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Looking for games like Era of Shadows? Here are top survival role playing recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Beyond The Walls, Necrosmith 2 or VeilStalker.

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  1. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Embark on a strategic adventure in the mystical medieval world of Beyond The Walls, a 3D tower defense game that challenges you to master elemental warfare and town management. Unique Elemental Defense System At the core of Beyond The Walls, lies a distinctive elemental tower system featuring six core elements. Start with a single element and strategically integrate others as you upgrade your tow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Walls.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 648 reviews

    The necromancer simulator is back. Assemble your undead from different body parts, combining the abilities of various fantasy races. Upgrade your tower and give it a unique look. Fight your way through hordes of enemies in a procedurally generated world and take Titans under control. Features Undead with SuperpowersAssemble your undead from the body parts of various fantasy races, unlocking countl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrosmith 2.

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  3. VeilStalker You are a modern-day hunter. While hunting in the forest you come upon an old Cold war era bunker. Exploring it, you find an intact portal, as you turn the power on, the portal suddenly opens up, dragging you in. Emerging on the other side, you find yourself stranded in a brutal fantasy world full of magic, monsters, and danger. Now you must survive — using the modern weapons you bro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VeilStalker.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    ✦ ADVENTURE THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN ✦The king of Valber has debilitating anxiety. His queen bullies him. They both have no idea what they’re doing when the kingdom gets into a crisis. And that’s why they need YOU! Choose your alchemist, and venture into the 5 lands of Valber.  Establish your foothold, and gather resources to better defend and fortify your position. If you can survive, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TransmuTowers.

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  5. Day night cycle strategy gameBuild during the day, fight at night - defend your territory with your mind and swords! 【Building strategy】 During the day, players need to construct and upgrade buildings, allocate resources to develop the economy, and deploy soldiers to establish defenses. ⚔️【Battle Control】 At night, players need to control the lords and command the soldiers to participate in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunbreak War.

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  6. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 3,600 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrosmith.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Phoenix Hope is a pixel art 2D real-time, side-view strategy game in which you must develop your colony during the day and repel waves of monsters at night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix Hope.

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  8. "The Gugu Deity messed up again!" This time, while snacking on seeds, the deity accidentally hit the forbidden button, airdropping every monster locked away in the divine realm straight down to the surface! Watching the world plunge into chaos, a sheepish Gugu Deity waved his wings, infusing divine energy into the heroes and plant companions below—and anointing you as the realm's chose… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 植到天明 Planted Till Sunrise.

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  9. About This GameDaylight is your chance to prepare. Nightfall is when the real trial begins. Explore the world, gather resources, expand your settlement, and fortify your castle before the sun goes down. Because when darkness falls, the Void awakens. Relentless creatures emerge from the darkness and descend upon your walls. What you build during the day must survive the night. Trials of the Void… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials Of The Void.

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  10. GHOSTHERO: Shadow of Vengeance is a third-person supernatural odyssey where you are brought back to kill the Evil Titan that has destroyed your world. You will have to survive ever-growing waves of attacks during the nights and use the days to gather resources, build your defenses, and ultimately restore your fortress to greatness. Additionally, you will explore the remnants of the destroyed civil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GHOSTHERO: Shadow of Vengeance.

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  11. A dark fantasy tower defense and survival game where you build defenses by day and possess your warriors by night to fight off endless waves of monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Stone Defense.

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  12. An action-adventure survival game where every night could be your last. Explore a vast, dangerous world where survival depends on smart resource management, tactical combat, and what you choose to do before night falls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land of Glarefall.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Dawnhold is a top-down action base-defense game where you gather resources, build up your defenses, and survive relentless enemy waves. Strike back by assaulting enemy strongholds and defeating powerful bosses in a fight to protect the Sunstone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnhold.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 514 reviews

    DWARF COMBAT! Stonewards is a 1-4 player co-op first-person roguelite defense game. Lead a crew of stubborn dwarves from your base camp to aid nearby kingdoms, mine deep for resources, forge powerful upgrades, and hold the line against relentless monster attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewards.

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  15. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    98% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A strange acid rain carrying an unknown virus fell for seven days and seven nights. Humanity vanished. The cities fell. The dead began to walk. But the animals survived. And some of them evolved. Now, as one of the few intelligent survivors left in the wasteland, you'll fight to protect civilization's final hope: an unfinished rocket project capable of ending the acid rain catastrophe once and for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep Her Safe.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Darfall is a strategy survival city-builder with RPG elements. You lead your hero with a band of warriors to defend your settlement, explore the corrupted land and craft new items. Expand your settlement and defeat the darkness coming from everywhere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darfall.

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  17. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 5,801 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Darkness Final Stand.

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  18. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Night is Coming is a survival building simulation set within the unforgiving cold of the Carpathian mountains. Build your settlement, nurture and protect your people - prepare for impending Darkness. Will everyone survive? Will evil displace your homestead? Will a Hero emerge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night is Coming.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 617 reviews

    Outpost brings the perfect mix between survival and roguelike gameplay. Start the game in a randomly generated environment and try to make it through as many nights as possible. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpost.

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  20. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Hell is at our gates! Fight hordes of demons head-on with a team of Hell Warders, an ancient order of heroes with unique powers and abilities. Push back waves of demons with an arsenal of weapons, powerful hero skills and deployable towers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Warders.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,164 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Spell.

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  22. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    53% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Discover a new world set in an alternate timeline of Sun Haven, one where a hero never arrived. Without a hero to save the day, Dynus, the Moon Dragon, has conquered the lands, and now it’s up to you to wage a heroic last stand against his monsters. Complete objectives to gain more power, meet and befriend your neighbors, and even fall in love and get married! Take your place in the battle against… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Down Survivors.

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  23. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    50% User Score Based on 317 reviews

    Build your kingdom building by building, having villagers join your side. Lead them to expand your empire, defeating foes hindering your empire's growth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Builders.

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 5,530 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    In the RTS-game “Diplomacy is Not an Option” you will become a medieval feudal lord in a midlife crisis. Due to your position you must constantly make hundreds of decisions a day related with city management and economic development. You are tired of this monotonous and, so it seems, meaningless existence. But things are about to change: hordes of bloodlusted enemies, swarms of scary monsters and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diplomacy is Not an Option.

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  25. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 381 reviews

    Decision: Red Daze is an action RPG with a unique mix of survival and tower defense mechanics. Explore an apocalyptic wasteland and experience the dread of a deadly new disease. The only way to save humanity from this danger is to fight back against hordes of horrifying enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decision: Red Daze.

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  26. Hold the well. Hold back the dead.Defend the Sacred Well is a single-player, top-down defense game blending action combat with skill-based builds. Command a Warden across a 3D battlefield, intercept waves of undead, and balance your own survival against the life of the well behind you.Three heroes, three battlefieldsChoose the Wellkeeper Warrior, Frost Oath Mage, or Wild Beastmaster, then defend T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Sacred Well.

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  27. Enter the dark fantasy World of Regnum, where skill, survival, and progression shape your fate. Regnum Last Sanctum is a stylized medieval dark fantasy action RPG that begins with Saga I - Combat: Wrath of the Goblins, its opening Saga. Take on the role of the Nordheim hero, protect Regnum's last sanctum, defend fort Nordhold, and defeat the goblin invasion through fast-paced and skill-based comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regnum Last Sanctum.

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  28. Village 51 is a survival and farm management game where you must build a farm from the ground up in a hostile world. During the day, you manage animals, produce resources, complete orders, and earn money to expand your village. When night falls, the threats arrive: defend your territory with weapons, structures, turrets, and workers while exploring the map in search of essential materials. Develop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village 51.

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  29. A 2D dark steampunk action RPG combining crafting, base building and wave defense in a grim atmospheric world. Expand the light, explore the darkness and rebuild the last remnants of civilization. Build and upgrade a mighty steampunk city, construct powerful defenses, unlock a vast arsenal of equipment, and create formidable machines to survive against relentless waves of enemies. Venture into the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EverDark.

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  30. THE STORY A village burned. A boy taken. Something dark awakened in him — and he survived. Years later, he leads an army of monsters against the kingdom. But the king he hunts is not the man who gave that order. The new king is just, loved by his people, and will not surrender. Neither side is evil. Both sides will fight to the last.TWO CAMPAIGNS. TWO PERSPECTIVES. Defender — Command the kingdom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge & Defend.

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  31. 《Immortal Sect Defend》In the vast and perilous world of cultivation, countless sects stand tall, yet the path to immortality is fraught with danger.As a core disciple of your sect, you bear the solemn duty of guarding the Sect Eye — the very foundation of your sect’s fate and spiritual veins. Should the Sect Eye fall to the demonic hordes, thousands of years of legacy will crumble to dust, and the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Sect Defend.

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  32. Luxmithar is a 2D survival defense roguelite built in Godot, where you defend a crashed forge-ship against escalating waves of hostile forces. Each run unfolds across multiple days as you harvest resources, expand a modular grid-based world, and construct layered defenses to hold back relentless alien incursions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luxmithar.

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  33. Enter a dark world where every night brings terror and danger. As darkness falls, terrifying monsters emerge from the shadows, impervious to traditional weapons. Only ancient, magical runes can strike them down. Your task is to survive in this merciless world, gain power, and uncover the secrets that will save the world. Gameplay Features: Procedurally Generated World Each playthrough is a new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Nightfall.

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  34. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Void Frontiers is a survival roguelike set on randomly generated floating islands. Gather resources, craft tools, build your base, and defend against nightly enemy waves. Play solo or team up with up to 4 other players, customizing your playstyle with over 40 unique enhancements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Frontiers.

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  35. WISHLIST & FOLLOW FOR UPDATES About the GameGAMELight Bringer is a 2D side scrolling fantasy strategy game with development RPG elements. Explore, gather, build and then when night falls, survive! You must make good use of the available resources, find the balance between defence/production and restore the light itself before the darkness of abyss consumes you. Plan and use your time during … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Bringer.

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  36. BUILD THE MAZE. FIGHT INSIDE ITEternal Rift Defense is a 3D tower defense RPG where you fight alongside the defenses you build. Shape enemy paths with walls, construct towers throughout your maze, and use your hero's abilities to hold the line. Battle through 50 rifts solo or with up to four players, level your towers from the battlefield, hunt powerful gear sets, and specialize your defender thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Rift Defense.

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  38. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    68% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Build up a fantasy city and fill it with hand-drawn characters, each with their own unique personalities and skills. Send them on quests to expand your influence and clear out nearby monster dens that threaten your city. Help them grow and evolve, all in the pursuit of gold! Create a thriving city around monster-filled dungeons. Bring in wealth from exploring and dungeon delving, then use it to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gold Gold Adventure Gold.

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    28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    44% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    ELARIENNE: Strategy decides the battleOne summon can change the flow. Unpredictable variables form your army, and only precise strategy carries you to the end. All unit summons are random, from common tiers to ultra-rare ones. 8 tiers in total, and 3 races: human, elf, and orc. Each race has a completely different combat style, making every team build fresh and unpredictable. Want to crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELARIENNE.

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  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Warning: despite appearances, this is a hectic, mind-juggling action game; you are advised to try the demo first. It's late at night in your 80’s bedroom, and a weird energy fills the air, making your “G64” computer flicker oddly. Brushing it off, you roll up a character sheet for the tabletop roleplaying games on your shelf. Before you finish, dark portals appear on your desk and little pixel cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrossOver: Roll For Initiative.

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  41. Gather and craft by day as young and resourceful Ember, and battle hordes of spooky enemies by night as a fiery Werefox. Conquer your fears by vanquishing their nightmare forms in this action roguelite experience with quick, menu-free crafting and vast combinations of powerful upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember the Werefox.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Defend your Chrysalis from growing hordes of monsters in this hybrid game that combines elements of tower defense, survival, and roguelike RPGs. Explore procedurally generated levels, possess and control animals, and grow deadly gardens. How far can you get before the next wave of monsters attacks? In Chrysalis, you play the role of an incorporeal Wisp tasked with defending a magical Chrysalis fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrysalis.

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  43. Stave off waves of enemies that grow in strength and number as each night passes and defend the Tree of Life. Survive, harvest resources, craft armor and weapons, outfit helper NPCs, and build a base protected by auto-firing towers. Explore the island to find gear with the power of the Celtic Gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morrigan's Isle.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 755 reviews

    Luminora, a mysterious island brimming with ancient secrets. The ancient civilization that once ruled here developed the arcane of extracting the life force of beings, which brought great prosperity to the island. However, as is often the case with eternal ambitions, their quest for divine power led them to a curse that enveloped the island in darkness. Centuries later, a wanderer caught in the ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IfSunSets.

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  45. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    This is a game in Development, and we are looking for as much feedback as we can!  The webpage will improve in the future, but right now, you should download the game can give us your feedback.  Give feedback on Discord  Give feedback on Itch community  The Game Build a colony, build a rocket, survive the nights and then, leave the planet.  This is a strategy game where you help the bun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Bunker.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    You! the most outstanding pioneer who graduated from this kingdom, are finally about to embark on your legendary journey. Construct towns across various levels to fend off waves of attacks from diverse enemies until you establish a firm footing and complete your exploration! Build your own mini town Expand progressively on the barren map, construct a complete town, and uncover rarer buildings an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Border Pioneer.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    To protect the magical Lifestone, you must strategise, manage and build a fortified settlement. Lead your fellow survivors into battle against waves of nocturnal monsters who wish to take this precious Lifestone from your world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stoneguard.

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  49. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,207 reviews

    WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROLOGUE?The Riftbreaker Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures. Or just take the scenic route and do whatever you want - the choice is yours.STORYYou play the role of captain Ashley S. Nowak - you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Riftbreaker: Prologue.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    93% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Unferat is a warlock simulator, giving the player the opportunity to go from a village boy to a powerful dark sorcerer. In game, protagonist will be opposed to the settlement and will take revenge on the villagers with the help of unholy creatures and dark sorcery. The methods of interaction with the enemy, the pace of the game and the style of passage are completely determined by the player. - L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unferat.

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