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Games like Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale

Games like Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale

Looking for games like Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale? Here are top role playing recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale, Japanese Romaji Adventure or Tsukumogami.

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  1. In an RPG setting you will learn an overview of Japanese history and learn some important players of Japan's past, such as: If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karakuri-kun: A Japanese Tale.

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  2. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    This game is an RPG in which you learn Japanese using romaji characters i.e. English letters.It is set in the 1800's and is an epic adventure that will teach you about Japanese history and the language.In this game you can practice and learn over 600 words along with some basic grammar.In a matter of hours you could be speaking Japanese. For those already learning Japanese it is a valuable stu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Japanese Romaji Adventure.

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    34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Tsukumogami is the original Japanese version of 99 Spirits, a RPG/Puzzle game that revolves around the popular Japanese folklore of Tsukumogami, everyday objects coming alive on their 100th birthday. The Game Features an original battle system where players will have to puzzle out the true identity of the enemy before defeating them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tsukumogami.

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  4. Farm simulation dungeon RPG "Farm Dungeons" is finally here! It's full of fun elements such as agriculture, craft, cooking, guild, pets, dairy farming, and home remodeling! ◆ Features of this game ・ Farm You can grow crops and livestock on the farm. The crop grows while going to the dungeon. Make money by selling the crops you grow and use them to strengthen the characters, buy pets, remodel yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farm Dungeons.

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  5. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Mandinga: A tale of Banzo is a role-playing game with game style of Japanese RPG classics, with a unique battle system using dice in turn-based combat, full of strategy and challenges. A game with an immersive history, based on a historical moment in Brazil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandinga: A Tale of Banzo.

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  6. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Can Marine, Benoit, Karine and her friends find 12 warriors to confront the 13 dreaded Lords of Mystrock? Will Jeanne the magical fairy still support them and unleash her devastating spells on the foes? Play Millennium 2, live the tale and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millennium 2: Take Me Higher.

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  7. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 419 reviews

    Learn the basics of Japanese in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War.

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  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,589 reviews

    The ideal introductory course to the Japanese language! Learn how to read and write Japanese characters (Hiragana) at a steady pace. A full-blown RPG specifically designed to keep you engaged. By playing along, you’re going to be introduced to the Japanese language like never before! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle.

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  9. 舞台は東京から伊勢志摩へ…… ファミコン風アドベンチャーゲームの完全新作! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iseshima Mystery Annai: Itsuwari no Kuro Shinju.

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  10. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    :VERSION 1.0: Mana shall shatter and be reborn as drums pound to the rhythm of roses! A crimson darkness envelops the radiant moon above Azmoria, carving an indelible tale into the celestite archives. Fate intertwines two factions, setting the stage for an epic showdown of power. A new saga of heroes must unite to confront their intertwined pasts and a tumultuous present, as an unstoppable supervi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Celestite RPG: The All Bearer.

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  11. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    You wake up from a cold sleep upside-down in a tree. Watch out—It's the future. In a world destroyed by ineffable monsters with no hearts, but an iron will; in a society warped and shaped by the constant threat of ruin; the dragon is already dead: Help what's left of humanity learn how to live in this post-apocalyptic fantasy visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kunado Chronicles.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 3,162 reviews

    Find out what unlikely events take place in this alternate history region of Slovak Highlands. This land is ravaged by Hussite pillagers and Ottoman spies while surreal horrors dwell in the dark. It's now up to Pavol, a fair knight with alcohol problems, to gather a party and stop those who oppose our kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Felvidek.

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  13. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Play the free demo!If you like the free demo, buy the full game and continue from your last save point! Learning should be an adventureDialogue changes from English to Japanese as you learn and progress in this comedic RPG backed by professional Japanese voice acting. Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech is aimed at anime fans with little to no Japanese ability, but any beginne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech.

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  14. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 279 reviews

    Learn Japanese kanji in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat.

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  16. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Forged Adventure is a turn-based RPG with an epic fantasy theme. Explore a massive open world, talk with locals, find allies, learn new skills, and fight your foes. Story You awake in a shipwreck with no recollection of your life before, only to find that the world you woke up in is on the brink of disastrous war. Learn your place in history as you chase down the evil wizard Ivershoar, and put an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forged Adventure.

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  17. The Girl Who Sees is a point-and-click adventure and turn-based RPG hybrid that explores WWII history and Philippine fantasy. In 1944, young Quina discovers the mythical realm as her village survives under Japanese occupation. Two game styles: turn-based battles or cultural trivia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Girl Who Sees.

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  18. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Welcome to WonderLang, where mastering a new language transforms into an engaging RPG journey. Immerse yourself in captivating quests, interactive dialogues, and fun puzzles designed to make language learning seamless and enjoyable. Whether you're a beginner or looking to start your language journey, WonderLang offers an adventure that teaches while you play. This version includes ALL AVAILABLE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WonderLang Polyglot.

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  19. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Search for hidden cats in a Japanese city set during feudal Japan. Samurai cats are also hiding somewhere and perhaps you need to search for katanas aswell! Relax while you explore this short but sweet hidden objects game! Key Features 130 Hidden Cats 5 Hidden Samurai Cats ️10 Hidden Katanas 15 Hints ⛩️Hand-drawn Japanese City A Lot Of Meowing Sound Effects 100 Achievements! Happy cat searchin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Search in Feudal Japan.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Botan, an apprentice kunoichi, is summoned by the village chief. Her master had been captured. So she is tasked with the mission to rescue her. However, Botan still lacks experience. Will she really be able to save her master? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kunoichi Botan.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    A Turn-Based Sci-FI RPG. Journey into the Galaxy of Xerxes and play as Klein, A Cipher, and personal bodyguard to Princess Ellemine, as he finds himself entangled in the ongoing struggle between the Errans and Draconians. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rave Heart.

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  23. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    A collection of short and silly games from the early days of the internet. There's turn-based RPGs, shoot-em-ups, platformers, and more - updated with new quality-of-life features. Plus there's a whopping 150 achievements to collect! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Battle Fantasy Collection.

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  24. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    Travel to the Edo period in Japan and help Satsu and Miyamoto in an epic adventure to preserve ancient Japan. Prove your skills in Challenge mode with limited moves. Experience the excitement of building an ancient Japanese village in this engaging Match 3 game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Orient: The Rising Sun.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,077 reviews

    RPG Maker VX Ace is the latest and greatest engine in the RPG Maker series, improving on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. The most powerful editor yet, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker VX Ace.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    85% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    One of the most popular entries in ASCII's RPG Maker series, RPG Maker 2000 was largely responsible for popularizing the use of RPG creation software outside of Japan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker 2000.

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  27. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    在幻想的世界里冒险・采集・建造城镇・过上梦想中的慢生活,是这款RPG游戏的主打特色!在体验RPG内容的同时,还可以享受到其他丰富多彩的要素!些许的好奇心便能带你领略这款独一无二的日式RPG游戏。一起来探索吧!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home and Dungeon.

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  28. A Detective Watches the Moon ~ On the night of the full moon, the detectives confront the phantom thief ~ One day, Alf, a boy who helps out at his family’s restaurant, is visited by his childhood friend Charlotte, a young detective. Alf “Oh, Charlotte—when did you get here? Have you decided what to order?” Charlotte “Hehehe… I was waiting for your hands to be free! My… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 探偵は月を見る.

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  29. After having refused to complete a contract, the assassin Layla is banished by her order to a remote island. There to live out her days in exile. But on the island, strange things are happening. Gods and monsters are stirring, and great events are set in motion. Events which will steer Layla unto a new path, and towards a great destiny. Lantern of Worlds : Layla's Quest is a short adve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lantern of Worlds - Layla's Quest.

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  30. "Vajont" is the name of a dam in Northern Italy, built in a valley of the same name. In 1963, during a test, the water that filled the dam basin caused a massive landslide. A giant wave was created and it destroyed the nearby villages: the "Vajont Disaster" remains one of the greatest Italian tragedies since the end of World War II. This piece is an interactive first-perso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vajont VR.

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  31. Battlefield with Many Enemies and Allies. Your soldiers will fight or retreat in battle using their own discretion. You watch over the actions of your troops and can either move characters that are in danger to safety or send a strong character to help defeat enemies and lead your army to victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FirstQueen1 NEXT.

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  32. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Play the game and complete the feedback form Albert and Camille’s Little Lille Adventure is an exploration and adventure game in which you navigate characters around a map of occupied Lille in 1917. Players take the part of both Albert Calmette and Camille Guérin and interact with Lille's citizens to obtain the necessary supplies for their important vaccine research. As the player collects each it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Albert and Camille's Little Lille Adventure.

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  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Nova Odessa: The Demon Trainer is a monster raising RPG with real-time combat. You feed and train your demons to make them stronger, and then put them to fight other demons. You can then spend your hard earned money buying better equipment and demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Odessa: The Demon Trainer.

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  34. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Rebuild a frontier town and grow its community as you follow a young adventurer’s journey to find a legendary artifact!  Explore the frontier, fight monsters in turn-based combat and collect materials in order to restore the town and uncover the mystery of the artifacts. As you complete quests and get to know the townsfolk, you can learn how you can help them and grow the tiny village into a pros… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Quest.

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  35. What if we're living in a world that wasn't meant to exist? What if we existed where pandemics swept the world? Where Presidents were assassinated, whole civilisations vanished, and humanity never colonised the Moon? Someone is changing history. And the world we know may not exist much longer. Solve histories greatest mysteries in The Twilight of Infinity, a time travelling puzzle adventure serie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Twilight of Infinity.

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  37. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    85% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    From out of an old vase emerge two Sengoku Era generals but... they're hot babes?! Our protagonist Jun finds himself responsible for helping Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen adapt to modern Japan, as well as fulfilling their (after)life-long regret of not experiencing the joy of motherhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Babes.

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  38. GAMEPLAY & FEATURES  20+ hour classic-style JRPG built in RPG Maker  Lush backgrounds and hand-drawn event CGs  Charming pixel art meets dark fantasy grit  Elves vs. humans in a brutal, divided world  Fully voiced by veteran Japanese voice actors  STORY  In the kingdom of Karmabüttel, elves and men live side by side, but not as equals.  Once an elven island, the land was seiz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tragedy in Elvish.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Join Our Discord About the GameA GLOBETROTTING 8-BIT STYLE JRPG SET IN 90s EARTH Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG adventure to save Earth circa 199X using a distinctive party-based combat system. As the high school football team’s star, Gio Zachary never thought he would find himself on a globetrotting adventure to save the world. Through a series of strange events, Gio embarks on a journey e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geo Mythica.

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  40. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Reindeer Story is a 2D Adventure RPG! Run, Jump and Battle through 6 chapters of this Wintery Epic! Fight foes in turn based battles with a real-time element, dodge enemies attacks in the Battle Zone and retaliate with Z-Skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reindeer Story.

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  41. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 606 reviews

    Want to learn Japanese but don’t know where to start? Tried many learning methods, but none kept you motivated? Struggling to apply what you're learning in real life? Wagotabi is a fun and immersive RPG adventure set in real Japan. Fully accessible to beginners, it focuses on teaching the most practical words and grammatical concepts first, in concrete situations: asking for directions, ordering … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey.

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  42. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Time itself is breaking up, and Dodger, the dishwashing dude onboard Penrose Space Station, is the unlikely fixer. Join the chaos in this 80s-style comedy, sci-fi text-parser adventure as Dodger tackles a cosmic crisis like no other! Experience all three episodes seamlessly combined into one complete adventure, now with NEW EXTRA CONTENT! Explore prehistoric jungles from 300 million years ago, na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tachyon Dreams Anthology.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Hit JRPG dungeon crawler returns, remastered! As a first year student at Particus Academy, you must study hard and train even harder. Build up a cohort of students, educate them in the art of evasion and train them in the fundamentals of combat. Select the right harmony of classes, skills, and courses for your students, to give them the perfect edge over the challenging dungeons. Preparation … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Class of Heroes: Anniversary Edition.

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  45. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    58% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    I thought I would wake up in my own bed, like I always do... But instead, I found myself awakening in a dusty cave, with a peculiar young girl staring at me from the side!? "Good morning! Nice to meet you, Master—!" "You have been chosen by this dungeon as its master!" "Join me in managing the mightiest underground dungeon!!" I have no choice but to obey that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon ∞ Create.

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  46. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 633 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    Delve deeper into the fascinating lore of Hakuoki with this collection of six previously-untold stories where you'll be able to explore the vibrant city of Kyoto. This collection includes routes with: Hajime Saito Heisuke Toudou Sanosuke Harada Shinpachi Nagakura Susumu Yamazaki Hachiro Iba If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds.

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  47. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A friendly crash course in Japanese American history, culture, and community! Inspired by the real stories of the three historic Japantowns of California: San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles's Little Tokyo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to J-Town: A Visual Novel.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sydney's World.

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  49. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 2,310 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    In Way of the Samurai 4, you must take on the role of a master-less samurai looking to establish yourself in this conflicted land of opportunity and uncertainty. Set in he humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the "black ships" from the West ended Japan's long history of cultural isolation. It is up to you to decide which faction to support in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Way of the Samurai 4.

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  50. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    In 960 A.D., the Zhao Song Dynasty was established. As the mayor, you'll need to help the townspeople settle down, cultivate the land and expand. However, when the emperor issues a national mandate, conflicts between factions threaten city development—what strategy will you adopt? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thriving City: Song.

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