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Games like Days Of Despair

Games like Days Of Despair

Looking for games like Days Of Despair? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Haunting of Mageburrow, Oaths of Light - Chapter I or Falling Ever - Lost in Time.

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  1. A cozy lovecraftian horror retro RPG. Become a paranormal investigator & explore an open world. Solve a criminal conspiracy of the occult. Investigate & battle monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting of Mageburrow.

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  2. Oaths of Light is an adventure game inspired by modern and classic JRPGs, with a battle system mixing real-time and turn-based, choice and consequences systems, in a story-rich fantasy world. • Engaging turn-based battles with real-time elementsThe battle system is inspired by JRPG classics: turn-based battles with ordered turns and a twist. You have a five-second window during your turn to mov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oaths of Light - Chapter I.

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  3. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    The Heflitian Girl's past is about to be revealed! This is a Drama and Action Adventure with a deep story and mysteries originating from an ancient planet... Planet Earth, which was destroyed and forgotten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Ever - Lost in Time.

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  4. Retro back to the year 1977! With the Commodore PET & other brands, computers finally became accessible to the masses. It only had 8K. Explore the PET with unprecedented depth as you play an immersive 2D RPG. You play the warrior Frederick, driven by steel, dreams, and conviction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower And Dragon.

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  5. 《Deck Breakers》 is a story-driven auto-battler. Play as rebel, assemble a squad aboard the giant ark Salvison, and uncover a dictatorial conspiracy. Use combat chips and formations to command your team in spectacular auto-battles. Strategize, break the walls, and lead the Breakers to freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 破壁者 Deck Breakers.

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  6. Battle mighty gods, earn game-changing Blessings, and shape the fate of Greece through your choices in ICHORLESS — the RPG that lets you forge your own path and play your way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICHORLESS.

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  7. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Tales from Frah’Akin is an upcoming story-based fantasy RPG, in the style of the old classics but with a modern touch, rich with cinematic cutscenes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales From Frah'Akin.

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  8. Il Sole e la Luna 2 – A New Epic JourneyFollowing the events of the first chapter, Sunny has achieved his dream of becoming a Royal Guard, while Moony has chosen to step away from the spotlight. However, a year later, a dark threat emerges within the seemingly impregnable walls of the Kingdom of Town's capital. The two heroes must reunite to confront a mystery that could alter the fate of the real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Il Sole e la Luna 2.

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  9. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Embarking on an epic journey in Chronicles of Veldoria, players delve into a captivating top-down, turn-based RPG adventure made in RPG Maker MV. The game revolves around the heroic duo, Elizabeth and Alex, who set forth on a perilous quest to vanquish the malevolent ogre Muk, whose dark presence threatens the lands they cherish.To achieve their daunting goal, Elizabeth and Alex, accompanied by th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Veldoria.

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  10. ***NOTES FOR WEB VERSION***Save files can be volatile depending on your browser setup and the device you are using. It is HIGHLY recommended to frequently back up your save files using the Export option on the title screen. It is preferred that you use the desktop version below, which is available for Windows and Linux. After entering full screen mode, you can press F3 to scale the game to your d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God's Disdain.

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  11. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    78% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    Swordhaven is a fantasy cRPG inspired by Infinity Engine titles—Baldur’s Gate 1, Icewind Dale, etc.—as well as other classics.You take up the mantle of a lonely adventurer on their way to the barely explored land of Nova Drakonia.During your voyage, you are met by a dying man who trusts you with a peculiar artefact that will involve you in an adventure of a lifetime, and a plot that threatens ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy.

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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 11,271 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

    Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caves of Qud.

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  13. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    A few years after the events of Loren The Amazon Princess, a marriage is arranged between the princess of the moon elves, Lydia, and High Cleric Marian of Paqwana. The marriage is to be the first of its kind after many years, uniting an elf with a member of the Human Empire. Naturally, such an important marriage has the potential to attract enemies among the elves and within the Empire. But the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Of Aravorn: An Elven Marriage.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 8,410 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Underrail is an old school turn-based isometric indie role playing game that focuses on exploration and combat. The player takes control of one of the denizens of such a station-state whose life is about to become all that much more interesting and dangerous, as our protagonist is caught midst the conflicting factions of the Underrail as the violently struggle to survive in the harsh underground e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnderRail.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 3,678 reviews

    Encased is a modern single player sci-fi post-apocalyptic isometric role-playing game. It’s all about exploration, adventures, and survival inside a locked up territory. It is heavily inspired by famous isometric RPGs of the late 90s and early 2000s but aims not only to repeat those essential aspects that made them golden classic but also to improve those and evolve even further. The player is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encased.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Lawless Lands is an old-school role-playing game featuring a unique setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a dark medieval, low-fantasy world of epic proportions. Discover and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lawless Lands.

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  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Planet Stronghold 2 is the sequel to the first sci-fi VN/RPG made by Winter Wolves. Isometric map exploration, crafting, combat, a branching plot and of course romances awaits you in this new adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Stronghold 2.

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  18. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Embark on an epic odyssey through prehistory, set at the age of the dawn of man, to reclaim a land conquered by beasts... and die trying. Explore the primitive wilds and ancient wonders of a multi-layered, interconnected world. Outfit yourself to do battle against primeval terrors with exacting combat certain to test your resolve. "Fire in the Beastlands" is a 2D sidescrolling action-RPG inspired … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire in the Beastlands.

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  19. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 2,058 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 18 reviews

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping storyline set in the ruins of a fantasy world. Years after the cataclysm called “The Razing” nearly brought an end to the human civilization, an amnesiac girl named Renee awakens among the ruins of the city’s capital. To recover her lost memories, sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterimage.

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  20. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Tower Song is a turn-based JRPG/strategy RPG hybrid. Choose your hero, customize your party's skills and gear, and hone strategies to defeat challenging enemies in this narrative-led adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Song.

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  21. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Swords and Sorcery - Underworld is a party-based, first person view role-playing game with turn-based combat and a square grid 3D environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords and Sorcery Underworld.

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  22. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 71 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 3 reviews

    Take the role of Lambda as you are exiled from Manahill and thrown into the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi in this Japanese-style turn-based pixel-art RPG. Become a manafinder and seek the manastones as you battle against ferocious beasts and other threats as you fight for the survival of the exiles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manafinder.

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  23. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 1,424 reviews

    Corporations control the entire global government. Injustice has inspired a revolution in Suits City. Follow the journey of a businessman's descent into corruption... The Corporation Needs You! Apply at Suit City HQ today and put the future of the world in your hands! The Corporation IS you! The Corporation keeps our beloved society in order and in justice. The Corporation supplies the task and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suits: A Business RPG.

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  24. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You play as an orc wishing to conquer the land and make it your own, you may make allies such as Goblins, Kobolds, Dragonkin, and More. Be warned Humans and Heroes are on their way. Are you ready to conquer the land? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tale of Galariel.

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  25. Pactbound is a dark fantasy RPG about bargaining, not catching. Every creature you meet can be talked with, and if it agrees to deal, the terms are real: you name what you're offering, it names what it wants back, and the bargain resolves the same way every time given the same numbers. No dice hidden behind the curtain. Every pact costs something permanent. Memory. Years off your life. A bond wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pactbound: A Memory You Cannot Name.

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  26. About This GameClassWarfare is a free story RPG about one new student trying to survive the first week at Dagu Academy. Pick a race, class, talent, and starting path, then explore the island one day at a time. Train with classmates, take on strange errands, fight academy assessments, and decide who deserves your trust before the island asks for more than schoolwork. Combat is turn based and part… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ClassWarfare.

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  27. Welcome to Dunwich Park There’s an old campground deep in the wilderness that’s not on any map. Tucked away on a lonely strip of highway that no one ever goes down, Dunwich National Park lies nearly forgotten, surrounded by a thick fog that hasn’t gone away since the peculiar “incident” that happened nearly 100 years ago in the nearby town of Dunwich. It's probably best forgotten, because whate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunwich Park.

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  28. A Story About Forever is a space exploration action RPG game with heavy emphasis on story and character interaction, (inspired by Star Control II). Features Asteroids-style dogfights, an upgradable ship, a deep conversation system, and hundreds of characters with novels' worth of dialog to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Story About Forever: Transience.

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  29. Your Report, Your Reality. A pixel-art CRPG where a Dungeon Bureau inspector files otherworldly cases into submission. Evidence shapes success. Keywords forge skills. The clock decides everything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rule the Dungeon.

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  30. LumenTale: Memories of Trey is a captivating Monster Collector RPG set in a beautiful and enchanting world. Follow Trey as he embarks on an adventure to recover his missing memories and make new ones with the Animon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LumenTale: Memories of Trey.

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  31. A Journey Begins. A Legacy is Born. Step into the troubled world of Demagost, where the once-thriving village of Jedom lies in ruins. In this short but impactful prologue, you take on the role of a survivor forced to make tough decisions in the face of devastation. What to Expect A narrative-driven RPG experience. Immersive storytelling and meaningful choices. A glimpse into the expansive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Demagost: Exodus.

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  32. Go on adventures as you take on a modern world in an old-school style puzzle RPG about being a cashier! ... Or so it would seem! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Customer is Always Right!.

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  33. In this action-adventure RPG, explore a strange and futuristic island-city as Secret Police Captain Aeydrien Mason-Northwood. Become a Villain, Hero, or something in between as you deal with the island's various problems in any way you see fit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunia: The North Wood - Episode 0.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Stranded on a strange island where ancient hostile forces lurk in the shadows, you must survive, explore... and find your way home. Scavenge for water, food, shelter. Battle disease, exhaustion, and despair. Forage, mine, fish, cook—but also fight. Craft equipment to gain unique Power Dice (wood/silver/gold), swaying your fate in critical moments. Key actions—especially combat—are resolved thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Di[c]E.

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  35. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Let's go for unforgettable journey! Experience amazing moments in the Time For Quest universe! Sail the sea! Fight the biggest beasts in the world! Gain new skills! Get the best weapon of all time and become the greatest hero ever! Take your chance! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time For Quest.

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  37. A medieval CRpg with multiple storylines, kingdom building and romance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter's Ankh.

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  38. A JRPG made with RPG Maker MV. Play as a mercenary from a land far away hired by Lady Clipboard to destroy all humans. Or rebel agaisnt her and aid Queen Pepper and her request to defeat all the evil monsters called Titans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pepper's Castle.

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  39. Open world rpg puzzle game with turn based combat If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rite as Rain.

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  40. Reborn seven days before the apocalypse. Make a fortune, hoard supplies, build the ultimate RV, and live comfortably while the world falls apart. A story-rich survival management game with cards, farming, crafting and roguelite progression. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse: The Last RV.

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  42. Dream City Fugitive is an open world combat focused urban role playing game. You're a fugitive on the run. Join a vigilante group to investigate horrible experiments and dealing with gang warfare on a small island, Dream City. Otherwise, pursue the path of a cult in their vision of dark salvation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream City Fugitive.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    73% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    A Rhythm based RPG experience. Providing detailed pixel art and expressive animation. Experience a fun world with lots of colorful characters. Come and disrupt their peace! This is a prequel to a larger story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Away From Home.

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  44. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Explore the beautiful and detailed environments of Crown Nation, breed endless monsters with the most robust and polished true crossbreeding system devised in a video game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Crown: Sin Eater.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,058 reviews

    Uncover the truth behind a monstrous invasion in this survival horror RPG. Hybrid Combat System: Combine real-time actions like dodging and parrying with strategic turn-based attacks. Rewarding Exploration: Discover hidden paths, solve optional puzzles, and find unique items that enhance your abilities. Customization: Over 40 unlockable costumes and a variety of weapons and accessories to tailo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wicked Seed.

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    29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    46% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Accused of espionage against their own country, the pure and noble sisters Silas and Leila Nanashiel find themselves imprisoned without a fair trial. Leila gets sentenced to death for the alleged crime, her execution set to be carried out within merely a month. Only her sister Silas can save her from this fate, by breaking Leila out of prison. However, in order to gather information for th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakthru.

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  47. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    To be at her side forever, to support and make her laugh - that had been the promise he gave her. Now, years later, the two are studying swordsmanship and magic at the same academy: Albel, the aspiring newcomer, and Aiel, the beautiful and highly skilled swordswoman. However, their promised future seems in danger after he loses in a duel against Karl, one of the academy’s strongest members. A d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fault - Broken Promises.

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  48. A Living Archive of AnomaliesPhantom Containment is built around a growing archive of entities, aberrant species, anomalies, and forgotten civilizations discovered throughout Helix Planet. The long-term vision is an expansive and evolving bestiary that continues to grow over time, introducing new species, entity classes, anomaly types, and ancient mysteries as the world expands. Origin Unkn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Containment.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    97% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    "There... Can you hear it? Something is off in the way this city ticks. Let's find out what." Sneak, fight and craft drones to take down a corrupt regime in this steampunk action adventure! The city of Riveton has only one hope for freedom - you. Play as Val, a brilliant mechanic from the slums who won’t stand for the injustices she witnesses daily. While the Queen’s chosen elite flaunt their w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City of Springs.

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

    NUSNUR Explore the multiverse with different versions of NUSNURs where every universe has its own mechanics, style, story, and lore. Observe how their lives connect and how everything ends. NUSNUR is a story-based RPG with multiple endings. Gameplay begins with hack-and-slash and turn-based combat, changing with each universe. Not only your choices, but also your playstyle affect the story’s p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NUSNUR.

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