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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.

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.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 1,108 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.

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.

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.

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.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

82% User Score Based on 548 reviews

DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DarkMaus.

The greate waves destroyed everything in the city, but the mysterious mechanism stopped the time in the game district. For all outside residents, the events within the segment stopped, but for the inhabitants of the district the time continues to go. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marginal act.

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.

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.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 8 reviews

A fast-paced fantasy action platformer, JackQuest wastes no time with its quick combat and steady progression, guiding players through a single-interconnected world full of secrets, collectable gems, and hidden challenges that are sure to keep completionists engaged for hours on end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JackQuest: The Tale of The Sword.

You died in the tower. Again. An apprentice mage is trapped in a tower that resets every death — but never takes back what you earned. Unlocked floors stay unlocked. Banked gold stays banked. Only your run ends. Survive each floor, kill the floor boss, climb. Then do it better.You only move. The spells handle themselves. No attack button. You dodge, position, and choose — the tower does the rest.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Died in the Tower Again.

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.

The time of glory has passed, and a new era has begun. Historian called this era "The time of ash and dust" A Slayer Enter the tower to save the world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer: The Demon Haunted World.

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.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

A young girl finds herself trapped in the lair of tentacles. The player must escape from this nest. However, these creatures seem to have only one thing on their minds"lust"! As long as you drain all the monsters you encounter, you can escape, right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Tentacle Cave.

"The prayers have ended. The purification begins."A mysterious abyss has begun to consume the once-peaceful Gensokyo. The maidens have fallen into madness, their instincts and magic distorted by the Erosion. As the last beacon of hope, you must suppress the corrupted girls and reclaim the pure light within them. Key Features: Corrupted Paradise Survivor: Experience a new level of acti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Erosion ~ The Fallen Shrine Maiden of Paradise.

═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ALGAZA-HA: QUEST GIVER - STEAM DESCRIPTION (ENGLISH VERSION) ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Algaza-Ha: Quest Giver is a strategy and narrative game where you take on the role of Guild Master: organizing missions, choosing which heroes to send, and dealing with the consequences of each decisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Algaza-ha: Quest Giver.

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.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 81 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.

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.

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.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 190 reviews

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, released in Japan as The Puppet Princess of Marl Kingdom is a tactical role-playing game for the PlayStation from Atlus USA and Nippon Ichi Software, the creators of Disgaea, and is part of the Marl Kingdom series. Rhapsody, along with its sequels, are considered musical RPGs, meaning in place of FMV cutscenes, there are musical numbers, complete with vocals. The ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure.

If you want to try the game out, here's a link to the demo: https://kazuki-t126.itch.io/ones-desolation-demo In the esteemed estate of the Cichy mansion, there seems to be a rift within the household. However, one day Adele Cichy tells her daughter Liridona she has set up an arranged marriage with a prince named Nathaniel. Everything seems to be going well between the two of them until Liridona he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Void Chronicles: One's Desolation.

Story Overview Help Erica, the skinner's daughter, gather her three dysfunctional companions before embarking on an epic quest to slay powerful God-Beasts and reap vengeance on an old Necromancer foe! Who else will save the realm from monsterkind!!? Unfortunately, her companions include a drunken knight with a fractured personality, an elf obsessed with hunting/firearms, and a goblin healer whose… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ericanskinsmonsters.

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

Beating Heart ChestLove is in the air in the world of Don’t Starve, and in this special Beating Heart Chest! Within this box you’ll find all three Valentine’s-themed skins, which can be used in-game in Don’t Starve Together. Spread the love! Features: Clement Life Amulet Winged Brazier Romantic Birdcage Luxurious Stage Portrait Resplendent Curtain Portrait If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Starve.

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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Black Chapter is a mystery-horror game inspired by Japanese RPG Maker classics with modern components mixed in. Play as Evan Gray, a high school student on a field trip to the famous Durhal Cathedral. Things take a terrifying turn when the class finds themselves imprisoned inside the cathedral. They then discover a killer demon lurks among them, pretending to be human! You must work together with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Chapter.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 259 reviews

Minimalist, Top-Down, Souls-Like This is a Prologue of Void Sols. We want to hear your feedback on this game, to help us decide if we will continue to develop it into a larger experience. Learn enemy attack patterns, manage your stamina, and die until you learn. Patience is rewarded in this challenging reinvention of the souls-like genre. Light torches to keep track of where you've been. Run th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Sols: Prologue.

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.

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.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

66% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Open the gate to the egyptian underworld! Hieroglyphika is a roguelike game completely without text but with pictograms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hieroglyphika.

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..

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.

Elysia, the undying continent the gods walked away from. Monsters pour through the cracks, the old seals are slipping, and adventurers are sent out to face the Trials. This is not a story about saving the world. It is a story about being chosen by it. Your three heroes fight on their own. What you command is hatred. SHADOW OF THE KINGDOM takes the real-time combat of an MMORPG and hands it to o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHADOW OF THE KINGDOM.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

92% User Score Based on 1,540 reviews

Try to escape from the mysterious house of the witch in this magical adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nowhere House.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

93% User Score Based on 236 reviews

Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the eldritch horrors that lie beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that might just drive you to madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tombwater.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A Hand-Crafted Halloween WorldStep into a bullethell adventure! The world of Grumpy Jack is brought to life in rich, detailed 2D animation, filled with strange creatures, forgotten corners, and unexpected charm. Every area feels unique, with something new to learn or stumble into around each bend. You’ll meet quirky characters, unlock a wide range of skills, and piece together a story full o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grumpy Jack.

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.

WISHLIST NOW About the GameSlide into mystery in this snappy puzzle adventure! Power up your attacks with every step as you slam into monsters, bypass traps, and clear intricate obstacles. Conquer strategic boss battles, discover hidden treasure, and unlock power-ups on a quest to break the curse and avenge your hometown. Master Hundreds of Snappy PuzzlesDive into a puzzle adventure loaded with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CursedSword.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

It was the Golden Age of Heroes. And in that time, the Sultan did decree: "Bringeth to me the Demon Bottle of Hatt-Zon." Thus did Zahid Al-Azar set upon his quest. A short dungeon crawler packed with monsters, traps, and cryptic puzzles - made in 3 weeks as a companion to Azaran: Islands of the Jinn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azaran: The Demon Bottle.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

This is a Beta test version of the game. The Beta Test will close the 18th of august. Save the island of Vindilis and defeat the Omniscient!  A short, epic adventure that will pit you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn, hand-animated universe. The Omniscient, lord of the island, has descended into madness and unleashed the four plagues upon the people who rebelled against him. Play as F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vindilis.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

89% User Score Based on 55 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.

                                                              The Path of Blades A brutal, arcade-style dungeon crawler with modernized combat, Souls-like intensity, and retro-inspired visuals. Enter the Dungeon. Survive the Unknown. You’ve been thrown into a treacherous labyrinth where survival is instinct, and every decision is the difference between life and death. Navigate dark corridors, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path of Blades.