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Games like King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!

Games like King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!

Games like King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!

Looking for games like King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a fantasy and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Colossal Cave VR, King's Quest Collection or Quest for Glory 1-5.

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  1. Colossal Cave 3D is a classic, cozy VR Adventure; slow down, explore a massive magical, labyrinthine cave system, all while solving clever, sprawling puzzles at your own pace. Auto-magic maps, limited inventory, all the fantastic creatures and a deep mystery at the heart of the experience. You may hear its heart beating while approaching the volcano. First-person POV VR with classic point-&a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colossal Cave VR.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    86% User Score Based on 460 reviews

    Seven classic games in one collection. Celebrate the golden age of adventure games all over again with the return of King's Quest. The bravest knight in all of Daventry, Sir Graham, is appointed by the dying king to embark on a Quest for the Crown. The classic AGI version of the first game in the series is absent from this collection and instead includes the 1990 SCI remake in its place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Quest Collection.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,496 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes. Embark on an exciting and original journey of discovery, where you will explore, solve puzzles, meet new people, face terrifying monsters, learn, grow, and live the adventure of a lifetime! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Longest Journey.

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  5. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    A Tale of Two Kingdoms is an epic faerie tale, in the classic style of the famous Sierra and LucasArts graphical adventure games. It is a full-length game with an atmosphere of magic and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tale of Two Kingdoms.

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  6. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    King's Quest III: To Heir is Human is an adventure game in the King's Quest series. Players control Gwydion, a young slave to the evil wizard Manannan in the land of Llewdor. The game follows Gwydion's journey as he learns magic, escapes his captor, and discovers his true identity as the lost prince of Daventry. Players must solve puzzles, avoid the wizard's watchful eye, and navigate various dang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Quest III: To Heir is Human.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

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  9. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 290 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

    Legends of the past come back to life in a charming mystery adventure. Pack your bags and journey through modern day Europe to uncover the secrets of the king that was never crowned. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    90% User Score Based on 770 reviews

    Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers. Over the centuries, their craft transcended the limits of physical cloth, until they wove the very fabric of reality… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loom.

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  11. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,752 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Memoria combines classic point & click adventure gameplay with the features of The Dark Eye, one of the most successful RPG universes known in the fantasy world. Point & click adventure game puzzles get a unique twist by adding magical features - and a wise, talking staff. Over eight chapters, players control both Sadja's and Geron's fates, involuntarily interacting with each other and bridging ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Eye Memoria.

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  12. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,221 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. In each chapter, an aging King Graham reflects on his life of adventure with his granddaughter, Gwendolyn, while players are transported back to influence first-hand the decisions and events that shaped a kingdom. Embark on an extraordinary journey across the world of Daventry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Quest.

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  13. The kingdom of Frostwynd is dying. A dark necromancer has awakened an ancient dragon, and shadow spreads across the land. You are the last hope - a warrior destined to claim the Shadow Crown and end the curse. A love letter to 80s text adventures like Zork and Colossal Cave. Classic parser gameplay meets modern design: auto-saves, mobile support, rich combat. Explore crypts, decode ciphers, sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Crown - Frostwynd Chronicles.

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  14. Step into the shadows of Mystery House—a chilling homage of the groundbreaking Roberta Williams classic that gave birth to the graphical adventure genre. What begins as a nostalgic game night among eight friends in an abandoned mansion quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The house is no ordinary relic of the past. Its walls breathe with secrets. Its rooms are veiled in puzzles. And someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

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  15. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 674 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 18 reviews

    Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Unwritten Tales 2.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Death Gate is a classic adventure game from the much revered Legend Entertainment. The studio is known for developing games that include exceptionally well crafted puzzles and a wacky sense of humor which frequently breaks the fourth wall and plays to a wide assortment of offbeat puns. Moreover, the company has emerged with a winning streak of fantasy and sci-fi games based on popular literature a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Gate.

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  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Dark Prophecy is a 2D pixel-art point & click adventure inspired by the best retro games of the 90's. Welcome to a peaceful medieval village, where life is safe and calm. But one fateful night, everything changes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Prophecy.

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  18. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    An invitation to research ancient menhirs sends you to Brittany to find these magnificent standing stones. But you quickly discover there is far more at stake than groundbreaking research. There is a prophecy. One that foretells chaos and evil being unleashed upon the world on the night when a comet hides behind the moon and turns the sky purple. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRAVEN The Purple Moon Prophecy.

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  19. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    81% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Join a young inventor on the expedition of his life. A remarkable journey from Spain, across the Mediterranean, to distant Africa; a quest to save his own soul and lives of those he holds most dear. Two brothers operate a workshop that is well ahead of its time in Barcelona of 1514. It's the time of the golden epoch of the Renaissance, a time of discoveries and inventions; but also the brutal age… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Chronicles of Zerzura.

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  20. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 13 reviews

    An hybrid role-playing game from the designers of Quest for Glory. This new hybridization is based around incorporating the iconic elements of King's Quest and Quest for Glory in a new, immersive format. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption.

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  21. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Synthesis Mostly text-based, but showcasing detailed 2D backgrounds for its many locations, Escape from Norwood lets you free to explore the world and try to combine hundreds of items in any way you want, to trigger unexpected effects on the lives of its vast cast of characters. By using the uncanny abilities of invisibility magic you can protect yourself and learn intimate and state secrets alike… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Norwood.

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  22. The Last Mage: Trials of Vahrkesh is a semi-realistic story-driven action RPG about a young woman named Aelena who is mysteriously transported from the modern world to a medieval realm through a strange portal. While exploring an ancient library, she discovers a forbidden grimoire that grants her powerful magical abilities. Aelena soon learns of a dark past — a massacre that nearly wiped out all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Mage: Trials of Vahrkesh.

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  23. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    *** Adventure the most exciting match three game with jewels and diamonds! *** Ready for a mysterious quest with jewels and the most entertaining match 3 adventure game in 2016? Such ultimate mania in which you pop mysterious jewels hasn’t been seen yet! Use your swiping skills to match 3-in-a-row jewels and diamonds and create monstrous blast effects to get rewarded valuable loot boxes in tons o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diamonds and Jewels Match 3 Game - Matching Quest.

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  24. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Back in Prehistory is an exciting adventure game where you take on the role of a character who stumbles upon a time machine while exploring prehistoric times. The goal of the game is to help the character find their way out of this dangerous era while fending off attacks from various prehistoric creatures. The prehistoric environment is filled with dangerous creatures such as dinosaurs, sabe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in Prehistory.

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  25. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne is an adventure game in the King's Quest series. Players control King Graham, now ruler of Daventry, as he searches for a bride in the land of Kolyma. The game follows Graham's quest to rescue a maiden named Valanice, who is imprisoned in a quartz tower by an evil witch. Players guide Graham through various locations, solving puzzles and overcoming obstacles u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne.

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  26. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Mysterious Asia awaits you! Over 7 hours of the game and over 100 Mahjong levels to suit any taste. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Day Mahjong.

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  27. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    New stories by author Susan Shepard recount the times of the construction of the Stronghold of Five Worlds. “Lost Lands: Stories about the Sorceress, the Prince and the Minotaur” is an adventure game in the Hidden Objects genre, with plenty of mini-games and puzzles, unforgettable characters, and complicated quests. Susan Shepard opens the book of stories once again! This time, you will embark o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Lands: Stories about the Sorceress, the Prince and the Minotaur Collector's Edition.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 5,445 reviews

    Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Witch in the Woods.

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  29. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    You find yourself in a land that was once home to a thriving civilisation but it has since become eerily quiet with only a few remaining inhabitants. With no real recollection of your past or how you ended up in this place, you try to uncover the truth about what really happened here. EXPLORE A MAGICAL OPEN WORLD The land has been plunged into an eternal night. Navigate across the foggy landscapes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember Seeker.

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  30. Kobi the Scottie dog moves into a new house with his human. Apparently, he is not really impressed with this fact. And, if that wasn't enough, he sees a strange shaggy creature in his own kitchen. The uninvited guest vanished into thin air before his eyes! What a mess! But who was that? And, more importantly, how to get rid of it? After all this mayhem, Kobi gets into a series of incredible … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Empress Quest : Full Moons Saga.

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  31. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 690 reviews

    Haunted by strange curses from her orphanage days, Mary never knew the story of her dark past until that day. Enter the enchanted 'Netherworld' where your destiny was written in blood and which whispers of true love. A multi-award winner epic adventure game! Rated by many as their all time favorite! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest.

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  33. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Embark on a dangerous quest through mysterious ruins and magical woods in the second chapter of Grim Legends series. Save the young queen from a mortal danger and change the faith of the entire kingdom. When a mysterious illness befalls the queen of the Eagle Kingdom, a famous healer is summoned to Eagle Castle to examine her. The Healer’s quest takes a sudden turn when the infant prince vanishe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan.

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  34. You are Korda, the Chronomaster. You must re-start time and right the wrongs of a war-plagued past in this epic quest for vengeance. Journey through man-made "pocket universes" full of cyborgs, pirates and witches who provide deadly puzzles. It's up to you to return justice to the stars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronomaster.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,266 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dragons, witches, trolls... No one can stop Anna. With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she just makes her way. She communes with the dead, shuts off the local taverns beer supply and gets old ladies behind bars... The world of author Dane Krams' debut on the game development stage isn't as cuddly as it may seem. Anna h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anna's Quest.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 198 reviews

    Enter the world of Drawn, and unravel the secrets of the Painted Tower. Overcome challenging puzzles on your quest to save Iris. A curse has locked each floor of the tower, and only the most creative adventurer can find a way through. Enter lush painted worlds and meet fantastic characters who will help you…and sometimes try to stop you, on your quest through the dream world of The Painted Tower. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drawn: The Painted Tower.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    77% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Ionia is a single-player fantasy-adventure puzzle VR game for all ages. Get up close with music-inspired creatures in a lush forest teeming with life. Discover music-based magic on your quest to save the Harpa, a mythical creature whose habitat is on the brink of destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ionia.

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  40. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,754 reviews

    There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside.

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  41. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    64% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    The story will tell you about a dark wizard who spent his entire life hunting for the book of shadows and one day accidentally finds out where it is stored. The book is hidden deep in the library and is inaccessible to the dark forces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Book of shadows.

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  42. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Once you step through the door to Zork, you leave the world of arcade games and trite fantasies behind and enter the dimension of your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zork Anthology.

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  43. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    The clash for the crown is coming! Two royal knights, Edmund and Randall Ulmer, are tricked into a conspiracy against the crown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Heir: Rise to the Throne.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Newly-crowned King of Callahach! It's been twenty years since your father saved the world by entrapping the evil Sorcerer Sanwe. Now the spell is waning. Sanwe's malevolent force will soon consume the land, and only you can stop him! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonsphere.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    The adventure of Gabriel Knight starts with gathering materials for his new book, and ends up becoming a fight for his very soul. During his investigation he discovers that he is the heir to the title of “Schattenjäger”, or “Shadow Hunter”, which has been passed down in his family from generation to generation since times long forgotten. He must now face countless dangers in New Orleans, Africa an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father®.

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  46. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 376 reviews

    Here comes the sequel of Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic. After saving the world from the evilish Doctor Funfrock, Twinsen is now ready to face a new threat coming from outer space. Originally released in 1997 as Little Big Adventure 2 and Twinsen's Odyssey, Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic is an action-adventure game that became an instant classic on PC. This game contains cartoon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic.

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  47. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 175 reviews

    You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meridian 157: Chapter 3.

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  49. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 1,491 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    With a history of more than 25 years, The Dark Eye is one of Europe's best-known role-playing brands. In addition to the popular pen & paper adventures, TDE has also inspired a series of successful computer games. The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav immerses players deep in the world of Aventuria, where they experience an amazing story and explore lands never before featured in a TDE computer game. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav.

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  50. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 810 reviews

    Mutazione, a new game in development by the people behind Johann Sebastian Joust and Where is my Heart?,is a character-driven “swamp opera" as described by Die Gute Fabrik themselves. The game is set in a strange tropical world, and features a female lead known as Kay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutazione.

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