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Looking for games like Gruesome? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Tail of Glory, The Aching or Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life.

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  1. A classic point-and-click puzzle adventure with RPG elements. A skilled rogue takes on a Guild mission and is drawn into trouble and conspiracy. Explore, combine items, deduce clues, and fight through a charming hand-drawn fantasy full of humor, surprises, and heart. Puzzle Adventure Elements: Discover hidden objects, combine items to craft new tools, and operate various mechanisms — a satisfying … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tail of Glory.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    The Aching is a graphical horror adventure game from the demented mind of the Lobdegg, heavily inspired by the old graphic adventure games Sierra and LucasArts released in the 1980s. This title features low resolution 16-color graphics mimicking the extremely limited hardware of the era. Gameplay is driven by a combination of arrow keys and a classic-style parser. Whatever you wish your character … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aching.

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  3. ️ Text Dungeon — A Pure Text-Based RoguelikeA roguelike told entirely through text. No tiles. No ASCII. No graphics at all. Only words, imagination, and a dungeon that reshapes itself every time you enter. Text Dungeon blends the fast, log‑driven clarity of classic roguelikes with vivid, atmospheric scene descriptions reminiscent of MUDs and gamebooks. Most rooms play with traditional speed and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life.

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  4. A narrative driven hacking game that takes you on a journey of an accidental hacker that is at the core of global conspiracies. Game is played from a perspective of a desktop and takes place in an alternative reality somewhat resembling early 2000s. You can expect to be using the console to scan servers, ports, exploit those servers, download and upload critical information. You can also use … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Hacker.

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  5. Embark on a quest to bring magic back to a dying world!  In this text based adventure RPG, you create your own character and create your own path! With hidden endings, plenty of rooms, boss fights, and tons of secrets, you will have an enjoyable experience exploring The Heartstone Caverns. Adventure Awaits: You are an adventurer who heard tales of a mystical artifact called the Heartstone Cry… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heartstone Caverns.

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  6. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 304 reviews

    Begin your adventure in Crusaders of the Dark Savant. Import your characters from Bane of the Cosmic Forge or create a new party capable of surviving the rigors of a strange alien world. Both friends and foes you'll discover as you search for the forgotten secret of a once madman - the secret of the very universe itself. And you won't be alone in your search. Others as enterprising as you have al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant.

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  8. You are Luna, the daughter of a humble lighthouse keeper on the small island of Pilot Town, part of a far-flung, isolated chain of islands in a remote corner of the Greater Kingdom of Estória. Just across the sea, far off on the hazy horizon, lies the Isle of Estória, the regional capital of this forgotten part of the Outer Kingdom. The island is ruled by Governor Kreel. King Ren and Queen Lorn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Estória.

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  9. A story set in a fictional universe of mine called 'Lestaria', but there's enough context not provided that anyone can enjoy. Consider it somewhat of a prologue for things to come, actually. An unknown deserter from a terrible war winds up in a forest, one so dangerous that only one woman resides there. Begging her for shelter, our protagonist finds that it's not so easy as saying please to obtain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Their First Meeting.

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  10. Brand New Mode Update: Challenge Journey — Journey Mode! Adventurers, get ready for a pristine 3D top-down perspective RPG experience! Travel through the Mushroom Village. Engage in real-time generated and evolving events through keyboard typing and acquire items from these events to fend off the monsters that hinder your expedition, ensuring a safe passage through Mushroom Village! Text Adventu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Challenger's Odyssey.

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  11. It offers the immersive atmosphere and experience of old school role-playing games. Relive the fun of classic RPG games inspired by dungeons and dragons, realised in rich 3D environments, and with a deep, captivating story. Discover an enigmatic realm, saturated with ancient magic and myths - epic legends are forged as you venture into this offline role-playing game! Your adventure will lead you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonshades.

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  14. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    The Alchemist's House is a 3D interactive horror movie in a creepy medieval setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Alchemist's House.

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  15. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    91% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    The Forgotten Realms world of Dungeons & Dragons has been home to many a hero and imagination since its publication, producing adventures and stories to be retold and enjoyed for years to come. The Forgotten Realms Archive - Collection One allows you to journey through one such set of adventures: the Eye of the Beholder trilogy, a set of first-person, real-time role-playing games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection One.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Mirror Layers is a social horror game which focuses on mysterious riddles and cooperation with other players. Visit the other side of the mirror and solve brain-teasing riddles; join "Propaganda", a mysterious social network made to let you cooperate with other players; and unveil the secrets and horrors of Chandran apartments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirror Layers.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    Absent is the first freeware release from FNGames. Originally released in 2013, the game makes its' Steam debut this year. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absent.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 570 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Prodigal is a story-rich action-adventure where you journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prodigal.

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  19. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    97% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Join forces with Dungeon Master Dalboz and travel throughout the Underground Empire's many locations, such as Hades, Flood Control Dam #3 and The Dungeon Master's Lair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zork: Grand Inquisitor.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Welcome to the DeepWeb. Here you can take off your mask and show yourself. Murders, drugs and perversions — here you can find everything you want. So breath in toxic gases and relax — the Silent House awaits new guests. It's a showtime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project DeepWeb.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Druid apprentice Jase isn’t quite ready for his final exams tomorrow, so he does what any self-respecting student would do: break into the dean’s office for something to give him a little boost. An adventure game with sarcastic British humor and classic, hand-drawn art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plot of the Druid: Nightwatch.

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  22. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 535 reviews

    Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! A game that took over 20 years to produce! As much as 600 hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar.

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  23. Introduction : Hello Golem !   Your mission, and you accept it, is to find everything you can about this old fool and his inventions.   We NEED his incredible creations (including his infinite coffee cup) !!! Now GO ! The Concilio Magorum Hello sadi-- *khof* I mean magic questing friends ! In Lovely Traps Dungeon, you will guide our dear golem friend through the mad wizard's mazes and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovely Traps Dungeon.

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  24. Soul Warden is a deep, turn-based, dungeon-crawling RPG that combines classic roguelike gameplay with a pinch of collect-a-thon progression, tons of loot, extensive build customization and online multiplayer so you can dungeon-crawl with friends! Fresh out of Warding Academy, you play the role of an inexperienced Soul Warden whose first day on the job is abruptly spoiled by hundreds of miscreant … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Warden.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    It’s early morning. Just another day… or is it? You can’t think what’s special about today, but maybe… something? Anyway, you’re Hermes, Greek god and messenger, and today you’ve got a letter to deliver to Zeus, king of the gods. He also happens to be your dad. Sounds simple, right? What could possibly go wrong? WELCOME This is our first parser game, a collaboration between Darren (ancient, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Basilisk and the Banana (TALP).

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  26. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Update2024.02.06 Updated [ver1.0.1]→[ver1.0.2] ・Added Simplified Chinese ・Fixed a bug preventing switching to English ・Fixed bugs causing some text to be missing in the UI and other parts ・Added conversations for some scenes in episodes three, five, and the final episode ・Changed and adjusted the volume of some BGM and SE ・Changed and corrected some character illustrations and expression iconsStor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lagoon Lounge 2 : The Secret Roommate.

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  27. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    New Losago, 1929 – a town full of creeps, clowns, mobsters, and, if you know where to look, the occasional honest citizen. Guide private investigator Lanson Rose through a series of puzzling cases: solve the city's liquor supply problem in "Speakeasy Street", track down a missing food scientist in "The Big Pickle", and investigate strange goings-on under a dilapidated mansion in "A Study in Squid"… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detectiveland.

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  28. Partake in a futuristic cyberpunk/fantasy text adventure! How to play The game is made for HTML so you can just download it and open the "dramaturgy.html" file to play. Story "When have I gotten here?"Surrounded by comfort and nostalgia, there is nothing threatening about this, but in ny heart I can feel it. I am not supposed to be here, I do not belong here!The further I advance I always find the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dramaturgy.

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  29. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A fun platformer The Primary 6 pupils of Bearsden Primary have been working on these games all year. They have designed and animated their characters; coded their games; designed and tested their levels and created a loading screen.  We really hope you enjoy our creations and we'd love to hear your feedback! Just download the games and play them on your favourite emulator. TO PLAY ONLINE: Alternat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zx Spectrum games by Bearsden Primary 2023.

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  30. Find the Dragon Tools of legend to stand up to the Evil Dragon in a fantasy RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liege Dragon.

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  31. The Interactive Fiction and Adventure Creator (IFAC) is simply the easiest and fastest system for writing and developing multiple choice interactive fiction and old school text adventure games. It’s organization and ease of use allows new authors to quickly become productive in writing their story. You will be writing working games and fiction in no time. And when you come to want to edit your st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interactive Fiction and Adventure Creator (IFAC).

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  32. Imprisoned hyperion is an immersivesim, first-person rpg with survival elements. Plot You will find yourself in a dark and mysterious dungeon after the end of the world. Life on the surface is no longer possible and people have gone underground. But things didn't go as planned. The humans had to start a war with the underground inhabitants, which they lost. However, you are not their savior or h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imprisoned Hyperion.

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  33. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    My Final Cursed Days is a fantasy, dungeon-crawling RPG made for the Game Boy! Play through your own story over the course of about 3-4 hours of play-time as you make your way through the period of your life left before the curse takes its nebulous effect. As your days go by, enjoy the following features in the game: Day and night life-sim-style time-management as you use your remaining days in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Final Cursed Days.

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  34. A classic-style text adventure game spanning three chapters. Enter verb/noun commands via keyboard, mouse, or game controller to explore, collect items, and solve puzzles in a post-apocalyptic, Christian-themed story. Features an auto-drawing map and hint system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten Nightmare Series.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    It is a fine autumn day, the sun is out, and the voices in your head are screaming with options. OTHERS is a looping story game about thoughts where you unlock new voices in your head, driving new ideas, new scenarios, and new endings. Features Fully voice-acted Classic text-based and point-and-click controls Multiple Endings Good voices to listen to >>What do you mean by "g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OTHERS.

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  36. Yandere x yandere x yandere: one must go. Yandere x yandere, a vampire-themed Visual Novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darling, Darling... Dead?.

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  39. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Contra Spem Spero (Latin for 'Against all hope, I hope') is a narrative-driven horror experience that blends text-based exploration, immersive visual novel storytelling, survival elements, and puzzle-solving. Your car breaks down in the middle of a deserted road. Having no time to waste, you decide to continue on foot, grabbing only your journal and camera. Yet imperceptibly, the asphalt turns … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contra Spem Spero.

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  40. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Maribel Hearn is a girl with unusual experience with ghosts and supernatural beings. However, one night she meets a strange woman who turns her life upside down. In Cross The Boundaries you will solve puzzles while trying to stay alive, looking for an answer to what the strange woman desires. Explore the dreamworld and learn about the forgotten fantasy of the modern world, but beware of it's dange… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cross The Boundaries.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    "You And I” is an interactive film where you guide Mark, lost deep in the woods with his friend, Ace. However the more time the two spend together, the stranger the two become. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You And I.

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  43. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    客服Q群:156688756 To aid the King, Priestess Konoha plunges into "Grimoire"! The world inside "Grimoire" is formed by another world called Grimoire Land in which Konoha becomes a magical girl, and has come to save the world! Open WorldPlay with total freedom, unrestricted by scenario progression. Numerous dungeons and towns are scattered across the vast field, appealing t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Girl Konoha.

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  44. RoadmapTo end early access Story mode : Act 2 and 3 Multiplayer mode : more levels in the catalog Multiplayer mode : different difficulty level for the bots Tower workshop : improve Bunker and Tall base Better balance fights Fix bugs About the GameA tower defense revisiting the genre for both enjoyers of the old sweet TD days and newcomers. Defend your kingdom, customize your towers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towers Heritage.

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  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore 4 magical, mysterious lands. Decipher indecipherable crystal visions! Fight an assortment of evil monsters, each more monstrous than the last! About an Elf is a point-and-click-ish, RPG-ish, visual-novel-ish game of gigantawesome proportions. Do you have what it takes to have what it takes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to About an Elf.

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  46. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Georgie-Yolkie is an all-new purrfect open-world platformer and collectathon! With huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of silly characters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Georgie-Yolkie.

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

    Set across two equally bizarre fantasy/post apocalyptic worlds Classic 1990s point and click experience with a modern twist! Estimated playtime: 5-7 hours (over 3 very unique acts) Optional Kluberry™ hint system (because who doesn't love a hint?) Live pixelated performance by 'The Santiago Kings' from Sheffield A variety of unique and original puzzle ideas to tic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brownie's Adventure 2.

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  48. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 774 reviews

    Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good. Carve out a living, breathing world and attract a host of devilish creatures to swell the ranks of your dark hordes. Form an alliance with the Horned Reaper to expand your empire and invade the realms above. In this dungeon-building, treasure-defending, hero-destroying adventure, it feels goo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Keeper™ 2.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor
    91% User Score Based on 654 reviews

    TEST TEST TEST is a retro pixel-art point-and-click puzzle adventure where you must escape a time loop as an overworked office employee. Find clues, gather information, and solve cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements. Will you able to release yourself from the clutch of time itself? Or will you be stuck in this reality forever? ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEST TEST TEST.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Can you escape the horror of being hunted down...? The sequel to the survival horror game "Livestream: Escape from Hotel Izanami" is now available! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Livestream 2: Escape from Togaezuka Happy Place.

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