Games like HEDGE - Illuminated by Lumen

The Hearth Calls The fires of humanity are flickering, Warden, but they are not out. Darkness gathers, but points of light still gutter in that shadowed sky. As you feel the pull of the Hedge, embark once more on perilous missions to save what remains of us, spare a passing thought for those left to pick up the pieces. We are diminished, but we are not destroyed. Our civilizations lie in ruins, bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEARTH - HEDGE Expansion.

**Printed books available now** Nominated for two ENNIES including Best Layout and Best Rules! NOVA is a rules-lite tabletop RPG in a world where the sun exploded, and humanity struggles to hold onto what little light they have left. The players will pilot exosuits, called Sparks, exploring the dark ruins of old earth, searching for the technology and knowledge that may just bring on a new dawn. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOVA.

GRIT is a rogue-like inspired dungeon crawler where the aim of the game is to send in waves of '20-minute' mercenaries to loot gold, gain glory, and vanquish enemies. "The Under, the malevolent mega-dungeon, sleeps! Delve deep and gain as much as you can before it wakes and notices our intrusion! The more we explore and learn of the evil underworld, the closer we'll get to finding the heart of cor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIT until GOLD and GLORY and DEATH [WIP].

Cursed Soulless Vagabonds is a hybrid rogue-incremental action RPG. It combines the top-down controls of classic action RPGs with the automated combat system of a survivor-like. You will not find any active skills, mana or dodge rolls - but thanks to the incremental approach, all gathered weapons, experience points, and currencies are kept permanently after each of your short runs. Death is not t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Soulless Vagabonds.

A millennia ago, the greatest empire the world has ever known collapsed overnight as a continent-spanning forest sprang fully-formed from the earth to consume it. Now we live in the shadow of the Hexenwald, monster-infested and corrupting of all who step foot within it. It marks the end of civilisation and the beginning of a primordial wild... and now you've been exiled to its doorstep. You are a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fey Fire.

6000 years ago, humankind went extinct. The world ended. It languished. Then it moved on. Every so often, we dig up remnants. Clues about who was here before us, or signs of their last attempts to hold on; emblems of their dying breaths. Those dreadful and marvelous Emblems permeate the world with ether; magical radiation that can cause dramatic alterations in the landscape, bizarre mutations in l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emblems of their Dying Breaths.

COMRADE: THE ALLEGIANCE is Illuminated by LUMEN, based on the LUMEN RPG system designed by Spencer Campbell, Gila RPGs. This game is in no way affiliated with Spencer Campbell or Gila RPGs. Sometimes your best allies are your worst enemies. In a world where various forces of darkness constantly war with each other within the shadows, you are among a small number in supernatural community that have… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comrade: The Allegiance (Playtest).

Claim a Better Future! In a ruined and terraformed world where most of humanity is under the yoke of a brutal regime, the former workers of a once-remote factory - now known as The Collective - have risen up to create a future of freedom from oppression. You are an Ace - a highly skilled pilot referred from a Division in The Collective and assigned a humanoid combat vehicle known as a Frame. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to APOCALYPSE FRAME.

“The Earth as we know it is no longer; but by our memory it shall remain.” The Earth was destroyed by the mysterious emergence of the World Tree – and within the roots of the Apocalypse, life was reborn anew. New species of humankind evolved, and magic fills the very air like pollen.  Inspired from tile-based strategy games like Arknights and Fire Emblem, Voyager: Tactics is a tactics TRPG inspire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voyager: Tactics playtest.

95% funded!!! Grab your enerQi-Blaster and step through the magic gate - there's a job for you to do! Soul Detectives can do amazing things, but magic alone can't help them.  Sometimes they need a Team that cleans up the mess! You are a Cleaner, part of the Clean-Up Crew and you are the ones they call when things get messy. Who are you playing?In Clean-Up Crew, you take up the role of Cleaners, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clean-Up Crew.

A LIGHTSPEED EXOSUIT DOGFIGHTER RPG A TURBINE IN YOUR HEART, FOREVER SPINNING.  A SOLAR SYSTEM—YOUR SYSTEM—UNDER THREAT. YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS IN ARMOR MADE OF STARLIGHT AND DREAMS, AGAINST THE NASTIEST BASTARDS ENTROPY CAN MUSTER IN A BURNING KNIFE-EDGE DANCE ACROSS INFINITY— This is INFINITE REVOLUTION. KEY FEATURES High-Stakes Hypersonic Deep-Space Battles Against Manifestations Of Entropy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFINITE REVOLUTION.

**A new one shot LUMEN game is now up on Kickstarter!**This is LUMEN.  It's an Creator Kit, a design philosophy, a commentary on my games. It's a toolkit and conversation. If you've seen my game LIGHT, you've seen a piece of LUMEN. If you saw FRAME, and NOVA, you've seen a few more pieces. Now you have the whole thing. Make Your Next RPG Illuminated LUMEN is an RPG system for action packed, power … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUMEN.

Original ruleset, written + designed by Colin Cummings Inspired by video games like The Yawhg, Unavowed, and The Shrouded Isle, comes Black Heart, the second release in the Carly Rae Jepsen TTRPG trilogy following the successful Boy Problems.Work with your fellow cultists, investigate a village and the dark secrets it hides, gain power as the veil between worlds weakens, and finally: summon an anc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Heart.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 39,023 reviews

Critic Score 94%Based on 5 reviews

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

90% User Score Based on 178 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

Cardpocalypse is a single-player card game where you change the cards and the rules as you play, delivered within a charming school-based narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardpocalypse.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

85% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

Dark Souls-inspired Room-Scale Virtual Reality RPG where you hold the power of magic in your hands. Learn arcane gestures to cast powerful spells. Battle fearsome foes who give no quarter, and find your way through a weird, magical landscape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left-Hand Path.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 24,537 reviews

Critic Score 93%Based on 3 reviews

After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, desperate factions vie for control of Tamriel's throne. With the empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land, laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness the player must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

A Dark RPG Journey Through the Mist Mist is a gripping RPG adventure that blends story-driven exploration, character evolution, and chilling horror elements — all wrapped in an atmospheric idle experience. Start your path as a fragile human in a world overrun by alien horrors. Evolve, adapt, and become something far greater — or far more terrifying — in your quest to save your missing daughter and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mist.

The kingdom of Rhell was once a prosperous land. Then the Veil broke and the kingdom devolved into madness. From the tear in the Veil came a thick fog and with it monsters, demons and a curse driving the living mad. Strange magics permeate the fog and mystical bound artefacts fill the land, awaiting those that would claim them and define their power.  You are the Accursed. Those who still retain t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fade Beyond the Veil.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

77% User Score Based on 494 reviews

A multiplayer survival game set in a dark fantasy world that is continuously expanding in the Atham universe. Fight and survive in a sandbox world, build your home, and dominate your enemies… or your friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

76% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 10 reviews

Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Wizards.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

69% User Score Based on 3,578 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Gothic 3 is a fantasy-themed role-playing game for Windows from the German game developer Piranha Bytes. It is the sequel to Gothic II. Although widely available in English, the native release of the game is German. The game was released throughout the European Union on October 13, 2006 and became available throughout North America starting November 20, 2006. The North American release incorporate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gothic 3.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

68% User Score Based on 9,918 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 24 reviews

ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action. In ELEX, you join the war over a powerful resource that gives people great magic-like powers,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELEX.

Emiror ad, ad ignotum-”Be surprised by the unknown” Core Rules (Free) Emiror is a quick-to-play rules-light single-page "zine" RPG, focusing on building up and exploring your character through discovering their memories and experiences as you play. Starting with a blank sheet of paper with only your name, you'll find out more about your character and how they connect to the world around them as yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emiror.

Vibe Check is an illuminated by LUMEN tabletop role-playing game for 3-6 players inspired by The World Ends With You.  Players take on the roles of Players in the Watcher's Game - a week long challenge with the prize being another shot at life, while another player takes on the role of the Game's Master to introduce complications and consequences the Players must overcome as they fight to survive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vibe Check - Enter the Inversion.

In a long forgotten age, a raging war shattered and devastated the worlds of gods and men. Now green life blooms amidst the ruins of the lost worlds. Wondrous and terrible beings roam the Nine Realms. Civilisation stumbles forward, fresh and reaching. Fate carves the skein anew but there are loose threads, lost long ago in the wars, with no place in the tapestry. These threads must seek the fire w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runecairn: Core Rules.

Pulp Arcana is a game about slaying monsters, besieging castles, slinging spells, and realizing your favorite fantasy adventures. You have the tools to build the hero of your dreams and engage in tactical, kinetic action without sacrificing aesthetics or storytelling. This is 5e-compatible action fantasy that harmonizes rewarding combat mechanics with contemporary narrative. We believe tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulp Arcana: Core Rulebook + Starter Adventure.

Flesh long decayed, yet my spirit endures; Demon tides surge forth to drown every mortal realm. Battle lines interweave, war drums split the sky; We stand and fight to the last, longing to return home. One soul, awakens in a strange realm; two undead, band together to fight off endless swarming foes. NecroTide is a single-player turn-based survival loot ARPG with fast, tight combat. G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroTide.

A strategic, hero-centric collectible card game. Choose your hero. Build your deck. Command the board. Songs of the Broken Crowns is a game in active development by a small indie team — a high-stakes fantasy card battler where every match is a duel of skill and strategy. Outmaneuver your rival, make every move count, and turn the tide in your favor. Victory is earned. Every turn matters. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of the Broken Crowns.

State of Play(This section will be regularly updated to give players a clear and honest overview of the game’s current development state and its future direction.) Vertical Slice This Vertical Slice offers a glimpse into the core mechanics, design, art direction, and intended tone and gameplay of Lancelot. Currently being developed by a two-person team, it uses some pre-made 3D assets and animat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lancelot.

Our Spell Is Steel (OSIS) is a tabletop RPG built with the Forged In The Dark system, utilising a d10 dice mechanic influenced from World of Darkness. You play as an Imperial Mancer, a mage who serves an Empire built on magic. Your world is surrounded on all sides by the three ancient Powers: the godlike Dragons, Spirits and Fey, locked in an eternal struggle for supremacy over each other. The Man… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Spell Is Steel | A Forged In The Dark TRPG.

On shining thrusters you soar against the void, against the end, fighting eternal the Hyperwar. On Shining Thrusters: GUNBARE! 2E is a power fantasy mecha-musume TTRPG. Embody an Orbitalgirl, a living weapon. Soar across the cosmos on your grand carrier and fight a hostile xenos threat along exotic alien exospheres and megastrucures. Game's not done. Wording needs to be heavily cleaned up, lay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On Shining Thrusters: GUNBARE! 2e Scuffed Edition.

Shine Bright You are a Beacon, an immortal guardian of the last city on Earth. Human civilization crumbles across the system, but you and your kind are a ray of hope in a dark time.  LIGHT is a rule-lite sci-fi RPG. In it, you play as the immortal Beacons, wielders of weapons and the elements themselves. As a squad, you will go on tactical Strikes, pushing back against the Dark that has begun its… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIGHT (PWYW Version).

Block, Dodge, Parry aims to be somewhat of an 'Advanced Edition' to Yochai Gal's Cairn. It is playable as an entirely standalone game, or as an 'expansion pack' to Cairn, Into The Odd, Electric Bastionland, or any other Mark of the Odd-type games. I hope it also proves helpful as a toolbox: a collection of ideas that hopefully inspire you to use what you like, tweak what you want, and expand where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Block, Dodge, Parry - A Levelless, Classless Expansion of Cairn.

"For ages, since before even the Calamity, the Tower has protected our people from outside influence. Here, even in the ruined world, alone we persevere. But this can't be all that there is. There must be more survivors outside of the Wall. The Attendants say there must be, and that is why the Tower has made heroes of mortal men: The Chosen Ones. With their help, we can scout outside the Wall, bra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chosen Ones.

The HORDE Approaches The HEDGE is weakening, Warden. We knew it could not hold forever, but the sheer mass of numbers pressing against the edges of our world is a weight which presses upon our shoulders, a psychic scream which we feel in our bones and teeth even if we cannot hear it with our ears.  Our troubles come not singly, but in battalions. Things are going to get worse before they can eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HORDE - HEDGE Supplement #1.

When the apocalyptic event known as the spatial collapse occurred and the divine gods and their celestial realm were forcibly thrust into the industrial fantasy world below 65 years ago their mortal followers faced the toughest choice they’d ever make. While many saw no objection to being ruled directly by those they worshiped there were some who questioned the benevolence of their formerly i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the Collapse.

Godforged: Origins of Ozgalor is a single-player action RPG where tactical combat meets branching narrative. Set in the mythic world of Nelethar, you’ll shape your legacy in a land torn by betrayal, ancient powers, and the fading light of unity. Play as a young noble thrust into leadership as Ozgalor crumbles under the shadow of the Forgotten One. Your journey will test your will, challenge your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godforged: Origins of Ozgalor.

The world is dying. Only the strongest will survive. Something ancient has broken free. The barriers between the mortal realm and the abyss have shattered — and what has crawled through cannot be pushed back. Eternal Exorcism is a dark fantasy horror turn-based card game that plunges you into a dying world torn apart by supernatural forces, ancient grudges, and relentless, merciless conflict. Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Exorcism.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

95% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Din's Champion is a side scrolling, action RPG set in a dynamic, evolving, fantasy world. Dynamic world The ever devious goddess, Valta, has declared war! She is going to raze the world to the ground and build a new civilization in her dark image. Your choices and actions, or lack of, have real consequences in this dynamic, evolving, living world. This makes the world of Aleria a very dangerous pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Din's Champion.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 132,525 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 33 reviews

First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Light.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

69% User Score Based on 32 reviews

"StarArc Echo" is a captivating game that combines social interaction, leisurely competition, and role-playing elements. It offers a diverse array of gameplay modes, including a narrative-driven storyline, solo challenges, multiplayer PVE, and PVP battles in various formats. In this fantastical world, you can freely create your own adorable furry character, accessorize with stylish outfits, collec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarArc Echo.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

74% User Score Based on 140 reviews

Critic Score 36%Based on 7 reviews

Embark on an epic action-adventure to save the Kingdom of Avantia from ruin. Overcome the dark magic that has corrupted the noble Beasts of the realm. Battle in the mythical world, tackling challenges through stunning landscapes and a plethora of side missions and objectives. Unlock new abilities and upgrades to successfully combat varied opponents. Based on the best-selling fantasy novels, Beast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beast Quest.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

About This Game: Set two years following the events of The Great Gaias, this stand-alone installment in the world of the Codex Eternal showcases the circumstances surrounding the northern Osirian Empire and their acceptance of a new world order ravaged by war and betrayal. Gjallarhorn aims to connect the playstyle of the D20 Ruleset and the JRPG in what we are calling a Western Fusion JRPG. Weav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gjallarhorn.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 7,434 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

Saints & Sinners is a game unlike any other in The Walking Dead universe. Every challenge you face and decision you make is driven by YOU. Fight the undead, scavenge through the flooded ruins of New Orleans, and face gut-wrenching choices for you and the other survivors. Live The Walking Dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.

Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 15: Warriors.

Some games let you escape your life. Remember to Die makes you live through one. You begin as a child. You end (if you're lucky, or clever) somewhere beyond the natural order of things. What happens in between is yours to piece together, one fragment at a time. A life told in dice and memoryRemember to Die is a tactical dice roguelike set across a human lifetime. Each chapter brings three enemies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remember to Die.

Heart Forth, Alicia is a Metroidvania RPG about a young wizard pursued by a terror in the sky. On the night of your coming of age trial, the sky rains fire over your village, scorching everything in its path. Soon, you’re catapulted into an ongoing war between the wizards of the forest and the desert army of the West. Desperate to reunite with your loved ones, you embark on a journey across the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Forth, Alicia.

The Castle of Xanxillia is an immersive exploration-focused side-scroller action RPG that brings together all the beloved features of the Metroidvania genre in one content-packed experience. You play as Leonel, a determined man on a quest to find his brother, Lenoel, within the mysterious and treacherous Castle of Xanxillia. The castle, ruled by a sinister Dark Lord with the help of a corrupt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Castle Of Xanxillia.

INVASION is an action-packed 2D defense game! Protect your base from waves of HYPS—a fast-growing alien horde trying to wipe out humans to make a new planet. Place traps, weapons, upgrade them, and survive! KEY FEATURES  Strategic Trap & Weapon Placement: Place powerful cannons, bear trap, saw, traps, and barricades to stop the swarm. ⚡Upgrade: Evolve your defenses to match the fast-gro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INVASION.