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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, Zork Anthology or Desktop Hacker.

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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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  2. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Once you step through the door to Zork, you leave the world of arcade games and trite fantasies behind and enter the dimension of your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zork Anthology.

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  3. 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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  4. 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. An epic 2D coming of age adventure story, similar in style to Sierra and LucasArts classics like "King's Quest." Use items to solve puzzles, talk to characters, and unravel the mystery threatening the Kingdom of Estória. *iPhone / iPad version available on the App Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Estória.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You guide a young child named Alex, through a dying world to help him find a way back home, and potentially save the world. The game knows you exist, as you are able to influence it through unconventional means. But be wary. Your choices are permenant, and the world is in your hands. Do not mess this up. FEATURES Puzzles and Gameplay mechanics that go beyond the limits of the game world.A unique r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connected Fates.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    FriendShapes v2.2 Demo Out Now! [Controls: Keyboard / Joypad / Mouse (Mouse not recommended for traversal)] [Media 17987566] Explore the twisted remnants of Leavalley, a place you're fairly... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FriendShapes.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Unicorn Dungeon is an absurdist comedy point & click adventure game following the adventures of Sir Typhil of Creulor as he attempts to secure a unicorn to bring to the castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unicorn Dungeon.

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  15. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Inspired by many classic fantasy RPGs of the past, Trials of Guinevere combines strategic, turn-based combat with the emotional, character-focused story of a visual novel. The heroes will grow and mature as the game progresses, and each will play an important role in its resolution. Trials of Guinevere explores many themes, such as the origins of personal strength, loyalty and betrayal, the meanin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Guinevere.

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  16. 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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  17. 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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    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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  19. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Play the top-down RPG-Maker version of Dungeon Master and battle your way through all 14 levels of this classic dungeon crawler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Master.

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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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  21. 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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  22. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    VideoHole is an episodic first person adventure game set in an alien dimension. Meet new allies, find gadgets and uncover the mysteries of an ancient power far below your local video store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VideoHole: Episode I.

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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    A turn-based RPG where you play as Lelie, a woman who uses the power of Dowsing to help people find things they've lost. One day however, Lelie's power gets her and her friend into a dangerous situation that they must work together to overcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lelie Navigation!.

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  26. 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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  27. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 95 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    Battle monsters, solve puzzles, and reawaken the lost Guardians in a fantasy action RPG inspired by beloved classics. Rescue the souls of missing townspeople in a mysterious dungeon and restore the fallen civilization of Anuchard while wielding the mythical Audros Bell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anuchard.

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  28. Boli is a retro-style JRPG with hand-drawn ASCII art. Venture forth into the wilderness to find a cure for a rare disease that is decimating your village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boli.

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  29. ️ Text Dungeon — A Pure Text-Based RoguelikeNo graphics. No ASCII. Just words, choices, and imagination. Descend into a dungeon that reshapes itself every run. Fight, explore, …and face narrative encounters brought to life through words and imagination. Key FeaturesPermadeath: every run is unique and final Procedural generation: layouts, items, and creatures change each time Narrative encou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Text Dungeon: The Ring of Life.

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  30. Guide poor Golem through the Mad Wizard's weird, hard dungeons filled with platforms, traps, enemies and puzzles. Recover lost madn-- knowledge at -ALL- cost ! (golems are just molded clay after all) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovely Traps Dungeon.

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  31. 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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Warden.

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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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  41. 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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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 15 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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  43. 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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  45. Dive into the story of The Elquest: The Legend of Immortal Dremond, a retro-style RPG fantasy game, and live a great adventure with lovable characters, monsters, puzzles and mysteries!   What's the plot?    Something terrible destroyed the neighboring continent of Garrandia, and now the Selstizia archipelago is starting to follow the same destiny. No one knows what caused such a disaster, but fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elquest | The Legend of Immortal Dremond.

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  46. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A modern fantasy BL Visual Novel following a young mans journey into a hidden world of gods and magic to recover the past he's lost, and find his missing family. Alongside 3 attractive romance options, Myka Riley delves into the unknown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inn Between.

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  50. 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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