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Looking for games like Distant Isles? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a fantasy and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Uncharted Ocean, Red Rogue Sea or Siralim 2.

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  1. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    This is a world of oceans, islands and ships. Players will start their own journey from Faro, facing an impermanent ocean and awkward opponents, and gradually build a strong fleet with wisdom and luck. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncharted Ocean.

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  2. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Red Rogue Sea is a roguelike strategy game that puts you in the shoes of a pirate captain and their crew. Manage your vessel as you sail through the treacherous waters of the archipelago, interact with the scum that inhabit it, and engage in battle using a tactical deck-building system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Rogue Sea.

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  3. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    93% User Score Based on 383 reviews

    Siralim 2 is an old-school monster catching RPG. Summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight for you as you battle your way through endless dungeons. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siralim 2.

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  4. Seven Blasphemies is a traditional turn-based roguelike where every dawn may curse your run forever. Explore a dying world, choose from doomed classes, survive lethal OSR-inspired encounters, and race against extinction before the seventh blasphemy ends all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Blasphemies.

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  5. Cyclopean II: The Dreamlands takes you into the dark fantasy setting described in H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath and other stories of his Dream Cycle.   If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean II: The Dreamlands.

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  6. Rogue Pirates is a swashbuckling roguelike turn-based RPG about captaining your crew of pirates through hostile seas. Recruit daring pirates to join your crew and lead them into peril and plunder. Battle sea monsters, other pirates and civilization itself all for the quest of becoming a legend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Pirates.

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  7. 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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  8. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Silent Depths is a turn based tactical RPG with roguelike elements set in a post-apocalyptic underwater world. Many generations have lived and died since the apocalypse happened, and the reborn by drowning mankind now survives in enormous submarines known as "Arks". You are leading one of those, and must ensure survival of your small society through a sea of monsters, human or not. The game consi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Depths.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Layer Hunt is a survival sandbox and dungeon game where the goal is to survive and hunt down all the bosses. To reach your goal you will have to mine, craft, build, farm, fight and explore for new abilities and resources. The world is broken up through many different layers that each offer new enemies, minerals and dungeons to explore. To progress, the player must explore all these layers and elim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Layer Hunt.

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  10. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a rich, high-fantasy world inspired by classic tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Lead a diverse party of adventurers as they explore an ever-changing world, engage in strategic combat, and manage the complexities of adventuring life. Take on costly quests, battle mythical creatures, and discover many wonders, as you make a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventurers.

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  11. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    95% User Score Based on 1,055 reviews

    Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon's Gate.

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  12. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 802 reviews

    An 8-bit adventure about sailing the Atlantic Ocean - Inspired by the Oregon Trail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Caribbean Sail.

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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 14,892 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 27 reviews

    The Obsidian Edition includes all 3 of the major paid DLCs included in the Season Pass as well as the Explorer's Pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 984 reviews

    Wayward is a turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike in beta. In Wayward, there is a large focus on simulation, survival and openness. There are no classes; there are no levels. Progression of your character depends on individual skill and stat gains by your interactions with items or objects in the world. You are free to play and explore the game in any fashion you wish. Wayward wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayward.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 7,081 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

    Play as the captain of a steamship on an underwater ocean surrounding the fictional city of Fallen London. Manage your ship's fuel and food supplies as you try not to go mad fighting off Lovecraftian monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUNLESS SEA.

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  16. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Dive into the fantastical world of Karawark and accompany the Pirate Crew of The Osminog on an adventure they were not prepared for. Exploration Sailing Party-Based RPG RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Osminog Adventures: The Lost Island.

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  17. Titheborn is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where every decision matters and death is permanent. Create an adventurer from dozens of species, classes and backgrounds, explore deadly procedural dungeons, and recover ancient Orbs coveted by sixteen demanding gods. Survive to tithe your treasures, uncover the graves of fallen players, or test yourself against the world in the Daily Delve. Be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titheborn.

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  18. Descend into an ever-changing tower in this turn-based party dungeon roguelite. Explore procedural floors, battle monsters, gather valuable loot, decide when to escape, and build lasting strength for the expeditions ahead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ever Below.

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  19. Captain a ship in a turn-based pirate roguelike set in 1669. Trade and smuggle across a living Caribbean, fire broadsides, board prizes with your crew, explore islands, and retire rich—or sink trying. Play with painted tiles or classic terminal glyphs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caribbean Prospector.

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  20. Petmancer – A Roguelite Dungeon Crawler with Magical PetsMaster the art of Petmancy in a pixelated roguelite adventure where strategy meets whimsy. Explore mysterious dungeons, recruit powerful familiars, and outwit your enemies in turn-based battles. Whether you’re commanding an army of enchanted animals or auto-exploring the depths of the dungeons, Petmancer offers an endlessly replayable journe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petmancer.

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  21. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    [devlog] [youtube] [twitter][reddit] IMPORTANT UPDATE: The game has been renamed to Sigil of Kings, and has a steam page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2195820/Sigil_of_Kings/The version described below and that can be downloaded and played is a version that is older than the trailer shown Sigil of Kings is a fantasy roguelike/rpg, featuring a fully procedurally generated world, rende… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigil of Kings.

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  22. A psychotic AI rules the land. Explore towns, brave dungeons, and travel to distant worlds in this authentic late-80s style CRPG. Uncover clues, gather strength, and find a way to end the Maniac Mind’s reign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maniac Mind.

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  23. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Ludum Dare 54 Entry Descend Into the Depths Descend into the depths as a greedy dwarf in search of loot and riches in this roguelike dungeon crawler RPG. Each passage presents new challenges as you explore procedurally generated ruins full of enemies to fight and treasures to find.Danger and Reward Await The deeper you go, the greater the rewards, but also the greater the danger. Gather powerful … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarf Looter.

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  24. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You're the new captain of a ship, setting sail on the high seas of a randomly generated world! Search both water and land for pieces of the treasure map, fighting anyone who stands in your way. Once you collect all four pieces you can uncover the treasure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Birds: End of an Age.

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  25. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Sunken Stones is a turn-based Puzzle-Strategy game that immerses you in a world of pirates, cursed treasure, and strategic combat. Lead your crew of misfit pirates across treacherous seas, overcoming powerful foes by outsmarting them on a 5x5 grid. Choose your captain, build your crew, and use your cunning to unlock powerful combos and defeat sea monsters. Can you survive the curse and conquer the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunken Stones.

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  26. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    About this game:Castle Xenon is a new, retro-themed, console-style RPG downloadable for Windows. Traverse a war-torn land on foot and fly over the highest mountains on the back of a friendly dragon, in your quest to save your friends and prevent an evil sorcerer from plunging the world into eternal darkness! This game is recommended for those who have already completed the classic Final Fantasy a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Xenon.

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  27. 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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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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  29. warn! The English version of this game uses machine translation, so the language quality is relatively poor. If you are concerned, please do not buy it. The classic RPG game - Bahamut, now REMAKE returns. Clear, who aims to defeat the legendary Bahamut, embarks on his own path of adventure. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious cloaked man and stop the crisis on Sakchi Island. 1. The unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 巴哈姆特1-REMAKE(BAHAMUT1-REMAKE).

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  30. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Embark on an epic journey in this classic, turn-based dungeon crawler RPG! Dive into a retro-styled adventure that combines the best elements of old-school role-playing games with modern features of a roguelike. Explore dangerous dungeons, defeat fearsome monsters, and uncover hidden treasures as you guide your hero through a roguelite full of challenges. Choose Your Hero- Play as one of 7 uniqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Endor: Dungeon Crawler.

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  31. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Feedback form:  https://forms.gle/KKgq9vCXaRHwBszTA Bug report form: https://forms.gle/cvqhXqi28c4xze3G7 It is said that riches beyond imagination lay at the bottom of the dungeon of Faveg. Driven by greed, adventurers flock there to meet their ends. Will you be better than them? Brave the hordes of monsters below as you train your party in this Roguelike take on class based progression. E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depths of Faveg.

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 2,034 reviews

    Low Magic Age is a fantasy RPG that focused on turn-based party-based tactical combat. Field of View, Fog of War, Cover, Zone of Control, Charging and Flanking, various and abundant tactical elements are implemented in the game rules that evolved from Wizards of the Coast's Open Game License (OGL). Inherited from classic game rules: Evolved from historic pen-and-paper game rules, plus well design… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Low Magic Age.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, graphical, turn-based, role-playing roguelike game. Your goal is to delve deep into a dungeon, find a portal to a mythical place called the Zorbus where a mere mortal can ascend to demigodhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorbus.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    46% User Score Based on 560 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 7 reviews

    Overfall is a fantasy role-playing game of rough diplomacy and tough action. You will lead two heroes on a journey across the high seas in search of their lost king. You will encounter people of all breeds and all creeds; ally with them or crush them without mercy. You will face many dangers; survive them and you may unlock new characters, weapons and skills. In a world where death is permanent, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overfall.

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  35. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Captain Bones is an open world game about an ordinary crew member becoming a great pirate captain. To achieve this, he must first survive with what he has collected from the environment. Then, he must find himself a ship and a crew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Bones: Prologue.

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  37. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    You have been a knight. You have been a gladiator. Now for the first time in Swords and Sandals, you are a PIRATE! Embark upon the grandest adventure of all in Swords and Sandals Pirates, the latest epic chapter in the hugely popular RPG series! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords and Sandals Pirates.

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  38. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    50% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    IMPORTANT NOTICEThis game will be permanently removed from the Steam Store on October 6th, 2025. The multiplayer servers are expected to remain online until Summer 2026. If you already own the game, you can keep playing it from your library. For more details, please read our full announcement. About the Game Of Ships & Scoundrels takes you on a journey to unknown lands that wait to be exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Ships & Scoundrels.

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  39. Build a three-hero party and brave procedurally generated, first-person dungeons in this roguelike deckbuilder. Each hero owns part of your deck, and fallen heroes change how their cards work. Fight turn-based card battles, claim relics, endure curses, and push deeper into the Soulwell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card&Dungeon.

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  40. Become the God Behind the Legend In The Apostle's Ascent, you play as a nameless deity guiding your chosen Apostle through a dangerous world. Your Apostle acts on their own — exploring, fighting, and surviving through autonomous AI decisions. Your role? Shape their destiny from above.Core Gameplay Observe & Influence — Your Apostle explores and battles autonomously. You guide them through di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Apostle's Ascent.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A sci-fi roguelike where you descend 17 procedurally generated levels into a hollow asteroid. Battle aliens, collect futuristic weapons and nanotech, manage hunger and permadeath. Fast, minimal, turn-based combat inspired by the original Rogue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterogue.

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  42. ~ In the year 29XX interplanetary wars erupted as a nanite virus spread to every star colony decimating the human populations. On the planet Celestious survivors scavenge subterranean zones for supplies and lost tech while battling the bandits, mutants, and monsters that stalk the blackouts. ~ GameplayDeadzoned is a traditional turn-based action Roguelike in a sci-fi setting. Venture ever-dee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadzoned.

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  43. Bane is a turn-based, procedurally generated, sandbox RPG in which you control a group of heroes or join a party of friends online. Adventures are brief and dangerous; to survive you will have to be careful and clever.  If you are familiar with table-top role-playing games, you will have little trouble picking up the simple dice-based skill checks that determine success or failure. Exploration … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bane: Dawn of the Lost.

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  44. A turn-based Roguelike RPG set in a mythic northern wilderness. Explore procedurally generated lands, battle eerie folkloric creatures, and craft powerful builds on your journey to the land of the dead. Experiment with diverse playstyles in a richly tactical, old-school inspired adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tuoni.

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  45. Strategy Roguelike x Noah's ArkNoah's Dilemma is a crew-building strategy roguelike set in a reinvented mythology of Noah's Ark inspired by Magical Realism, featuring unique placement-centric gameplay inspired by sudoku and autochess. PlaytimeA successful run typically takes around 2 to 5 hours to complete, with 5 to 10 attempts expected before beating the game for the first time. Build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noah's Dilemma.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game is in ongoing development. It is in a pre-alpha state. This game is very incomplete. There is much more work to be done. Official Wiki - Keygemin Wiki Embark on a Windbound Odyssey in a World of Infinite Wonder Enter the enchanting world of Una, the Infinite Archipelago; a boundless expanse of skylands, where magic, mystery, and adventure await. In "Keygemin: Windborne Kin," you'll take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keygemin: Windborne Kin.

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  47. A remake of the turn-based Roguelike "Mines of Moria" (late 1980s). Six D&D style classes progress into the randomly generated Dwarvish mines seeking the trophy of defeating a Balrog. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mines of Moria (An Adventurer's Touch).

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  48. Description of Enspell Game “Enspell” is deck building-RogueLike game based on a medieval fantasy where you unravel secrets and explore to seek treasures. While you fight against monsters in dangerous dungeons, you can collect relics and make your own deck. Establish strategies with new decks every time and reach the end of the Dungeon, which is the final goal, and discover the secret in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enspell.

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  49. "In Search of Fon Vitae" is a mix of roguelike and exploration adventure in a procedural generated pirate themed world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Search of Fon Vitae.

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  50. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Oh no! You stranded on a desert island after a big storm. How will you survive and return home? Will you find the lost treasure you were looking for? YOUR QUEST BEGINSSurvival RPG: The Lost Treasure is a retro RPG game with a survival twist. It combines adventure, exploration, RPG and survival skills in a 2D pixel art universe. Your quest is to survive in this harsh and unfamiliar environment by f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival RPG: The Lost Treasure.

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