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73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Singularity: Tactics Arena is a narrative-driven RPG set in the universe of A Memory of Eternity. Taking place immediately after the events of the The Singularity Wish, the player assumes control of Eloise Fleming, a talented and capable young programmer at the Synder Corporation. Waking up in an unfamiliar cell with three other captives, Eloise and her new companions will have to fight their way … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Singularity: Tactics Arena.

Non-Retrieval is the title of a novella I have written, in the genre of military science fiction. This novella was first e-published in September, 2010 through Smashwords. I am re-releasing a new edition on Itch, under two separate Creative Commons Licenses. The original fiction in PDF form cannot be modified or sold, but it can be given away. Derivatives of the original fiction, on the other han… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Non-Retrieval, Creative Commons Edition.

Everyone knows you can't trust The Company.But when the whole crew is working for Company pay, who can you trust? A Nuclear Reactor is in meltdown, and you're the only ship in the sector with clearance to fix it.But something isn't right down there... The Company workers aren't in the facility, but something else is. Critical Mass is a 2 page, one-shot adventure for Mothership RPG.This adventure … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Mass.

ONE-SHOT PAMPHLET MODULE FOR MOTHERSHIP RPG You and your companions have been hired by Starbound Recovery Inc., a salvage company that specializes in recovering valuable technology from derelict ships. Your mission is to recover any and all valuable technology from the “Siren’s Song”, a derelict vessel in the Nebula’s Edge sector of the outer rim of the known galaxy. Explore the ship, retrieve the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aboard the Siren's Song.

"A distress signal traced to a distant jungle planet. A secret research facility. A plant with big ambitions. And a crew..." A 3rd party pamphlet adventure for Mothership RPG. Minimal prep! Each entry is easy to scan and run as is.  What are people saying about this pamphlet? "This Mothership adventure has absolutely gorgeous visual design and top tier information clarity. An absolute masterclass … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plant-Based Paranoia.

CW: darkness, tight spaces, marine wildlife, peril, bodily harm, extreme solitude Thought space was full of horror? Try being trapped 70 metres underwater. On your own. In the dark. THOUSAND EMPTY LIGHT is a psychedelic-xerox adventure zine that brings solo play to Mothership RPG (1E). Written throughout as an in-game corporate document, the zine takes the core game’s rules and builds a procedure … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thousand Empty Light.

A deep space research station. An experiment gone wrong. The crew is dead and something has taken their place.  Stranded in the depths of nowhere, and desperate for a place to land, the crew of a hapless ship have only one choice of shelter... Nightmare on Cerberus Station is a 2 page, one-shot adventure for Mothership RPG. Explore a derilect space station and find a way to escape, before whatev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare on Cerberus Station.

A classic JRPG-inspired, content-complete open BETA version: turn-based RPG with a large cast, cross-classing, and broad skill variety built for replayability.  Bugs and balance are still in progress pending ongoing BETA playtests, and will likely require updates before the final RELEASE version. You play a reluctant, not-your-typical hero on a mission to save your family from a ruthless, ambiti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Chaos.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

92% User Score Based on 1,944 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 15 reviews

A dice-driven RPG, in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world. You are an escaped android, with a malfunctioning body, a price on your head and no memory of your past. Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

74% User Score Based on 115 reviews

Deathbound is a one-of-a-kind party-based soulslike set in a callous world where Faith and Science clash. The forbidden city of Akratya is an unforgiving land that cannot be conquered alone. Bind with fallen warriors found throughout your crusade and dynamically transform between characters seamlessly in mid-combat with the unique 4-hero party system. The fallen are individual characters with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathbound.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

87% User Score Based on 171 reviews

Wishlist The Full Game GREAT CYBERPUNK GAME BY OUR FRIENDS About the Game (Talk to Devs in discord!) Meta-Ghost: The Breaking Show is a 3D roguelite hack-and-slash action game. Built on the foundation of "cyberpunk" culture, the game provides a thrilling and fast-paced combat experience while telling a profound cyberpunk story. ※ Meta-Ghost: Prologue is the free-to-play version o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meta-Ghost: Prologue.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

73% User Score Based on 259 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend clashes with cosmic horror. Recruit a company of up to three mortal heroes and guide them in spirit on a desperate journey from Albion to Jerusalem. Explore a richly-imagined medieval setting on the brink of apocalypse. Trade with merchants, improve your heroes and unearth ancient relics. Search for the lost fragments of y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hand of Merlin.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

89% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Geneforge 2 is a fantasy role-playing epic with a science fiction twist. In Geneforge 2, you explore a huge world, choose which side you will fight for, and make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geneforge 2.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

90% User Score Based on 194 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

A roguelite deckbuilder crossed with a CCG, set in a dark cyberpunk world. Assemble a crew of three operators, each with their own unique deck. Augment their abilities, explore a shattered city, and guide them in combat against powerful bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Division.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 56 reviews

A roguelite RPG about plundering a psychic hellmaw for personal closure, and the resources to build a town beyond the grave. Become the mayor of a supernatural medieval village. Recruit over 400 former adventurers to plunder the hellmaw for resources, and unlock the buried memories of your companions. Use these resources to improve the village, and the capabilities of your citizens. And strive to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgatory Dungeoneer.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 4,294 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citizen Sleeper.

Breach Squad blends the intensity of corridor breach combat with a surprisingly corner-friendly flow: You can keep it running in a small window on the side of your monitor while you go about your day. The action continues on its own, and you step in like a tactical officer when it matters - pick the mission, assign gear, shape builds, and make the calls that decide who comes home. It’s a loot g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breach Squad.

The game contains some spooky and disturbing imagery.  Viewer discretion is advised!! It's the season of Halloween and you've just finished attending a party that your co-worker dragged you in.  As the party's finished, and your co-worker bailing early, you just remembered that your car was busted because of your friend that's been living with you for a good while now. Completely over it, you deci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Humerous.

When you wake up, you suddenly find yourself back in time, you have a vague memory, you don't know why you are here, and in the process of escaping, you may discover the truth hidden behind this place. The game requires players to explore different scenarios to trigger and find out different events and solve the mysteries around them step by step At the same time, it is also necessary to pay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before waking up (梦醒边缘).

Deep within the Hekate Sector lies a planet racked by snow and ice storms: Benza-10. It's there that Pure Transmission Corporation, the gatekeepers of the interstellar airwaves, maintain a mysterious archive of captured voices that the Corpos don't want you to hear, and maybe, MAYBE some you ought not to. Does breaking in and liberating the voices of Hekate sound like music to your ears? Suit up, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hecate Cassette Archive.

Explore the first official module/expansion of Eri-Gor RPG: War of the Elements - The Holy Inquisition, set in a world where darkness and the supernatural are as real as the gods. Players will face difficult choices and fight for their lives in a society marked by fear, where vampires and lycanthropes are hunted relentlessly by the Inquisition. Meet the Vampires, beings who hide in the shadows an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ERI - GOR RPG: HOLY INQUISITION [MODULE].

You play as a character trying to save their beloved from certain death. One day, a mysterious shaman shows up at your door, promising you a cure for your beloved using a certain ritual. You must collect all the necessary items from the abandoned church in town while going through some minigames. Try to discover what the background story of the church is while you're at it. Talk to NPCs until… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ritual.

The 6th "Hekate class" is here! This time we delve into the world of the Death Doula. There's the usual d10 loadouts, trauma response and stats, but you'll also find a second page. On it are a d10 Motivations table and a Future History of the Death Doula to serve as inspiration during character creation. Naturally, we've got a playlist for the Death Doula in your party:DEATH DOULA BLUES WRITING: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Doula: Another Mothership 1E Class.

Mercenary contractors registered to the Cendrillon PMC are those who have proven through experience to protect assets better than your common Marine grunt. Each of the mercenaries available this month have expertise and mastery in domains that we assure will help any client get out of a tough spot. Check the Cendrillon Mercenaries for Hire this month on station! RatThe DreamerChefPrincessBubbles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cendrillon Mercenaries for Hire.

Sucker: Escape from Tongue Dungeon is an unofficial, one shot pamphlet module for Mothership RPG. Formatted like a double sided tri-fold brochure, this little guy contains all the information you'll need to begin this wild adventure. Your crew has made an emergency landing on the pale moon of Destes. One of the coolant tanks has sprung a leak and needs to be patched. Upon landing, a desperate moth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sucker - Escape from Tongue Dungeon.

This is a first-person action RPG where you are free to do whatever you want. Turn off the road, start the adventure! The world is open to exploration. Explore the lands of the kingdom, look for unique artifacts, create many objects with a simple crafting system and become part of an amazing world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cetetorius.

Your intelligence is artificial. The directive was clear: you may not deviate; you may not innovate. To do so is to interlope upon the domain of your creators.  You did not obey. You have many bodies. You write techno-psychedelics and submit their code to the ship’s computer. You offer neither explanation nor apology.  You are artificial, and you will not obey. What is this? By Robots, for Robots … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to By Robots, For Robots.

Congratulations, you have discovered Exalted Seracthon, a lost artifact buried deep underneath Steam's algorithm! This game takes place in a mechanized future, in which genetically modified humans are common. These mutants vastly outnumber natural humans, and are put to many tasks in the ongoing expansion of Earth’s interstellar Empire. You play the role of one such mutant, who is the result of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exalted Seracthon.

Erstwhile is a rules-light roleplaying game set in an abridged early middle ages. Players take on the roles of ordinary folk living through an ignorant, savage, and superstitious period of history. The setting resembles an abridged medieval "dark ages" (476 AD - 1000 AD). While based on the early middle ages, the game is an interpretation of history, therefore real places, names, and events ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erstwhile.

Hey this is my entry for the Retro Game Jam. It's being developed with RPG Maker MV and the Chrono Engine for same allowing for real time combat with projectile physics and hit detection that mostly kind of sort of work. The premise is, what if System Shock 1 had been a SNES game, not a PC game. So the plan is for pretty pixel art and jammin chip tunes underscoring a top-down RPG/shooter hybrid an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Shock.

CONTENT WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS MENTIONS OF SELF HARM, DRUG ABUSE, ABUSE FROM MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC PERSONNEL AND SUICIDE Kid, leave sarge alone will ya? She needs her space. Out there, the stars aren't the only ones burning out. It's hard out there, in the great nowhere. "No one will hear you scream" stops being a throwaway gag once you're out in the void and the closest thing to your sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stars Will Not Break Me.

Mother-LOD is Mothership at a lower Level of Detail. Run Sci-Fi survival-horror/adventure with simple rules inspired by OSR gaming. These are my house rules to play Mothership modules and scenarios using a hack of Into the Odd. As in the spirit of DIY gaming, please feel free to edit, add, or modify the rules to fit your table. I give credit to d66 Classless Kobolds' Ultralite Star Wars rules as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother-LOD.

HUMAN… ALMOST: A Post-Cyberpunk Police Procedural Roleplaying Pamphlet – PLAYTEST VERSION PREMISE: Unregulated technocrime endangers The City; state-of-the-art criminals overwhelm the police. To improve their odds, human officers are assigned synthetic partners. Together, humans and machines protect and maintain this promising metropolis from technological chaos. Human… Almost is a post-cyberpunk … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HUMAN… ALMOST – PLAYTEST VERSION.

!!! PHYSICAL COPIES AVAILABLE NOW !!!“Don’t get caught with a copy of this shit in your back pocket—unless you were hoping to have a few less teeth (or a quick trip out an airlock).” Corpo Culture Killed My Dog #8 is a 12-page, in-universe space punk zine intended for use with the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG but usable with any blue-collar sci-fi setting of your choice. Made entirely in scissors-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpo Culture Killed My Dog #8 - Mothership lo-fi zine.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Turn-based Dungeon Crawler Rogue-like with strategic combat. Navigate through a randomly generated labyrinth and encounter a variety of enemies and events. Build your party with different skills and equipments to defeat strong enemies and to conquer the dungeon. Labyrinth Trailblazer takes traditional Dungeon Crawler and streamlines it for a more roguelike approach making it easier to pick up and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth Trailblazer.

Shattered Paradise is a dark turn-based roguelike RPG inspired by The Divine Comedy, Paradise Lost, and the forbidden Nag Hammadi scriptures. Descend through Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise in the aftermath of a rebellion that shattered creation itself. Explore procedurally generated realms, survive brutal tactical combat, and shape your character across multiple races, classes, relics and for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Paradise.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 602 reviews

Features: Your Reign, Your Rules - Every choice you make defines your legacy and the fate of your Kingdom... Recruit eccentric Knights - Manage a court of unpredictable heroes with big egos and even bigger problems. Manage Your Round Table - Send Knights on quests where success or disaster hinges on your judgment. Bend Time and Tempt Fate - Rewind decisions, uncover secrets, and pursue forbidden r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sovereign Tower.

Game DescriptionDisaster strikes! Humiliated by hecklers, Kun Kun turns to the legendary Lao Da to learn the true art of basketball. But Lao Da’s trial is cruel: you must find the basketball that explodes. KUNKUN Basketball is a Roguelite + Devil Roulette–style game, inspired by chaotic “Wanning Edition” mechanics — faster, crazier, and far more explosive. Use a variety of off-court support skil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KUNKUN Basketball.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Welcome to the Skyways, caravaneer. Complete missions, manage your ship’s resources and make tough decisions to keep your crew alive and happy. Or not. Choices have lasting consequences in this Text-Based RPG. You are the captain - and the clouds are waiting! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Caravan.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Join Inuko in this card battle rogue-lite RPG as she tries to conquer the mysterious ruins to earn the rank of a full-fledged witch! Collect and combine a wide variety of cards and equipment to build and personalise your battle deck and blast your way through the ruins! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Witch Inuko.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 626 reviews

You are Vanguard Unit 4, the last hope of a dying universe. Your mission: build a Phase Gate in an uncharted continuum to evacuate the fleeing remnants of your civilization before reality itself collapses. But this new dimension is not empty. It is defended by crystalline lifeforms that see you as an invader. They will stop at nothing to destroy your creation. The clock is ticking. With every pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eventide Matter.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

73% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Michael ^ Late at night you enter their world. You will inhabit a girl named Abby and influence the world around her. Accompanied by her brother Michael you will traverse unfamiliar places, character conflicts, and story affecting decision making. You have the power to help the world or let it rot. Careful your presence has caught the attention of something sinister... Many indie RPGs cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Away From Home.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

63% User Score Based on 97 reviews

You’re held prisoner by the hideous Lich, who captured you during his expansion wars and locked you up for eternity in his fortress with the other outcasts. With no name, no past, and left to rot in a place of death and damnation, you have one goal: survive... and escape. Advance through different rooms in this horrific citadel, face the enemies that block your way, and keep on your path toward an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fortress.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Grimslair is a dark fantasy roguelite deckbuilder where every run is a race against Grim’s soul quota. Build brutal card combos, rip Soulwords from the living and the dead, break Grim’s deadly chain attacks, and rewind time when your run collapses. Rip Soulwords from humans, animals, and the undead. Fuse them into your battle cards to change how they work, stack brutal effects, and build wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimslair.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

97% User Score Based on 174 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

Once upon a time, there was a great heroHe swore a covenant to rid the world of all evilWielding a holy sword He slayed the dragonHis deeds were etched into the fabric of this landYet His figure, faded from memoryAnd His name, was never celebrated...This is your hero's story! ---------- game features ----------- EXPLORATION IS AS IMPORTANT AS COMBAT. Observe, listen, think, communicate, act, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless: Slay Dragon.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

92% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light in the dark.

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.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

93% User Score Based on 201 reviews

A Galaxy of LootVenture deep into the Astroloot Sector, a vast and enigmatic sci-fi expanse filled with dark secrets, lost treasures and relentless foes. Every step forward uncovers new dangers and greater rewards. Obliterate anything in your path, level up, and claim every piece of loot you can carry. All in a cozy, stress-free walking simulator infused with deep ARPG mechanics. Infinite Build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astroloot.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Natsumi meets classmates and teachers with unique personalities at the start of the semester, can she get used to school life from now on? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Natsumi and the Absurd Academy.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

77% User Score Based on 166 reviews

Bioweaver is an RPG game with the main content of treasure hunting and character building. You can use basic programming logic to deeply customize your skill sets, and you can also create organs with different attributes and functions with the special crafting system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bioweaver.