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Games like How to Write a Book without Getting Killed

Games like How to Write a Book without Getting Killed

Games like How to Write a Book without Getting Killed

Looking for games like How to Write a Book without Getting Killed? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a horror, fantasy, romance, anime, dark fantasy and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with I Hate You, Please Suffer, Shards of Order or Star Knightess Aura.

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  1. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A woman becomes an adventurer and makes friends on a quest to pay rent - and maybe something much more. I Hate You, Please Suffer is an RPG set in a world where becoming an adventurer is a common career choice, where a woman tries to get by and find happiness regardless of how screwed up the world can be. Make money and find success in any way you can: from larger scale quests with loose continuit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Hate You, Please Suffer.

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  2. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    Shards of Order is a dark fantasy RPG that throws out the rulebook for deckbuilding & card-based combat. There are no turns and no mana points. Every enemy acts on a visible countdown, and every card you play winds those counters down, shifting the whole flow of the fight. Time is your most valuable resource. Misjudge, and your team is sure to crumble. Master the art of shared deckbuilding; there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of Order.

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  3. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Star Knightess Aura is an RPG with nsfw erotic content, made with RPG Maker MZ. The game features themes of corruption, brainwashing, mental changes, possession, mind control, and NTR. All characters are 18+. This is the installer for the Star Knightess Aura Restoration Patch. This is not the main game. To use this patch, you will need to buy the game on Steam. Alternatively, you can also buy th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Knightess Aura.

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  4. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    In the depths of a forest none dare set foot in, a young man awakens with no memory of his past… Transcendence Legacy - Voidswept is a fantasy 2D turn-based RPG set in a world ruined by a great catastrophe. One year prior, a dark cloud of emptiness shrouded the land and gave birth to unknown, malicious creatures. Faced with an unforeseen calamity, the civilization of humanity collapsed in an i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transcendence Legacy - Voidswept.

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  5. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    60% User Score Based on 521 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome cosmonauts, to the perilous and patulous potato universe of Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?! - A game where you manage your own spaceship while hurtling through a spud filled universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Potatoes! We're in Space?!.

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  6. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 1,033 reviews

    Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vaporum.

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  7. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    An old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion.

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  8. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    Once upon a time, there was a great heroHe swore a covenant to rid the world of all evilWielding a holy sword He slayed the dragonHis deeds were etched into the fabric of this landYet His figure, faded from memoryAnd His name, was never celebrated...This is your hero's story! ---------- game features ----------- EXPLORATION IS AS IMPORTANT AS COMBAT. Observe, listen, think, communicate, act, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless: Slay Dragon.

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  9. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 716 reviews

    The Necromancer's Tale is a narrative-driven top-down RPG where you play the role of a minor noble in the 18th Century, drawn into the Dark Necromantic Arts as you seek knowledge and revenge. Great power awaits... along with the weird, the morbid, and a gradual descent into madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Necromancer's Tale.

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  10. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 152 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 15 reviews

    The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise arrives in 2024, bringing together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.Make use of Glimmers and United Attacks in battle; meet a diverse cast of races including monsters, mechs and vampires; and experience your very own story, created through your choices and actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SaGa Emerald Beyond.

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  11. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 879 reviews

    Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonschool.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    47% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    The peaceful Realm of Dreams is about to be consumed by a terrible and maleficent nightmare. You must venture into the darkness and battle fearsome literary foes such as Hyde, the Headless Horseman and Dracula. Join Lily on a sugar-coated adventure about inner strength with a dark interior. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Lily Dreams.

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  13. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 104 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Monark: Limited Edition Box includes: - Monark Basegame - Collector's Box - "The Artwork of MONARK" Hardcover Art Book - VANI Limited Soundtrack - "Seven Sins" Cloth Poster - "Pieces of Ambition" Set of 5 Acrylic Stands If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MONARK.

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  14. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 913 reviews

    You have been invited to attend a magical school. You can make new friends, learn spells, face exams, run for class office, and try to find a date for the May Day Ball. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Diary: Horse Hall.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Griselda just wants to be friends with Dianthus... but Dianthus can't stand her! Love or hate, they have to work together to keep the forest safe from dangerous Fae. Will working together help bring them closer? And can Griselda somehow pass Blantree's class? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardander Revenant.

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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 478 reviews

    Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy visual novel with RPG elements. The player reads through the story and occasionally has to fight against fantasy monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loren The Amazon Princess.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Solstice is a dystopian mystery thriller about small personal disasters that turn into great catastrophes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solstice.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of folk tales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    68% User Score Based on 109 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 7 reviews

    Pendragon is a turn-based strategy game, where every move you make drives the narrative, and every story twist opens new gameplay opportunities. Will you advance and show your mettle, or cautiously retreat? Will you slip round enemies, or encounter them head-on? And when sacrifices are required, who will you put in harm's way? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pendragon.

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  22. 250 years ago, on the world of Nipponia, twin siblings Taneela and Tanaka seek to become Adventurers like their father. On the day of their registration, they are contacted by Mavis, the Crystal being and guardian of the world. Can they gather enough forces to stand against the rising evil in their world? This is the story of how two unlikely heroes set off to save a world, and how the story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to American Isekai: Legends of Nipponia.

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  23. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Face an impending darkness threatening the world of Iuven alongside Nayeli and an interesting cast of warriors. Control varied battlefields in Grid-Based Strategy RPG format while interweaving character relationships to the main conflict. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gales of Nayeli.

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  24. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,008 reviews

    Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts". ※Includes content from all 3 DLCs. ●Introduction In this work, you'll meet 45 Heroin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK SOULS II.

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  25. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    81% User Score Based on 552 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 3 reviews

    Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars is a Japanese role-playing video game and a follow-up to Conception: Ore no Kodomo o Undekure!. The player control a student at a high school that doubles as a training facility for demon hunters. The protagonist possesses an extremely high amount of ether in his body, which allows him to conceive Star Children to fight demons by "classmating" with his ot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars.

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  26. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, monetization
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Heralds of the Avirentes is a visual novel, which brings you into the “Crystal punk” fantasy setting, where the world of Nanraas in which the dragon race lives. The game combines a visual novel, role-playing game elements, social simulator, a turn-based combat system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heralds of the Avirentes - Ch. 1 Wings of Change.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome aboard the 'Sunchaser' at the dawn of the 20th century with Jack and crew! Backed by his good friend, Jack lands his first major career move as an apprentice in the Archaeology department aboard the colossal airship. On its capstone voyage to the Arctic, it's smooth sailing until Jack's quarters are broken into and his friend goes missing. A madness spread across the ship. The crew l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whitestone.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    99% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    The God of Dragons beckons you to Scarmonde. Gather your most trusted and skilled companions, then brave the The Depths to locate each of the Dragon God's Sacred Treasures. Legends say paradise awaits the one who gathers all three, but will you and your band of adventurers be the first to have their wildest dreams become their new reality? Before departing into The Depths below Scarmonde, you're t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarmonde.

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  29. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 381 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 9 reviews

    Become Atom Eve and take control of your own path as one of the most powerful superheroes in the Invincible universe! Unravel a mystery and balance the dangers and responsibilities of being a superhero with the relatable challenges of everyday life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invincible Presents: Atom Eve.

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  31. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Inspired by many classic fantasy RPGs of the past, Trials of Guinevere combines strategic, turn-based combat with the emotional, character-focused story of a visual novel. The heroes will grow and mature as the game progresses, and each will play an important role in its resolution. Trials of Guinevere explores many themes, such as the origins of personal strength, loyalty and betrayal, the meanin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Guinevere.

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  33. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,650 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

    In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space. A fabled alien derelict ship somewhere within the Deep Sky sector of space is your voucher for a citizenship and a promise of cozy life on a hospitab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sky Derelicts.

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  35. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 662 reviews

    “Between the infinite worlds was infinite nothing. A void, a darkness between realities. But nothing is as crowded as is nothing. The House built itself in reaction to its own lack of existence.” A House of Many Doors is an indie RPG written and coded by Harry Tuffs, with art by Catherine Unger and music by Zach Beever. In A House of Many Doors you are an explorer, poet and spy, traversing and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A House of Many Doors.

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  36. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 266 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 13 reviews

    In collaboration with Corpse Party scenario writer Makoto Kedouin, this horror RPG follows Mai Toyama’s search for her sister in a quiet lakeside town. She’ll unravel clues to the town’s past by day, and battle Shadow Matter by night. Can you uncover the truth before reality is consumed by darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death end re;Quest 2.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    An unusual, strategic RPG card game from the makers of Shadowhand and Regency Solitaire. "Awakening from centuries of slumber, a fallen mage returns to battle twisted folkloric foe across sprawling, ghostly landscapes. His ultimate destination: the nameless antagonist, a dread nemesis waiting patiently in the dark fastness of monstrous citadel, his Ancient Enemy. You'll embark upon a quest inspi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Enemy.

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  38. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,499 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 14 reviews

    Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fairy Fencer F.

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  39. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 611 reviews

    Love Esquire is a romantic-comedy dating simulator, with a nostalgic touch of old-school RPG combat. Lots of plots and backstories! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Esquire.

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  40. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,309 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 5 reviews

    Help the main character, that has risen from the kingdom of dead, return home and fulfill his destiny. Unravel the tangle of plot intricacies and the motives of the characters - or let fate lead you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock on the Coffin Lid.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,172 reviews

    "Bastard Bonds is a mature, fast-paced tactical RPG with high-end pixel art and in-depth character customization, including built-in sprite mod support. Featuring more than 200 in-game locations, more than 1000 character sprites, an all-original soundtrack, and 40+ hours of gameplay." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bastard Bonds.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 8,289 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 42 reviews

    Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octopath Traveler.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Blades & Tails.

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  45. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    47% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. Her parents are mean to her and she gets bullied at school. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. She dreams up a world of unimaginable beauty and happiness, but sadly -- like all dreams -- it ends, and Melrose must return to real life. Today is different, however. Melrose is about to meet he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of a Rose.

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  46. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    In Ouma, samurai Sakura Ouka, jobless and foolish, loses her home. She aids Suzune, sparking a quest to revive the Sakura Style. They aim for the Gozenjiai, facing trials in a Japanese-style action RPG. Complete requests, build reputation, and master thrilling battles to win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Gozen.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 291 reviews

    New Roguelite Deckbuilder Mode!Dive into a replayable deckbuilder where you create clever combinations of pilots, drones, and Battle Suit mods. Progress unlocks bits of lore, hundreds of cards, and game-changing ships. On each run, you'll hone a unique deck and take on monsters and nefarious factions. For an exciting challenge, play Daily Runs and and claim your spot on the leaderboard! Abou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Suit Aces.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 570 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Her motives are hazy. But the offer is simple: become her champion, and bring hell to her enemies. In exchange, you’ll gain a power others would kill for: The chance to live again. Now, cast headlong into a power struggle that threatens to upend the world, it's up to you to assemble your party, blaze a trail, and uncover the memories of your former life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch.

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  49. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 477 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    Knights in Tight Spaces - Collector's Edition includes: Knights in Tight Spaces Knights in Tight Spaces - Official Game Soundtrack Knights in Tight Spaces - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights in Tight Spaces.

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  50. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    ⏹︎ Game Description ⏹︎This is a fun dungeon exploration RPG game! The protagonist, "Memelis," heads to the dungeon in search of treasure to pay off her debts. Along the way, she will encounter fearsome monsters and heartwarming companions! Will she be able to find the treasure and clear her debts? ⏹︎ Game Features ⏹︎ A classic Japanese-style RPG adventure Rich dungeon maps RPG … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cute, Broke, and Dungeon Bound.

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