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Looking for games like Island Defence? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles, Neurodeck or Arcane Assembly.

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  2. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    55% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Explore the subconscious of your character and defeat their phobia. Learn about their past, build your deck and reach the depths of their mind. Take a dive into the source of fears and doubts itself. Will you resist the Neurodeck? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neurodeck.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    75% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived. Develop powerful spells using a visual scripting language. Hundreds of meaningfully unique spell combinations let you express yourself and your creativity th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Assembly.

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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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  5. Lead Your Company Through Blood and Iron In Iron Resolution, you command a mercenary company in a brutal medieval world where every battle leaves lasting scars. Death is permanent, injuries linger, and low morale can shatter even the strongest veteran.  With 10 hand-crafted campaign levels and 100+ unforgiving rogue depths, there's a battlefield for every commander. Whether you're pushing throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Resolution.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    44% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Maze Keeper is a reverse Dungeon Crawler, combining Tower Defense, Roguelike and Auto Battler. A game where you're not the classic hero, the brave adventurer, but instead the guardian of a haunted maze. Your mission? Stop the adventurer from reaching the exit ! ⦿ A wide range of monsters Monsters that are increasingly powerful but also increasingly difficult to place, with d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Keeper.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    Discover Wordatro!, a simple and easy-to-get-into single-player roguelite. Form words to accumulate points and unlock bonuses. With over 50 bonuses and challenges to refresh each game, Wordatro! is perfect for fans of word games and strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wordatro.

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  8. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces. Adventure through beautiful and twisted landscapes full of action and adventure as the ultimate ninja. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Bug.

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  9. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

    Gem Wizards Tactics is a turn-based strategy game with randomly generated maps and weird asymmetrical factions. Designed around endless single player play, Gem Wizards Tactics has three factions each with their own unique abilities which not only combine within factions, but you can also pick up units from other factions and combine them into your army to create new strategies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gem Wizards Tactics.

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    49% User Score Based on 117 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

    Out There: Oceans of Time is a space exploration game that puts you at the helm of an interstellar mission of discovery spanning a vast and vibrant cosmos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out There: Oceans of Time.

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  11. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    “Hunters of the Dead” is a survival/roguelike tower defense game with some micro management elements. You have to rescue your fellow Hunters and with their help locate and destroy Dracula. Dracula has raised an army of undead and has taken the whole city. You must defend your base while in the meantime you have to explore the buildings around and salvage what you can. However, better stay close to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunters Of The Dead.

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  12. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Asking nicely if you could have full control of a newly discovered planet didn't work. Neither did sending your legions of space-lawyers to argue the case for your galactic megacorporation! So we're down to the old-fashioned way-- lots of fighting, and lots of lasers! If anyone asks, you're just negotiating with your fellow CEOs. Terra is a turn-based strategy game set on an alien world, where mul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra.

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  13. Feedback welcome. RATE THE GAME HERE http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-34/?action=preview&uid=29419 Explore a randomly generated planetary system with random event encounters and a very simple two-button turn-based combat system. Can be replayed multiple times for different encounters. The balance may not be perfect all the time but you can spend endless hours tuning balance but I have run out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last-ditch Voyage - Ludum Dare 34 Jam Game.

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  14. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Sweep. Spend. Repeat. Sweeper is a roguelike that fuses the deductive tension of Minesweeper with the compounding economy of a deckbuilder. Every tile you reveal earns money. Every dollar you spend reshapes the next board. Every run ends with a single click you're not sure about. Across 15 rounds and 3 Acts, you'll build a synergistic engine from Tags, Geoblocks, and ultra-rare Ephemeral … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweeper.

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  15. Release  v0.5  (24-01-2024) - BIG CHANGE! To move from one level to another it is necessary to pass over the stony slopes (adjacent to the level changes). Consequently, OLD MAPS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE! - The stony slopes are removable, to prevent access from the other levels. - Mushrooms, raw meat and fish can be cooked and become food without the kitchen (low yield) . - If there is a bed, it is used,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settlement.

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  16. 11%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    14% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Money literally lies beneath our feet, but only few are willing to make an effort to get it. You are one of those enthusiasts who are not afraid of hard work and possible risks, and bravely go down to the bowels of the earth to find their wealth. Neither the severe climate of Siberia, nor professional challenges can stop you from achieving your cherished goal - to get enough resources for a lunar … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mining Empire: Earth Resources.

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  19. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    64% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Place Towers, Defeat Enemies, Stack Upgrades Strategically place your towers to fend off massive waves of thousands of enemies at once. Every defeated enemy grants resources you can use to endlessly upgrade your towers—more damage, faster shots, greater range. The pressure increases with every wave! Energy & Production Towers need power to fire—generate it using massive solar fields and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Isn't Just Tower Defense.

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  20. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A young wanderer is lost in the forests, and accidentally unleashes something evil. A group of strangers need to become friends and find their own path to salvation to lift the curse that has befallen the land. Once Upon A Tile has you explore ever-changing dungeons guarded by monsters, traps and magical challenges. Perhaps you need to navigate a trap-filled corridor to the end, or defeat a cer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon A Tile.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    85% User Score Based on 211 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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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Are you ready for a unique adventure like no other? Oxytone invites you to explore the depths of your mind while offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for those seeking relaxation. For more determined players, there are 99 challenges, colorful themes to unlock, and 12 meticulously designed maps. Oxytone is the ultimate puzzle game, equally easy to learn and challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oxytone.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Inspired by classic god games, survival city-builders and roguelike deck-builders, in These Doomed Isles you'll craft your deck of cards to raise islands from the sea, build settlements for your followers and keep them alive as famine threatens, forests burn and raiders loom on the horizon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These Doomed Isles.

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  24. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    61% User Score Based on 577 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Originally a jam game, Crown and Council is a casual strategy game of geopolitical drama. Conquer, expand, build and develop your kingdom, until all your foes are crushed! Crown and Council relied on procedural generation for the 75 included maps. The generator is built into the game, and you can generate new maps on the fly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown and Council.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    85% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Ego In A Coma is 2D Action Sword Fighting Game. Player can use several weapon to beat enemies. This game has 5 stages and multi endings. Each stage has different concept like Cyberpunk, Dark Fantasy, Digital World, and Psychedelic World. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ego in a Coma.

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  26. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    72% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Words Can Kill is a fusion of roguelike deckbuilders and word games. Travel through the world trying to find the perfect combination of letters, weapons and armor. And remember, here your decisions matter, not your vocabulary! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Words Can Kill.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    Play god and create your own world in this complex simulation. Plate tectonics, wind and water erosion and plant life all develop and interact to produce a world that is viewable from a single tree to kilometres across. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Firma.

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  28. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    DISCLAIMER: Hey there! Welcome to the first version of 'Towers Together' - we're so excited to have you here! We want to be upfront with you - this version may have some bugs and balance issues, but don't worry, we're working on improving the game every day. We'd love to hear from you too! If you run into any issues or have any feedback to share, join our social medias and help us create the best … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towers Together: Beginnings.

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  29. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Grand Guilds is a story-driven, tactical RPG with unique card combat mechanics. Follow the adventures of Eliza and her crew as they struggle to prevent a needless war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Guilds.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Immortal Defense has been widely praised for the game's storytelling and unique twist on the tower defense genre, many consider it a cult classic of the subgenre. Its story was written by novelist Jeanne Thornton, and its universe is based on the novel Raberata by Robert Bisno. This new Steam release features many improvements over the original release: Steam achievements which grant gameplay bonu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Defense.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 310 reviews

    Luckitown is a turn-based tower defense where you roll dice to build new structures and cast spells to defend your town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luckitown.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    A hex-grid puzzle-tactics card game. Outwit and outlive your enemies, while upgrading your deck. A lightweight game of bite-sized encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardor.

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  33. The enemy is invading and resources are limited. They look to you, their newly elected war commander, to use your limited funds to pay for mercenaries to protect against the oncoming hordes of enemies. You will be outnumbered, but with better tactics, you will prevail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin Commander.

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  34. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    In the 26th century, humanity has become utterly and irreversibly stupid… more so. Only a lovable tub of goo by the name of U.H. Wutt demonstrates an acceptable level of intelligence, but the droids and robots who now run the world don’t take kindly to U.H. Wutt’s non-moronitude. Because of it, U.H Wutt has been sentenced to Death by Game Show. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death by Game Show.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    "War of the Human Tanks: Alter is the second installment of the War of the Human Tanks series, and sequel to War of the Human Tanks. This time you assume command of the enemy of the first game, the Royal Army, and fight back for all you hold dear! War of the Human Tanks is a story driven strategy game with a gameplay reminiscent of Battleship and Chess, featuring a story of war, loyalty, sacrific… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of the Human Tanks: Alter.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    54% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Order.

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  37. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Terra Randoma is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG with a fluid combat system. You live the life of an adventurer in a procedurally generated open world full of curiosities. Your actions affect the world and your story emerges as you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Randoma.

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  38. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    51% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Hey, you just died. But don't worry! All the major religions were wrong! Instead of ascending to a new plane of existence, you are now self-employed in the Afterlife with your own haunted house to run. Keep people just scared enough to keep believing in you, but not enough to alert the local authorities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlife Empire.

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    A game in the genre of turn-based strategy about a secret society that has been ruling humankind from the shadows for hundreds of years. And that is the main feature of the game: you’re going to lead not just a country, as is usually the case, but the organization dominating the whole world: The Brotherhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Government.

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  40. Descend into a forgotten gorge to fight against - and alongside - its powerful guardians in this classic dungeon crawler with a modern twist. Build a team of fighters using powerful synergies and complex formations within a simple set of DRPG mechanics. Made in 7 days for Dungeon Crawler Jam 2023. The theme of the jam was Duality, which I chose to interpret in the form of nature vs. technology, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian Gorge.

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  41. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    75% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    RuneQuest: Warlords is a battle-scale turn-based strategy game set in the RuneQuest universe. Immerse yourself in the rich lore of Glorantha. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuneQuest: Warlords.

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  42. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 198 reviews

    ONWARDS! Plan, Aim, Shoot! FLICK SHOT ROGUES is a super-satisfying roguelike dungeon crawler about lining up the perfect shot to send your hero spinning across the board. EVERYTHING IS A TRICKSHOT! Trigger wickedly explosive combos and blast the battlefield apart, but don’t be hasty – a misfire could spell your doom! UNIQUE EVERY TRY! Death is not the end! Each new journey across the island will r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flick Shot Rogues.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 351 reviews

    Build Islands. And Trains. No goals, no timer, no stress. Just build, relax, enjoy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islands & Trains.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Feature List Dice-powered combat: Roll your dice up front, then decide how to use them! Create a party of heroes, where every hero has their own skill tree with unique actions, passives and modifiers, allowing for plenty of customization during your adventures Equip powerful artifacts to gain a tactical advantage via new skills and modifiers Unlock more playable heroes by finding and completin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dobbel Dungeon.

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  45. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 277 reviews

    Every decade, the Mka tribe sends caravans of adventurers into the Phithi, the meteorological chaos that keeps the Uwando tribes isolated from each other and makes life outside the refuges almost impossible. Their mission: to establish diplomatic and trade relations, to explore and reclaim the lands left to the mercy of monsters and pirates, and, most importantly, to plant a new tree city that can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandwalkers.

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  46. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The First Mine is a turn based building, strategy and puzzle game. You need to run a productive gold mine with your population by placing, grouping and upgrading various resource tiles without being distracted by different tasks and random events. Place, group and upgrade various tiles to collect resources Run a productive mine with your population to mine gold Don't let tasks and game even… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The First Mine.

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  47. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    FULL GAME IS NOW AVAILABLE! About the Game Immerse yourself in the tranquil world of the eternal autumn, where your goal is to build and expand your self-built island as wisely as possible to avoid being washed away by the ever-rising sea levels. Land Above Sea Below is a fine-tuned mixture of the landscape builder, puzzle, and strategy genre, with fun and constantly challenging gameplay, yet wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land Above Sea Below Prologue.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    77% User Score Based on 52 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Dive into Planetiles, where strategy and creativity converge. Build and transform barren planets into flourishing worlds. Outwit natural disasters, develop vibrant habitats, and navigate complex challenges. Embrace a boardgame-like depth with thoughtful If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetiles.

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  49. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    BackgroundThis is a world in the steam age. Iron and Magic coexist here. As the machines were becoming more and more powerful, they started an organized attack to human race. One day in the future, mankind will face the fate of extinction caused by the mechanized army. Heroes from different time-space are summoned by an emissary who called himself ‘The protector of mankind’. They collected forces … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dire Destiny : Time Travel.

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  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    In this turn-based RPG, you will customize a group of heroes' equipment, skills, and strengths, before leading them into exciting battles. Strategic, turn-based combat, detailed party management, and an emotional story come together in this grand, epic adventure across the continent of Vitaria. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Kokoro.

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