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Games like Melancholy I A Solo Journaling RPG

Games like Melancholy I A Solo Journaling RPG

Games like Melancholy I A Solo Journaling RPG

Looking for games like Melancholy I A Solo Journaling RPG? Here are top role playing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Eternals' Path, Oh no... Not again... or A Painted World.

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  1. Eternals’ Path is a roguelike turn-based tactical RPG. It’s about choices and regrets, those that will haunt you beyond your grave Embody an anti-hero in the afterlife No merciful rest for you. Instead, explore a spiritual maze, face those you knew, and who may hold you accountable for their fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternals' Path.

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  2. 35%Game Brain Score
    35% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    STORY Oh no... Not again... follow the story of Aysha, chosen by her people to be the warrior who must venture into a dangerous world ruled by warlords and find the lost seed of the ancestral tree to save her people's future.On her path she will meet Carmen, a sorceress capable of enhancing her species' natural gift, but... it will come at a price.  ABOUT This adventure RPG with mature conten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh no... Not again....

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  3. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    You have been dragged into the blank canvas of a painted world. Explore the world, uncover secrets, define the location, and in the end you will be left with a painted world of your own design.  A Painted World is a TTRPG for 1+ players which see's you venture into a blank world and build it through art. To play you will gather your art supplies and canvas (or just a big sheet of paper), quickly g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Painted World.

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  4. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Wandering Souls is a sword-and-sorcery tabletop RPG of enveloping shadows, dangerous and fast combat, and an impending doom in The Shrouded Realm. This is a PREVIEW of the final product and is currently in development. Inside Wandering Souls you will find a game designed for solo or cooperative play, with options to add a GM/guide to the mix. Each player will take on the role of a Wanderer, a tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandering Souls - Preview.

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  5. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Below the Last Door is a solo, card-driven dungeon survival game with legacy progression inspired by The Wretched by Chris Bissette and borrowing heavily from the Wretched and Alone SRD. You explore a dungeon while attempting to defeat The Monster to escape.  Most runs end in loss, but knowledge gained persists between runs, through your adventurer’s journal. Through the discoveries of multiple ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below The Last Door.

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  6. Embark on an epic journey to legendary status with Hero's Ascension, a narrative tabletop role-playing game where you are the storyteller! Designed for solo play or cooperative adventures with friends, Hero's Ascension is a GM-less experience powered by the intuitive d6-based Infaernum rule set from Campfire Studios. Forget complex setups; dive straight into crafting your own unique tales of hero… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero's Ascension.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    GLIDE is a solo (and cooperative) sci-fi tabletop RPG adventure game inspired by the world of Frank Herbert's Dune.  Players take the role of a Seeker; a member of a collective group of nomads, traders, ecologists, and hopefuls that have come together with the common goals of rebuilding the planet Eridoor. Seekers navigate the desert wastes for scrap left behind by the Great Houses of before, in h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GLIDE.

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  8. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A DEMO PDF SET IS AVAILABLE BELOW Hoodie Spirit, is a captivating and immersive solo role-playing game that invites you to delve into the extraordinary world of Elthorea. In this unique narrative experience, you'll assume the role of a Hoodlin, a courageous and enigmatic being, as you embark on a quest to claim the coveted title of Spirit King. Prepare to unravel captivating stories, face formidab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoodie Spirit: Solo TTRPG Journal.

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Step into the world of The Slender Man Mystery, where darkness and enigma reign supreme. As a fearless investigator, you are drawn to the legend of the elusive Slender Man, an otherworldly being whose presence has haunted humanity for centuries. Uncover the truth behind the disappearances, face your fears, and solve the mysteries that have eluded many before you. Will you be the one to unravel the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slender Man Mystery.

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  10. Step into Voltaria, an open-ended and experimental journey set in the futuristic laboratories of Volt Inc., a Finnish technological marvel. You play as their latest creation, navigating a world filled with challenges, mysteries, and opportunities for discovery. Guided by Dr. Rosa, a key figure at Volt Inc., you'll explore the lab, solve puzzles, and uncover its secrets. The experience is driven b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voltaria.

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  12. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 814 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

    Golden Treasure is a game for those who carry dragons in their hearts. Hunt, explore, survive, and become Great among the True Children of Sun and Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Treasure: The Great Green.

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  13. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Are you tired of thick rulebooks and complicated solo RPG engines? Look no further than Everline, the game that's so easy to play, even your grandma could do it (no offense to grandma, of course). *Core Rule updated to version 1.2*Released Zagsonia Catacomb (2 in the Zagsonia Series) Series: [DEMO SET] (Free): In this game, you play as a young child who sets out to collect herbs from a nearby fore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everline: Quickstart Your Solorpg.

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  14. Uncover the secrets of a ruined world in Mist — a dark RPG with idle mechanics, evolution, and horror vibes. ⚔️ Battle alien horrors, shape your destiny, and search for your missing daughter in a story where every choice matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mist.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Recruit your team, choose your path, and descend into hell. Four heroes must overcome the trials of the underworlds in tactical narrative encounters. A new systemic storybook experience blending mythology and surrealism. From the designers of King of Dragon Pass and Six Ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    68% User Score Based on 109 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 7 reviews

    Pendragon is a turn-based strategy game, where every move you make drives the narrative, and every story twist opens new gameplay opportunities. Will you advance and show your mettle, or cautiously retreat? Will you slip round enemies, or encounter them head-on? And when sacrifices are required, who will you put in harm's way? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pendragon.

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  17. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 522 reviews

    Vlad is an interactive graphic-novel with RPG elements where your decisions shape the outcome of your story. Each playthrough offers a different experience and immersive story totalling two hours of content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vlad the Impaler.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The sun hangs in the sky, a burning ring hollowed out by darkness. You awaken in a dark and empty castle, alone and far from the world you know. The darkness passes, returning the sun to its bright splendour and illuminating the world that fluctuates before you.  These are the Wailing Lands, an ever changing world of fantastic sights, lost travellers and dark places with ancient secrets. Your home… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wail.

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  19. An ancient evil returns. A sword lost to legend. A party bound by fate. Forge your legacy in a story-rich RPG of turn-based combat and branching choices, inspired by the classic Blood Sword saga. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Sword.

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  20. Infinity Wanderer is an action platformer with pixel art visuals and a mix of metroidvania, roguelike and souls like genres. In Infinity Wanderer, players experience the dark and terrifying immersive story of Lunara. With carefully hand-designed levels and a deep character customization system, Infinity Wanderer offers a fluid and challenging rogue-like gameplay experience that combines fast gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Wanderer.

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  21. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    3rd PLACE GIGANTIC JAM 2025 Download the game for better performance About: Because of the loss of your mother and your desire of seeing her one last time you decide to build your own time machine in your garage. But beware, time does not forgive. Duration:  10min How to play: MOVEMENTWASDINTERACTLEFT CLICKPAUSETAB or ESC Gameplay: Use tools Solve puzles Drag & GET THE FIVE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Time Ends.

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  22. A classic JRPG-inspired, content-complete open BETA version: turn-based RPG with a large cast, cross-classing, and broad skill variety built for replayability.  Bugs and balance are still in progress pending ongoing BETA playtests, and will likely require updates before the final RELEASE version. You play a reluctant, not-your-typical hero on a mission to save your family from a ruthless, ambiti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Chaos.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    Out of Hands is a card-based thriller that blends card battles, video collage and psychological horror. With nightmarish roguelike elements and live-action visuals made out of the real hands of the developer, the game provides an intriguing and spine-chilling experience that leads you to combat the mental struggles and retrieve the lost memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of Hands.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 1,944 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 15 reviews

    A dice-driven RPG, in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world. You are an escaped android, with a malfunctioning body, a price on your head and no memory of your past. Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector.

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  25. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    82% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Dust and Salt is a text-based narrative adventure with a pinch of turn-based tactical battles which has you as the main hero leading your troops in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go and whom to form alliances with. Force your will with either diplomacy or through war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dust and Salt.

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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Learn forbidden spells. Outwit the Cult. Resist the corruption of magic. As a Heretic Operative, a secret mage sworn to oppose the Cult, you must harness the arcane without becoming lost in its power. A unique narrative strategy-RPG inspired by classic boardgames like Arkham Horror and Pandemic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heretic Operative.

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  28. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 1,896 reviews

    An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Dragon, Cancer.

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  29. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 648 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

    An epic adventure in a land of monsters, traps and magic. Journey across the deadly Shamutanti Hills and through Kharé, Cityport of Thieves. Armed with your sword and over fifty spells with weird and wonderful effects, embark on a narrative adventure of a thousand choices where every one is remembered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcery! Parts 1 & 2.

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  30. Reclaim the Flame. Restore the Light. Echoes of Argora is an action RPG, where you step into the role of Azure, a young hero chosen by prophecy to confront an ancient darkness. Explore a large, open world, wield divine powers, and battle through shadows to restore a stolen light to the land. Argora was once a land of boundless beauty, protected by the Holy Flame—a beacon gifted by the gods. But … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Argora.

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    1-3 Player Co-op Play solo or team up with one or two friends. Progression is shared across all players equally. However, all loot and items are only yours to find and keep...Responsive Top-Down Shooting Encounter and fight possessed creatures and corrupted bodies that walk the land in search of any remaining life to consume. Some life though, remains in a constant state of resistance. When the ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shale.

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  32. Long ago, the balance between the living world and the spirit realm was broken. In a land shaped by ancient mountains, sacred rivers, and forgotten villages, malevolent spirits now roam freely. Myths once whispered by elders have become living nightmares. Beneath floods, forests, and ruined shrines, something ancient is awakening. You play as a lone warrior chosen by fate, wielding steel and wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purge Of Evil: Age of the Fallen Spirits.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    85% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    COWER AND TREMBLE BEFORE IMORA!Humanity falls to the curse of immortality. Those who remain are only shells and shadows of their former selves. Their immortal souls bound in soul iron. THE CHOICE IS YOURS!Make meaningful decisions and choose your own fate. Face down the spirit of immortality in this story-driven roguelite adventure. Uncover dark secrets and discover the truth behind immortality. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cower and Tremble.

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  34. 100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Long Haul 1983 is now IN PRINT & shipping everywhere.  Order your copy here.    It’s 1983, and the world feels hollowed out. LONG HAUL 1983 tells the story of a dangerous journey through an empty world.  You play a long-haul truck driver trying to make their way home. Every day, you’ll hit the road, navigating treacherous highways, fleeing from menacing threats, and dealing with the psychological … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Haul 1983.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Fragments of Memories A king facing otherworldly destruction accepts an occult boon from an obscure church, and with it, anoints immortal champions who would drive ruin away. As peace reigned and more were created to maintain and grow the Kingdom of Volinn, they became known as the Anointed. Thus began the Age of Legends. Many ages have passed since then. The King has since been overthrown, the no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANOINTED.

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  36. Summoned to another world, your choices will shape its fate. Build bonds with companions, unlock multiple endings, and turn monsters into power in this story-driven turn-based JRPG set in a handcrafted pixel fantasy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Ampz.

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  37. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    “The world is a corpse, its crumbling pillars and ruined roads, the ribs and spine of a skeleton that has long since been buried under the sands of time. The residents that roam these forgotten ruins are as dead as the dirt beneath their feet now. Walking corpses, specters of who they used to be with their memories and self faded away down to base instinct. The world has been pushed to its breakin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fires Fade.

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  38. SHAPESHIFT TO SURVIVEInstantly switch between wolf agility and werewolf ferocity in real time. Adapt your form mid-combat to strike, evade, overwhelm, or escape. VISCERAL, MELEE-FOCUSED COMBAT Tear through corrupted beasts and spirit-bound enemies with weighty, aggressive combat inspired by souls-like encounters. WHAT IS DAEMON?Daemon is a third-person action RPG built around real-time shapes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daemon: The Wolf, The Witch, and the Labyrinth.

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  39. For centuries, the residents of your quiet little village have sent their strongest into the Labyrinth, where a powerful Goddess is bound. It is said that those who reach her can persuade her to bless the village… But the Labyrinth is a treacherous place, full of illusions, lies, and insane spirits. Today, it is your turn to descend into the Labyrinth. The thought fills you with eager anticipation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of the Goddess.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Glitter Hearts is an action-packed RPG in a fun filled world of everyday people who transform into powerful super heroes that fight off the forces of evil. Your character will try to find the balance between their everyday life needs and heeding the call to save the world. You and your friends will create your own hero, your own team, and even your own special mascot. With over 150 different moves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitter Hearts.

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  41. ️ Plan of Tactics A Multi-Genre Online Game (MGOG) — blending RTS, MOBA, and RPG into one evolving tactical experience. → Download free. Pay in-game to play. No ads (for now). What Is This? Plan of Tactics is a genre-defying MGOG — Multi-Genre Online Game — developed by Animation Elevated. It fuses: ⚔️ Real-Time Strategy – Three distinct factions with unique abilities and units … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plan of Tactics.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Stranded on a strange island where ancient hostile forces lurk in the shadows, you must survive, explore... and find your way home. Scavenge for water, food, shelter. Battle disease, exhaustion, and despair. Forage, mine, fish, cook—but also fight. Craft equipment to gain unique Power Dice (wood/silver/gold), swaying your fate in critical moments. Key actions—especially combat—are resolved thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Di[c]E.

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  43. 80%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Wandering Dreams is an adventure RPG zine about exploring a Soulsborne and Lovecraft inspired world full of strange and unique locations, beings, and things that are waiting for discovery by the player. It is designed for solo play and uses custom rules for combat and encounters. Using a deck of standard playing cards and a 6 sided die (d6) the player sets off on a story telling experience into th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandering Dreams.

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  44. In Spirit Valor, you play as a spirit caught in a struggle between magic and fate. After a magic outburst binds him to a human warrior Richard's body, the two embark on a perilous quest to stop the rise of demonic forces. With the world’s laws shattered, and the Overlord vanished, they must track down this elusive enemy before it is too late. Armed with the powerful Spellstones and magic, the spir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Valor.

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  45. The world of Dracula... A place where shadows creep and secrets whisper in the wind. It's a realm of chilly nights and eerie silhouettes, where the moon is the only beacon in the darkness. You're stepping into a time when superstition rules and science is but a fledgling bird, its wings not yet strong enough to soar. This world is a blend of the familiar and the strange. You're in the late 19th c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dracula: Eternal Nightfall.

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  46. For better experience, play in FULLSCREEN and with HEADSETS. I would suggest to play Sir Quackamore before playing this game. Preface: Death is not the end - not for Dimitri. Once a self-proclaimed skilled Russian bomb defuser, thief, and servant to the mighty duck knight Sir Quackamore, Dimitri met his end at the blade of his master deep within the ancient Egyptian Temple of Bahrorata. But … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimitri Returns.

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  47. Welcome to the captivating realm of Dark Born First Person Dungeon, a first-person odyssey through dark and perilous realms teeming with danger and mystery. Prepare to embark on an epic quest through treacherous domains filled with cunning adversaries, and untold riches awaiting discovery. In Dark Born First Person Dungeon, your primary objective is to plunder every chest scattered throughout the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Born First Person Dungeon.

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  48. Description Game Summary: “Luna - inside my world”Artwork by: MORNCOLOUR (ig: @mornclor)All tracks are composed on Cubase 11 and sketched on Musescore 4. I used various libraries from Orchestral Tools, Spitfire, Eastwest, and others, plus sound design from synthesizers, mainly with Arturia Pigments.Plot:- Premise:Luna is a young girl who, after the recent loss of her beloved grandfather, shuts he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna: Inside My World.

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  49. You find yourself on a supermarket aisle that never ends. Sometimes something is out of place — odd, or just plain wrong. At other times, all is well. By carefully observing your surroundings, you must decide whether to turn back or press on. Each correct choice pushes you deeper into the store — and deeper into a story of guilt, grief, and a man searching for his lost wife and son. THE RULES … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly: Haunted Aisle.

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  50. =============================================================== If you are in the first location, you need to jump into the well (Forgot to write in the game) =============================================================== In the distant future, our world is on the brink of destruction. Centuries ago, a mysterious phenomenon known as the "Time Sundering" shattered time into fragments, throwing th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Age of Beans The Way of Falling.

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