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Looking for games like Gauntlet? Here are top arcade hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Gauntlet, Puzzle Quest 2 or Hammerwatch.

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  1. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    Critic Score 70%Based on 17 reviews

    The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gauntlet.

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  2. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 506 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Escape to a puzzle game fantasy world filled with amazing creatures, powerful weapons, and addictive role playing in this sequel to the award-winning Puzzle Quest. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Quest 2.

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  3. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,860 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 13 reviews

    Hammerwatch is an hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment! Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch! Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammerwatch.

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    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. You'll create and customize a party of four: choosing from seven races, nine classes and fifteen skills, before setting out to explore the fully interactive continent of Antharion. Explore dungeons, get thrown in jail, discover hidden passageways, burglarize … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AntharioN.

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  5. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 315 reviews

    The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates. Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Majesty Gold HD.

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  6. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    54% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 8 reviews

    Battle Axe is an arcade top-down hack & slash featuring high-quality visuals created by veteran pixel artist Henk Nieborg, true to form game mechanics, and music from the legendary VGM composer Manami Matsumae – retro gamers rejoice! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Axe.

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  7. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 1,203 reviews

    HEX: Shards of Fate is a new breed of digital card game, combining classic TCG gameplay with elements of an online RPG. Create powerful decks from over 1,000 unique cards, battle your way through the single-player mode, or test your mettle against other players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEX: Shards of Fate.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 672 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG inspired by legendary board game Hero Quest. The game features a party based system where you control a group of heroes, an isometric hand-drawn art style, dice based mechanics for all computations - (it rolls dice to determine an outcome) and much more. Each map is designed to take you through an adventure that will test your party's strength, courage and sanit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Quest 2.

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  10. Overview The Battle of Embers is an immersive high fantasy RPG defense multiplayer survival game set in a mystical world called Ehlingard, it has ancient spells, fantastic creatures, different regions and histories. Players take on the role of heroes in different quests to defend their cities against hordes of evil creatures. Game ModeGuardian Challenge: In this intense game mode, players mus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Battle of Embers.

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  11. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Chronos Dungeon is a dungeon crawler geared towards local multiplayer. Inspired by 16-bit classics, but enhanced with randomized modifiers making each level unique, Chronos Dungeon has players collecting loot and fighting side by side in an epic quest against the god that set the events of the main Oceanhorn saga in motion, Chronos himself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon.

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Race through a set of short dungeons, trying to collect the most treasures. The player that has the most coins at the end wins the game! Will you horde your coins? Invest in stronger gear? Or perhaps try to win extra gold with one of the awards? Face off against friends or play against the computer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bachelairs.

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  13. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    97% User Score Based on 195 reviews

    Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga is a package deal where you get Ego Draconis and expansion content called Flames of Vengeance, along with a few extra goodies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga.

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  14. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 1,183 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 9 reviews

    Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil in this epic ode to classic ARPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammerwatch 2.

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  15. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Hack & slash your way through monster hordes with fast paced, active combat. Well timed attacks can annihilate entire rooms, but don't get caught! Explore diverse builds using multiple heroes, abilities & relics. Fight through dungeons full of treasures & traps, and challenge mighty Bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Crawl.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    92% User Score Based on 583 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    Wizordum is a retro-inspired FPS with a focus on action and light puzzles. It blends the best features of classic fantasy shooters from the 90s with some modern aspects making it a unique experience. Take the role of a Cleric and fight against Chaos that roams the land - smash, burn and loot! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizordum.

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  17. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 401 reviews

    For countless years the villagers of Vamp’Ire have enjoyed a life of peace and happiness. But now, rumors are spreading about a wielder of dark magic - a Witchmaster. Fearing the rumors to be true, the village musters a militia to prepare for the worst. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire's Fall: Origins.

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  18. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 1,032 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

    It will take the combined efforts of two great warriors to explore menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns … and discover the secrets of the Demon’s Forge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunted: The Demon's Forge.

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  19. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    29% User Score Based on 1,404 reviews
    Critic Score 43%Based on 18 reviews

    Venture into the Underworld through a newly-discovered portal and find the mysterious tower guarded by the Black Seraphim. This pack contains 4 all-new missions set in the Underworld of Ancaria. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred 3.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 4,684 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Legions of twisted creatures, emboldened by Ember, have begun to swarm up from the caves below the sleepy enclave of Torchlight. In this critically acclaimed Action-RPG, you’ll choose from three powerful heroes to adventure the depths for endless treasure and glory. Your adventure is unique, through randomly generated environments with new monsters, treasures, puzzles, and items each time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torchlight.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Shogunaria is an action-adventure RPG that takes elements from old school classics like Zelda, YS, Neutopia, Golden Axe Warrior, and Diablo. Select one of the 4 characters and take on a series of dungeons filled with traps and enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shogunaria.

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  22. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A Classical rogue-like with a modern feel. A challenging game with clear goals and important tactical decisions. A deep experience that's easy to use. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse Of Yendor.

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  23. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 9 reviews

    In River City Saga: Three Kingdoms, the characters of the Kunio-kun series run-amok in the world of Sangokushi. The game, which follows the flow of the popular Downtown Special Kunio-kun's Historical Period Drama!, sees players cross countries and challenge the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River City Saga: Three Kingdoms.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling. Unique attack method When attacking enemies, you must only attack them by dashing!! Design the optimal attack path by bouncing between structures and enemies. Soul Eruption There are rewards for good play. Collect the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Shooter.

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  27. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 568 reviews

    Royal Quest Online is a free-to-play MMORPG that seamlessly combines elements of captivating fantasy and futuristic technology. Begin a crusade against the forces of evil! Defend your kingdom, earn titles, hoard riches and conquer castles! THE CHOICE IS YOURSImagine a team consisting of a sniper armed with support cannon, a mage casting defensive shields, a mercenary assassin throwing poison bomb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Quest Online.

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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Folk Hero is an action-slasher with rogue-lite elements set in the world of Slavic fantasy. Explore the ever-changing island, find treasures, combine weapons and artifacts to defeat mythical enemies. Challenge your skills! One life, one attempt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Hero.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    AboutYou play as Aldro, a cute slime lost in an unexplored world full of magic and mystery. Explore procedurally generated levels full of strange creatures and resources unique to the area. Cultivate anywhere you choose and gather resources to build and defend your civilization from the dangers outside. ExploreDiscover new biomes, mobs, and resources during your exploration. Each unique res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldro.

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  30. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    68% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Assemble a party, explore the dungeon, fight your way through hordes of monsters, and defeat the Demon Lord in this brutal dungeon crawler. Are you up to the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Lord Reincarnation.

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  31. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    73% User Score Based on 496 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 10 reviews

    Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest of Dungeons.

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  32. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    61% User Score Based on 148 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Side-scrolling strategy is back, baby! Swords & Soldiers II Shawaramageddon is real-time strategy without the clickety clickety, where you command the Vikings, Demons, and Persian armies. You can take on the campaign or face off against other players in online multiplayer and challenge your friends in custom battles! Gather resources, send out armies, and support your forces with a wide arsenal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon.

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  33. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 10,360 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 2 reviews

    Wildermyth is a character-driven, procedurally-generated tactical RPG. Lead a band of unique heroes as they grow from a reluctant farmers into legendary fighters. Battle threats lurking in the Yondering Lands and discover secrets that the land has to offer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildermyth.

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  34. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 288 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Heroes of Annihilated Empires - is a fantasy-based trilogy game in the genre of RTS vs RPG for PC. A new proprietary 3D-engine is used to power the game. Episode one is set on Atlans island, the historical homeland of elves. The world of the game is living and huge, full of magic, mythical creatures, heroes and powerful forces involved in a large-scale conflict dating back to the past. The gamepla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 458 reviews

    Why save the world when you can conquer it? In EvilQuest, take on the role of Galvis — a dark knight obsessed with ultimate power. Set out on a quest of revenge,destruction and conquest in this exciting retro Action RPG title. Along the way you’ll unlock ancient mysteries, discover legendary weapons, relics and magic…and of course kill thousands of those foolish enough to stand in your way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EvilQuest.

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  36. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Team up with up to 4 online players and defeat hoards of monsters in this action based looter-shooter! Unlock powerful tiers of weapons and equipment to develop your character into an unstoppable champion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valkyrie Champions.

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  37. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    59% User Score Based on 114 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 9 reviews

    In a world where Viking mythology collides with magic, explore the world of KYN in a fast paced role playing strategy game that combines party based combat with exploration and progression. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kyn.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Run The Procedural Gauntlet! Skein is a procedural dungeon shooter in an "old-skool" arcade style for one or two players where you must battle through hordes of monsters on a quest to save the soul of a talking sheep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skein.

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  39. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    With the world descending into chaos... will you protect the light?... or consume it?... Choose your side... Good or Evil! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shades Of Heroes.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 8,714 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil. The gameplay is based on fully interactive physics - each character's different abilities help the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trine Enchanted Edition.

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  41. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    47% User Score Based on 387 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    In this explosive Hack'n'Slash action/role-playing game, R.A.W takes you, alone or with a friend in co-operative mode, on a fantasy world ruined by an ancient and violent war. Level your heroes up, collect more powerful weapons and armor, unlock new and more devastating spells, and exterminate by the dozens at once the hordes of enemies that are standing in your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War.

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  42. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 135 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    "Grab loot and gobble up all manner of foods to build up your XP. Choose your path wisely and UPGRADE your abilities to help you face the challenges of the lower floors! UNLOCK new weapons and magical items as you progress. Collect magical gauntlets to power your explosive ATOMIC FIST! Seek out the cat merchant to buy extra enhancements. Discover the crypt arcades and try to win extra coins and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Crypticle.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Road to Legend is a companion app for the Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd edition board game. When you play with Road to Legend, the app assumes the role of the overlord player, controlling monsters and inviting you to explore the dungeon in entirely new and unexpected ways. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent: Road to Legend.

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  44. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 4,622 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The roguelike games are back! enter in this amazing adventure as an giant eyebrow boy or girl, your quest is defeat the lord dredmor and save the kingdom from the forces of dark! Each level is a floor randomly generate made of interconnected rooms, filled with monsters, traps, loot, and various objects. The game is based in turns and have a huge skill tree! u can combine 7 diferent skills to make … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Dredmor.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    51% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Mytheon is an online, multiplayer action/RPG with strategic game play where players experience classic mythology come to life and challenge legendary gods to define their own fate. Originally released in 2010 as a free-to-play Action-RPG MMO, the game has been slightly redesigned to support a simple one-time purchase for all core content. The setting and storyline incorporates well known mythol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mytheon.

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  46. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    To begin your adventure in The Grindstone you need to form a team of 4. You first pick your race from human, elf, dark-elf, amzar, lizard-folk and other various monsters. You then decide a class varying from a heavy armor wearing Warrior, a magic throwing Wizard, a Ranger covering the battle field with arrows and much more! You set off into the world with the freedom to take things… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Grindstone.

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  47. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Monster Crawl: Warrior is the FREE version of Monster Crawl, coming soon to Steam. Monster Crawl: Warrior contents: One of 3 heroes, the WarriorFirst Boss, the Rat King4 Crawls featuring multiple dungeonsSelected Relics and UnlocksMonster tiers 1 and 2 Full Game Description Slaughter hoards of monsters in fun fast-paced arcade actionProgress through multiple dungeon crawls with different challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Crawl:Warrior.

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  48. # Spell Fragments "Spell Fragments" is a TPS game (Third-Person Shooter) that combines roguelike elements with a unique magic-building system, incorporating hack-and-slash style item collection. Players become great wizards, striving to regain their former power and glory by collecting spell fragments to create their own magic, and conquering dungeons filled with countless enemies and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spell Fragments.

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  49. Slayscape is a free-to-play, roguelike, first-person battle royale incorporating elements of card collection and classic RPGs. Dungeon content is procedurally generated, allowing every player to modify and adjust the experience for all players based on the cards they play before each session. Stylized visuals ensure that the game looks good today and will continue to look good for years to come. D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayscape.

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  50. Support the development on PatreonActively support and influence the development. Learn in "behind-the-scenes" content how I technically implemented the game. Find @thorsten on Patreon! About the Game”Arcade FC” is an arcade soccer game with skill-based gameplay, fast-paced graphics, responsive controls, accurate ball physics and that retro vibe. As a modern “reboot” of footbal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade FC.

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