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Looking for games like If? Here are top role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Alette If, NaÀra: Contos de Resistência or EMPYRE: Earls of the Deep Earth.

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  1. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    In Alette If, player controls Penny, a Metal Knight pilot who travels to a mysterious archaeological site to find her partner. Submitted in this 2019's #GMTKJam. The theme of the jam was "Only One", so the game features: one action button, one character, one place, one enemy, one NPC and one battle. In Alette If, player controls Penny a pilot who set off on a journey to find Des her partner in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alette If.

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  2. NaÀra tells the history of a Brazilian indigenous of the Tupinambá tribe, who, in the year 1500, discovers her mystical ancestry, and, using time-space and 7 magical arrows as her allies, will have to sneak through the shadows to fight oppression in its many forms and faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NaÀra: Contos de Resistência.

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  3. Overview You think the year is 1899, but you seem to have lost your memory. You can confirm you’re on a ship, and you've been told that you're heading for Shanghai. Whatever the truth may be, the only thing you have left is a name: Elias. Who is he? Why is he important? and what does he have to do with your missing past? The only way to find answers is to venture forth, exploring an exotic and un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EMPYRE: Earls of the Deep Earth.

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  4. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Star Melody: Yumemi Dreamer is a rhythm video game / visual novel developed and published by Kogado Studio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Melody Yumemi Dreamer.

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  5. Era's Time Delivery Service is a turn-based battle game made for Magical Girl Game Jam 6 on the theme "Service". Era is a time magical girl who works in a delivery service, boasting she can bring any package to its destination in due time. Today, she must deliver comic pages to a publisher before the deadline, but it is pretty far. Will she be able to make it in time? Beat the clock! In this gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Era's Time Delivery Service (prototype).

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  6. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Dive into The Cuniculus of Paradise and experience humanity's epic battle against Gigantic Beasts! As the pilot of a large humanoid weapons called an Exo, Customize your gear, conquer missions, and explore the Abyssal Labyrinth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cuniculus of Paradise.

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  7. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    70% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    A.I.M. 2 is the sequel to the epic science fiction first-person action RPG developed by SkyRiver Studios. Its compelling story and unique look lift off exactly where the original ended. New clans led by Mechminds of the Fifth Generation are powerful and well-organized formations with far-reaching plans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.I.M.2 Clan Wars.

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  8. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Having cornered the evil organization Trizon, our hero Kouta and his partner Asuka move to the remote island of Okikeshima with their trusted super robot RaiOhGar to prepare for a fierce battle against Trizon. However, all is not quite as it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RaiOhGar: Asuka and the King of Steel.

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  9. READING THE INCLUDED MANUAL IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Pam & Jam's Pumpkin Light 2  (Japanese: パムとジャムのパンプキンライト2 , "Pamu to Jamu no Panpukin Raito Tsū") is the 1992 sequel to the 1990 Kevstersoft game Pam & Jam's Pumpkin Light. While still largely overlooked by critics as a result of its predecessor's underperformance, it is considered by Pam & Jam fans as a monumental improvement over the original … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pam & Jam's Pumpkin Light 2.

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  10. Retrospective From a young age, I knew I wanted to make video games. I poured over every article in Nintendo Power that revealed any aspect of how games were made. I devoured any game that had a level editor built into it. I yearned for the tools to make games, but there was almost nothing available to help kids get started with game development in the '90s. My first foray into game development … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest for the Macguffin.

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  11. Welcome to Meander land! In a world torn by war, it's up to cartographer Corylus Flint to chart out what remains. When he crash lands on a mysterious island, however, he finds himself smack-dab in the middle of mafia territory!  Along the way, Corylus meets a variety of strange characters, both friend and foe. Can he escape the island and continue his life's work? History! Back in 2013… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Land.

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  12. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    P.S: This game is still early in development, gaming experience may not be representative of the final product. Icarian's Faith is a 2D Action-Adventure Hack n' Slash Psychological Horror Platformer Video Game. Play as Jergens Lalisan Von Aves, a Flightless Paladin Knight of a kingdom known as "The Icarians"; whom embedded with bladed wings as their main weapon. Selected warriors have the abili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icarian's Faith (Demo).

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  15. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Fallen Tear: The Ascension is a hand-crafted 2D open-world metroidvania set in the world of Raoah. In this dark fantasy adventure, you take the role of a mysterious child named Hira, who seeks the 22 Fated Bonds to learn the truth of his origins and save a loved one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Tear: The Ascension.

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  16. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Pixel Noir combines classic RPG gameplay with a noir detective story. The game is currently in limbo after failing to meet its Kickstarter goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Noir.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 330 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    A berserker viking and his psychopathic sidekicks travel to Midgard for bloody, mushroom-tripping escapades leading to a showdown with Loki. Hack, slice, disembowel, sever limbs and F&%K S#!T up in this must-play RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune II.

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  19. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    The highly-anticipated sequel to Elements: Soul of Fire, here at last! A mysterious little girl. An insidious plot to resurrect a great evil. The legend of a faint and fading hope. And a band of young heroes desperate for answers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elements II: Hearts of Light.

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  20. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 6 reviews

    [Media 3738411] [Media 3636391] In a long-devastated world, only one city remains intact. Protected by a glass dome, the city of Endeavor rises above the wreckage of the past. Inhabited solely... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Machina.

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  21. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    48% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Once a great hero and a servant of the Emperor, Lan Mei now enjoys a quiet life running a dojo. However, when a new evil appears, she is called back into the world of martial arts to take part in a tournament that will determine the true Kung Fu Grand King! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kung Fu Grand King.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Explore an alien world, meet a variety of eccentric characters, unveil an unconventional story, and experience a combat system that blends turn-based strategy with skillful combo execution in this classically-inspired retro RPG adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kor.

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  23. You got unchained. Between the Apostolorum Country and the Shapeless Dimension, your goal will be to travel between worlds and interrupt the Festival of Abundance. For this you should improve in combat and agriculture including managing a farm and exploring a religious medieval world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demiurge Sacrifice.

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  24. Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

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  25. Is everyone just fending for themselves - or is there any empathy left after all? "Facing the rain" is a story-driven RPG, without battles but with impactful decisions. Take the role of Billy, a young girl embarking on her first job as a hotel maid, in a town called Drumberg - which is nowhere in particular. Soon she realizes, there is a tragic heaviness weighing down on the hotel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Facing the Rain.

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  26. Story background In the 540th year of the Eastern calendar, the newly appointed Emperor Haneda, Shinji, ordered the suppression of neighboring countries that had been in diplomatic relations with him for many years. Shinji, relying on his national prosperity, successfully suppressed the resistance of neighboring countries, but this was still far from fulfilling his ambition to rule the world In th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 战棋英雄.

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  27. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Please note: Make sure to click fullscreen, in the bottom right corner of the game window! The game is set to 1920x1080. The Slimes Return is a pixel 2D side scrolling, precise platformer, in which the player must utilize the variety of movement mechanics to explore and evade traps throughout the map.  Every 100 years, a hero is selected to venture forth into the caves to slay The Prime Slim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slime's Return.

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  28. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The story of archer - the game will tell you the story of an archer who found himself at the epicenter of the war against zombies. These monsters were once human, but now they have turned into terrifying creatures, seeking to devour whatever is left of your world. With the destruction of all mankind, you and your friends have only one way out - to survive and fight the enemy! Take control of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The story of archer.

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  29. 9/9/24: Now that the gamejam has passed, I have updated the game to fix the issue with points and the timer continuing to run after losing the game. Also added the proper graphics for when the player loses, and usaed my 'crackling campfire' sound effect at that time.  I plan to make this a fun game and change / fix a bunch of stuff to make the gameplay smooth and fun, such as ghost sleds from othe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glacier Racer.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    OverviewCan you protect yourself from ruin and despair, or will you die and become part of the corruption...? Delve into a decadent world depicted with intricate pixel art inhabited by grotesque, writhing aberrant monsters. Play as a magic nun who sets out to battle cursed creatures in this dark action RPG!StoryThe land of Arsezon is quietly, yet surely, being led toward ruin by the covert machin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SiNiSistar 2.

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  34. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Robots at Midnight is a retro-futuristic Action RPG set on the planet Yob, a world left in ruins and haunted by the machines once built to serve it. After twenty years in cryo-sleep, Zoe wakes to find a world she barely recognizes. To survive and to save what’s left, she must track down her missing father, lost during the cataclysmic event known only as The Blackout. Along the way, she’ll take on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robots at Midnight.

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  35. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Explore a stunning hand-craft world ravaged by war and ruled by an evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, change your weapons and unlock different abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Vanguard.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 601 reviews

    In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. A young girl named Suria wakes up in a laboratory and finds out that she has been put in cryosleep for 1000 years without her knowledge.In order to search for the rest of humanity, she builds Labor with her trusty Buds, and sends them off to investigate... Highly Customizable Player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Bringer.

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  37. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 341 reviews

    Kriegsfront Tactics - Prologue is the proof of concept for Kriegsfront Tactics, an upcoming procedural turn-based mecha squad tactics game for military sim fans where we combine elements from classic tactical strategy RPG games, roguelikes, and lowpoly retro-style visuals. In this prologue chapter, you'll get to experience the game's opening story and roughly the 1st hour of gameplay. Set in alte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kriegsfront Tactics - Prologue.

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  38. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Check out other games from Skystone! About the GameCaught amid the zombie apocalypse and with time running out, Anling will stop at nothing to ensure her son, Cody, gets to safety. Enduring countless perils, including the zombie infection that's beginning to take over her body, not to mention teaching Cody how to survive their harsh new reality. As Anling and Cody explore the world they'll com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNDYING - "KINGDOM".

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  39. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Altona is a town built on the outer rim of an island surrounding a massive chasm called Abyss. Abyss is home to other intelligent species, monsters, and ruins of ancient civilizations. Residents explore Abyss to find valuable artifacts and materials for alchemy. Since Sheryl has no money, she must procure her ingredients by exploring Abyss and encountering others.Along the way, she meets new frien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sheryl ~The Alchemist of the Island Ruins~.

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  40. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    Ertugrul of Ulukayin is a 3rd person action-adventure game that takes you into the heart of the Turkish medieval era, set against the stunning landscape of Ahlat. Explore breathtaking landmarks and forge connections with neighboring tribes as you navigate this vibrant world. Stand up for the innocent and face the secret order that's seeking to corrupt the land, be ready to fight the Mongols and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ertugrul of Ulukayin.

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  41. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    Being the Dungeon Keeper and all, this is your home, too. And it’s your business to take these loathsome creatures of darkness and hone them into screaming, frothing, clawing forces of destruction. Lure them in with food and the promise of dank and fetid places to sleep. Keep them in line with the back of your hand and the threat of dire consequences. Pit their scaly hides against the best that th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Keeper Gold™.

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  42. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    78% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Command & Conquer Red Alert pushed the envelope for the RTS genre in the mid-1990s and became one of the most iconic strategy games of all time. Command & Conquer: Red Alert gives you the opportunity to be more devious, cunning, and ruthless than ever before. Red Alert puts the fate of the world in your hands! Counterstrike, the exciting expansion pack to Red Alert, is full of clandest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 81 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Beyond Reality (or Gerçeğin Ötesinde in Turkish), is a low-budget, adventure game by Cartoon Animation Studios released in 1997. It was given to Level (a video game magazine) readers for free in 1998. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Reality.

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  44. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    55% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    Launch into the universe of PHANTOM GALAXIES™ to experience an epic sci-fi adventure with thrilling mecha combat. In exhilarating interstellar clashes, switch between third-person mech shooting and starship dogfights with the press of a button. Tailor your gameplay with a choice between four distinct Starfighter classes - the versatile Assault, precise Lancer, brutal Buster, and vicious Brea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PHANTOM GALAXIES™.

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  45. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Discover the 17th Century Ottoman Empire, its mysteries and real historical events! Draw the path of your destiny with the guidance of the compass that will open the way of Fîtrat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compass of Destiny: Istanbul.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,550 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Project Nimbus is a high speed mech action game set in a post apocalyptic world. Players control 'BattleFrames' - humanoid battles suits armed with an arsenal of weapons. This is a mech game that lets you fly freely in the sky, dodge and intercept incoming missiles with machine guns, fight armies of hostiles with every kind of modern weapon you can imagine, Battle against numerous powerful coloss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Nimbus.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    93% User Score Based on 118 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

    What would you do if you found yourself trapped on an eerie space station with nothing but a computer? You play the hacker Alex and help your partner Sam uncover the horrible truth of the facility. Code 7 is a next-generation text adventure that combines a fully-voiced narrative with immersive hacking-gameplay. Gather information, navigate and hack your way through the prologue of an epic, five-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code 7.

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  48. A shooting RPG game to rescue a kidnapped scientist, Nakamoto Satoshi. You are part of a elite unit that is tasked with a search and rescue mission. Travel across multiple regions to find clues and collect rewards along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Satoshi.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 573 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    A mech-themed 2D platformer. With action-packed shooting, highly polished animations, driving multiple unique awesome mechs to fly in the air, play your own style based on a fluent set of controls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARDCORE MECHA.

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  50. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    67% User Score Based on 231 reviews

    Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land is a turn-based strategy/role-playing game based on the award winning Call of Cthulhu RPG. Developed in conjunction with Chaosium and based their multi-award winning Call of Cthulhu RPG. Set in the midst of World War One, the game pits your team of investigators and soldiers against an ancient enemy, one older than humanity itself... Can your team of investigators … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land.

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