Games like Heretic II
Looking for games like Heretic II? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bastion, Heroes of the Seven Islands or The Banner Saga.
1 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability96% User Score 34,090 reviewsCritic Score 86%1 reviewsIn Bastion, play as a survivor navigating a floating, post-apocalyptic world destroyed by the Calamity. Wield an arsenal of upgradeable weapons while listening to a reactive narrator who comments on your actions. Explore over 40 hand-painted environments, discover the secrets of the Calamity, and unlock New Game Plus and Score Attack modes after finishing the main story.
View Game2 View Game100%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaygrinding, stability100% User Score 87 reviewsA party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging adventure with side quests in a vast fairytale world, inspired by 90s games.
View Game3 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization88% User Score 7,478 reviewsCritic Score 80%39 reviews"The Banner Saga" is a single-player Role Playing game with a good plot that allows players to shape their own narrative through strategic choices in travel, conversation, and combat. With over 25 playable characters from two races and seven classes, every decision made has a meaningful impact on the story, including the potential loss of characters. Victory or defeat in tactical combat also has consequences, making each decision critical to the survival of the player's caravan.
View Game4 View Game86%Game Brain Scoregameplay, atmospheregraphics, music86% User Score 243 reviews"In Celebration of Violence" is a pixelated, top-down action roguelike game. Traverse through various procedurally generated levels, battling enemies and collecting weapons and items. The game features permadeath, making each playthrough a challenging and unique experience. Exploration, combat, and strategy are essential for survival in this unforgiving world.
View Game5 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, musicatmosphere, replayability96% User Score 48 reviewsTraveler's Refrain is a dark, story-driven action RPG where you play as Traveler, wielding a magical bouzouki to cast powerful song-spells against nightmarish foes. Embark on a quest through a forbidden forest filled with deadly puzzles and fierce abominations to find the three fates and reunite with your long-lost love. Defy ancient Mecha-Goddesses and unravel a haunting tale of passion and conflict.
View Game6 View Game《Shadow Dungeon》 is a dark fantasy action RPG featuring a retro-inspired visual style reminiscent of late 1990s role-playing games. Choose your hero and embark on an epic journey through a vast and mysterious world. From eerie and terrifying dungeons to solemn ancient temples, from scorching deserts to haunted ruins filled with restless spirits, and even to places no mortal has ever set foot in —…
View Game7 View Game66%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplayoptimization, story74% User Score 84 reviewsCritic Score 49%4 reviews"Arto is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing Game with impressive graphics. As an Apostle to a dying god, your mission is to return color to a hostile world and uncover the mystery behind its color loss. Utilize the Paint Arrow, your returned-color boon, and customize your gameplay with over 80 spell combinations."
View Game8 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability87% User Score 143 reviewsIn "Ruff Ghanor," become a young cleric on a mission to vanquish the tyrannical Red Dragon, Zamir, and liberate the kingdom. Master the deckbuilding strategy, collecting cards that represent vital actions, and create powerful synergies to outsmart your foes. Immerse yourself in a captivating fantasy world, complete with diverse encounters, vivid storytelling, and unique allies, each with their own special deck. This game artfully blends strategy, adventure, and narrative for a unique gaming experience.
View Game9 View Game67%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability82% User Score 33 reviews"Era of Miracles" is a nonlinear role-playing game where you play as a traveler seeking adventure. The dynamic world responds to your actions, with NPCs having their own schedules and reacting differently based on your choices. Explore a diverse game world inhabited by various races, and engage in exciting gameplay in a variety of locations. Experience complete freedom as you move in any direction and do as you please.
View Game10 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability93% User Score 9,723 reviewsCritic Score 84%26 reviewsHyper Light Drifter is a challenging 2D action-RPG drawing inspiration from 16-bit classics, with a dark, dangerous world to explore. As a Drifter, you'll uncover lost technologies, battle vicious enemies, and search for a cure to your insatiable illness. Every element in this game is hand-animated, and success will require mastery of its tough mechanics and varied skills.
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