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OVERVIEWShadows of the Ruins is a 2D Roguelike–Survivor videogame developed by InTheNight Games indie studio. The game experience combines exploration, fast-paced combat, and resource management in a hostile and dynamic environment. STORY"We live in a dangerous world. Although the Evil Empire fell more than a century ago, the Age of Light that was promised to us never arrived. Instead, we … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of the Ruins.

A Top-down Horror game, where light is your only weapon against the monsters lurking in the shadows. Keep your torch alive as you attempt to uncover the secrets hidden within the forest. RUNTIME: 60-90 mins A night staying in a cottage, in the middle of the woods gets scary, as ominous sounds and shadowy figures appear to be coming from the woods. Face your fears, and find the truth to discov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Shadows.

Fullscreen Recommended! Welcome to Carcasscade! The premise of the game is rather simple. You take control of a robed wanderer, on his way to the top of the castle, filled with dreams of taking the throne for himself.  However, it's likely he won't make it, for the road is filled with perils. He will leave his body behind in a pit full of spikes, or get killed by one of the castle's traps.  Luckil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carcasscade.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 73 reviews

STEEL THYSELF, AND DESCEND!The servants of T̴̨̈́h̴̛͉e̷̦͌ ̷̡́I̷̫̐ń̵̦v̸̢̈́e̷͇͐r̷̩͋ẗ̷͈́ḛ̸̽d̵̬̆ ̵̀ͅT̶̖̈́o̵͎͋w̶̹̾e̸͎͊r̷̬͝ venture forth each night, dragging the meek and fearful from their homes down into the Tower's abyssal depths, never to return. It is up to you to brave the dangers beneath the earth. Up to you to slay those behind the horror. To descend ever deeper... INTO EVIL. More than j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTO EVIL.

Blood & MoneyBlood & Money delivers relentless Gauntlet-style co-op carnage, powered by a raw punk rock soundtrack and retro 256-color art. Join a friend to blast through monster-filled dungeons with fireballs and explosives, grabbing loot in a kingdom torn by a traitor’s pact. Retro action awaits! StoryEons ago, a traitor king’s unholy pact with a dark sorceress unleashed a monstrous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood & Money.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

91% User Score Based on 319 reviews

Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, graphical, turn-based, role-playing roguelike game. Your goal is to delve deep into a dungeon, find a portal to a mythical place called the Zorbus where a mere mortal can ascend to demigodhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorbus.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Courier of the Crypts is a 2D puzzle adventure game where you have to survive as a Courier on his first errand to the ominous crypts. Main tool to achieve the mission is a Magic Torch which you use to illuminate your path, defend from darkness and solve puzzles - it must never run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Courier of the Crypts.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics

84% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Undergrave is a tactical roguelike which moving, jumping, dashing and strategically is vital for success. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undergrave.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

69% User Score Based on 1,596 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 26 reviews

Test your adventurer mettle against The Isle’s procedural subterranean labyrinths. Explore a large, interconnected underworld crawling with cunning wildlife, deadly traps and stalked by a shadowy presence. Survive the perils of The Depths and unearth what lies below... or die trying.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BELOW.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

47% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. Her parents are mean to her and she gets bullied at school. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. She dreams up a world of unimaginable beauty and happiness, but sadly -- like all dreams -- it ends, and Melrose must return to real life. Today is different, however. Melrose is about to meet he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of a Rose.

METRO QUESTER is a dungeon exploration RPG based in a post-apocalyptic futuristic world created by the manga artist Kazushi Hagiwara, with a deep game system desgined by Hironori Kato that offers the excitement and surprises reminiscent of 1980s computer games through hack and slash. Featuring 24 characters and 8 classes, enjoyable combo skills, numerous customizable weapons, a bestiary, and feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Quester.

Trapped in a mysterious cave system, four dungeon explorers struggle to find a way out before the light fades forever... Dungeon of Departure is an independently developed, pixel art, visual novel set in an original universe. The story follows the silent, player protagonist and three companion characters as they face difficult decisions, strange occurrences, and seek a path forward and out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Departure.

Overspelled is a top-down survival rougelite where you play as a wizard gathering arrays of spells to fight hordes of monsters. Summon allies, cast curses and annihilate enemies with magic you are probably unable to wield... or are you? Unlock Spells & Fight Monsters:Scorch enemies with orbiting fireballs, stun them with traps or burn them down with magic beams. As you obliterate foes, collec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overspelled.

Daidala Take part in the ancient myth of the Minotaur, with a twist - instead of slaying the beast, you are protecting it. Time is of the essence. Swiftly plan your actions during flowing turns dictated by an in-game timer that regulates the movement of the enemies and the activation of your traps. A tower defense game where everything is laid out on the board for you to use. Cunningly move the tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daidala.

After leaving your book of Dark Spells unattended, shadowy creatures have escaped into the world,  filling it with darkness and taking pages of your book with them. Venture into the dungeon and battle darkness with light, recovering lost pages and thus new magic from the book. Be warned, use some of these spells sparingly, or you might get corrupted yourself. Would love it if you gave my game a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Shadows.

The “heart of the world,” Chronium, has shattered. In a world falling apart, children without swords fight back by manipulating time. Take flight as a mysterious bird... ■ A Hand-Drawn JRPG Woven with Time This game is a short-form JRPG themed around resisting a looming catastrophe. Players relive the six months leading up to the world’s collapse, looping through time in search of a way … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Eternal Chronicle.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Mio is a young girl surrounded by death, and after an unexpected accident, she finds out where people go after they die. Maybe Heaven, or Hell...or an Underworld full of demons and mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Light.

game Description: Ever dreamed of being the master of a dungeon? In Zoul Dungeon, you take on the role of a dungeon overlord tasked with defending your precious treasures from waves of daring adventurers! Your mission is to repel these intruders and keep your treasure safe from their greedy hands.key Features: Summon Monsters: Call forth monsters you control to fight against the adventurers invadi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zoul Dungeon.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

87% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Tempus Bound is an artistically-driven pixel platformer with physics, puzzles and a speed running mode. In a desolate world, you play as a mysterious bushbaby/owl/fox hybrid with a dark past. Scramble across the world of wind temples & swamplands to reach your ultimate destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempus Bound.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

64% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Vzerthos is a 2D isometric old-school techno-fantasy styled Top-Down Shooter. Player's arsenal includes skills of the Thunder God's heir and three types of guns - use them to slice and dice, burn and blow up your enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vzerthos: Heir of Thunder.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 63,685 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 5 reviews

Includes: Maxwell’s Verdant Skin Set Wigfrid’s Verdant Skin Set Woodie’s Verdant Skin Set Wes’ Verdant Skin Set Winona’s Verdant Skin Set WX-78’s Verdant Skin Set All Verdant Spring ChestSpring has sprung in the world of Don’t Starve, and it’s brought several flourishing fashions with it! In this Spring Chest you can find the original six Verdant skin sets, wearable in-game by your favorite Don’t … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Starve.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Cendric combines RPG and Platformer elements in one game, featuring both a sidescroller and top-down view. The player follows the story of a boy with no memory and discovers the magical but dangerous world of Admantris. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cendric.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor

72% User Score Based on 258 reviews

You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyronia RPG 2.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Hardcore Maze Cube - A new perspective for traditional maze games. In a mood of suspense and apprehension prepare for many surprises in increasingly difficult mazes, where death is just around the corner, all in Brutal HardCore style without tutorials and tips. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardcore Maze Cube: Puzzle Survival Game.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 6,120 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

"Captures everything that's fun about old-school RPGs." 4.5/5 – GameSpy "The balance between exciting combat, thought-provoking puzzle work, and open-ended exploration is stellar." 8.5/10 – IGN "I lost count as to how many times I threw my fist in the air and shouted, "YES!" after successfully completing a puzzle." 9.5/10 – Destructoid "Undoubtedly the best Indie Game I have played so far and at a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Grimrock.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Kalyzmyr is a short fantasy game about a legendary warrior, Smyrna, escaping from a dungeon called Kalyzmyr. The game is a simplistic mix of popular gameplay elements like tower defense, dungeon crawler and hack'n slash with lots of button mashing and random generated interactions and loot. Fight and defend through hordes of demons in this old-school fast-paced action game. Each floor starts with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kalyzmyr.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

82% User Score Based on 256 reviews

A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Blades & Tails.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 1,108 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 13 reviews

Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Count Lucanor.

Prepare to be mind-blown with a mix-perspective Rougvania! Fight inner demons in your dreams to obtain the energy to communicate in the real world. The main protagonist, Evelynn, wants to make her music band, but she can't talk to people at all due to her shyness.. to reach her goal she needs to fight demons every night to ask people out, build connections and rehearse together. Explore the Dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drealegy.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Build, manage and defend your fantasy tavern. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TavernHold.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Twenty-Three years before the horrifying events chronicled in "Solomon's Keep," the Wizard's college first suspected they might have a problem with one of their new graduates. A battle mage was dispatched to put an end to this young "Solomon Dark" before he could grow in power... * * * In Solomon's Boneyard, you will face a young Solomon Dark just as he begins his rise!  As a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solomon's Boneyard: Hideous Retro Edition.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

In Deepest Dungeons, a rogue-like adventure with extraction elements, you will descend into the depths of an ever-changing labyrinth. The maze shifts with each venture, challenging your resolve as you delve deeper into the darkness. You play as a young adventurer who follows the king's call to reclaim the valuable runes stolen by mysterious monsters from the depths. With only the courage in you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deepest Dungeons.

Paper Crown (Prototype) Shhh... Don't make a sound.    Paper Crown is a psychological 2D side-scroller that begins as a charming, watercolor storybook and gradually twists into a game where the toys that once comforted you in the dark are now the very things you hide from. Play as the little girl, The Princess, guided by your loyal companion, The Knight. Your journey is one of unmasking th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Crown.

The Art of Mastering Time: Carving Out a Path to Life in a Static World In this game, time is your most powerful weapon and shield. You do not rely on brute force to crush the enemy, but rather on precise timing control to defuse crises and defeat the enemy in the ever-changing battlefield. 【 Time-stop Force Field 】 : The strategic core that governs the battle situation Actively trigger the tim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth Sword Princess.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

"Eh, what…? Why am I suddenly so sleepy? No, this can't be…" The protagonist suddenly falls asleep and awakens in a strange place. Without thinking, she steps outside, only to meet a brutal death at the hands of monsters. However, instead of waking up from a dream, she finds herself awakening once again in the exact strange location. No matter how many times she steps outside, she co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Survivors.

The protagonist wakes up and finds himself trapped in a bird cage. He doesn't remember why he is here, why he was locked in the birdcage, or even who he is in the first place. Strangely enough, the key to unlock the birdcage has fallen at his feet. He opens the key and explores the terrifying and strange Western-style house, searching for himself and the way to escape from this Western-s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before you get trapped in the black lilies..

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Abducted by the dangerous Theater, Juliet has been turned into a puppet. Guided by the mysterious Narrator, Romeo will embark on a twisted journey through faux décors, rotating sets, and deceptive backstages. What secrets lie beneath the Theater? Inspired by the original Romeo and Juliet of Shakespeare, rediscover key beats of their tragedy in this expansive 3D reimagination. Explore the T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masquerade.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Dungeon Raid is an adventure card roguelike. Dive deeper and deeper into the dungeon. Use everything you find to defeat enemies and kill the final boss. Good luck! And try not to die... from hunger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Raid: Zero Floor.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 412 reviews

Explore an atmospheric setting on the edge of nightmare Guide a team of occult investigators to investigate the disappearance of a noble family. Keep your team well equipped and safe from hunger, injury, madness and disease. Each member of this motley crew offers their own unique skills to aid with your quest. But they also harbour their own secret ambitions... Master the dark arts Combine cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror at Highrook.

Dive into this immersive adventure, stealth and puzzle game, taking on the role of Victoria, a young girl orphaned after a tragic sea accident, trapped in the enigmatic confines of a mysterious city. In a place full of traps and dangers, Victoria must rely on her dexterity to advance. But Victoria will not be alone on this journey. She joins other orphaned children, inexplicably locked away for s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orphans.

Take on the role of Dan Tern, a young man in whom the consciousness of Mikołaj Fern—a man from five hundred years ago—has awakened. Discover the mysteries of the past, confront the curse that haunts him, and conclude a story that never reached its end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aker Fern 2.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 191 reviews

Exploration Explore atmospheric, detailed locations and enjoy realistic graphics with a carefully crafted environment. Overcome obstacles, climb over barriers, crawl through tight spaces, and scale heights—only the most determined will find their way forward. Puzzles You will encounter various puzzles along your path, solving which will be the key to understanding the true nature of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Eclipse.

Play the role of young Ember, curiously resourceful by day and mystically fierce by night.Don't let her appearance fool you!  That's a foxtail, not a ponytail!        One-half blazing, roguelite combat        One-half strategic, lightweight survivalKey Features: Explore a dream forest as young Ember, collecting, discovering, building and preparing for the dangers of night. Battle relentless terr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember the Werefox.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

In Once Glorious Artahk, you’ll explore the ruins of the ancient city of Artahk in search of a way to save the world from an endless night. Solve a variety of different puzzles to unlock new paths, abilities, and forgotten lore, then read the lost stories you uncover to gain insight into a tangled web of mysteries. Using only your wits and your trusty torch to guide you, you must find a way to ret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Glorious Artahk.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Play as a witch living in secret among villagers in this hand-drawn narrative puzzle adventure. An attempt to change fate traps her in a time loop. Help the witch and her cat escape without getting caught by the inquisition. Your choices shape the outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexed Time.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

92% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 286 reviews

2D top-down minimalist souls-like. Explore the jail you awaken inside of in this dark and atmospheric action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Sols.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

There's this old 90s virtual pet game at a yard sale. It's called 'Babette'. Now you can play with Babette the cat from the comfort of your bedroom. Just you and her! Keep Babette happy by playing with her, feeding her, and more! Except... Babette's more than just a cat. And she's coming for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Babette.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Synopsis Unravel the mysteries of the Ancient Ones in this top-down Dungeon Crawler RPG that features the Takodachis by Ninomae Ina'nis from hololive English, unlock new abilities from within and call upon the skills of past Takodachis to reach the Ancient Ones. Collect potent items as you traverse the Labyrinth and utilize a plethora of Elemental Affinities to defeat the many Takodachis who gua… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged Mystery: Takodachi.