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Games like Defiance

Looking for games like Defiance? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy, medieval, historical and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Hammerwatch 2, Gradanix or Wardens of Wen.

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  1. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 1,183 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 9 reviews

    Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Blight the Horrible and his dragon army have succeeded in the sinister plot to overthrow King Roland and bring destruction across the Kingdom of Herian. Not all is lost as hope hides deep within the sewer system, where the King’s resistance movement holds strong. On the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammerwatch 2.

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  2. A permadeath co-op action-RPG roguelike with hand-inked, comic-book combat. Pick one of seven heroes, descend an endless maze that gets harder with every floor, and see how far you get before you fall — solo or with up to seven friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gradanix.

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  3. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The sun sets on Wen, hopefully it's not the last time. Wardens of Wen is a top-down wave-survival pixel ARPG set in a dark medieval fantasy world. Each Warden has a unique build and ability set. Choose your Warden and survive! Depending on your starting difficulty, your starting Round might change, normally you will start at Round 1, Wave 1. Defeating each wave will reward you will experience, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wardens of Wen.

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  4. Stranded on a cursed island, near death, you fight your way through dungeons full of loot to develop your cat hero's magical abilities. ZpellCatz is an action RPG with a dark campaign, exciting boss fights, hundreds of epic items and - of course - cats. Magic Combat OnlyNo swords, no daggers, no bows. Every hero and every enemy is a spell caster type. Ready for something new?Class and PathCombine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZpellCatz.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 3,914 reviews

    A rogue-lite that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

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  6. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 247 reviews

    9th Dawn Remake is a massive open world RPG bursting with dungeon-crawling adventure. The game has been lovingly re-created based on the original 9th Dawn game released in 2012 … which spawned the 9th Dawn series you know and love! Play in single-player mode, or with a friend with Online or Local co-op modes! Experience a vast world filled with huge new dungeons, hordes of monsters, and ridiculous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9th Dawn Remake.

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  7. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 13,118 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 8 reviews

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of Morta.

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  8. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Blades & Tails.

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  9. A world held together by old oaths and older wounds. IconicQuest is a pixel-art, top-down MMORPG built for people who remember when the genre respected your time. Real-time skill-based combat. A shared persistent world. Loot that means something. No pay-to-win, no auto-battle, no skip button. Built solo, in the open, by one developer. Combat you have to actually play. You swing, they swing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IconicQuest.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Welcome! Play DunHero and go on a big adventure. You will walk through a large, changing World. You must fight and win against all enemies and powerful bosses you find.Pick a hero to start your journey. Each hero has different starting items and strengths. The deeper you go, the more things you find to help you and the stronger you get.In Dunhero, something new is always waiting for you - like a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DunHero.

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  11. 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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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    77% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Dungeoneer is a nostalgia-invoking action RPG with an old-school style taking inspirations from games like Baldur's Gate, Warcraft, Diablo, and Runescape - complete with a full campaign, end-game difficulty, and multiplayer. The StoryYou, a wandering Hero of legend, find yourself betwixt the Void's swallowing event horizon. Fleeing to the land of Escher and reaching the town of Ingrim, you find t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeoneer.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    Leafling Online is a free to play 2D Action MORPG with an evolving world. Explore, fight, craft, cast, and delve your way through dangerous dungeons and discover new areas on the Overworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leafling.

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  14. Old-school isometric RPG game with some more modern concepts. You must challenge the forces of evil by eliminating monsters in a world where evil expands. As evil increases, the difficulty of the game also increases. You can play solo or in co-op by allowing other players to enter your game to help you. The levels are mostly procedurally generated, which guarantees that each game you play has s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magia y Demonios.

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  15. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A world reborn - A free to play action RPG which takes place in the Nexus. Elemental Biomes to explore where danger awaits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystaria Online.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 950 reviews

    A 1-8 player fantasy RPG set in a handcrafted pixel world. Build your hero across 8 races and 6 classes. Explore ancient lands, master elemental combat, forge relationships, and shape a stronghold to call home. Fight for the fate of Dimraeth either together or alone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimraeth.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Darkzan Adventure is a Medieval Arcade RPG full of humor, fast-paced action, and unusual characters. Explore mysterious lands, face the cult of Darkzan, and uncover bizarre events while playing solo, in co-op, or even in idle mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkzan Adventure.

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  18. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Fast paced reactive combat  Wave based enemies with unique moves each increasing in difficulty Advanced bossfights that don't care about your stats Decorate your own island and enhance your home with items you unlock during your adventure Work on secondary skills and systems to enhance the power of your character: Farming, Alchemy, Fishing, Smithing, Hunting, Slayer and Cooking! Gather e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incursion2D.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 378 reviews

    Ancient Kingdoms is a classic 2D RPG game meticulously crafted to evoke the nostalgia and charm of beloved RPGs from the golden era of gaming. Designed by dedicated fans for fellow enthusiasts, it offers an experience that celebrates the timeless elements of traditional role-playing games, with special attention to making the game accessible for beginner players in the genre, and entertaining and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Kingdoms.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG with 8-bit sprites inspired by classic JRPGs of the era. Featuring a class system with over 10 classes to choose from, a robust cross-class skill system, tons of weapon types, many dungeons to explore, and bosses to fight! Also you can ride a Wyvern! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyvia.

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  21. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 6,502 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

    A fantasy Action RPG, playable by yourself or in co-op with up to three friends! Features an unrestricted skill system, fluid and challenging combat, and an engaging story. For additional value, there's also a fleshed out, challenging roguelike mode to truly put your ARPG skills to the test! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Grindea.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 6,346 reviews

    Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicon.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

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

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  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 443 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 12 reviews

    Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Marked For Death.

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  25. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 2,865 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 35 reviews

    The Victor Vran: Overkill Edition includes the fully updated Victor Vran, the expansive Fractured Worlds & the legendary Motörhead: Through The Ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victor Vran.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tor Eternum.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 831 reviews

    Nevergrind Online is a real-time cooperative multiplayer online RPG where you and a group of adventurers join forces to protect the Kingdom of Edenburg from the sinister forces of darkness. Up to six players can form a party and venture forth to help restore peace and order to the Kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nevergrind Online.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    67% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Viking Vengeance is a Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a religiously oppressed medieval world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods forever changing the destiny of his people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Vengeance.

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  30. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    62% User Score Based on 247 reviews

    DarkStory is a 2D MMORPG where you can have fantastic adventures filled with action, magic, and friendships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DarkStory Online.

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  31. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 1,005 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 11 reviews

    Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land. Explore handcrafted dungeons, fight a terrifying cadre of mystical and monstrous enemies, grab valuable loot and recover fallen heroes to expand your roster of available warriors. Each play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blightbound.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    77% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Dragonpath is a top-down hack'n'slash RPG with abilities tied to equipment rather than classes. Carve a bloody path through a broken underground realm inhabited by vicious monsters and few struggling remnants of civilization. Experiment with equipment to find the combination that suits your playstyle best! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonpath.

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  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    BrawlQuest is an action packed 2D brawling MMORPG designed around simplicity. Explore a large open world and uncover the secrets of the Northern Forest with friends or solo as you level up and prepare to face off against the world's mightiest monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrawlQuest.

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  35. Fight through dark-fantasy expeditions alone or in online co-op with up to four heroes. Choose a quick run or a long one, uncover hidden paths, build a unique hero through randomized upgrades and item drops, and earn your way to the Black Knight in The Final Oath or become the enemy as the Director. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Death.

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  36. Humans fled to Solace seeking refuge from the eternal Celestial War. The name was a promise which was never kept. The war followed, and what they brought with them consumed everything. What remains is broken land, corrupted biomes, and desperate powers that call themselves salvation. You fight through what remains. Combat runs automatically. And when you die, that is not the end. That is the door… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormented Souls Idle.

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  37. Endgame-first ARPG: Conquer infinite dungeons, master deep loot, and dominate leaderboards. Built for grinders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Hunt.

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  38. Get Ready for Epic Dungeon Crawling!Embark on an action-packed 2D RPG adventure with "Another Dungeon Game"! Battle through dungeons filled with randomized loot, over-the-top skills, and extensive passive trees. Designed with casual players in mind, this game offers an accessible and thrilling experience from level 1. An Action RPG for Everyone!Millions of players love the thrill that c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Dungeon Game.

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  39. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Wake with no memory. Descend 100 dungeon floors. Build relationships, start a family, lose companions forever. A text-based RPG remake of the 1993 BBS classic—with a living world and multiple endings shaped by your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Usurper Reborn.

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Dive into a fast paced, text based ARPG experience that fuses classic adventure with modern action-packed gameplay. Through 8 classes, 50 levels, 9 realms and challenging bosses, fight using over 130 skills and collect almost limitless loot and upgrades whilst perfecting your characters build. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enarian Online.

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  41. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The Guardian Stone is a online third person Action Tower Defense Game with Rpg elements and mulitplayer. Set in the fantasy world of Elrone, You play as a hero protecting the realm from the forces of evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guardian Stone.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Take Down The DarknessIn Dream Slayers, Nightmares are more than enemies, they're the echoes of fear, regret, and chaos. Face cursed knights and shifting beasts, each more twisted than the last. Conquer the darkness to uncover the truth… or be consumed by it. Create Unstoppable WeaponsIn Dream Slayers, power is earned through what you find and how you forge it. Discover powerful weapons in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Slayers.

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  44. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    73% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    By yourself or with friends, your goal is to fight and explore on the mysterious islands. Become stronger, equip better items, craft a raft and sail parts of the oceans to find more hidden treasure, secrets, and bosses. Beware of other players who are looking to kill you and steal your items. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Key To Heaven.

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  45. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    The evil goddess seeks to devour and remake the world… and you are what stands in her way. Fight and kill, expand your skill tree, craft and build, and lead the world’s people to victory in Din’s Champion, a multiplayer fantasy action-RPG where every choice matters, and the choices are endless. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Din's Champion.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    Pale Coins is an ARPG game with focus on combat and items, where the player is tasked to find the Champion's Coin. More Weapons = More Fun Find a variety of weapons - each with different types, movesets and skills - to slay your way through hordes of enemies and tough bosses. Make Friends along the Way Event though the world is a rough place, people of different camps may help you. Who know… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Coins.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    A VR action roguelike with an expressive deep combat system and a player-driven procedural world generation system. Team up with friends across platforms as you remix runs and alter reality to uncover the mysteries of ZIX. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZIX.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    No rigid classes You can create your own class, nothing is locked, feel free to play as a fire mage wielding a two handed sword or a necro archer.Tons of masteries and skills There is a vast number of options to choose from when it comes to spells, weapons, abilities and masteries. You can create a ton of builds and constantly find new ways of crushing your enemies!Old school action RPG hack and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Powerlust.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,137 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

    In a world ravaged by dragons, play as four heroes, solo or multiplayer, and fight hordes of enemies, adapt your build with the unique Ancestral Grid system, improve your city, and share it with your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonkin: The Banished.

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  50. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    62% User Score Based on 1,771 reviews

    Heartwood Online is a cross-platform free-to-play MMO. Explore a vast world filled with adventure where you choose your own path. Immerse yourself in crafting, trade, PvP & PvE battles, guilds, politics, and a thriving player economy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartwood Online.

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