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Games like Escape The Cradle

Games like Escape The Cradle

Games like Escape The Cradle

Looking for games like Escape The Cradle? Here are top casual role playing recommendations with a fantasy, anime and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cauldron, Soda Dungeon or Incredicer.

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  1. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 1,311 reviews

    Cauldron is a game about exploration, battling monsters, and leveling up your party through minigames. Gather resources to upgrade minigames, heroes, abilities, and more! Play as Nyx, a young witch cast into this darkness-covered world. Discover the truth and find new allies to help you on your journey! Play minigames to gather resources! Infinitely upgrade minigames, heroes, items, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cauldron.

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  2. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    94% User Score Based on 3,791 reviews

    Manage your team of adventurers as you raid the local dungeon for treasure! Upgrade your tavern, purchase sodas, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soda Dungeon.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 1,483 reviews

    Earn Money & Buy More DiceRoll dice to earn money. AutomateBuy helper hands to automate proccess. Active SkillsUnlock active skills to roll more dice. Collect Dark MatterExtract dark matter from dice, use it in skill tree to upgrade dice. Skill TreeExplore skill tree to unlock various upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incredicer.

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  4. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    An incremental game packed with tons of content and progression. Every battle, you will unlock a new way to defeat hordes of monsters. Wishlist on Steam for Release Notification (Link) The demo includes all the main features of the game, including the skill tree, loot and items, and skills system. The full game adds Shiny monsters, Archer, Mining, Achievements, and many more features to expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maktala: Slime Lootfest.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Duncrush is a clicker RPG where you attack monsters by clicking and conquer challenging dungeons! Click on monsters to defeat waves of enemies, collect gold, and find powerful weapons, shields, and accessories. Strengthen your character through a deep skill tree and customize your build with unique equipment. Explore a variety of dungeons, each with different challenges and rewards. With simple c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duncrush.

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  6. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 9,630 reviews

    Nodes are plentiful and ready to be extracted for resources. Harvest them to buy upgrades and become god. Explore the upgrade skill tree. Bust enough nodes to become all-powerful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nodebuster.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 342 reviews

    Playing as the healer, you have the all-important role of keeping your friends alive. Click with your mouse to cast healing spells. Don’t let your warband die! Recruit new members to your warband. Try out different formations on the battlefield. Unlock allies such as fiery mages and tanky tanks. You can't win them all. Even if the battle is lost, the war has just begun! Patch yourself up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Growth.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 6,293 reviews

    Gather magic and build your wizard tower Summon spirits to help gather resources Construct buildings using the resources you gathered Master magic to create greatest wizard tower! An active incremental/upgrade game Prestige to replay and progress faster Tons of upgrades and unique mechanics Definite ending If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Wizard.

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  9. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 549 reviews

    Zero stress gameplay!  A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.There is a shortened Beta. Prestige will be added in later versions. Add the game to your Wishlish on Steam Enemies constantly run toward your walls. But they can’t reach you. There is a river of lava at the end. Every enemy falls into it. Every time.Your co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Stress King: Idle Defense.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 567 reviews

    About the developerHi! I'm Shaun, the solo developer of Lyca and creator of Syphono4! My goal is to release small, fun and affordable games like Lyca every few months. Please join my newsletter so you can stay in the loop about my projects! About the Game Lyca is a small, relaxing, incremental game about a magical wolf restoring a barren wasteland into a lush meadow. Run freely through th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lyca.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 1,763 reviews

    Luna's Fishing Garden is a cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna's Fishing Garden.

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  12. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 371 reviews

    Get Rich, One Layer at a Time! Idle Pixel Fantasy is a relaxing and addictive idle clicker in pixel style. Recruit hardworking helpers, brave fighters, and magical creatures that automatically collect gold and crystals for you. Invest in stronger units, unlock new layers – and fight your way to the top, where the mighty dragon boss awaits! Gameplay Features Buy units that automat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Pixel Fantasy.

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  13. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 1,335 reviews

    Horripilant is currently in development. Follow development by wishlisting the game on Steam and joining the Discord! Horripilant is a chilling incremental dungeon crawl through the horrors of a forgotten underworld. Combining idler, puzzle and autobattler elements, you'll fight, mine, and think your way through the depths of a forsaken dungeon. Gather resources, battle unholy creatures, and unra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horripilant.

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  14. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 443 reviews

    A small incremental game about smashing piñatas, collecting toys, and climbing the corporate ladder as you unlock a vast upgrade tree. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piñata Go Boom.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 643 reviews

    Average Playtime ~1-3 hours Asteroids are everywhere. Shoot them to collect their resources. Use resources to upgrade generators. Convert bits into spaceship augments for more efficient resource collection. Reach the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Space Cache.

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  16. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,254 reviews

    Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet heaven about mining cofferoids and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Prospector.

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  17. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons, on-hit effects, and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomad Idle.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    93% User Score Based on 548 reviews

    Make a Wizard's journey to find the Philosopher's Stone in an Incremental RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Research 2.

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  19. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 1,956 reviews

    Years after Prince Lu’s rebellion, the Crown Prince of Dragon Court has been mysteriously kidnapped. Dragon Cliff is an RPG/Town Management game. Players are to recruit adventurers, kill monsters, hunt treasures, craft armories, accommodate residents, upgrade town facilities and finally reveal the great mystic behind the Dragon Emperor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Cliff.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 432 reviews

    Start your journey as a simple soy-boi and watch as you grow a big-ass warlord's beard, slay a bunch of demigods & rescue thicc girls who will show their gratitude and bear offspring. Never stop looting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Great Hero's Beard.

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  21. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    67% User Score Based on 636 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    A legendary Dragon is haunting the lands. Towns are set ablaze, and its magic power resurrects the evil creatures of the world. A hero is needed to travel to the corners of the lands and slay the beast to restore peace. RPG grind-fest! Run, Battle ever harder enemies, Collect XP and Loot, Buy better equipment, Level Up, Do it all over again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loot Hero DX.

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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 1,288 reviews

    Click and Conquer is a short, relaxing incremental game. Drop bombs through the fog of war, uncover hidden enemies, collect rewards, and spend currency to boost passive income, increase bombing power, and unlock new maps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Click and Conquer.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    90% User Score Based on 1,640 reviews

    10000000 is an award winning hybrid RPG/Action/Puzzle game. Matching tiles controls your character enabling you to explore, fight and loot. When you are not facing monsters you will be back in your prison, constructing buildings and getting stronger for your next run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10000000.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 1,480 reviews

    You are the Dark Queen—the most powerful being of your entire universe. Your lair is breached by an aspiring hero—a pitiful thing, easily crushed. Except they keep coming back. A 20 minute anti-game about an unconventional relationship and the capacity for change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Queen of Mortholme.

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  25. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 660 reviews

    In Journey to Incrementalia, become a necromancer willing to climb to unspeakable heights of power to reach the treasures of Incrementalia, lost city of legend. Raise an army of infernal minions to destroy the walls that stand in your path.  Explore a massive tree of skills and unlock new minions, spells and abilities. Experiment with freedom, skills can be reset at any time.  Gather… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey to Incrementalia.

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  26. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 9,030 reviews

    (the) Gnorp Apologue is a game where you help small beings called gnorps get rich. It is a unique incremental game with interesting upgrades, and visuals to match the numbers. Hit the rock What is the rock? Irrelevant question — when struck, it outputs shards, and shards are amazing. They allow you to purchase and upgrade gnorps, and build new structures. The gnorps must have them. Hitting the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to (the) Gnorp Apologue.

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  28. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 5,460 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 5 reviews

    Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wall World.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 1,192 reviews

    A fusion of roguelikes and auto-battlers like never before seen. Recruit a party of mysterious heroes, navigate deadly lands, collect an arsenal of magical items, and vanquish a new evil threatening the realm! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astronarch.

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  30. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    95% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    Just Updated We have released a major update that diversifies how you explore the Garden of Witches. We’ve expanded combat progression and exploration, adding various game elements that will broaden your tactical choices. Experience new rooms, new enemies and spells, the new Imprint System and a completely overhauled combat system! New Monsters and New “Rush” Spell New monsters have been added … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden of Witches.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 2,961 reviews

    Mine rocks! Keep on Mining! is a simple incremental game. Hover your cursor over rocks to automatically mine them. Any rock inside the mining area will spawn pickaxes that mine for you! Gather materials! Mined rocks drop ores, which are crafted into bars. There is a variety of different material rocks to be mined! The skill tree! Spend your material bars to unlock upgrades inside the skill … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep on Mining!.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 5,896 reviews

    Digseum is a short, unique incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever! Excavate for ancient relics across the world Manage your resources and upgrade your abilities. Build the biggest and greatest museum the world has ever seen! Gameplay Dig up relics from a variety of locations Display them in your museum to attract visitors Acquire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digseum.

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  33. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tap Wizard 2.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 5,521 reviews

    Train your archery skills by crafting and shooting targets. Complete quests for gold and clout. Buy upgrades to improve training and equipment. Help train the greatest archer! No In-App purchases A short and active incremental/upgrade game Definite ending If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Archery.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 435 reviews

    Develop skill tree, explore world, do quests, grind equipment and train fighting If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Tale.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 298 reviews

    Heads or tails? Coin Flipper is an idle clicker game that is all about flipping lots of coins. Upgrade your coin flips and get even more coins to flip! Buy auto flips which will automatically flip coins for you.  Once you reach 1 million coins you will start gaining inflation coins. You can choose to inflate which will take you to the inflation tree where you can spend you inflation coins! J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin Flipper.

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  37. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 740 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 11 reviews

    Jack Move is a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Move.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Row Divers is a short, experimental incremental game about diving into dungeons in the form of rows, shooting enemies, collecting resources, and upgrading your bow to conquer the depths! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Row Divers.

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  39. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 298 reviews

    Dice People is an incremental game about rolling dice, creating a mass of units, smashing enemies, and gathering resources to get upgrades in a big skilltree. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice People.

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  40. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 759 reviews

    Fill Up The Hole is a short incremental game where you help peons create as much garbage as possible and toss it into a hole. Watch your village grow and evolve as you unlock visual upgrades and new features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fill Up The Hole.

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  41. 29%Game Brain Score
    29% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Clicker.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 935 reviews

    An animated incremental game about cloning livestock. Make as many moon sheep as you can. Research technology, upgrade your operation and become a clone farm billionaire! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication.

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  43. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 2,942 reviews

    WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG with a unique gaming system blending elements of simulation, item collection, and adventure. Discover the perfect combination of fairytale-like graphics and deep worldbuilding! Accompany Pieberry, a young witch running from a Witch Hunt, as she embarks on a grand adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WitchSpring R.

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  44. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 5,235 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    SteamWorld Dig is a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamWorld Dig.

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  45. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 3,927 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

    Book of Demons is a deck-building hack and slash adventure, with a dark theme reminiscent of classics of the PC ARPG genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Book of Demons.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    74% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Hero's Quest is a game where you play the role of a lovely hero, go around exploring the world, and challenge your fighting ability to reach the highest level in the limited energy range. Your mission is to reach the highest level as you can to get a lot of gold coins, new weapons, and equipment to improve your stats. Initially, you will have 30 energy points (EP). Trying to maintain or impro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero's Quest.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    47% User Score Based on 1,874 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 2 reviews

    Build your own fantasy village, create and equip your characters and send them to collect swag in Swag and Sorcery - a new streamlined RPG from the creators of Punch Club and Graveyard Keeper If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swag & Sorcery.

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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 1,306 reviews

    RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a miriad ways! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Wizard.

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  49. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 529 reviews

    Nayu is a fox who lives in a strangely cozy world. Go on a little adventure with Nayu in this adorable clicker-like game for everyone to enjoy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventure of NAYU.

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