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Looking for games like Desperation? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Escape The Mad Empire, Blightstone or 時巡る宝石精霊.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    Join our Discord Server About the GameGather your Heroes Master the full potential of a varied party of heroes, choosing from a pool of 13 classes. Unlock their full potential via skills, loot and more.  Escape an Empire Gone Mad The Empire has fallen. Its survivors are trapped within an apocalypse of its own creation. Can you assemble a band of heroes and escape the Mad Empire? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape The Mad Empire.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Blightstone is a challenging, dark fantasy turn-based roguelike that brings unique twists to combat through freedom of character placement, interactive environments and hardcore resource management. Dying, learning, and meta-progression will be key in your mission to destroy the Blightstone itself If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blightstone.

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  3. "Jewel Spirits" is a new type of game that incorporates elements of party-building roguelite into turn-based strategy (strategic simulation RPG). Embark on a journey with your jewel spirits to explore the anomalies of the "Great Crystal of Time" in the innermost part of the gem cave! Choose your favorite jewel spirits and organize your party! There are only two jewel spiri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 時巡る宝石精霊.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 570 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch.

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  6. The crystals hold the power to save Elicion—or destroy it. The choice lies in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystals of Power.

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  7. Larina is a single-player turn-based fantasy RPG built around character progression, dungeon exploration, and an enormous variety of loot. Build your hero through different combat Souls, develop their skills and attributes, hunt for powerful equipment, and explore a world filled with dungeons, quests, dangerous bosses, and repeatable endgame challenges. Build Your HeroChange the way you fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Larina.

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  8. Here is the English version of your Steam store page description, localized to ensure the terminology resonates with fans of RPGs and Cultivation (Xianxia) games: About This GameDemon Hunt Journey is a pixel-art RPG that brilliantly blends Western Fantasy with Eastern Cultivation (Xianxia), focusing heavily on "Idle Progression and Infinite Looting." Embark on a heaven-defying journey … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 狩魔之旅:万界仙踪.

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  9. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Heavy Wake is a deckbuilding RPG that emphasizes character interactions and party building. Our protagonist Fyodor sets out for a mysterious cursed island in search of a cure for his tribe. On his journey, he will meet strange characters—some of whom can be recruited into his party to help him survive the horrors that haunt the island. The game combines top-down overworld exploration with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Wake.

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  10. 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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  11. Create a coven of witches, defeat the great Blight and harvest its soul. Soul Cauldron is a Min-Maxing dungeon runner set in a dying world, where covens of powerful witches vie for power as everything around them is slowly consumed by the enigmatic Blight. Min-Maxing Challenge: Different builds for every occasion Unlike traditional RPG-s where you build your character in a certain way througho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Cauldron.

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  12. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 396 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingsvein.

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  15. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of folk tales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book.

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  16. The lanterns of Ironwake... must never go out. You must keep watch over the gates. THE LOOP Every descent will make you stronger. Every return home will strengthen or weaken the bonds you’ve made with the people who await your return. A turn-based roguelite dungeon crawler about plunging ever deeper into mysterious dungeons below- yet nevertheless always returning home. The Camp and the Town… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironwake.

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  17. Last Ascender is a 1st-person turn-based strategy RPG combining classic RPG progression with roguelike tension and deckbuilding depth. In a world shrouded in darkness, you must end this desperate journey using only your unique builds and strategic choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Ascender.

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  18. 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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  19. Welcome to Steam's first PvP Domino Deckbuilder! Tackle the roguelike solo campaign or crush your friends in the online arena. Hey there! Welcome to The Bone Crypt. If you love strategy, pixel art, and roguelike deck-builders, you’ve wandered into the right graveyard. I'm building this game to blend classic RPG combat with domino-style puzzle mechanics, making every single turn a fun, brain-te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bone Crypt.

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  20. Unleash Carnage in Doom of the Undying: A Dark Fantasy Survivors-LikeDescend into Doom of the Undying, a fast-paced, dark fantasy, survivors-like adventure where your every second of survival fuels the escalating fury of the world – and your own deadly potential. Inspired by genre titans like Vampire Survivors, Diablo, Halls of Torment, Death Must Die, and Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, Doom of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doom of the Undying.

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  21. Memory is pain, and oblivion is peace. Those who fall into the abyss lose their names and their past, knowing only that they must keep moving forward. The dungeon is not kind. It offers no directions, and gives no answers. Yet the deeper one descends, the more forgotten memories begin to return — each one painful enough to shake both body and mind. Combat is a relentless chain of choices made for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Integrity.

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  22. Void Dungeon brings you a 2D Action RPG with intense hack & slash combat, deep character options, and unyielding enemies, which you can face solo or with up to 4 friends. Oh, and quirky costumes. Because it’s better to look good when the void consumes you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Dungeon.

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  23. Runes of Aereal is a fast-paced, horror-themed roguelike deckbuilder set in the shadowy lands of Aereal. Build your deck, and blitz through enemies with a combination of combo-centric cards and items as you explore the land in search of the Runes of Immortality. Features of Runes of Aereal Deckbuilder Meets an RPGRunes of Aereal combines deckbuilding and RPG elements- allowing players to choose fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runes of Aereal.

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  24. A long time ago, after the death of Emperor Nakatomi Shigeaki without an heir, the Eastern Empire disintegrated and fell into turbulent times. The political power of the empire was held by a series of military dictators and feudal lords known as the Shoguns and Daimyos. The Shoguns and Daimyos slaughtered each other, leaving the once prosperous land in the region covered in blood for hundreds of y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assassins of Darkness.

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  25. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 754 reviews

    Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot.

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  26. You are entering a deep forest that no one has ever left. Spirit Dungeon is a party-building roguelike RPG: contract spirits, build your party, and guide their battles with cards.Pacts with spiritsBeasts, Bugs, Plants, and Dragons. The spirits of the forest appear when you, the summoner, call. A spirit you make a pact with fights at your side, returns to the forest when its contract ends, and nev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Dungeon.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Lead. Adapt. Survive. Step into Valor of Man, a turn-based roguelite RPG set in a world torn by ruin and revelation. Build your party of four champions from 12 unique hero classes, each with distinct roles and playstyles. Master the art of synergy as you discover and combine over 700 abilities, items, and game-changing artifacts. Forge your strategy and prepare for the trials ahead. A Journey Forg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valor of Man.

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  28. You awaken in a space eroded by the abyss. Protect the light and press forward. Defeat the monsters within the abyss! Residents who escaped the abyss through the light will help you. Three Legions: Erosion of the Abyss is a turn-based strategy RPG centered around roguelike elements, modified chess, and boss battles. Combine diverse residents from three races, their synergy effects, and your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Legions: Erosion of the Abyss.

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  29. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A retro-styled tactical RPG with a heavy emphasis on player choice and branching story paths. Long ago, the sun went out and the world went dark. Now, the last remaining sources of light are starting to wane. How will you stop the spreading darkness? Or will you even be able to? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Evernight.

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  30. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    66% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Become the Final Boss! Play any way you want, combine followers from different factions, and win spectacular turn-based battles. Expand your Empire of Darkness and seek a powerful artifact that can change the fate of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Ravage.

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  31. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    The Wreckage resounds with the echoes of countless songs, filling the air of a constantly shifting maze where bravery and sacrifice are key to staying alive. Then, without warning, one song goes silent. Will you step into this dicey labyrinth and uncover its secrets in this minimalist and dark RPG? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Rats.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 2,994 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkbound.

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  33. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    77% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    The unique “Artifacts sharing code function” allows you to share the Artifacts you collect with your friends! Artifact Seeker: Resurrection is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG game. A game of gods, with Aurorium as the board, And all the mortals as their pawns and swords. You can obtain artifacts by slaying corrupted enemies, collecting gold to exchange it for artifacts at mysterious merchants. How to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Seeker: Resurrection.

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  34. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 405 reviews

    King Arthur: Legion IX is a turn-based, character-centric tactical RPG in the King Arthur: Knight's Tale universe - a dark fantasy version of the Arthurian myth. King Arthur: Legion IX welcomes new players to the mythical land of Avalon with an all-new story and heroes, also offering tough challenges to returning veterans.A new threat looms over Avalon as the long-lost, infamous Ninth Legion of Ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King Arthur: Legion IX.

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  35. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    [Media 14347491] BattleJuice Alchemist is a singleplayer RPG combining classic top-down combat with third person bullet time. Explore the gloomy wilderness, learn ritual magic, solve riddles,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BattleJuice Alchemist.

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  36. 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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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Face the Ancient Gods! Set the sails of your flying pirate ship and embark on a roguelite adventure in the steampunk world of Dead Weight. Explore floating islands in search of loot. Choose a class and enjoy turn-based tactical combat on tiny battlefields where every step matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Weight.

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  38. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 2,278 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 3 reviews

    In the dark lands inspired by Slavic myth, life is a struggle for survival against ever increasing odds, be it natural or malevolent. Can you lead your flock to prosperity in this innovative blend of 4X strategy, RPG and card game? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thea 2: The Shattering.

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  39. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    68% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    The Dragonhood is a clicker RPG with rougelite elements and automatic battles. Collect eggs, hatch dragons, and loot stuff on a variety of 1 vs 1 adventures or 3 vs 3 dungeons. Complete quests and build your dragons the way you want with various evolutions, abilities, amulets, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragonhood.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Edge of War delivers an isometric, turn-based CRPG where the world reacts to you. All side quests are main quests, as every decision matters and impacts the fate of the Northlands. Explore and complete missions, but keep your heroes on their toes: the wilds do not forgive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of War.

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  41. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    ABOUT THIS GAME With over a decade of oldschool wargame fantasy adventure under its belt, the AGE OF FEAR series is standing the test of time... and there's much more on the way! Our fans know it well: series-wide updates of content & features are what we do. By supporting AOF Total, you're showing us in a big way that you want more, and we're excited to deliver.YOU ASKED AND WE LISTENED! By popu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear: Total.

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  42. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Dungeon Redemption is an Indie turn-based tactical roguelike where you command adventurers on journeys into the deep of dungeons. Master survival puzzles, and dive into ever-changing maps to guard the holy contracts! The gameplay is challenging enough to satisfy the strategy lovers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Redemption.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY About the Game Siege of Dungeon combines various rogue-lite elements with traditional turn-based RPG’s, creating a challenging and rewarding experience. In each one-of-a-kind randomly generated dungeon, countless rewards, events, enemies, and traps await. After each victory, your combination of character skills and relics will slowly shape your unique combat style. Aft… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siege of Dungeon.

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  44. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,650 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

    In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space. A fabled alien derelict ship somewhere within the Deep Sky sector of space is your voucher for a citizenship and a promise of cozy life on a hospitab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sky Derelicts.

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  45. Castle Greyrot is a tactical rogue-lite RPG that blends adventure and boss rush elements into a thrilling experience. Expect the classic rogue-like mechanics: randomized stages, powerful loot, battle-altering curses, brutal bosses, and meaningful choices. But with one major twist: your progress is permanent. Keep your hard-earned gear, unique heroes, and upgrades as you fight your way through the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Greyrot.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 341 reviews

    Erannorth Chronicles is an old-school sandbox RPG/Card Game with focus in Deck-Building freedom and Character Customization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erannorth Chronicles.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 2,856 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Star Renegades is a strategy RPG about outsmarting AI-driven adversaries, forging friendships, and toppling galactic empires spanning over multiple generations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Renegades.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Turn-based tactical RPG where enemies can only be dispatched by using environmental hazards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guile & Glory: Firstborn.

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  49. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    83% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    The Storm Guard is a turn-based tactical game in a fantasy setting. Wildings, undead and even greater horrors from the north have crossed the borders and are now invading the realm of men causing death and destruction. You assume the role of the Lord Commander and have to manage this conflict. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Storm Guard: Darkness is Coming.

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  50. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    75% User Score Based on 128 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    ToA: Seasons Of The Wolf is a RPG set in same world of Loren The Amazon Princess. The romance is still present but the game provides a much better experience on the RPG gameplay part, with isometric maps, randomized loot, many skills and clever AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Aravorn: Seasons Of The Wolf.

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