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Looking for games like Dead State? Here are top survival role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dead State: Reanimated, Urban Strife or Skyborn.

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  1. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 2,921 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

    Dead State is a compelling, high-tension survival RPG set in central Texas at the collapse of civilization and the dawn of the undead apocalypse. As society is beginning to fall apart, the player must organize a group of survivors together, fortify a shelter, scout for food and supplies, negotiate with or defend against other factions, and maintain order inside the shelter as humanity teeters on t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead State: Reanimated.

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  2. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    76% User Score Based on 223 reviews

    Can you push back against fate, live among ruthless gangs and fight back the zombie horde, with just a handful of ragtag militias to help you? Enjoy an unique blend of old school turn-based strategy, post-apoc survival mechanics and a thrilling RPG storyline. With all the benefits of the modern Unreal Engine, real bullet ballistics, day/night cycle, fire with dynamic material consumption and sprea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Strife.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 1,211 reviews

    Life under the rule of the winged Skyborn race isn't so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of an independent repair shop. She can patch up just about anything...but when a certain cravat-wearing customer turns her life upside-down, she finds herself pulled into an epic, city-wide conflict that's going to take a lot more than elbow grease to fix! Join Claret on her journey through a tale of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyborn.

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  4. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    79% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Dead in Antares is a turn-based survival management game with RPG elements, set on an alien planet. Lead a crew of survivors sent on a mission to save humanity. Manage their needs, strengthen their teamwork, and explore this mysterious world to find a way back home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead In Antares.

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  5. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 794 reviews

    The successful indie survival RPG "Dead Age" (84% very positive) is back with a vengeance! No other game offers this mix of role-playing, rogue-like, fast-paced turn-based combat and survival all in one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Age 2.

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  6. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 13,046 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

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

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  7. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    43% User Score Based on 6 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

    Dead State is a compelling, high-tension survival RPG set in central Texas at the collapse of civilization and the dawn of the undead apocalypse. As society is beginning to fall apart, the player must organize a group of survivors together, fortify a shelter, scout for food and supplies, negotiate with or defend against other factions, and maintain order inside the shelter as humanity teeters on t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead State.

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

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

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  9. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A classic story of love, war and betrayal on an intergalatic scale. A epic turn based RPG with both sandbox and linear story progression. Take up arms with energy and exciting weapons and skills for the battle of the ages, who will decide the fate for all of humanity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dawning Clocks of Time.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Experience Pixelot as you defeat enemies, collect items, and complete quests! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelot.

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  12. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 474 reviews

    Inspired by the classic turn based strategies of the 90's, Vigilantes is a compelling, crime themed, turn based tactical RPG with an old school heart. Become Sam Contino, an idealist dragged down the rabbit hole of vigilantism and embark on a personal crusade against crime in Reiker City. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vigilantes.

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  13. Spiritual successor to many old school hard-core RPG/Dungeon masterpieces, that combines tactical combat system, exploration in the first person view and intriguing travelling system between main map locations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aledorn.

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  14. Foreword This game is a "Pre-Alpha" that means it is far from perfect, but it has quite a lot of stuff to play with and to look at. It has a basic gameplay loop, plenty of different mechanics, gameplay elements, stuff to play around with etc. You can support the game on Patreon and give it more chances to get into release state. You can report problems and give ideas\suggestions on Discord Serv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Despair Survival.

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  15. Lead your legion in an open-world RPG with tactical combat, settlement management, and meaningful choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belatoris.

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  16. Humanity pushed too far into the outer systems. Now the frontier burns with pirates, alien threats, desperate colonies, and ancient mysteries waiting beyond the edge of known space. Cosmic Frontiers is a gritty turn-based sci-fi tactical RPG where you command a crew of frontier survivors across dangerous worlds, deadly missions, and unforgiving space conflicts. The Core ConceptCosmic Frontiers: E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Frontiers.

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  17. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Enter the Realm of Aarde: An ancient entity stirs in the darkness, casting a veil of shadows across the land and threatening all of humanity. This growing menace has escalated the already dire situation on the newly discovered continent of Andra, where tensions run high. As a fledgling on your first mission for the Heroes Guild, you will be unwittingly drawn into the heart of this unfolding crisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings is an epic high fantasy ruler RPG being built in an episodic format. As a solo developer, I strive to deliver a game of the highest quality, the kind I've always wanted to play myself, with innovative turn-based combat, a richly developed world, memorable characters, romance, and an in-depth story. I call Noblesse Oblige a ruler RPG because it comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Carry forth with your campaign! About the GameTry The Prologue for free ahead of the full launch on April 27th! Wishlist now and continue your journey from the 27th of April with Ash of Gods: The Way! Ash of Gods: The Way tells the story of a young warrior who must infiltrate a neighboring country on the brink of declaring war, and master a card game they use to train their military aristocra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash of Gods: The Way Prologue.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    70% User Score Based on 351 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 13 reviews

    Sorcerer King is a new direction for 4X game design, pitting the player against a single overwhelmingly powerful enemy instead of a set of evenly matched factions racing for abstract victory conditions. Think of the Sorcerer King as the evil mage who won the last traditional 4X game. He has already conquered the world. His enemies (including you) are scattered, their armies broken and cities torn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcerer King.

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  21. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 4,338 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Age of Decadence.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Shadow Fate is a modernized, turn-based epic adventure where combat is intricate and challenging but immensely fun and satisfying, relying more on intelligent choices than repetitive grinding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Fate.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    67% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    The Z infection was spread, the world everyone know ceased to exist. Lead a group of survivors throughout a zombie apocalypse in an astounding strategic challenge to try to make the best possible decisions.Survive, loot, explore, build, defend, attack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z Dawn.

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  24. 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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  25. The zombies ended the world. You're going to switch it back on. Ardem is an open-world zombie survival game in an immersive handcrafted world. Restore electricity, rebuild vehicles, construct your base, and permanently reshape the world. Solo, co-op, or on up-to-64-player PvE, PvP, and RP servers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardem.

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  26. Survival Escape Third-Person Shooter. Featuring a female protagonist, appearance customization system, body customization, backpack system, workbench & skill system, base building, and a variety of weapons with attachment modifications. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel Roulette.

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  27. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Azmar Quest is a text-based, old-school RPG with turn-based battles, branching choices, and a lot of solo-dev personality. Choose your class: Warrior, Cleric, Witch, or Archer, follow a 20+ hour story, make choices that can change the ending, and fight 100+ enemies. You can also play online PvP battles and co-op Dungeons. Is This Game for You? Do you know that feeling when you start with just … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG.

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  28. Grim Hollow is an immersive open-world survival horror game currently in Early Access, where the dead dominate the land and survival is a constant struggle. Explore a hostile and evolving world filled with threats, mysteries, and opportunities to rebuild amidst the chaos. This Early Access version offers a preview of the core gameplay systems and is actively being developed with player feedback. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Hollow.

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  29. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  30. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Main Points Procedurally Generated World Fully Customizable Characters No Class Constraints – Play Your Way Animated combat Characters Shape your characters exactly as you envision them with unparalleled creative freedom. Choose from diverse races and aesthetics, and develop their skills as they grow through their journey. Equip them with gear that defines unique combat styles, ensuring no two cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless RPG - Untold Tales.

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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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  32. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    Once upon a time, there was a great heroHe swore a covenant to rid the world of all evilWielding a holy sword He slayed the dragonHis deeds were etched into the fabric of this landYet His figure, faded from memoryAnd His name, was never celebrated...This is your hero's story! ---------- game features ----------- EXPLORATION IS AS IMPORTANT AS COMBAT. Observe, listen, think, communicate, act, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless: Slay Dragon.

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  33. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Create your own avatar and live as an adventurer in the town of "Elbern," surrounded by dungeons. Delve into the dungeons and collect weapons and equipment with random effects. The goal is to conquer the final dungeon, the "Great Hole of Elbern." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon And Darkness.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 221 reviews

    Sector Unknown is an immersive isometric RPG that draws inspiration from classics like Fallout 1/2, Knights of the Old Republic, Fallout: New Vegas, as well as more modern titles such as Wasteland 3, Encased, Colony Ship, Trudograd, and Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Every decision, every nuance in character development has tangible consequences. While combat is a viable approach, the game equally emph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Unknown.

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  35. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,256 reviews

    Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.

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  36. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 3,513 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

    Atom RPG is a post-apocalyptic indie game, inspired by classic CRPGs: Fallout, Wasteland, System Shock, Deus Ex, Baldur's Gate and many others. In 1986 both the Soviet Union and the Western Bloc were destroyed in mutual nuclear bombings. You are one of the survivors of the nuclear Holocaust. Your mission - to explore the wild and wondrous world of the Soviet Wasteland. To earn your place under th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atom RPG.

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  37. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    USC is a turn-based, top-down view tactics game in which you control the crew of a stranded recon vessel in a "first contact war" for survival, featuring a detailed combat system with RPG elements, fully interactive randomized maps, unique weapons and gadgets, crafting, and custom multiplayer modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Space Commando.

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  38. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 75 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    In this turn-based tactics RPG, explore a steam-powered ancient Greece as Artemis' bear warrior on a mythological quest of technology and magic. Push, toss, and bounce friend and foe, and use the environment to your advantage. You choose the battles, allies, and plots you encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellenica.

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  39. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 23,970 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

    Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field in this upcoming Tactical RPG by Tactical Adventures. In Solasta, you make the choices, dice decide your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solasta: Crown of the Magister.

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  40. What kind of game is this? This is a zombie simulation of the end of the environment to survive the game. The background of the game is one year after the zombie outbreak. Players will play three different roles, searching for supplies in an abandoned hospital building to survive. Each character has its own strengths and weaknesses, which will affect their chances of survival. The materials … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 废土黄昏 Dusk of the wasteland age.

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  41. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Legions of Ashworld is a turn-based war-game, which brings a sense of adventure to strategic war-gaming with its first-person view of an open world environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legions of Ashworld.

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  42. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Himeko Sutori is a tactical, turn-based RPG that combines intimate character development with epic battles featuring hundreds of unique characters. With the included campaign editor, you can make new worlds and new adventures, making Himeko Sutori your story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Himeko Sutori.

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  43. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 334 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    An outcast with a fearful power ventures out into the unknown world to save her father and herself. Shadows of Adam is a unique take on a classic genre. A retro JRPG built for the modern era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Adam.

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  44. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 3,566 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Project.

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  45. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    67% User Score Based on 516 reviews

    Safehouse: Diaries is a fresh take on the zombie / survival horror genre. If you're sick of mindless shooters or generic-looking top down affairs that just don't get what the zombie genre is about, this is the game for you.About Screwfly Studios We're a two-man developer based in Australia, dedicated to creating deep, innovative strategy games for PC. Zafehouse: Diaries is Screwfly's debut title a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zafehouse: Diaries.

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  46. Sarmatian Heroes is a turn-based strategy RPG where you explore a vast world, command armies, develop heroes, build fortified cities, and fight tactical battles on hex-based battlefields. Inspired by classic strategy games, Sarmatian Heroes combines world exploration, army management and character progression with a deeper city-building system. Your settlements are not just menus - you build them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sarmatian Heroes.

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  47. Iron Convoy is a turn-based tactical survival game set in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. Manage your convoy, battle enemies, gather resources, and make tough decisions to survive. In this unforgiving world, only the strongest endure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Convoy.

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    Galeid. is a story about one human and two friends traveling through a dying dream world. Explore this strange, yet somehow cute, world at your leisure. There are 9 chapters in total, and Chapter 1, the prologue, is currently available! What is Galeid.?:Good old fashioned! A JRPG with sluggish movement! :Command battles that make good use of depression, hiss, mania, and attributes! :A sligh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galeid..

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  49. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    DEAD IN VINLAND is a survival/management game, mixed with RPG and adventure elements, about a Viking family trying their best to survive on a mysterious island.Exiled on a faraway and unknown land, lead Eirik and his family on their quest to survive.Manage their physical and mental health, explore the island, organize your camp and deal with other human beings. Some will help you, and some will be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead In Vinland.

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  50. PRESENTATION: This is a classic 2D retro RPG in the vein of Skyfall, Ashes of Immortality and Last Heroes.FEATURES: Rich and well developed world and lore Unique characters each with their point of views and motivations, making for an intricate plot Over 10 hours of gameplay Sidequests to complete Quest Journal to track your progress Full Mouse SupportSUMMARY: The Ecclesia is a Holy Order wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reborn Souls.

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