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Kiluk, the saurian people pursued for ages, has finally found a home. However, the place these primitive beings chose to inhabit hides even more ancient terrors: Tera’s forgotten temple was cursed by envious gods in the past, and now its enchanted treasures corrupt anyone who touches them. Tera’s curse then turned the Kiluks and their pets into horrible, vicious, and vengeful creatures. Attention:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Temple.

In this hexcrawl adventure, a band of mercenaries tries to guard a caravan through a deadly pass where hazards abound. You can use any ruleset of your choice to run this adventure. If you're a Dungeons & Dragons fan, here included are some creatures you might encounter on your journey. This project includes: • A PDF with creature descriptions for use with Age of Gods game and reference pages for D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Against The Mountain Men.

Baykhan, the forbidden ruins that Han's slaves prefer to forget, is being looted. These old silver mines were completely depleted by the dreadful undead slave lords pawns of Huijiang, the shadow dragon, ruler of the City of the Three Thousand Gates. Now, many thieves journey to the Mountains of the Ancient Ones pursuing hidden treasures because Xeng Liu and his mercenaries found the secret tunnels… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ruins of Baykhan.

Enter the Dread Tower, a gate to the underground fortress of Bhaligund, one of Skandir's most treacherous sons. Fight deadly creatures or be clever and try to run away from them. Find secret passages, remove traps, solve puzzles, and overcome obstacles that will challenge your players' skills. Dread Tower is a dark fantasy adventure by Horos. It can be used with the MSX™ TTRPG. Illustrated maps an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Tower.

These are the Halls of Helga, an ancient place now occupied by the shadowy spawns of a mysterious, dark being. You can use these maps with any scenario you wish. Get to know our games below: Age of Gods — https://horoscopezine.itch.io/age-of-gods MSX — https://horoscopezine.itch.io/msx-english Created by Horos. © Horoscope Zine, 2021. Warrior Queen cassette tape by Horos https://horos.bandcamp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halls of Helga.

This is the Minaret of Gena, a place haunted by its former inhabitants. While traveling through the desert lands of old Kharshan, one can see this three-level, 100 feet tall pinnacle, built from dozen of hundreds of mudbricks. You can use these maps with any scenario you wish. Get to know our games below: Age of Gods — https://horoscopezine.itch.io/age-of-gods MSX — https://horoscopezine.itch.io… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minaret of Gena.

These are the lands of the Sorcerer, a cruel being that now sits on the throne of Guthuk, the defeated. Hordes of monstrous creatures, the evil servants of this mighty warlock, roam the wilds and scare the folk who lives here. You can use these maps with any scenario you wish. Get to know our games below: Age of Gods — https://horoscopezine.itch.io/age-of-gods MSX — https://horoscopezine.itch.io… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lands of the Sorcerer.

Explore a dark dungeon filled with evil creatures and cursed treasures. Overcome pitfalls and survive the natural hazards of this huge underground place. Are you ready to face undead or even dragons? Curse Quest is a diagram map you can use with your favorite RPG system or setting. You can stock it as you please, with traps, monsters, and treasure. Curse Quest is a dark fantasy challenge by Horos.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse Quest.

Explore the cursed Almadur, a land of ruins and traitors long forgotten. In this mini-setting, you'll search for lost treasures of legends old and fight menacing creatures that hide down deep tunnels below the earth. Choose your character, plan your journey, and cross the wildlands. But beware: monsters lurk in the hills, forests, mountains, and swamps of this territory! Beasts from the Abyss is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beasts from the Abyss.

Explore the ancient Castle Amodor and discover the secrets that lie inside its walls. Sail the Desolate Coast and drop the anchor near the village where legends about this haunted place abound. Prepare to face perils that will challenge your wits and your cooperative skills. Castle Amodor is a dark fantasy challenge by Horos. It can be used with the MSX™ TTRPG. Illustrated maps, text files, and a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Amodor.

A rider is dead. Her squire is suffering from a sinister disease and a frightening plague spreads quickly across the kingdom. The Brotherhood of Light needs to find out what happens before it's too late.Sail from Frenia to Ebelor to destroy a terrible curse. Search for clues to find out what happened with the victims of this shady intrigue. Explore the uncharted lands of the Fallen Empire. Beneath… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath the Remains.

Journey is a fanzine about a long trip between two doomed citadels. Tashar was burned to the ground and Zimbar is about to fall. Choose your character and hit the road! You can use this Shadowlords™ adventure with your favorite RPG system. Shadowlords™ is a dark fantasy setting, with an old school, sword and sorcery tone. Journey is a dark fantasy challenge by Horos. It can be used with the MSX™, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey.

Explore the deserts of Harabys, the fabled lands where secrets await to be unearthed. Enter the dark halls of the Fallen Obelisk and discover what is hidden inside it. But beware: Titans ravaged this place ages ago and people fear they can come back from the distant west if some occult knowledge awakens. You can use these maps with any scenario you wish. Get to know our games below: Age of Gods —… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harabys.

Enter the Caves of Zor and face the dangerous creatures that inhabit its dark halls!In this mini-setting, you'll explore the lands of Gobelan and fight the evil forces that hide deep into the earth's entrails. Pick a character, delve into the dungeon and try to survive its perils!Caves of Zor is a dark fantasy challenge by Horos. It can be used with the MSX™, FMX™, or Moments™ games.MSX™ — https:/… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caves of Zor.

There is a large dark chasm in the distant frozen mountains of northern Horkia. A strange monolith marks the trail that leads to its entrance, and Horkian elders say no living being can decipher its unusual rune. Frightened bandits say that undying sentries guard a huge gate that leads to the core of the mountain. What those doors hide from mortal eyes? Explore the caves of this sinister place inf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Chasm.

English The Tomb of the Necromancer remains completely unprotected and its secrets are about to be unleashed. The Cursed Tomb is a system-agnostic adventure module you can play with D&D 5E, Dungeon Crawl Classics, or any other OSR ruleset. Get to know our Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery games: MSX™ — https://horoscopezine.itch.io/msx-english Age of Gods — https://horoscopezine.itch.io/age-of-gods We… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Tomb.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Apollyon is a dark fantasy narrative RPG focused on choices, where you summon demons and spiritual entities, deal with them for power, and delve deeper into an occult universe! It is a multiplayer choose-your-own adventure RPG mixed with a roguelike strategy board game and hidden deckbuilder elements. In this 40+ hour game, you will: Use obsidian tokens upon the Apollyic table to control the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollyon: River of Life.

Miasma and Monsters A weird, dark, fantasy role-playing game Created by Peter TR Bernhardt of Goblin Pit Games Physical copies available here. Link to the Referee's Quickstart. Miasma and Monsters is a TTRPG inspired by the Knave hack, Glaive, but it is its own game entirely. It offers a class-less system that lets players customize their character as they advance in levels. It should be comp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miasma and Monsters Player's Pamphlet.

Physical editions available for purchase here! 9 Lives to Valhalla is a frenetic, gleefully ultraviolent ttrpg about death metal viking cats earning their seat in Valhalla through glorious violence and death (all 9 of them)! Nine lives to stalk the earth! Nine times to die with sword in paw! Nine Lives to Valhalla! You are a death metal viking cat, earning your place in the drinking halls of Val… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Lives to Valhalla.

Abuz, the guardian goddess of the Gur people. Ancient legends say she built a labyrinth to imprison Akutha, the avatar of her nemesis. Akutha was a giant, ferocious hyena that hunted shepherds. The exact location of this maze is still unknown. The Maze of Abuz is a hexcrawl and a dungeoncrawl map by Horos. It can be used with Age of Gods or any RPG of your choice. Age of Gods — https://horoscopezi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Maze of Abuz.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

77% User Score Based on 270 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 2 reviews

A strategy game of exploration, endurance, and space travel on an interstellar gothic monastery. Explore solar systems, harvest resources, construct outposts, and face hazards in the challenging universe of The Banished Vault. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Banished Vault.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

53% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Face merciless gameplay to explore a cursed castle, discover the dark tales of its inhabitants, and kill the gods of a decaying world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Return.

Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 14: Oldskull Knights.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

92% User Score Based on 104 reviews

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

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 6,245 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 19 reviews

Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright. Can you resist the evil within you, forge a legend of heroic proportions, and ultimately destroy the dark essence that haunts your dreams? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature, carve a swath of destruction across the realms, and ascend to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baldur's Gate 2.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

58% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Blade of Destiny (1992) is the first part of the glorious Realms of Arkania Trilogy... An Orc army stands ready to attack Arkania's villages and towns. The only hope of saving the land lies in the legendary Blade of Destiny. Can you find this magical weapon in time to stop the siege? A rich and detailed adventure that will engage your mind and challenge your imaginations.The Realms of Arkania Tri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny.

83%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 30,282 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

65%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

62% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

Official game of the iconic game books by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fighting Fantasy Legends.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

74% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Marrow is a 2D, Cosmic-Horror themed, action-adventure game emphasizing challenge, puzzles, platforming, combat and navigation. Leap, crawl, slash and blast your way through the cavernous bowels of a menacing mountain in a quest to find your lost friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marrow.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

58% User Score Based on 1,632 reviews

Set in the lush and vibrant world of the Forgotten Realms, Sword Coast Legends offers an all-new way to enjoy the time-tested magic of playing Dungeons & Dragons as a shared storytelling experience. With a deep narrative developed by a team of long-time industry veterans and a partnership with Wizards of the Coast, the single player campaign of Sword Coast Legends brings the world of Faerûn home l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword Coast Legends.

58%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

This Visual Novel tells the story of a dark journey in a broken world.The action takes place in the abandoned estate of the former Order called “Black Rose”. One day this estate was swallowed up by the magical catastrophe which spread death to all nearby lands, turning people into “Shadows”.You will have to plunge into this cursed place, where a mad & legendary adventurer, and a girl from the “Hel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of Chaos.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Once you step through the door to Zork, you leave the world of arcade games and trite fantasies behind and enter the dimension of your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zork Anthology.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Courier of the Crypts is a 2D puzzle adventure game where you have to survive as a Courier on his first errand to the ominous crypts. Main tool to achieve the mission is a Magic Torch which you use to illuminate your path, defend from darkness and solve puzzles - it must never run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Courier of the Crypts.

Journey through the dark fantasy setting of Shadowlords™, and explore its cursed lands. Cross dangerous frontiers to defeat what lies behind the shadow veils of uncharted territories, and get back to tell what your eyes have seen and your ears have listened to. This map is the main tool of the Brotherhood of Light, copied and distributed among its members, in order to assist the research of the u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowlords™ Greater Map.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

97% User Score Based on 708,180 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 69 reviews

An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baldur's Gate 3.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

Darkness Stirs Once More Dark Quest returns with its fourth installment - a turn-based strategy adventure inspired by the legendary HeroQuest board game. Enter a realm of perilous dungeons, cunning traps, and powerful magic as you lead your party of heroes against the forces of the Dark Sorcerer. Gulak, the sorcerer’s puppet, commands monstrous legions that stalk the night. Villagers vanish witho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Quest 4.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 115 reviews

Uncover the mysteries surrounding the god of shadow, as you navigate the treacherous corridors and chambers of his forgotten castle. Uncover the fragments of a key lost and scattered throughout, to reveal what secrets are dwelling within the throne room. Persevere through many dangers lurking in every corner of the castle’s hallowed walls using the weapons and tools at your disposal. Decipher pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veritus.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

57% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Your exploration ship crashlands on a mysterious planet where apparently magic is real. Learn how to survive in this hostile territory by applying your technical abilities to the arcane. Discover how to cast spells and craft elixirs. Uncover the planet's secrets to find your way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artificer: Science of Magic.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

73% User Score Based on 598 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young man on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil Wakcha-Clan. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles. To master these challenges you need to have keen eyes and a good sense for your environment, or your next step may be your last. But Teku has a special gift: his left hand is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candle.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

84% User Score Based on 1,209 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

[Media 29704843] Fig | Website | Youtube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Patreon | Discord Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vagrus - The Riven Realms.

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.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

99% User Score Based on 11,429 reviews

Sheepy: A Short Adventure is a short handcrafted pixel art platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheepy: A Short Adventure.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

90% User Score Based on 203 reviews

Pick up your favorite boots, polish your sword, and prepare for adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driftmoon.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

69% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Anima The Nameless Chronicles is a third person action RPG that tells the story of a man without name, an immortal being cursed to walk the world until the end of time. When a shadow of his past rises again in his path, he will be forced to take part in a conflict in which the very existence is in question. But... Will he be our last hope, or our doom? Accompany him on a travel through his past li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anima Gate of Memories: The Nameless Chronicles.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

97% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Chessplosion is an arcade action puzzle game where you drop chess piece-shaped bombs to create chain reactions and trap opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessplosion.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Eterna: Heroes Fall is a true Old-School Turn-Based Tactical RPG featuring a storyline spanning generations, with multiple protagonists, a world filled with magic, glory, and ancient evil. Establish a bloodline of Heroes chosen by the gods to save the continent of Centura from an ancient evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eterna: Heroes Fall.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

79% User Score Based on 643 reviews

Ascend Reborn is an old-school, 3rd person action RPG. Wage war as a brutal Caos warrior on your journey to Ascension. The reign of the Titans has come to an end. The New Gods have risen to claim ultimate power and need a champion. Will you rise to the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascend: Reborn.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

78% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Play as Angela, a fearless young Vampire Hunter on the trail of a brutal murderer. Along with a mysterious Nazell, embark on an epic quest into the heart of the criminal underworld. Age of Fear is a deep and complex turn-based strategy series (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear 4: The Iron Killer.

Tirona is a tabletop RPG and a classic computer RPG in one, with an AI dungeon master at the table. You get the freedom of a real tabletop session (any plan, any approach, any idea you can put into words) without needing a group or a game master. Virtual tabletop — miniatures, dice and a world that rises from the table in front of you. CRPG — exploration, a party of companions and turn-based t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tirona.