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Games like Essentia: A monster catching adventure

Games like Essentia: A monster catching adventure

Games like Essentia: A monster catching adventure

Looking for games like Essentia: A monster catching adventure? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy and anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Siralim 2, Siralim Ultimate or Nexoria: Dungeon Rogue Heroes.

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  1. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    93% User Score Based on 383 reviews

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

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  3. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Nexoria is a hardcore roguelike about dungeons with hybrid battles, combining classical turn based combat system and a collectible card game. Collect the best spells and conquer the dungeons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexoria: Dungeon Rogue Heroes.

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  4. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    The third installment in the classic dungeon-crawling RPG series comes to Steam, remastered and better than ever! Build your roster of heroes as you venture into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight monsters in turn-based battles, and find powerful new equipment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters' Den Chronicles.

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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    Siralim is a deep RPG with light roguelike elements that allows you to summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight in strategic battle. Fight your way through randomly generated dungeons and complete randomized quests. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siralim.

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  6. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Infinite Adventures is a dungeon crawling RPG inspired by classic dungeon RPGs; with fresh new mechanics for exploration, combat, and progression. You are the Traveler, a hero with a forgotten memory. Assemble your party and explore the Infinite Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Adventures.

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  7. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Create unique creatures, use them to gather rare resources, and fuse them into even more powerful beings! This RPG combines classic exploration with a deep crafting system where your monsters are your ultimate tool for looting, combat, and discovery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Alchemy.

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  8. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    99% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Animal Adventure.

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  9. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th.

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  10. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 229 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A Japanese indie game being designed as a modern take on the Dungeon RPG genre. It has character creation with a selection for race and class, leveling up provides ability points for further customization. The game uses a party of 3 characters. The dungeon crawling uses grid-based movement and a first-person perspective for exploration but switches to third-person for interactions with NPCs, poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potato Flowers in Full Bloom.

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  12. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Ephemeral Tale is a classically inspired RPG for the modern age, featuring hand-crafted dungeons, classic JRPG-style combat, and a loot-driven progression system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ephemeral Tale.

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  13. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    Welcome to RAZORE CITY – a desolate, grim metropolis with one big problem: DEMONS. Control your own Razore City denizen as you investigate bizarre happenings around the city and track down the mastermind behind it all in this narrative-based RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pinku Kult Hex Mortis.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Explore five ancient realms fighting their monstrous inhabitants in this turn based, graphical classic roguelike. Every time you play the game will create new places full of challenges and surprises for you populated with monsters and ancient magical artifacts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kramora's Shadow.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

    Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, and beautiful environments meet deep strategic gameplay and adventures that are different every time you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangledeep.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 294 reviews

    Heroes of a Broken Land is a turn-based, dungeon crawling, town management RPG. Explore procedurally generated worlds and dungeons with multiple parties of heroes. Ally with other towns to recruit new and more powerful heroes. Explore and loot countless dungeons on your quest to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of a Broken Land.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 761 reviews

    Capture over 700 different monsters in this retro-style, monster capture RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siralim 3.

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  18. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 312 reviews

    Humans live alongside creatures, each with different personalities, abilities, and moral codes. The invention of the DisKid has changed life for everyone. Humans can copy creatures and use their power to help others and solve mysteries around the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disc Creatures.

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  19. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional
    65% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AntharioN.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 716 reviews

    The popular dungeon-crawling RPG series returns! Take your party into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight in turn-based battles, loot and level up! Explore the land and uncover the mysteries of the Godfall! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters' Den: Godfall.

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  21. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 564 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Drafters.

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  22. PRESENTATION: This is a classic 2D retro RPG in the vein of Skyfall, Ashes of Immortality and Last Heroes.FEATURES: Rich and well developed world and lore Unique characters each with their point of views and motivations, making for an intricate plot Over 10 hours of gameplay Sidequests to complete Quest Journal to track your progress Full Mouse SupportSUMMARY: The Ecclesia is a Holy Order wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reborn Souls.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Main Points Procedurally Generated World Fully Customizable Characters No Class Constraints – Play Your Way Animated combat Characters Shape your characters exactly as you envision them with unparalleled creative freedom. Choose from diverse races and aesthetics, and develop their skills as they grow through their journey. Equip them with gear that defines unique combat styles, ensuring no two cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless RPG - Untold Tales.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Dolven is a narrative-driven tactical RPG where combat fuses party-based skills with poker-style card combos and deckbuilding. In this dark fantasy world, you command a band of mercenaries against the Dungeon Master who rules each cursed dungeon. Battles unfold on a grid-based battlefield where positioning, timing, and strategy are as important as the hand of fate you hold. A First-of-Its-Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dolven.

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  26. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Create your own avatar and live as an adventurer in the town of "Elbern," surrounded by dungeons. Delve into the dungeons and collect weapons and equipment with random effects. The goal is to conquer the final dungeon, the "Great Hole of Elbern." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon And Darkness.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    What is Arhaekon? A challenging roguelike, turn-based RPG dungeon crawler set in a grimdark world on the brink of collapse. You lead small bands of units through procedurally generated dungeons, battling corruption and eldritch abominations to save humanity. Is it finished? Yes, Arhaekon left Early Access and is officially released since July 4th 2025. Why play this instead of other similar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arhaekon.

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  28. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Drown in nostalgia and go on an adventure in search of your missing childhood friend. Dokimon is a game where you capture monsters to battle alongside and push through the dangerous open world. In advances to uncover the the mystery about your missing friend, you must become stronger, allowing you to venture on into increasingly dangerous areas. Battle against fellow Dokimon battlers who are also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dokimon Quest.

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  29. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Join Kururu on her journey to find true love and experience the charm of Rhapsody II's storybook adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess.

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  31. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 1,058 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 3 reviews

    A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ikenfell.

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

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

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  33. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Alvora Tactics is an indie Tactics RPG that combines strategic combat with immersive exploration. Explore and conquer Great Serpent Alvora with your own customizable band of warriors! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alvora Tactics.

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  34. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    39% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Paper Dungeons is a fantasy board-game boosted by online content. With the ability to create and share online your own levels, you're up for an infinite replay value! The game is visualized as a classic tabletop board-game with dice and tokens, and has 4 game modes: Boardgame, Campaign, Puzzle and Rogue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Dungeons.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    3DRPG is a voxelized old-school RPG where you explore a Randomly Generated world filled with random dungeons, towns and people! Every character in the game is recruitable. Hunt for prey or go fishing for food. Search for treasure in dungeons and fight monsters on the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3DRPG.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Catacombs 1: Demon War is the first of a 3-chapter RPG/Adventure that puts you into the shoes of a brave young hero, building your strength to face long-buried secrets, deception and betrayal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catacombs 1: Demon War.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 42 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

    "Video Game Fables" is a fun, lighthearted RPG adventure set in a once-traditional RPG world that hasn't had a player in decades. The world's script gets completely ruined by someone calling herself "The Forsaken Princess." It's up to Aru (the world's princess), Nate (an NPC aspiring to be a hero), and Tator (the villain's son) to get things back to normal...or maybe change everything forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Video Game Fables.

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  38. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 2,950 reviews

    A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Battle Fantasy 5.

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  39. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,022 reviews

    CrownTrick is a procedurally generated maze game with Roguelike gameplay and hand drawn art style. Take up the unbelievable crown and start your underground adventure with the power... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Trick.

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  40. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Terra Randoma is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG with a fluid combat system. You live the life of an adventurer in a procedurally generated open world full of curiosities. Your actions affect the world and your story emerges as you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Randoma.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    Kill your enemies, possess their bodies, and take their abilities as your own in this turn-based procedurally generated death labyrinth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MidBoss.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 515 reviews

    A powerful sorcerer is on the cusp of dominating the land. A group of heroes bands together and seals him away inside a magical tome. Now as the sorcerer you must escape from this ancient prison and find a way to regain your magical powers using your wits and an array of summonable creatures to aid you. There may be more powerful forces at work as you navigate the dungeons and fight the heroes sen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Sorcerer.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 7,799 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 7 reviews

    Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Stars.

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  44. Albor es un roguelike dungeon crawler donde deberas construir tu party en cada partida. Supera los desafíos de la torre en un combate por turnos donde la estrategia y la composición de tu equipo serán fundamentales. Albor is a roguelike dungeon crawler where you'll need to build your party in each run. Overcome the tower's challenges in turn-based combat where strategy and team composition are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Albor.

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  45. 68%Game Brain Score
    68% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Why Into the Aether (Classic)? Into the Aether is being remade entirely from the ground up! This is Into the Aether (Classic), the original version of Into the Aether created on RPG Maker VX... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTO THE AETHER.

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  46. Revive & Repeat is an exciting card-based roguelike dungeon crawler where every step tests your fate. Choose your hero, collect powerful artifacts, and battle ruthless creatures in procedurally generated dungeons. Every choice changes your destiny — take risks, win, die, and revive again to go further. Compete with other players on the leaderboard, discover the perfect modifier combinations… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revive & Repeat.

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  47. background introduction: The destitute knight, White Cat, decides to form an adventure group, and all the future is unknown. The story begins from here. Game content: The encounter mode of this game adopts the Random Encount System, which slightly modifies the character mechanism compared to the traditional turn based system, abandons annoying puzzles, and focuses on resource management… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 白猫冒险团 White Cat Adventure Team.

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  48. In Treasure Atlas, players move their characters around the map by interacting with various events located on the map. These events can include buffs, debuffs, monster encounters, and dungeons. In turn-based battles, players use their decks to defeat enemies and advance their exploration of the world. FeaturesWorld generation: each playthrough takes place on a new map, providing unique challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Atlas.

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  49. 70%Game Brain Score
    70% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Dynamic battles, twisting dungeons, and countless secrets await you in the magical world of Astravia. Journey alongside your companions as you unravel the mystery of your past and uncover the truth behind a mysterious trio’s plot... before the Cataclysm brings forth another age of ruin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Astravia.

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  50. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A deck building roguelike-JRPG with a 2.5D storybook fantasy art style accompanied by a dynamic score If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Path.

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