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Looking for games like Horde of the Overlord? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Undead Horde 2: Necropolis, Rise of the Numbermancer or Flesh Eaters.

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  2. You play as a teeny Numbermancer, a mischievous necromancer who wields the power of arithmetic to command an army of the undead. Trapped within a cursed graveyard by magical towers, you must use your spells to raise ghosts, amplify their strength, and multiply your forces to overcome each defensive stronghold. Strategically manage your mana between assaults, grow your horde through clever calculat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Numbermancer.

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  3. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    70% User Score Based on 668 reviews

    Flesh Eaters is retro style single player RTS zombie survival game with resource gathering and crafting. Zombies are everywhere! You must gather resources to build barricades, upgrade weapons and armour and explore the city under the siege of the dead If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh Eaters.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,394 reviews

    A side scrolling, pixel art, survival strategy indie-game. Gather resouces, expand your village, explore the underground for riches and train soldiers to defend against the hordes of the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Nights.

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  5. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    66% User Score Based on 833 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Kingdom Wars II: Battles brings a fresh perspective on the fantasy real-time Strategy genre, combining the best of Zombie survival and long term crafting with complex fast-paced city-building and skirmish siege combat. All in a beautifully, yet gory game world where players fight across the epic battlefields in multiplayer skirmish and coop with thousands of other players. And with an episodic sin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Wars 2: Battles.

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  6. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    Necronator: Dead Wrong is a comedic micro RTS game with a deck-building twist. Collect and deploy undead units and build an army to conquer the insufferable goody-two-shoes of the Livmor Alliance. Raise the dead, drop the mic. Those instructors at the Undead Academy don't understand your talent. Why trudge your way through years of training... when you could just make a deal with an evil ancient … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necronator: Dead Wrong.

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  7. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    An action rogue-like inspired by MMO healing mechanics. Heal, shield and resurrect your way through procedural dungeons filled with powerful items, deadly enemies, and the most incompetent party imaginable! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Looking For Heals.

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  8. This is a puzzle game where you stretch cats to get their king to the top of a mountain. Try to complete all 8 levels! This was solo developed by me for the 2024 GMTK jam with the theme "Built to Scale". Some minor fixes have been made to this game post-jam, the original jam version is available to download below. Note: There seems to be some minor visual issues with the cats in the windows buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat King's Long Journey (GMTK Jam 2024).

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  9. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    A roguelike royalelike about warriors from across space and time, fighting to claim a wish from the Star of Aestheta. Strategize your tactics, enhance your troops, and outwit your opponents to rise to the top! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aestheta.

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  10. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    68% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    Dying Breed, A first generation Pixel-Art Real Time Strategy Game set in an alternative time-line. Where World War 2 ends in 1951 with Nuclear Holocaust. After 40 years of relative peace a New Powerful source of Energy start emerging from Underground. An evil MasterMind called Ubik is the first to understand the True power of this new source named Substance D. Two factions and neutrals will fight … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Breed.

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  11. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 648 reviews

    The necromancer simulator is back. Assemble your undead from different body parts, combining the abilities of various fantasy races. Upgrade your tower and give it a unique look. Fight your way through hordes of enemies in a procedurally generated world and take Titans under control. Features Undead with SuperpowersAssemble your undead from the body parts of various fantasy races, unlocking countl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrosmith 2.

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  12. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 1,423 reviews

    Be My Horde is a roguelite survivor where your minions fight for you. Become a formidable necromancer and turn your enemies into a resource! Raise fallen foes, build massive undead hordes, enhance your skills with devoured souls, and conquer the world – you’re the villain in this story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Be My Horde.

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  13. Welcome to Journey's LegendAre you ready to overcome the forces of evil or will the overcome you? Journey's Legend is a rogue-lite game so you die, a lot. Fight, Kill, Upgrade, Repeat. Choose one of 5 characters to crush your enemies Each character comes with 4 powerful abilities and one ultimate which can be unleashed after killing a certain amount of enemies. Upgrade your character and its ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey's Legend.

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  14. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    57% User Score Based on 1,208 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Legends of Ellaria is a First-Person/Real-Time Strategy Adventure and Role Playing Sandbox Game where you can build your own kingdom, fight epic battles and explore an immersive fantasy world, set in a universe where an ancient civilization established portals between worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Ellaria.

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  15. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    74% User Score Based on 231 reviews

    Risen Kingdom is a real-time strategy game with building and settlement management mechanics. The game is set in a medieval fantasy world years after a great Kingdom has been overrun by hordes of the undead. Now, the bravest warriors are going on a campaign to claim back the land once lost by their ancestors and bring the Kingdom back to its former glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Risen Kingdom.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    Most stories end with the death of the protagonist. For Xzus, death is where things started to get really interesting... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgatory.

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  17. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    80% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    An apocalyptic grand strategy game, in which you take the role of the forces of darkness, trying to bring an end to a fantasy world. Complete with complex internal politics by NPC factions and wide ranges of strategies and types of doom to choose between. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Behind the Throne 2.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 392 reviews

    Warlords: Under Siege is a mix of RTS and TD genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords Under Siege.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 402 reviews

    Get ready for a unique twist on the tower defense genre with Tower Escape! In this reverse tower defense game, you'll guide a team of minions through treasure-filled mazes as you attempt to escape the tower. Use strategy and puzzle-solving skills to overcome obstacles and unlock the exit, collecting powerful gems and relics along the way to transform gameplay and make each run unique. Are you read… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Escape.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    Defend your lands and save your kingdom from the relentless attacks by a never-ending swarm of ORX!ORX is a part-tower defense, part-deck building card game, set in a beautifully drawn world of dark fantasy. Expand your territory, call soldiers to arms and fortify your castle with every card that you play! As you progress through the game’s sprawling Campaign, you’ll unlock new cards for a grand t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ORX.

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  21. On his way to work one day Gary gets hit by a car! Suddenly, he wakes up in a strange place with a cannon strapped to his hand... * Controls * Shoot: Left Mouse Movement: W A S D Jump: Space Bar | You can jump up to 5 times. Have fun! *This is for the GameDev.tv Game Jam 2022* This is my first solo jam and this was an awesome experience. It was a great way to help me understand all the pieces th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghastly Gary.

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  22. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 4,788 reviews

    Becastled is about building and defending your castle from sieges in a fantasy world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becastled.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 218 reviews

    WARCANA is a fantasy inspired real-time base defence strategy game with a unique deck-building mechanic. Take on the role of a mighty magician and face the challenge of surviving waves of unrelenting attacks whilst simultaneously summoning your own large armies. Lay waste to your rivals in either a battle-royale with up to 30 other players, or in a series of single player campaigns. Build your dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARCANA.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 385 reviews

    Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Fantasy.

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  25. 12%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    12% User Score Based on 647 reviews

    Godus Wars mixes tactical Real Time Strategy gameplay with the mechanics of the God-Game genre. It’s fun, it’s simple and it’s brutal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godus Wars.

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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    82% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    Conquest of Elysium 3 is an old school turn based fantasy strategy game. You start by choosing one of 17 different characters, e.g. Necromancer, Demonologist, Dwarf Queen, Troll King or maybe a High Priestess of Ba'al. The different character classes vary wildly in what special abilities they have and what parts of the world they should focus on conquering. E.g. the Demonologist needs sacrifices t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquest of Elysium 3.

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  28. 24%Game Brain Score
    24% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Incremental RTS where armies fight automatically. You build, upgrade, and optimize the war machine.  It is a prototype exploring incremental RTS mechanics, automation, and strategic scaling. Your task Build factories, buy upgrades, watch how you win! Controls Zoom with the wheel or trackpad, navigate by pressing the mouse button and moving the map around. All standard stuff. To open upgrades… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incremental RTS.

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  29. Developed for Jame Gam #36 Welcome to the world of Freaklandia, where people everywhere hunt the planet's wildlife and have them fight each other for sport! And for some reason, nobody thinks anything's wrong with that! Short guide: Use arrow keys to move, I to open the inventory, and K to talk to NPCs To win, you have to get your Candleman to a certain level and have all four of the available Poc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Freaks.

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  30. Made for  Jame Gam #26 https://itch.io/jam/jame-gam-26 Theme- You are the Monster Special Object- Cards Initial comments: This is my first game jam in over 5 years, and in true game jam style I started when the timer was already down to 2.5 days (yay me). So I dumped this out working after work, for maybe 20 hours. That being said the deadline quickly approached. I worked my best to implement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What's an Angel to Do?.

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  31. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Blood for the Throne is a tactical war strategy game with auto-battler combat and RPG progression. Command your general and army across a medieval world, equipping troops, managing resources, and battling rivals, monsters, and kingdoms to claim the throne. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood for the Throne.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Darfall is a strategy survival city-builder with RPG elements. You lead your hero with a band of warriors to defend your settlement, explore the corrupted land and craft new items. Expand your settlement and defeat the darkness coming from everywhere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darfall.

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  33. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Universal Conquest is a Grand-Strategy/4X/RTS hybrid taking place in the far future, long after mankind has spread across the universe, and colonized other galaxies along with other alien races. The Human Imperium has collapsed tens of thousands of years ago, overthrown by the combined effort of the rest of the Milky Way Galaxy. Following a golden age, the survivors spread across the universe, fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universal Conquest.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    In this real-time grand strategy game, command armies, build cities, and manage a dynamic economy. Establish automated supply routes within your territory to streamline production. Fortify your defenses and brace for intense battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DSS 2: War Industry.

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  35. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Night is Coming is a survival building simulation set within the unforgiving cold of the Carpathian mountains. Build your settlement, nurture and protect your people - prepare for impending Darkness. Will everyone survive? Will evil displace your homestead? Will a Hero emerge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night is Coming.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    You! the most outstanding pioneer who graduated from this kingdom, are finally about to embark on your legendary journey. Construct towns across various levels to fend off waves of attacks from diverse enemies until you establish a firm footing and complete your exploration! Build your own mini town Expand progressively on the barren map, construct a complete town, and uncover rarer buildings an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Border Pioneer.

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  37. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 830 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Conquest of Elysium 4 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game might appear simple at first, but it is full of depth, details and of course monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquest of Elysium 4.

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  38. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    54% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    Evolution RTS is a free an Open Source RTS game designed using the Spring Engine. It has been in development for over 5 years and receives updates often. Its gameplay is designed specifically to appeal to gamers of all skill levels. The gameplay is designed around the use of unit groups, and the mixture of your unit group often will determine how successful you are in battle, as opposed to churnin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evolution RTS.

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  39. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Super Algebrawl is a byte-sized tactics puzzle RPG where you control a boar king with magical mathematical powers! The king can add up and multiply his animal underlings to match whatever enemy opposes him! He is on a quest for glory, slaying the horrible monsters that plague the animal realm, and recruiting valiant heroes to add up to his numbers. Every encounter is a puzzle to be solved wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Algebrawl.

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  40. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 1,842 reviews

    Face the first few days after the survivors come to the surface. Gather resources, scavenge the buildings and create a Zone that will be able to stop horde attacks at night. Conquer Prologue to prove you're ready for the upcoming full version of Infection Free Zone. “The Mad Virus” has spread throughout the world with the speed of jet planes. The infected are highly aggressive, fast and strong. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infection Free Zone – Prologue.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Loria is a homage to classics from golden era of strategy games, with modern spin on controls and user experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loria.

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  42. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 1,461 reviews

    Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquest of Elysium 5.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Zom Nom is a humorous, 2.5D, side scrolling platformer with puzzle elements for PC. Play as Barry, a brain munching, gob spitting, slap happy Zombie. Spit and Slap your way through the streets and sewers to take on the President of the World. Claim your place as Ruler of all Human and Zombie-kind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zom Nom.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Go on an adventure to save your village from a voracious Shade. Alone or accompanied, this turn-based roguelite will take you on a journey through a world of incomparable and colourful landscapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AETHERIS.

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  45. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    It ain't easy running an Adventurer's Guild. You have to deal with monster attacks, angry gods, and cowardly heroes. Money can solve a lot of problems (and motivate cowardly heroes), but a good strategy demands more than just bags of cash. You'll need to guide heroes as they grow from rookies into champions. Let someone else do the dangerous workThere's riches to be found inside the dead city. Hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within a Dead City.

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  46. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    67% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Super Dungeon Run is a fast paced, addictive action game in which you guide a party of hapless heroes on a quest for loot in the depths of a dark and dangerous dungeon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Run.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 198 reviews

    Wyrmsun is a real-time strategy game which features elements of mythology, history and fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyrmsun.

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  48. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 299 reviews

    Age of Fear is a seven-year old turn-based strategy series that marries a tabletop wargame with elements of RPG. Age of Fear: The Free World serves as introduction to the series. You can roam the Open World realm, develop their party, find powerful relics and participate in a variety of quests! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear: The Free World.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 4,343 reviews

    Rogue Tower is a tower defense game with roguelike elements and a continuously expanding path which you can influence. Unlock new towers and buildings, build up your defenses, upgrade your towers through card draws and cash, expand the path tactically to control how enemies move and defend your tower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Tower.

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