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Games like Desolation of the Dread Lich

Looking for games like Desolation of the Dread Lich? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Crowns RPG, OSR Fantasy, Terminus or The Longest Tale.

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  1. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Humanity hides in sheltered villages.   Monsters prowl the wilderness.   You are the few foolish enough to leave safety. Find your fortunes in the dungeon. And try not to die.   For 2-200 players. The best plans do not always involve dice. This game is part of the OSR It includes rules for : 14 enemies, with each one, has 6 subtypes36 feats, to better allow for unique characters in thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowns RPG, OSR Fantasy.

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

    An expansion to Terminus is on Kickstarter now! Check it out here! Terminus is a ritual tabletop storytelling game for 1 or 2 players. Written for the 2022 1-page RPG jam, this game encourages exploration of liminal spaces and attention to the world around us. Assume the role of a spirit that ensouls a liminal space as its last visitor departs. Through the spirit and its visitor, relive the memori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminus.

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  3. WHICH PATH WILL YOU TAKE, WANDERER?Enter the tale of the forgotten: where whispers of ancient power echo through fractured realms. Your journey begins in the depths of a haunted forest where a mysterious storyteller awaits—the guardian of a fragmented truth that will set you on a perilous quest to piece together The Longest Tale. UNCOVER A LOST LEGEND“Can death be sleep, when life is but a dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Longest Tale.

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  4. Embark on a magical journey in which images from ancient legends, fairy tales and the real history of the Chuvash people are mixed and complement each other. Meet the giant hero Ulyp - the hero of the epic and folk tales - and accept his gifts. Find yourself in the center of the Vortex of time, which will take you through the history of the Chuvash people. Awaken the ancient Elder of the Chuv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Гордость Улыпа. VR-легенды Чувашии.

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  5. 76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Overview This is a game for one player, designed for contemplative solo play. It’s a bubbling cauldron of simple rules and writing prompts, stirred together to produce the story of a teenage witch spending a year away from home in an unfamiliar city called Koriko.  The game’s primary inspiration is Kiki’s Delivery Service, both the Studio Ghibli film and the Eiko Kadono novel. I’ve watched the fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koriko: A Magical Year.

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  6. “Terrible things happening in the most distant borderlands,” says the emperor. “Odd monsters occur there, we’ve lost outposts under unknown circumstances, and dark sects seem to gather. In short, we know nothing for sure, but people desperately call for help. So I send you, my best scout! Do not interfere, just write the most thorough report. Power will be used then.” Will you adopt this story and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Lands Adventure.

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  7. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The world around us has fallen. Ancient ruins, reminders of a past that no one remembers, dot the fractured landscape. Civilization clings to survival with shaking claws, as the chaotic wild encroaches upon it. Civilization creates a foothold, a light in the darkness. But every time the light is snuffed out and darkness crawls forth again from the depths and pushes back civilization. So it has bee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of the Northlanders.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    You can buy physical copies of the game online here! Check out the First Year content for In Extremis here! Check out The Animals of Camillus, an In Extremis Adventure by Aaron King In Extremis In Extremis is a tabletop roleplaying game designed for 2-6 players, about fighting back the man using necromancy, that uses the LUMEN system by Spencer Campbell. Inspired by The Locked Tomb trilogy, player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Extremis.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Development for this PDF on Itch has STOPPED. This is because we have become a DrivethruRPG exclusive entity. We highly recommend you download the product through their site (still FREE / PWYW)! This is due to the fact that we have seen an extremely high amount of traffic through DTRPG and thought it better to serve our customers through this easily accessible avenue.Thank you for your continued s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5e Supplement - Magi-Knights Class (CLOSED).

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  10. 100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    In a long forgotten age, a raging war shattered and devastated the worlds of gods and men. Now green life blooms amidst the ruins of the lost worlds. Wondrous and terrible beings roam the Nine Realms. Civilisation stumbles forward, fresh and reaching. Fate carves the skein anew but there are loose threads, lost long ago in the wars, with no place in the tapestry. These threads must seek the fire w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runecairn: Core Rules.

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  11. TALES OF WESTLAND: A COMPENDIUM This is a compilation of the starter adventures to engage players into the game and setting of Moss, Ston & Steel: a low magic, dark fantasy RPG. Each adventure is designed and tested to last as a one-shot (approx 2 to 3 hours), and they come with a bestiary, colour and b&w maps, and unique trasure.  The following adventures are included - the following descri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moss, Stone & Steel RPG: Tales of Westland.

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  12. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Call of Cthulhu in the Land Down Under In Australia, your investigators will come face-to-face with supernatural forces that have endured for longer than humanity has existed. It is a land of adventure, danger, and ageless wisdom—a perfect for setting for Call of Cthulhu! This is the free 12 page handouts pack for Terror Australis containing every player handout for the campaign and character shee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror Australis Free Handouts Pack (Call of Cthulhu).

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  13. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Something slithers in the forgotten sewers beneath the city. A strange creature that turns people to stone. A corporation that would control it. Cultists that worship it like a god. A gang hell-bent on revenge. All will drown in the filth of… The Gorgon Pit What is it? An adventure for Cy_Borg loosely inspired by ancient greek myth. The players explore the sewers beneath Cy to hunt for a rogue al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gorgon Pit.

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  14. "In a perilous and treacherous realm fraught with ceaseless perils and monstrous adversaries, the livelihood of their inhabitants hangs in a precarious balance. Amidst this chaotic tapestry, schools of ancient magic flourish, their luminous embers serving as bastions of hope in an otherwise desolate landscape. Two such schools, attuned to the primordial elements of water and fire, are tasked to s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vig: Mage purge team.

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  15. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A bestiary & treasure book for UNCONQUERED or other sword & planet games. Fiends & Fortunes is slowfunding now! Back to receive updated PDFs as it develops, at a reduced price. Full details below. What follows is a compendium of dangerous adversaries and such treasures as might be found in the dark and dangerous places of the Million-Million Spheres. Violence is, in general, stacked against the Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fiends & Fortunes (slowfunding).

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  16. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A DEMO PDF SET IS AVAILABLE BELOW Hoodie Spirit, is a captivating and immersive solo role-playing game that invites you to delve into the extraordinary world of Elthorea. In this unique narrative experience, you'll assume the role of a Hoodlin, a courageous and enigmatic being, as you embark on a quest to claim the coveted title of Spirit King. Prepare to unravel captivating stories, face formidab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoodie Spirit: Solo TTRPG Journal.

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  17. =============================================================== If you are in the first location, you need to jump into the well (Forgot to write in the game) =============================================================== In the distant future, our world is on the brink of destruction. Centuries ago, a mysterious phenomenon known as the "Time Sundering" shattered time into fragments, throwing th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Age of Beans The Way of Falling.

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

    A minimalist, rules-light RPG for playing old-school fantasy stories, in the spirit of the game originally devised by Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax in the 70s. Another fantasy RPG among hundreds of already existing ones? Certainly. But everything you need to know — including rules for fleshing out any player character you have in mind, combat mechanics, a table of items and other adventuring resourc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAGHEX.

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  19. 64%Game Brain Score
    64% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A Greeblin’s Journey is a solo journaling game about a traveling creature called a Greeblin. They have become unsettled from their home and are now traveling for the first time in a world they have never explored. The road is strange and not nearly as kind as their bed, but they had to do something. They had to go somewhere. This project is a digital-only (for now) zine! The game uses 2 six-side… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Greeblin's Journey.

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  20. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    WARNING: This book involves significant body horror elements and may not be suitable for players sensitive to such content. Once, this town only whispered about the sordid histories of its rare newcomers and the abundant setbacks of its long-time residents. But a brilliant flash in the sky a few nights back has brought new topics to the hushed tones of worried recluses and nosy neighbors: odd shap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pried Eye: A Trophy Dark Incursion.

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  21. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Tending: A Game of Devotion Somewhere in the world, a holy place waits for your arrival.  Pilgrims come, give themselves to it for a time, and leave again. You won’t be there long, in the scheme of things. But your time there will alter it, and you. What is Tending? Tending is a mixed media journalling game where you take the role of a devotee at a holy site. Over a span of seasons you'll carry o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tending: A Game of Devotion.

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  22. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Welcome to Sonic's World - A universe unique and beyond what you know from the SEGA games! Where, inspired by Sonic and other heroes of the franchise, you and your friends will create a team of heroes that will save the world from the forces of evil! For those unfamiliar - tabletop (or role-playing, or pen-and-paper) games are imagination focused games, like Dungeons and Dragons. This one is based… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rings and Running Shoes.

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  23. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A Storytelling Card Game About Beautiful Heroes with Tragic Backstories You are an adventurer. You journey through dangerous lands in search of… well, that’s up to you. It’s a hard and dangerous life, and everyone has a different reason for taking it up. But you are also royalty. From a distant land, or a nearby kingdom, you were born into wealth, power, and prestige. But you left it all behind. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Prince (Beta).

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  24. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Bernpyle has been a every-other-month Mausritter zine in publication since October 2020. The story of Bernpyle is simple, it was a dream turned hobby and then a hobby turned passion and from there it has become, well, it has become a joy! When COVID 19 and the quarantines forced all of our lives to change, many of us once again started playing more Table-Top Role Playing Games, it was in the indie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bernpyle YEAR ONE (Kickstarter Digital Files).

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    55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    HAUNT HAUNT is a solo journaling game aiming to provide an impactful journey for the player. In HAUNT, the player takes on the role of a trapped ghost who aches to connect with the living. The ghost knows that their attempts to connect with the living may result in an exorcism, but they also know that failing to make a connection will cause them to wither away, unable to move on. HAUNT is built on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAUNT.

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  26. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    The Basics Plunderlight is a dark fantasy role-playing game about ambitious characters following their convictions in a world of stark iniquity. There are deals in dark alleys, harrowing chases through haunted forests, duels fought in the morning rain, and pacts made with otherworldly powers who care naught for the plight of mortals. We play to find out if the characters' convictions drive them to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plunderlight.

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  27. BRAVE ALICE GAMES DISCORD SERVER Join us and be part of our awesome community! About the GameFantasy Adventure Builder (TM) is the digital version of the famous book “Tome of Adventure Design”. It contains hundreds of tables that help you come up with ideas for quests, adventurers, monsters, and anything related to High Fantasy TT RPGs. In addition, it features the Table Designer tool with whic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Adventure Builder.

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  28. Protagonist Is A Haunted Ghost,You Have Three Brothers,Who Are Became Ghosts,You Have To Kill The Ghosts So That Your Brothers Soul Can Reach Heavens. There Are Three Levels In the spectral realm of the afterlife, the protagonist, a haunted ghost, embarks on a harrowing quest. Bound by ethereal chains to the mortal world, the protagonist's three brothers, now spirits themselves, linger in l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JUMP WU.

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  29. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Cthulhu Dark Ages is "one of the best Call of Cthulhu books to come out, from any edition" (Rolling Boxcars). This is the free 24 page handouts pack for Cthulhu Dark Ages 3rd Edition, containing Keeper resources,  player handouts, and pre-gen characters for the campaign. Print them and use them again and again! With nothing but candle light and your wits, your journey into the Dark Ages begins... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu Dark Ages Free Handouts and Pre-gen Characters (Call of Cthulhu).

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  30. 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 9: Dungeon Delver Enhancer.

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  31. Life of a Guardian is a story-driven JRPG set in a rich, hand-crafted fantasy world where ancient magic, mythical beings, and fragile peace coexist. You play as a young Guardian—one of the few chosen protectors sworn to defend their homeland from the forces of darkness. When a rift tears open near the quiet town, demonic creatures spill into the streets, wreaking havoc and threatening to con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life of a Guardian.

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  32. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    CENTURIES AGO, the world was a lush paradise of fantasy tales. But then came the ARCANE WARS, when the Archmages toppled kingdoms and their Defiling Sorcery desecrated the land into a broken wasteland. Now, even the Sun is dying. 24XX: DYING SUN is a tabletop roleplaying game for 2+ players, designed using the framework provided by the 24XX SRD by Jason Tocci. Most folks struggle to adapt under th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 24XX: DYING SUN.

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  33. 61%Game Brain Score
    61% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    In The Bluelight is a frozen dungeon crawl adventure by Chris Bissette. You can check out the plain text version of the adventure for free here.Winner at the inaugural The Awards! ORDER THE PRINT VERSION HERE The days are fleeting out on the ice. The days are fleeting everywhere, now, but out on the barrens of Kergüs they are even further lessened. Time is thin here. It stretches, twists, freezes.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Bluelight.

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  34. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    You might have come for justice. You might have come for glory. Maybe you want revenge. Maybe you just have nowhere else to go.  Sherwood is a game of outlaws and arcana, inspired by modern Robin Hood fantasies stories, the Robin of Sherwood television series, and the medieval outlaw ballads and romances, Sherwood is set in a fantastical version of 13th Century England. Pick up digital copies he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherwood | A Game of Outlaws & Arcana.

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  35. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Gothic Fantasy Roleplaying. Imagine a village made insignificant by the landscape that surrounds it, its air thick with secrets. There have been disappearances, perhaps, or murders – gruesome ones, loaded with occult significance. Shadowy cabals concoct plots by candlelight, pursued by interlopers with demons of their own. The stash of books in the church’s broom cupboard locates a hidden temple i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to secrets under stone..

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    62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Stories Podcast has delighted kids and parents for years; Stories RPG is a game for telling epic tales for kids and adults from 6 to 99.   Stories RPG focuses on narrative, helping kids learn to tell stories as they build their characters and the world.  Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3 of Starsworn, a print and play choose-your-own-adventure/coloring book, are available at StoriesRPG.com, alon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories RPG.

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  37. 72%Game Brain Score
    72% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The age of heroes is over. Time to crowdsource. Gone are the days when the fearsome dragon coming down from its mountain, or the black-spired castle luring villagers to their doom, were a once-in-a-generation occurrence. When all it took was a group of legendary do-gooders taking care of all our problems. Nowadays, it feels like every backwater hamlet has its own Dark Dungeon of Doom, you know, ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of the Moebius Guild.

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  38. View Game
    100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    PHYSICAL COPIES AVAILABLE AT: Indie Press Revolution Knave of Cups And the bottom of this page! Also see bottom of page for discounted damaged copies, and free PDF community copies. There is an Anamnesis Jam running from November 1 through January 31! Everyone is invited to create projects inspired by the game. Designer's Commentary Version was nominated for a 2022 ENnie for Best Electronic Book… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anamnesis.

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  39. Once upon a time, there was a wonderful school of spellcraft and sorcery called Brewkessel. 62 years ago it vanished in a flash of red lightning, taking with it some of the best and brightest names in magic. All that was left behind was a deep, smoking hole. Was it the result of a spell gone wrong? Had the gods finally rained down judgement on their vile witchcraft? No one could say for sure. In f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brewkessel #1 for 5th Edition.

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  40. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Wild Duelist is a medieval action role-playing game for 2 to 6 players. You play an animalfolk warrior journeying to an arranged duel. Your journey will be dangerous. It will question your honour as well as threaten your life. The end of the journey may spell the end of your life. Wild Duelist is Illuminated by LUMEN for rule-chewy, fast-paced combat. It is inspired by chivalric romance, Arthurian… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Duelist.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    You are a failure. You have no home. You have no job. You have no friends. You have no family. You have no prospects. What you do have are a handful of pennies, a blithe disregard for your own life, and a particular set of skills. The kind of skills that make respectable folks avoid you.  Out there, beyond civilization, lies danger: monsters and magic and  ancient ruins pregnant with treasur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Errant.

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  42. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Are you tired of thick rulebooks and complicated solo RPG engines? Look no further than Everline, the game that's so easy to play, even your grandma could do it (no offense to grandma, of course). *Core Rule updated to version 1.2*Released Zagsonia Catacomb (2 in the Zagsonia Series) Series: [DEMO SET] (Free): In this game, you play as a young child who sets out to collect herbs from a nearby fore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everline: Quickstart Your Solorpg.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    **Print edition available today!** The wastes call.  Not to you, but the iron hanging on your hip. Drifters is a tabletop RPG of cursed gunslingers, wandering the wastes of the frontier in search of problems, and purpose. Carrying a capital-G Gun, you have been granted near immortality. It only costs everything in return.  Drift now, your voidborn Gun draws you down the road. Slayers Hack Drifte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drifters.

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  44. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    UPDATES 21/02/2022: For those who wish to purchase the DLC - "Project Rose Snapshot Miniatures Collection - Special Pack" in addition to your download key copy,  you may now get it HERE. Follow Minstrel Creative and "Project Rose" on: OFFICIAL WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM NEWSLETTER SEEK THE TRUTH TO SURVIVE! A grave crisis has descended on the kingdom’s most glorious city! Horrific monste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to "CALLING OF THE MATRIARCH" Roleplaying Adventure Board Game.

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  45. In the twilight of ancient eras, where magic courses through the veins of the earth and blades sing hymns of war, the saga of World of Dynasty: Shadows of Legends begins. This is an epic MMORPG tapestry woven from threads of survival, deep RPG elements, Arabian Nights and boundless opportunities for creation. Here, there is no absolute good or evil—only the truth each hero defends with blood, swea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Dynasty: Shadows of Sagas.

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  46. What is HAUNT? HAUNT is a solo journaling game aiming to provide an impactful journey for the player. In HAUNT, the player takes on the role of a trapped ghost who aches to connect with the living. The ghost knows that their attempts to connect with the living may result in an exorcism, but they also know that failing to make a connection will cause them to wither away, unable to move on. HAUNT is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAUNT Press Kit.

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  47.   This is a low level adventure, intended to be played after playing the intro adventure, Salt of the Earth, in the core rulebook. Ideally, your Coven will have leveled up to level two before beginning Blood Property.  The Purity Rose has a cure for people in Half Leaf who do not want to convert to their extreme religious practices. They are transforming the villagers into creatures who will obe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Property - Module/Adventure for Sickest Witch.

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  48. 70%Game Brain Score
    70% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Corpsewake Cove is an adventure written and illustrated by Madeleine Ember for the MÖRK BORG game (under their Third Party License) where you FIGHT PIRATES, GET REVENGE, and STEAL THEIR FUCKING TREASURE! Cover Design of "Corpsewake Cove" and a skeleton 'cause why not? What's Inside? Adventure, tables, characters, and places printed in full color! Choose your approach as a party: will you sneak in,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpsewake Cove (third party module for MÖRK BORG).

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  49. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    The Game  You are the Last Magus, out of your tower, witnessing the world you once knew crumble, fall to pieces... The shadows grow long, and in these final days of this Age of Magic, you sense a familiar presence beckoning you from the shadows, calling you to rest. It is Death. It is patient. Your work is not yet done. This is the world that you loved for all your long life, filled with mar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Magus.

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  50. Enter the Halls of Welehola! Step into the shoes of a wizarding student to learn the arcane arts in a magical academy! What sort of witching student life would you live? Would you harness the power of the elements and become a wizard hotshot? Go out on daring-do adventures in an old castle, overgrown grounds or wilderness older than time? Put on the witchiest outfits and head to the village inn? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welehola.

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