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92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 2,008 reviews

Fight Knight is a mix between a first person dungeon crawler and a high speed action game. Players spend their time ascending a massive Tower, learning the story of Fight Knight and getting to know friend & foe alike. Along the way they'll solve puzzles, collect artifacts and help Fight Knight grow in power. Encounters take place in real time, through grid based melee combat. Wits and reflexes pav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIGHT KNIGHT.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Skate. Fight. Fight with a skate. Everything we love about platformers in one game.Leave Me Alone is a game about guiding a fierce skater through geeky ’90s style locations. Fight monsters and mutants while performing mad skateboarding tricks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leave Me Alone: A Trip To Hell.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

74% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 10 reviews

The Way of the Samurai is forged in battle! Play as a ronin during Japan's Meiji Restoration in the volatile Rokkotsu Pass. The swordsmith Dojima falls into debt and his beautiful daughter is taken as collateral. Help repay the debt by crafting swords by day and exploring the mysterious, twisting dungeons of the Ipponmatsu Cave for valuable materials at night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

78% User Score Based on 1,164 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 1 reviews

YIIK is a colourful 3D Japanese-Style RPG set in the 1990s and based around a mystery in a small town. Recent college graduate Alex Eggleston gathers weirdos from the internet to investigate the mystery around Sammy Pak, a mysterious woman who goes missing in a supernatural event. The player can control the characters in turn based battles where normal everyday objects are used as weapons. The com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YIIK: A Postmodern RPG.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

88% User Score Based on 2,576 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 2 reviews

Elderborn is a Metal Action Fantasy Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, the barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. The player becomes a merciless slayer who will uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom, and forge their own destiny. This ambitious indie game, five years in the making, combines old-school single-player feel, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELDERBORN.

31%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

35% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Can you win The Hero Project, America's #1 reality competition for heroes? Team up with allies old and new to unravel a conspiracy threatening your world, and save the planet from destruction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hero Project: Open Season.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

68% User Score Based on 152 reviews

A dark fantasy online world torn apart by powerful guilds, wicked gods, and eternal warfare! In this massively-multiplayer tactical role-playing game you can join with friends to quest for treasure, raid enemy guilds, battle monsters, and fight in brutal gladiator arenas! You will become part of the story as live Dungeon Masters craft custom events in real-time to create an ever-evolving gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Dire.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

79% User Score Based on 643 reviews

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

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

99% User Score Based on 268 reviews

Use the most overpowered and skill based movement mechanics of all time to explore the vast and interconnected research facility, where a mysterious fossil grants you unimaginable power and mobility. B-Hop, Rocket Jump and Air Strafe to uncover the secrets of the Baionlenja corporation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BAIONLENJA.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

96% User Score Based on 547 reviews

The role-playing experience, where you can do anything, of your dreams... as if it came out 30 years ago! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Spire Falls.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

66% User Score Based on 44,543 reviews

An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark and Darker.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 386 reviews

Infiltrate the depths of an exoplanet mining facility to scavenge for gear and challenge a corrupt megacorporation. Utilize gadgets and equipment in high-stakes stealth, and hone your fighting skills in breakneck combat in this stylish stealth-action dungeon crawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raw Metal.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 341 reviews

Islands of the Caliph is an old-school RPG with grid based movement set in a fictional island civilization. Thematically it draws on Middle Eastern folklore and religion, offering a lore-rich setting for your character's journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islands of the Caliph.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

84% User Score Based on 4,550 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Gothic is a single-player action role-playing video game for Windows developed by the German company Piranha Bytes. It was first released in Germany on March 15, 2001, followed by the English North American release eight months later on November 23, 2001, and the Polish release on March 28, 2002. Gothic has been well received by critics, scoring an average of 80% and 81/100 on Game Rankings' and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gothic.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional

78% User Score Based on 118 reviews

The deluxe edition includes 1428: Shadows over Silesia, the soundtrack and two written stories from the world of the game. 1428: Shadows over Silesia Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1428: Shadows over Silesia.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 1,357 reviews

Golden Light is a first-person survival horror with rogue-like elements and an eerie atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Light.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 875 reviews

Princess Meltys spent all her life fooling around while living in the lap of luxury. One day the dastardly Grolido Monster Empire upsets her way of life. Now she sets out on a passionate journey to save the world, but what pit stops will she make along the way? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meltys Quest.

Challenges and Obstacles You've got a series of traps, a cadre of guards, perhaps layers of countermeasures in a cyberspace hacking run. It's not a whole adventure, but it's not the sort of thing you resolve with a single skill check, either. Challenges occupy that space: a collection of obstacles that need to be tackled to clear the way to the characters' goal! I devised this module after running… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOSAIC Strict Challenges and Obstacles.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

76% User Score Based on 444 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy is a roguelite action-RPG and prodigious sequel to the critically acclaimed indie gem, Unexplored. Leave the Dungeon of Doom behind and venture into a vast, wondrous world as you embark on a heroic quest to destroy the mysterious Staff of Yendor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

77% User Score Based on 279 reviews

Corpus Edax is a first-person-melee RPG enveloped in an immersive-sim design philosophy. Set in newly built city on a distant planet, create your character and make your own choices in a reactive world - fight, talk or sneak your way out of confrontation. Your decision, is the right decision. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CORPUS EDAX.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 93 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Freely roam a fully 3D-rendered mystical forest together with Mylne, a young girl employed at a magical apothecary shop! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Märchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 242 reviews

Ideology in Friction is the story of two knights, Clacier and Annette. They're forced into an impossible situation where they must make a decision that would change their entire lives. What will become of these two knights? Find out in Ideology in Friction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ideology in Friction.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Battle for Esturia is a turn-based strategy RPG featuring an open world filled with monsters, dungeons, and interesting characters. You control the fate of your party as they journey across a dangerous land in an attempt to retake the throne from an undead king. You will be faced with many difficult choices along the way and your actions will determine the challenges you face, the battles you figh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle for Esturia.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

63% User Score Based on 80 reviews

Dungeon Hero is a classic style Dungeon Crawler with a Casual/Cartoony twist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Hero.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

64% User Score Based on 206 reviews

An earthquake swallows up the city of Kaldesta and splits it into two. Now many adventurers travel there in search of treasure. However, a curse suddenly appears and starts infecting the adventurers... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse of Kubel.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 15,952 reviews

Exanima is a prelude to, and standalone dungeon crawler set in the underworld of, Sui Generis. It is a RPG with a realistic physics-based combat system that makes you consider every action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exanima.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

61% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Critic Score 46%Based on 1 reviews

Castle Torgeath: Descent into Darkness is a unique blend of action, RPG, and survival in a 3D dungeon environment. Trapped in the dungeons of an ancient castle, you must scavenge for supplies, avoid traps, combat your foes, and confront the sinister threat that lurks within. As you try to find your way out of the dungeon, you will uncover the dark fate that befell its inhabitants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Torgeath: Descent into Darkness.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

96% User Score Based on 564 reviews

Fear & Hunger 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear & Hunger 2: Termina.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

57% User Score Based on 4,528 reviews

This is not a full game. Its a playable teaser version to a potential approach for a new Gothic game. Nothing is set in stone. So your feedback is essential to turn Gothic into a modern game. Therefore, and to reward your loyalty, Gothic - Playable Teaser is totally free for all fans who already have any of the titles in the Gothic saga or developed by Piranha Bytes! The Kingdom of Myrtana has b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gothic Playable Teaser.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

98% User Score Based on 106,132 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mount & Blade: Warband.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 4,300 reviews

The most intense and exciting Roguelike ever made! Steel yourself in this brutal nightmare and grab the most powerful weapon you can find. Hack and slash your way to victory and destroy the source of evil that has cursed you. Beautiful graphic novel inspired art style Brutal dismemberment system that affects enemy behavior Environmental hazards and traps to knock enemies into Completely random… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Sin.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 4,148 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Gothic II is a role-playing video game and the sequel to Gothic, by the German developer Piranha Bytes. It was first released on November 29, 2002 in Germany, with North America following almost one year later on October 28, 2003. The game was published by JoWooD Entertainment and Atari. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gothic II.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,337 reviews

Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin Collection.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

The Arab Republic of Taghia is an arab spring tyranny simulator. You have followed in the footsteps of your father and been "elected" to lead the Arab Republic of Taghia, and must hold onto power through any means necessary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taghia.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics

83% User Score Based on 980 reviews

Create your own AI story or fanfic RPG — roleplay, love & choose your story If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StoryZone: AI Story App & RPG.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 589 reviews

Caught in the mulching churn of a frontier world, Fennel, a devil flung far from home, cuts out a living from the cities and towns at the edge of the earth. Master a suite of unique combat and movement techniques through use of your forked tail. Lose your way in the slithering guts of the colonial undercarriage. Make wealth out of misery. Brush Burial: Gutter World is an immersive sim with san… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brush Burial: Gutter World.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics

80% User Score Based on 120 reviews

Dead in Antares is a turn-based survival management game with RPG elements, set on an alien planet. Lead a crew of survivors sent on a mission to save humanity. Manage their needs, strengthen their teamwork, and explore this mysterious world to find a way back home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead In Antares.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 1,421 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Labyrinth of the Demon King is a challenging first-person dungeon crawler, set against the backdrop of a mythical feudal Japan besieged by demons. As a lone foot soldier, embark on a quest to track down and slay the Demon King who killed your Lord. But will you have the skill, resources and stamina needed to survive through all the horrors this brutal world will throw at you? "The world is in cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth Of The Demon King.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

97% User Score Based on 249 reviews

Caput Mortum is a short first-person horror experience inspired by retro 3D dungeon crawlers and survival horror games. It focuses on exploration and atmosphere while providing puzzles, simple combat, and light resource management. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caput Mortum.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 456 reviews

Monomyth is the ultimate first-person dungeon crawler, bringing back the classic virtues of the genre. Inspired by Arx Fatalis, Ultima Underworld and the King's Field series, this gripping RPG leads the player into the mighty fortress of Lysandria to recover a sacred artifact guarded by fierce enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monomyth.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

95% User Score Based on 213 reviews

An innovative survival horror imbued with the eternal brilliance of dungeon crawling In a confined space with no escape, face relentless attacks from masked humans. Use your limited resources and wits to survive this desperate situation! Simple combat system with grid-based movement and free camera control. The only way to survive is to dodge dangers and defeat the appr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Mask.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

66% User Score Based on 467 reviews

Dustborn is a single-player, story-driven action-adventure game about hope, love, friendships, robots…and the power of words. You play Pax: exile, con-artist, Anomal — with the ability to weaponize language. Looking for a new life and a way out, Pax has been hired to transport an important package from Pacifica to Nova Scotia, across the Justice-controlled American Republic. Sounds like a legit r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dustborn.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

82% User Score Based on 694 reviews

Developed by Runner Duck About the Game Build a Battle Wagon worthy of dominating death-defying enemies! Completely customize your rig from the ground up with a huge range of components such as flamethrowers, sniper turrets, gatling guns, lookout towers, medical stations, wheels, engines, armor and so much more. As you complete missions, your crew will become more experienced. Use th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Badlands Crew - Drive, Command, Conquer.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

93% User Score Based on 18,715 reviews

Critic Score 91%Based on 21 reviews

Celebrate the past 35 years of ATLUS with this special edition, offering bonuses that allow you to delve even deeper into the world of Metaphor: ReFantazio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metaphor: ReFantazio.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

81% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 14 reviews

Fantasy meets reality in Shibuya, Tokyo, where magic is something to be feared. In this action RPG, a young wizard seeks freedom through strength, and an officer seeks to control magic and restore order. When their paths cross, a darkness that will transform the world descends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REYNATIS.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 1,947 reviews

'Warsim: The Realm of Aslona' FACT SHEET Developer: Huw MillwardRelease Date: 20 Dec 2022 (Original EA release on steam 28 Jun, 2017)Platforms: PC (Windows)Contact: u/Huw2k8 on reddit, [email protected]: $9.99 (Was $4.99 until March 30th 2020 when price increased)Development Log: Warsim Subreddit GAME DESCRIPTION Warsim is a deep and rich text based kingdom management game unlike anything e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warsim: The Realm of Aslona - Press Kit.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

73% User Score Based on 221 reviews

Thanks to the praying cards in your hand, you will be able to influence the outcome of the fights, but you'll have to do it swiftly: since all of the action is happening in real time the enemies will attack you as soon as they can, whether you played your cards or not. No need to rush into the melee though, for the boosts you give to your character carry on between the fights, so take your time to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Racine.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 21,512 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

First-person WRPG and third mainline entry in the Elder Scrolls franchise in which the player arrives in the island of Vvardenfell, an exotic land plagued by disease-carrying storms and ruled by a godly Tribunal, in the Morrowind province of Tamriel, and takes part in the prophecy foretelling the second coming of Nerevar, who will supposedly save Morrowind from malicious clans both within and outs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

84% User Score Based on 770 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 5 reviews

There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers. But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock-Knock.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

89% User Score Based on 32,279 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

Dark Souls will be the most deeply challenging game you play this year. Can you live through a million deaths and earn your legacy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition.