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A turn-based RPG where every battle is a puzzle, and every choice carries weight. Guide Paul Kimbel, a troubled author trapped between life and death, through a haunting world built from his own imagination. No grinding—just pure strategy, exploration, and high-stakes combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Chances.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

A unique RPG where instead of becoming stronger, you get weaker as you go along. Demitri is a hero who already completed his journey. He is already powerful, so combat is complex and strategic from the start! The theme revolves around death and acceptance. Written by a therapist, the story is made help you think about what you cannot control. Age, death, loss... these are all things we must accept… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Ash.

The Sun and the Moon – StoryIn a distant kingdom, two brothers, Sunny and Moony, dream of joining the esteemed Royal Guard. When their village mayor assigns them a simple task, they embark on what seems like a routine mission. However, this small errand unfolds into an epic journey filled with ancient secrets, formidable foes, and divine challenges. As darkness threatens the realm, Sunny and Moony… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Il Sole e la Luna.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Stuck in an underground laboratory without any memories, you witness horrible crimes. Knowing you will be next one day, you start planning your escape. Who can you trust? How can you control the power you feel inside of you? And will you ever fully recover your lost memories along with the truth? -x- Project Nihilum Zero is a narrative-driven Visual Novel set in a futuristic, dystopian world whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Nihilum - Zero.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

A Point and Click RPG with Visual Novel elements, inspired by JRPG classics. Explore dungeons, build your characters, and battle foes in fast paced turn-based combat as you journey with your allies to discover the lost history of the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Earth: Reverie.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 2 reviews

an you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Served Cold.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Leylines These mystical and omnipresent energy flows connect everything in the universe. They house the eternal power that can be used to create but also to destroy. Therefore, attempts have been made to master and manipulate these energies since the beginning of time. Many stories are entwined around this power that is inherent in them and around those… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leyline Chronicles.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A metroidvania action game depicting one young girl's journey to become a mage! Freely explore huge open worlds!Outside heroine Lily's hometown, you'll find all sorts of expansive lands. Make the leap to venture through East Village, Oak Forest, Hidden Cave, Dragon Ridge, Zalam Kingdom, and more. The order in which you proceed is up to you! Travel the world in search of new discoveries! Batt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

76% User Score Based on 76 reviews

After the family's succession trial puts Princess Leticia's corrupt brother, Prince Tyros, as the new heir to the throne. Leticia is forced to act. Traveling in disguise, she heads to the dangerous port city of Zeven, to face her destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess of Zeven.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

82% User Score Based on 218 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

Two nations finally achieve peace, marked by a momentous royal wedding. But just as they seal it with a kiss, a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride! Follow the story of Lucian, Ingrid, and Soha, as they uncover the secrets of the conspiracy and expose the true villains! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Aetheria.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

From Gulag To Glory! Sub-human inmates Mallet and Barrow are about to unwittingly embark on an adventure that will lead them out of the gulag and into the wide-open world that they know absolutely nothing about! Help guide them through unknown territories as they battle ferocious blood-thirsty monsters, meet new friends, explore abandoned ruins, and gain assistance from the gods themselves! Clas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path To Ruin.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Simultaneously a love letter to and a parody of classic role-playing games, Sojourner is the retro RPG that the world has been craving. Sojourner gracefully features everything you loved from the 8-bit RPGs of your childhood and leaves behind everything you didn't. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sojourner.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

86% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

You play as an unassuming green blob named Filo, who has an incredible ability: to control his many, many clones -- referred to as the “ME”. These clones possess all sorts of fun abilities that can be used to solve puzzles throughout the game. As you progress further through Filo’s adventure, you will find a variety of new types of clones. Understanding and harnessing their unique powers are key t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to So Many Me.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Ardus Sheridan and his apprentice John Marrow are negotiators for the dream commodities company Powell-Mercer and have been sent to the seaside city of Ordolus in order to finalize a contract with the region's most recently discovered logomancer, Glenton Dahl. The story begins as the duo reaches the city limits. What is the nature of the dreamworld that everyone is connected to? What is the true n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Logomancer.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 329 reviews

From the creative minds that brought you Metal as Phuk, based on one of the most hilarious characters ever written into an RPG, The Chronicles of Quiver Dick takes you on one crazy adventure as you play the role of Old Man Quiver in his youth. The Chronicles of Quiver Dick is a 2-3 hour Crude Comedy RPG that does not overstay it's welcome! Entirely scripted encounters with full boss dialogue, no r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chronicles of Quiver Dick.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Shadow Fate is a modernized, turn-based epic adventure where combat is intricate and challenging but immensely fun and satisfying, relying more on intelligent choices than repetitive grinding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Fate.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 3,672 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

A world where dragons, born from the wishes of man, each have a unique power to match their human's desires. One mysterious stranger travels with a young dragon graced with the talent of seeing and eating lies. Together, they seek information for profit and knowledge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LiEat.

Emotions unfold in shaved ice, a journey of self-discovery.Yume Kakigori is a unique visual novel featuring Japanese shaved ice and customer interaction. Players take on the role of a shaved ice shop owner who has lost their ability to speak. StoryGuided by the mysterious Raven, you will express yourself through shaved ice and gradually uncover the truths behind the characters and the world. G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume Kakigori.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The world, dehydrated, a lone water spirit wanders seeking a mythical oasis. How will she decide to treat the humans, elementals and other strange beasts she encounters? - The game is a short story about an elemental seeking water, selflessness and experiences. You will travel between areas, interacting with the inhabitants, managing your water, collecting trinkets, avoiding danger and pushing f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dry Sand Damp Steps.

This is a narrative-driven visual novel blending romantic fairy tales, surreal fantasy, and yuri themes. "What are you searching for?"Upon waking, she finds herself lost in a surreal fairy-tale world. As Alice, she encounters a cast of bizarre characters: factions fighting over names, a bodiless witch, a gardener cultivating world-destroying plants, a lonely collector obsessed with name… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 百禾梦境漫游 Wandering Dreams of Yuri.

The Ezo Skydom, somewhere above the clouds... Former assassin and revolutionary, Rina Seiko, has been summoned by Empress Eboshi to investigate a strange cataclysm: an island has fallen from the sky into the bottomless blue. The resurgence of Arcane Golems; constructs designed to protect the royal family in times of crisis, and the sudden loss of magic leads Eboshi to conclude that the skystones… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veiled Skies.

The four elements of the world that keep it in balance are being threatened! Join Aria, Lyle, Gray, and Kaze as they journey across their world to save it from a maniacal plan set into motion by a group of devious and unpredictable villains! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams Of The Elements.

Elvenwoods is a story-driven action-adventure game, and the first instalment of the Dark Aeon saga. It is an experimental project made to learn game development, and is now available for everyone on Steam. It will therefore remain completely free. In the beginning, there was a Source. This Source was the origin of every universe, and the only thing that prevented time and space to collapse. In t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Circle Tales: Elvenwoods.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

STORY As a software developer, you've created a software that provides correct answers to all questions. Now, you want to test this invention by solving the city's biggest mystery. But seeking the absolute truth in the enigmatic realm of zeros and ones comes with a price. Your choices may steer you toward either inner peace or inner chaos. GAME FEATURESCharacter Development:Develop your charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalistic Revolution: Prelude.

This game contains sensitive themes such as bullying, psychological trauma, murder, and crime concealment, but these scenes are not depicted explicitly. “Hey, did you hear…? At midnight, if you stand in front of the mirror on the 2.5th floor of the central staircase and say, ‘Mirror, take me beyond the mirror,’ they say a being from the other side will pull you into the mirror world.” Yusebin … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 거울 너머.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

关于游戏操作建议使用纯键盘来进行游戏 方向键控制角色移动 Z/空格键为“确定” X/ESC键为菜单与“取消” 默认情况下按住shift键可以加快移动速度游戏介绍《外兽祭·兽人们的冒险酒馆》是由兽祭制作组制作的长篇RPG游戏，是《兽祭》系列的第二部作品，第一部外传。剧情介绍在遥远的岛国之上，名为托姆的少年心怀着对冒险家的憧憬与哥哥一起经营着冒险酒馆。在一日的傍晚一位异乡来客为托姆的生活带来了转机。“这不是天赐的好机会吗！”少年怀着这样的想法踏上了冒险的旅途。 与此同时在暗地里命运的齿轮与阴谋已缓缓开始转动。游戏特点·注重剧情的传统日式RPG ·操作简单但高难度的回合制战斗 ·影响角色用法的每人独立的天赋系统 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 外兽祭·兽人们的冒险酒馆.

MY FIRST RPGInspired by classic 1980s and 90s JRPGs, this epic quest challenges you to save the world from a rising ancient darkness. Take control of Imi, a young elf mage, and recruit powerful allies across a world filled with wonder, danger, and a touch of 90s humor. FEATURES 36 Playable Heroes: Discover and recruit allies from all walks of life. No gold required—simply kindly ask them to joi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer Mage: My First RPG.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

100% User Score Based on 35 reviews

The official sequel returns—more unrestrained than ever. In a city consumed by desire, seven unique heroines await your “hands-on” help. Build your squad with 3×3 tactical formations, character evolution, and gear upgrades. Raise affection to unlock exclusive story events and 21 fully animated H-CGs If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loser Got Isekai’d: Sex, Side Jobs, and Odd Tasks.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

98% User Score Based on 1,042 reviews

Raise the cutest daughter in all of the land in the ultimate parenting simulation!In Magical Princess, step into the shoes of a single, widowed father as he brings up his only beloved daughter from early childhood all the way to graduation at the magical academy. With her whole life ahead of her across a variety of different paths, how she grows up and matures is entirely your responsibility… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Princess.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

After an earthquake, monsters from folklore roam a quiet island just off the coast of modern Japan. But the legendary exorcist maiden Miko has returned from the past to battle them! Take control of Miko and restore peace to the island! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taima Miko.

The Sacred Six Crystal: A Hero's Journey is an epic RPG game that tells the story of the heroes' journey to save the world of Elysia from destruction caused by the return of the dark power of Drakmor, the former Supreme God of Darkness. In this game, players must explore a vast and mysterious world, collecting six sacred crystals scattered throughout Elysia. These crystals are the key to restoring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sacred Six Crystal: A Hero's Journey.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

“Nobody started the Fire, But It still consumes the World”Are the pains and social conflicts we endure today the ultimate consequences of our ancestors’ mistakes? History flows as a trajectory to the present, and our society is the product of that history. The Fire Nobody Started follows the lives of ancestors, beginning in England and continuing into America. This game retraces the paths leadin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fire Nobody Started.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

A visual novel/roguelike hybrid where a simple mission spirals into a cannibalistic odyssey. You'll struggle as a fragile human, blood-soaked knight, or flesh-devouring Forsaker. Devour or be devoured—yet your fate dangles by unseen strings. Choose: cling to this broken world... or forsake it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaker:DingDing&Blade.

Think, talk, and fight through moral dilemmas and hand-crafted Japanese RPG combat. Test your tactical mastery. Become a better person. Gain karma and create history in a land torn by conflict. Do you have what it takes to overcome fate? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mineralis.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 68 reviews

SYRUP 2: CANDY ALCHEMY RPG is a direct sequel to Syrup and the Ultimate Sweet. As the title implies, the series has evolved into a fully featured RPG! Synthesize candies, battle monsters, and complete quests while discovering more about the world beyond Atelier Sweets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syrup 2: Candy Alchemy RPG.

Aeon Tempus is a cinematic action‑adventure steeped in real history. You play a time‑traveling researcher solving mysteries across ancient civilizations—uncover artifacts, navigate political intrigue, and rewrite the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon Tempus.

The crystals hold the power to save Elicion—or destroy it. The choice lies in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystals of Power.

Cubenen Gardens: Befriend is a story-driven indie RPG where you play as Michael, a nerdy kangaroo inventor from the Tech District. They have a lifelong goal of making monsters less of a threat to society. And their research takes them to the abandoned offices of the Mall District to test a theory regarding how monsters relate to the memories of the deceased. Things go well, but then they get caugh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubenen Gardens: Befriend.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Felt Mansion is a 2D-fangame Adventure mainly focused on boss fights and exploration based on the Homestuck universe by Andrew Hussie. Explore a huge and mysterious mansion as the 4 Beta Kids, and fight your way through a gangster organization to save the young Handmaid from the clutches of the fearsome Doc Scratch. A world entirely based on the Homestuck universe, from the characters to the so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Felt Mansion.

A struggling content creator goes toe-to-toe with conspiracy and catastrophe in this short, narrative RPG. Adventure to the world of the Soda Kingdom, a plastic paradise that values the brand above all else! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sodahazard: Taste Test.

Kissed By A Star is a Visual Novel with light RPG moments Traverse through several rapidly-paced chapters featuring a cycling cast of point of views. From fighting monstrosities in a smog filled forest, to lazing about on a passenger train. You never know where the journey will take you. The Fall In a world that was seemingly thriving. The Sun's light grew dim. Civilization as they knew i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kissed By A Star.

Take on the role of Dan Tern, a young man in whom the consciousness of Mikołaj Fern—a man from five hundred years ago—has awakened. Discover the mysteries of the past, confront the curse that haunts him, and conclude a story that never reached its end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aker Fern 2.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

A story woven from courage A fusion of nostalgia and novelty awaits you!　 An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG packed with retro style, intended for the NES™ generation and all RPG fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crescent Tower.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

94% User Score Based on 162 reviews

A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Familiar Friends: What's Your Familiar?.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Follow us Please don't hesitate to join our discord channel! Comment and make friends on the About the GameAbout this gameYou will play as a Trainee Death, harvesting Souls to pay off your debt. Random choice events offer you various options: Lie in bed and slack off since the debt is endless anyway, Or follow your senior to earn some extra Souls, collecting outfits to switch up your style. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trainee Death Simulator.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Dungeon Deck is a card battle game where strategy is key to victory. This is a unique take on the roguelike dungeon crawler! Explore a procedural dungeon in the form of a deck of cards. Collect unique and powerful weapons, and defeat cute enemies by creating your own deck. Each game is different, encouraging you to try various combinations of cards and abilities to create the most powerful deck po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Deck.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

84% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Explore a magical and spooky world, capture wild Pipkin, and fight alongside them, as you uncover a series of mysterious events happening around New Haven... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pipkin.

One ordinary November night, Jamie witnesses a paranormal event. Shortly afterwards, he is transported to Aliorbis, a mysterious alternate version of Earth where magic and science coexist in almost perfect harmony. It’s the place where all the legends that we know of are born. There, Jamie learns that he is what is known as a “Visitor”, someone who can cross the barrier that separates his world a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nocturnal Visitors.

When crowns tremble, blades rise. The kingdom of Bianké is crumbling. Behind the golden halls, the king’s succession promises to be soaked in blood. Nobles arm themselves in silence, princes move their pawns… and the enemies of the realm no longer wait. In this creeping chaos, you play as Athéo, a commoner with no title, driven by the desperate need to save the one who remains. He leads the Ame… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5 Crowns.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

85% User Score Based on 68 reviews

While constantly working on a video game without any rest, a college student who's about to graduate quietly slipped into slumber several times. In those lucid dreams, he found himself in the game he was working on, the fantasy world of Dragon Spirits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Spirits.