional, character-focused story of a visual novel. The heroes will grow and mature as the game progresses, and each will play an important role in its resolution. Trials of Guinevere explores many themes, such as the origins of personal strength, loyalty and betrayal, the meanin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Guinevere.

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  5. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    91% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    Roguelike Romance JRPG with a female protagonist. Customize your characters, take open-ended quests and write your own story in the town of Ecallia. A game with town building, dating and life sim elements, but also a randomly generated Dungeon with lots of companions and loot! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Dreams.

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  6. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    LEGIONWOOD 2: RISE OF THE ETERNAL'S REALM is an epic fantasy Role Playing Game (RPG) in the style of the classics of yesteryear. Playing as an elite imperial soldier trying to protect their homeland, you'll get to explore a massive, fully detailed medieval empire filled with daring adventures, outlandish treasures and dramatic conflicts. Along the way, you'll have to contend with the likes of poli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legionwood 2: Rise of the Eternal's Realm.

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  7. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 309 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 17 reviews

    After your plane flies through a strange rift and crashes, you awake under an unfamiliar sky. This is Sword City, a dark fantasy world that combines magic and technology. Explore, level up, make a perfect team, and slay monsters. But choose your allies carefully if you want to find a way home. In Stranger of Sword City, you must perfect your DRPG skills and navigate your way through Escario, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stranger of Sword City.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 487 reviews

    An Indie RPG available on steam. The Chosen is a heroic RPG inspired by the Dragon Quest Series and Chrono Trigger. Will you be able to unravel the mysterious plot against you and become the Chosen? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chosen RPG.

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  10. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    44% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    In the lost artifacts you visit many locations in the hunt of the 4 lost artifacts! On your journey you can collect crafting materials and make your own potions or gear at the crafting shop! Battle many different kinds of monsters and fight bosses in dungeons! Find your way through 4 different worlds and enjoy beautiful fantasy orchestral music!Key Features: - unlock new locations as you level up … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The lost artifacts.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Heroes of Umbra is a 2D side-scrolling online RPG in-progress that plays similar to side-scrolling RPGs like MapleStory and Castlevania. Whether you’re on an Android device, a desktop computer, or the OUYA console, online play is platform-agnostic. You can connect and play with your friends anywhere with Internet access, or just solo single-player if you can’t get (or don’t want to be) online. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Umbra.

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  12. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 200 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

    Yono and the Celestial Elephant is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling combat and a world full of people. Play as a young elephant tasked to save a world he’s never seen before, and explore the rich history of a kingdom where humans, zombies and robots live side by side. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yono and the Celestial Elephants.

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  13. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    73% User Score Based on 496 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 10 reviews

    Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest of Dungeons.

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  14. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    The horribly toxic Swamp King has risen once again! Gather your party and set out on an open world, retro-styled, RPG adventure. Powerful mystical artifacts are scattered about the world, each able to grant you new powers. Which will you choose? What is your destiny? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Adventure.

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  15. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    In a region on the brink of endless war, tradition chose the weapon you wield. Your sworn allegiance compels you to fight. Honor your father’s legacy. Become a true Champion of Canaan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIVE: Champions of Canaan.

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  16. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Into The Eternal is a massive action RPG featuring a unique blend of a third person overworld and side scrolling battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Eternal.

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  18. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 192 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Old-school dungeon crawler is here ! This game is most old-school style of "Wizardry" spiritual successor, which gave origin of JRPGs, is now available on Steam with scenario editor and some modern UI improvements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

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  19. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom. Trade and interact with other travelers, influence their fate and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 202 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A Japanese indie game being designed as a modern take on the Dungeon RPG genre. It has character creation with a selection for race and class, leveling up provides ability points for further customization. The game uses a party of 3 characters. The dungeon crawling uses grid-based movement and a first-person perspective for exploration but switches to third-person for interactions with NPCs, poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potato Flowers in Full Bloom.

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  21. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 484 reviews

    Pixel Dungeon is an exciting and extremely popular roguelike (more than 2 million mobile installs!). Explore the depths of Pixel Dungeon, collect useful items and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artefact of this game world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Dungeon.

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  22. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 4,800 reviews

    Tales of Maj'Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Maj'Eyal.

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  23. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    76% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 10 reviews

    Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Wizards.

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  24. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

    Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asdivine Hearts.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    54% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    In The Warhorn you will get to play as an adventurer, who decides to leave his homeland to start a life he dreamed of. The world is full of puzzles, stories, enemies and traps. You will learn how to fight, build, steal, hunt and use magic runes. You can build a village and develop it into a great kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Warhorn.

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  27. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 207 reviews

    Ten years ago, Wizardry set the standards in Fantasy Role-Playing (FRP). Now after two million copies have been sold and dozens of awards have been won, Bane of the Cosmic Forge raises and redefines those standards. This new Wizardry , the truest simulation ever of Fantasy Role Playing, will push your computer, your mind, and your sense of adventure to their very limits. Only through the power of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    64% User Score Based on 280 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Zavix Tower is an old-school, party-based, first-person CRPG with rogue-like elements, an upgrade-able and persistent town, and turn-based combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zavix Tower.

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  29. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    52% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    Next Up Hero is a dungeon crawler featuring hand-drawn heroes that hack, slash, bongo-drum, boomerang, and jet their way through Ventures. Choose your Hero and start rolling dungeons, gearing out, and maxing your stats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next Up Hero.

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  30. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor
    72% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyronia RPG 2.

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  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,120 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    "Captures everything that's fun about old-school RPGs." 4.5/5 – GameSpy "The balance between exciting combat, thought-provoking puzzle work, and open-ended exploration is stellar." 8.5/10 – IGN "I lost count as to how many times I threw my fist in the air and shouted, "YES!" after successfully completing a puzzle." 9.5/10 – Destructoid "Undoubtedly the best Indie Game I have played so far and at a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Grimrock.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    Battlepaths is a loot-centric and addictive 2D-RPG featuring neat monster hacking, an excellent loot system, and great variety in character development. Learn skills, use powerfull potions, and hunt down the Chaos Overlord. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battlepaths.

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  33. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    The most non-Japanese jRPG of the decade! Epic Quest is an action-packed adventure featuring over a dozen classic and rich environments, 5 playable characters and a plethora of skills, spells and Limit Breaks. A must-have for fans of the SNES Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    81% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a world of conflict as several opposing factions clash for dominance over the Archaelus Empire and its people. A thousand years of peace are shattered by betrayal, political upheaval, and war. Play as the hero Carrion Iblis, as the story of Siegfried, the Empire's true successor, plunges the world further and further into darkness. Take up the mighty blade of Carrion Iblis as h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Sin 2.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    79% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9th Dawn II.

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  36. Controls (remappable in game, but these are the defaults)Keyboard: Select / Search: A Cancel / Open Status Screen: S Map / Toggle Battle Speed: D Options / Pause Battle: Q Move: Arrow Keys Controller (Xbox layout): Select / Search: A Cancel / Open Status Screen: B Map / Toggle Battle Speed: RT (R2) Options / Pause Battle: Start Move: Joystick or D-pad You can also perform… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destiny Spire.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Explore an expansive and rich world; venture through thick forests, ancient ruins, deep caverns, and besieged towns. From the southern sands of the frigid glaciers to the north, engage in battle with the terrifying monsters and other unsavoury figures that aim to stand in your way. Collect an enormous amount of items, loot, weapons and armour from a colossal variety of monsters. Delve once more … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9th Dawn II.

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  39. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins… CHRONO TRIGGER is the timeless role-playing classic developed by the ‘Dream Team’ of DRAGON QUEST creator Yuji Horii, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, and the creators of FINAL FANTASY. As the story unfolds, embark on a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrono Trigger.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Hit JRPG dungeon crawler returns, remastered! As a first year student at Particus Academy, you must study hard and train even harder. Build up a cohort of students, educate them in the art of evasion and train them in the fundamentals of combat. Select the right harmony of classes, skills, and courses for your students, to give them the perfect edge over the challenging dungeons. Preparation … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Class of Heroes: Anniversary Edition.

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  41. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Folk Hero is an action-slasher with rogue-lite elements set in the world of Slavic fantasy. Explore the ever-changing island, find treasures, combine weapons and artifacts to defeat mythical enemies. Challenge your skills! One life, one attempt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Hero.

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  42. 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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  43. 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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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    39% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Rezrog is a roguelike dungeon crawler with tabletop game aesthetics set in a fantasy world. The goal of the game is to create a dynamic and engaging dungeon exploration experience for casual and hardcore players alike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rezrog.

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  45. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Knights of Tartarus is a retro style role-playing game that features strategical turn-based combat, exploration and freedom to customize your character. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Tartarus.

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  46. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 221 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

    Io is a simple young man with only one problem – he can’t talk to women! Any attempts at conversation are destroyed by his perverted mind, except when he talks to Lilia, his best friend and a Monster Girl. However, that becomes the least of his problems when he’s tasked with going to the dangerous region of Monstopia. There, Monster Girls have begun rampaging, causing wanton pain and destruction.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moero Chronicle.

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  47. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    65% User Score Based on 23 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 7 reviews

    Hindsight 20/20 is a 3D third-person action-adventure game with morality-based decisions. Discover the power of your morality with choices and actions that truly matter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hindsight 20/20.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,071 reviews

    Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Serious gameplay surrounded by a light-hearted atmosphere, designed to evoke the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeonmans.

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  49. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    74% User Score Based on 293 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 8 reviews

    The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls.

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  50. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    Long stories Dungeon RPG with girls of "Touhou Project"! Towering Heaven-Piercing tree suddenly, losing the Amanomurakumo, and more...? Find out mastermind of the simultaneous outbreaks! Fight against the powerful enemies! Let's dig in the vast dungeon ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE.

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