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Games like Life in the Machine

Games like Life in the Machine

Looking for games like Life in the Machine? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy, drama, mystery and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Neopunk, A Death in the Red Light or Detective Hayseed - The Cloning Madness.

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  1. An open world cyberpunk retro RPG. Start a new life as an agender mercenary who moves to the dark and neon lit streets of Kaanalos City. Freedom awaits you in Neopunk. Solve a murder. Buy apartments. Deliver pizza. Who will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neopunk.

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  2. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Welcome to Amsterdam. It’s 1988 and things couldn’t be worse. Amsterdam is a city awash in illicit drugs, sex trade, and organized crime. Someone turns up dead every day, usually in the infamous Red Light District, where every vice is for sale. This night is different: The dead body is not just another unidentified stiff doomed to obscurity. He’s a disgraced cop’s last ticket back onto the force. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Death in the Red Light.

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  3. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    The town of Monroe is world famous birthplace of a revolutionary technology, that enabled cloning of the human race. With the development of this technology and its wide application, the entire town is in its heyday. The production of clones in the company “DNA Revolution” takes on gigantic proportions and the dealers sell cloned celebrities and personalities all over the world. These clones act a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Hayseed - The Cloning Madness.

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  4. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: romanticism of the Eighties, mysteries and intrigues, betrayal and self-sacrifice, hatred and passion - all of this in the new game by the creators of the legendary visual novel "Everlasting Summer"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 444 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    As a police detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means? Interrogation is a narratively immersive convo-puzzle game that challenges common preconception… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interrogation: You will be deceived.

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  6. 【About This Story】 1998, Northeast China. Five years ago, Lyu Hansong’s father, a senior engineer, perished in what was ruled a "tragic car accident." But while sorting through his father’s old blueprints, Hansong stumbles upon a set of clandestine notes. They point toward a truth buried deep beneath the snow: his father was not a victim of fate, but a target of a meticulously orchestr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 黑土无归.

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  7. Noir Light is an atmospheric adventure game where you become Detective Jacob, tasked with solving a series of mysterious and interconnected crimes. Explore the dark and dangerous corners of a city in turmoil, where every decision you make brings you closer to uncovering the truth—or losing yourself to the shadows. Step by step, you'll piece together the larger puzzle as you navigate a world full … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Light.

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  8. "The Breakfive: Embroidered Uniform Guard," Traverse the storm, protect the Ming Dynasty! OVERVIEWThis is an immersive live-action interactive drama that transports you to the Ming Empire, where you will personally experience a legendary story interwoven with political intrigue, love, friendship, and patriotism. Here, every choice you make will lead the game towards different outcomes, i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE BREAKFIVE.

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  9. Double-sided Aces is a text-based adventure game blending suspenseful puzzles with multi-route romance. You will play as Yang Zaize, an undercover police officer investigating the cutting-edge chip company [Kuin Science], only to find yourself entangled in a complex conspiracy between law and crime. Through interactions with six characters of diverse personalities and intricate backgrounds, your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double-Sided Aces.

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  10. Game Conten In this troubled times, you and your uncle relied on each other for survival, but overnight, he mysteriously disappeared, leaving only emptiness behind. Following that, your family's wealth was stolen, and you were forced to depend on others, with your life's balance suddenly tilted. However, fate seemed not to have intended to let you off so easily. Before you could recover from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 残雪凝辉录-Truth in Turbulent.

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  11. Immerse yourself in an intriguing world of mystery and darkness with "Fragmented Momories: Escape Room." You take the role of Robert Williams, a retired former police officer, whose life is shrouded in shadows after a fatal car accident that haunts his nightmares. In a desperate attempt to find answers and relief, Robert seeks the help of Dr. Emily Harris, a trusted therapist. Howev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented Memories: Escape Room.

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  12. A gripping detective series filled with mystery and riddles awaits you! The sea harbors many mysteries not meant for human eyes. At the call of the people of a seaside town, we investigate an ancient ship that does not show up on any radar, only to have the captain's ghost possess the local lighthouse keeper. To save the ignorant townsfolk from the impending doom of becoming fuel for the ship, we … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystical Riddles: Ship From Beyond Collector's Edition.

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  14. Free content packsKickstart your creativity with free, ready-to-use content. Adventure Forge includes four free content packs right out of the box: Polygon Sci-Fi, Polygon Modern, Polygon Fantasy, and the original story-rich world of Tales of Fortunata set in an alternate history Renaissance Venice.   All the benefits of modding, without coding!Rapidly develop your game by installing one or mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Forge.

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  15. Step into the shoes of Jackie Hart, a paranormal investigator,  as she navigates a chilling mystery set in the shadowy streets and rooftops of modern Taiwan. A gruesome discovery on a hotel roof leads to a tangled web of ritualistic sacrifices, ancient folklore, and unearthly entities each with their own motivations and plans for Jackie. In this 2D point & click adventure, you'll: Investigate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackie Hart: Headhunter.

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  16. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    76% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The Age of Blade and the Age of Gun entwined. The master of the knights and the imperial captain are separated by centuries, but bound by memory. Solve the mysteries of the cursed abbey and its immortal lord. Rejoin the link of time. Find out where the road will take thee with good intentions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to With Good Intentions.

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  17. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Join Detective Guy and his trusty sidekick Cleo the clue-sniffing dog as they investigate the sudden and shocking death of a powerful video game publishing executive. Holed up inside an isolated Alpine hotel during a treacherous blizzard, our detective must search for clues, interview suspects, solve the mystery, and bring the guilty party to justice. Can Guy and Cleo crack this chilling case an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,498 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 6 reviews

    This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links the clients together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Bed We Made.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 760 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 13 reviews

    July, 1935. A murder has been committed aboard the SS Hook, eight hours out from New York.Only one problem: you did it.Can you get away with murder? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overboard!.

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  20. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 726 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    Tales of the Neon Sea is a retro-styled pixel-art adventure, developed by Palm Pioneer and published by Zodiac Interactive. [Media 2154696] Set in a fully realized cyberpunk cityscape where... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Neon Sea.

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  21. Punch out Fascists and unravel conspiracies in this explosive pulp adventure set in a wild 1930s world of airships, fast cars and two-fisted action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cliffhanger: Challenger of Tomorrow.

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  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 516 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    A beautifully pixelated point-and-click thriller set in ancient China where you play as the legendary detective Di Renjie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed: Dynasty.

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  24. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 12 reviews

    "Players take on the roles of immortal knight Sir Lancelot Du Lac and cursed sorceress Morgana Le Fey as their latest adventure brings them to the smog-shrouded streets of Victorian London during the infamous Whitechapel Murders of 1888. They become embroiled in the gruesome mystery due to the occult nature of the killings, which leads them to Mary Kelly: a Whitechapel local with a magical secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey.

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  25. The Tang Dynasty—an era where prosperity and shadow, poetry and crime coexisted. You are a scholar with dreams of passing the imperial examinations, but on your journey to officialdom, you unexpectedly become embroiled in a series of perplexing murder cases. Beneath the seemingly peaceful Jiangnan inn, bustling main street, deserted temple, and ancient bridge, undercurrents surge, and truth and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamscape: Tang Nocturne.

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  26. Knight’s Path is a story driven action RPG set in a grounded low fantasy world inspired by the Holy Roman Empire. You play as Alryk, a young disgraced noble who has lost everything and is forced to rebuild his life from nothing. What begins as a struggle to reclaim his lost status soon grows into a deeper calling. You come to realize that the people of Eranthold need you, and how you respond is yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight's Path.

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  27. Skool Days is a narrative life simulation game set in a vibrant high school full of emotions, secrets, and choices. You’re the new student in town, starting a fresh year full of possibilities. Between exams, friendships, and moments that shape who you’ll become, you’ll need to balance your studies, social life, and personal growth to make it through the school year. Each day brings new challenge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skool Days.

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  28. Shadows of GrimsboroughGrimsborough—a city once at peace—is now being devoured by the rising shadow of a new power. When William Caulfield, an influential businessman and key backer of a major clean energy initiative, vanishes without a trace, the silence begins to feel less like calm… and more like control. 【 Story 】You will take on the roles of Max and Sam, independent journalists hired by Lydi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truth Beneath the Shadows.

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  29. Unleash your inner detective in Dead Meat - a murder mystery interrogation game where you can ask the suspects literally anything, using voice or keyboard! Dive into a macabre conspiracy of burgers and billionaires, getting up-close and personal with an eccentric cast of cold-blooded killers. Want to discuss their alibi? Probe them on the meaning of life? Confess your love? Or just troll them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Meat.

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    GILLES is the Gilles Villeneuve Metaverse. A Exploration Story Driven Adventure. You play as the New Guest invited for the Klown movie premiere. Shows the Journey of a Theater Director's 10 years exile to write a Theater Play of his Great Work, The Klown. Gilles settles alone while he waits Sam Path and his crew to arrive and join him on his Journey to show the The Klown's Great Premiere.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GILLES.

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  31. About this gameWith the increasing gap between the rich and the poor in the future, the crime rate of the city was high. The increase in the rate of crime had brought huge costs to the prison and the discipline system, and a large number of criminals would commit crimes again not long after they were released. These problems had always troubled the city's managers. Until someone proposed the &quot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arclight of City.

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  32. When truth drowns in crimson tides, only the keenest eyes can pierce the veil. 【Prologue: Veil of Shadows】 The adventure begins when young explorer Ada receives a mysterious selfie from her sister. Though the missing girl smiles brightly in the photo, the strange island in the background radiates an ominous aura. Driven by her months-long search for her vanished sister, Ada embarks on a perilo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Island:Missing Amy.

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  33. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.The StoryTake on the role of Detective Nooter, a student fresh out of detective school who has moved to Penguin Village in order to get some real life experience. As a new arrival in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Penguin.

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  34. Product Introduction: Does violence necessarily represent fear? Order, will there be selfishness? In the face of evil, should we uphold justice and break free from shackles, or should we carry the truth and never forget our original intention? "FLAM EVAW "is a spin off sequel to the real-life suspense romance interactive film game" Detective, Please Protect My Secrets ". You w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLAM EVAW.

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  35. "The invisible us" is a full-motion video live-action mystery deduction game. Players assume the role of the male protagonist, Song Wufei, whose troubled upbringing has shaped him into a timid and evasive individual. After entering high school, he becomes a target of systematic bullying by school bullies. Just as the protagonist feels utterly helpless, a courageous female classmate steps… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 看不见的我们.

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  36. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 13 reviews

    Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, an unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dry Drowning.

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  37. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 322 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 2 reviews

    an you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Served Cold.

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  39. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Amidst a chaotic world, you are drawn into this legend due to a mysterious artifact. Will you stay true to your promises? Or will you first satisfy your own desires? The choice appears right from the very beginning.Through the rise and fall of fortunes, power shifts with the sound of gunfire. During the turbulence, you witness the changing identities of each person, along with their inner resolve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate 2: A Century's Promise.

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  40. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Friendly Reminder: 1.The gaming progress record from the Demo cannot be synchronized to the official game. 2.The story content in 4K DLC is identical to the base version, the only difference is image quality . Please download according to your actual needs. About This GameIf you had the power to change the past, what would you most want to do? … There are many imperfect things in this world.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time.

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  41. Year 2068, Lupa Corps, a company specialized in creating domestic artificial intelligence, is about to revolutionize the world with its new creation, Minerva. You are a detective and you receive a call to investigate a murder. Upon arrival, you realize that the victim was a well-known hacker wanted by justice. At that moment a story begins where nothing is what it seems. DETECTIVE Minerva Case i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DETECTIVE - Minerva case.

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  42. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus has vanished, but the show must go on! Death Trick: Double Blind is a non-linear detective game where an unlikely duo must gather clues, question suspects, and reveal contradictions to unravel the mystery of the missing magician! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Trick: Double Blind.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    A Game from the "Legends of Savvarah" series."Time of Pariah" is an interactive story. The game is primarily text-based, but with lots of illustrations (essentially a visual novel in a non-standardised setting).On the continent of Erteon, the endless war rages between Kradzhan – an alliance of three beastly kingdoms – and Dominion of the Horned Ones.Seihal is a port city of Kradzhan, steeped in co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Savvarah: Time of Pariah.

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  45. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling pixel art adventure with Detective Guy & Cleo as they solve a mysterious murder. Explore an eerie seaside village, search for clues, interview suspects, and unravel the truth in this whodunit mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    91% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    In this game, you can watch as 7 protagonists come to a crossroad, facing their own destiny. You will witness their own choices and the blood-splattering consequence they have on one another. There is no way out except to plunge them into the abyss... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knell of St. Godhrkar.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,742 reviews

    A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed.

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  48. Dragons, magic, fairies, and all that stuff just overused recently... Do you want to visit the old USSR rather than some boring, flogged to death, fantasy theme? it's much more interesting going further in will lead to some espionage and other interesting topics. The sudden disappearance of the girlfriend of the protagonist makes him go to look for her at the territory of the former USSR. There… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deja Vu Collector's Edition.

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  49. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    The chart-topping indie hit Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once! This game replaces the earlier episodic releases and is a collected version of Chapters 1-3 of the "N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One.

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  50. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    A fantasy real-time strategy game. Choose from one of three factions: Regiment, Wyrm, or Curator, and engage in big battles featuring medieval soldiers and mythic creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Is Arrows.

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