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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.

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).

**Printed version is now available!** Shine Bright You are a Beacon, an immortal guardian of humanity. Light courses through you, granting you incredible power, and the ability to fight back the darkness that besets humanity from all sides. Strike out on missions across the Sol system. Wield powerful weapons, unleash devastating powers, get all the loot. LIGHT Beacon Edition is the definitive ver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIGHT Beacon Edition.

WELCOME TO PLANET DAEMON, BADASS It has come to my attention that you are a newcomer here on Planet Daemon. I assume you’re here for The Lost Treasure, correct? Well many here have tried to open the Stygian Locks before, myself included. But none so far have been able to defeat the perils of this damned planet. You know why they call this place Daemon? Because it’s a bitch, that’s why. Make sure … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNFUCKS.

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].

Unleash your Chaos! The corruption spreads across the lands. It afflicts anything it touches. While others are lost, destroyed and driven mad by it, there are also those who manage to wield it as a weapon. They are the ones who follow… the Path of the Tainted. In “Path of the Tainted” players are powerful adventurers, who wield the forces of chaos. The corruption provides them with unique abilitie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of the Tainted.

What Is this game?  FPS RPG is a fighting/combat heavy role playing game designed using the Lumen System to emulate the feel and playstyle of old school first person shooter (FPS) games, sometimes called boomer shooters. In old school FPS games mobility is king, using the right weapon at the right time is essential, secret areas are full of health and ammo and fragging enemies is its own reward.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FPS RPG.

CRYSTALLINE A Tale of Souls & Stones, Illuminated by LUMEN Powered by the exciting LUMEN engine, this game brings you into a world ravaged by Calamity. One which only you and yours have the clarity of vision to save. You are Heritors, the bearers of Soul Stones- mnemocite gems which record the deeds and powers of the great heroes who once bore them. If you want to make sure that yours isn't the la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRYSTALLINE.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 131,275 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 11 reviews

Buy Doom Eternal on PS4 and PS5. Discover DOOM Slayer’s origins and his enduring mission to rip and tear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doom Eternal.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

83% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Devilated is a brutal FPS-RPG experience. Survive and roast enemies on a journey of violence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devilated.

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.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

95% User Score Based on 170 reviews

Berserk Mode is a fast-paced first-person action roguelite in which to beat the monsters, you'll need to become a monster. Featuring over-the-top slaughter, pixel graphics, experience progression system and procedurally generated zones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berserk Mode.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 115,377 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 40 reviews

The fast-paced FPS that changed gaming forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOOM.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization

78% User Score Based on 59 reviews

The game immerses you in the chaotic gameplay under Heavy Metal. Shoot crowds of various monsters whose variety of AI is amazing: There are jumping monsters and earthworms, monsters shooting with spikes, monsters that run along walls, huge fiery demons and mighty titans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cemetery Warrior 4.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

94% User Score Based on 338 reviews

Rogue is a dungeon crawling video game first developed by Michael Toy and Glenn Wichman around 1980. It was a favorite on college Unix systems in the early to mid-1980s, in part due to the procedural generation of game content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue.

**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.

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.

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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Fight to save your soul from damnation in a brutal arena where only the strongest survive. Entertain the Lords of Hell and earn their favor to unlock new weapons, spells, and blessings. Dive into this fast-paced roguelite arena shooter and achieve the highest score. Can you reclaim your soul? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLBREAK.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

84% User Score Based on 3,370 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 11 reviews

A dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one with full senses, you begin a journey in search for answers and relief. How long can you last? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgive Me Father.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 1,743 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Jupiter Hell is a classic turn-based roguelike set in a 90's flavored sci-fi universe. Rip and tear zombies, demons and unmentionable monstrosities, using shotguns, chainguns and the trusty chainsaw, to the shine of CRT monitors and the tune of heavy metal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jupiter Hell.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

80% User Score Based on 140 reviews

Eternal Blood is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an arena to face legions of demons. Armed with dark magic and a fluid movement system, fight to survive alone or with a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ETERNAL BLOOD.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

84% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Requiem: Avenging Angel is a 3D, first-person action game of biblical proportions set in a world under siege. A holy war rages on Earth between Heaven's Chosen Soldiers and Hell's Fallen Angels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Requiem: Avenging Angel.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 2,568 reviews

Immerse yourself in a crystalpunk underworld where the visceral combat of the 90s' FPS games blends with the exploration and puzzle solving of classic dungeon crawlers and adventure games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hedon Bloodrite.

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.

The Fey were here before we were.  They have not forgotten.   Their forms are multitude. Their powers are incalculable. Their mastery of the world, the Wyld, that they fashioned for themselves when nature rebelled against them, is absolute. They press against the edges of our world, watching. Waiting. They pick at the seams and wait for the barrier between us and them to unravel. They are coming. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEDGE - Illuminated by Lumen.

**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.

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.

You can buy physical copies of the game online here! Check out the First Year content for In Extremis here! Check out The Animals of Camillus, an In Extremis Adventure by Aaron King In Extremis In Extremis is a tabletop roleplaying game designed for 2-6 players, about fighting back the man using necromancy, that uses the LUMEN system by Spencer Campbell. Inspired by The Locked Tomb trilogy, player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Extremis.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravelord.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

95% User Score Based on 157 reviews

Motördoom is a freestyle-sports-shooter that combines high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and trick mechanics. Perform gnarly tricks while defeating grotesque monsters and upgrade your character with demonic offerings to become ever more powerful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Motordoom.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 14,581 reviews

It's Halloween Night 2016, Killer Clowns have just stormed the streets, and it's up to YOU to stop them using unnecessarily violent means. In this very short but sweet, spooky comedy microFPS that you can zone out to, You'll save the world(?) from evil killer clowns, conquer many environments and learn what it truely means to uhhh idk. Inspired by the likes of DUSK, and DOOM, mixed with a bit o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Clowns (2016).

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

97% User Score Based on 282 reviews

OUTLINE Profusely Genuine! Explosively Orthodox! Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A die-hard style, faithful return to the origin of top down shooters! The newest answer to shmups. A game which is "uncompromisingly skeletal". That is, a game in which every last ounce of excess has been cut away, and only its framework quintessence remains. Bones free themselves of flesh, laying waste to needless entra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel at Dusk.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

74% User Score Based on 10,703 reviews

A run and gun shooter set in the animated DOOM universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Doom.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

97% User Score Based on 455 reviews

Killbug is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on the leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KILLBUG.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

94% User Score Based on 5,482 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

Nightmare Reaper is a dark and violent meld of retro and modern action games, mainly inspired by the classic 2.5D first person shooters of the 90s like Doom, Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Rise of the Triad and Wolfenstein 3D. Explore the cursed depths of a nightmare while finding powerful weapons and improving your abilities in this retro first person shooter that breaches the wall between the classics a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Reaper.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 13,996 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 47 reviews

Strike terror into the hearts of demons and devils as you fight your way through eight Hells. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS, brimming with diabolical enemies, powerful weapons, and metal music. Set out on an infernal journey in order to achieve the purest of goals: Vengeance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal: Hellsinger.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

74% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosenkreuzstilette.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

78% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Conclave is an online RPG that captures the spirit of a tabletop roleplaying campaign. * An original fantasy setting rich in lore: The story begins in the Conclave, a realm where the races of... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conclave.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 892 reviews

Critic Score 51%Based on 2 reviews

Hexen: Beyond Heretic is a fantasy first-person shooter developed by Raven Software and published by id Software in 1995. It is the direct sequel to the first game in the series, Heretic.Story While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D'Sparil, the remaining two Serpent Riders were busy sowing the seeds of destruction in other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must fight … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexen: Beyond Heretic.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

35% User Score Based on 55 reviews

UBER-FASTRapid and unforgiving gameplay where you will run away from hazards and combat monsters.TURBO-RANDOMEvery level is generated, every situation is unique.SUPER-DEEPA plenty of heroes to lead and tons of weapons to fire. So, your beloved superiors have just landed you, by mistake, on a home world of every monster, virus and hazard in our galaxy. Time is running out before you either burn … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Turbo Demon Busters!.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

An expansive fantasy world influenced by historical and traditional Japanese elements. This new franchise casts players in the role of the demon-fighting warrior, known as a Slayer. Starting from the Utakata Village headquarters where they will accept quests, players will venture out to battle monstrous and deadly Oni (demons) before they destroy all of humanity. Players can select party members f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toukiden: The Age of Demons.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

87% User Score Based on 1,153 reviews

90's style First Person Shooter, 20 years later. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellbound: Survival Mode.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 4,300 reviews

The most intense and exciting Roguelike ever made! Steel yourself in this brutal nightmare and grab the most powerful weapon you can find. Hack and slash your way to victory and destroy the source of evil that has cursed you. Beautiful graphic novel inspired art style Brutal dismemberment system that affects enemy behavior Environmental hazards and traps to knock enemies into Completely random… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Sin.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

93% User Score Based on 7,570 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 16 reviews

Discover Prodeus on the official PlayStation - game information, features, trailer, and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prodeus.

Corrupted Souls – A Souls-like Descent into Betrayal and Flame Face the truth they tried to bury… and awaken the fire they feared. You were once a knight of the realm—silent, loyal, and forgotten. Betrayed by those you bled for, you were cast into the Monster World: a cursed land where humanity’s sins fester in monstrous form. Surrounded by creatures born from rage and wisdom, you wander a broke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corrupted Souls.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Step into the carnage-filled world of Rip & Tear, a brutal top-down 2D arcade shooter in which your trusty shotgun is all that stands between you and the hordes. Inspired by Doom's gruesome violence, this adrenaline-fueled carnage sets you against infinite waves of hideous demons, cultists, and biomechanical freaks in a bloody battle for survival. With every shell you fire, limbs explode, wall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rip & Tear.

A turn-based roguelite RPG set in a mythic northern wilderness. Explore procedurally generated lands, battle eerie folkloric creatures, and craft powerful builds on your journey to the land of the dead. Experiment with diverse playstyles in a richly tactical, old-school inspired adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tuoni.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

92% User Score Based on 942 reviews

Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you. Enter the world's most interactive 3D environment...and cut yourself some sush… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Warrior Classic (1997).

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

85% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Ruyn HD is a remake of my minimalist boomer shooter Ruyn, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. It keeps the fast, combo-driven gameplay of the original, but now features modern visuals, smoother controls, updated audio, and tighter gunplay. Ruyn Classic and the 2D and 3D level editors are included. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruyn HD.