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THIS ITEM IS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. The video shows the print version of the book (not included in this offering). Softcover versions available from the main webstore at http://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/store More Green for your game. More fodder for your ‘The Midderlands’ OSR campaign setting. Our second issue!! This is a fanzine for The Midderlands campaign setting for old school games. Although T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midderzine Issue 2.
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THIS ITEM IS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. The video shows the print version of the book (not included in this offering). Softcover versions available from the main webstore at http://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/store More Green for your game. More fodder for your ‘The Midderlands’ OSR campaign setting Our fifth issue!! This is a fanzine for The Midderlands campaign setting for old school games. Although Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midderzine Issue 5.
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THIS ITEM IS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. The video shows the print version of the book (not included in this offering). Softcover versions available from the main webstore at http://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/store More Green for your game. More fodder for your ‘The Midderlands’ OSR campaign setting. Our fourth issue!! This is a fanzine for The Midderlands campaign setting for old school games. Althou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midderzine Issue 4.
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THIS ITEM IS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. The video shows the print version of the book (not included in this offering). Softcover versions available from the main webstore at http://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/store This is a fanzine for The Midderlands campaign setting for old school games. Although The Midderlands was written for Swords & Wizardry Complete, it works with all the old school games and retr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midderzine Issue 1.
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THIS ITEM IS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. The video shows the print version of the book (not included in this offering). Softcover versions available from: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/281004/Adventures-in-Great-Lunden This PDF is a selection of content to supplement The City of Great Lunden city setting book for the Gold ENnie Award-winning ‘The Midderlands’. This PDF is an expansion to The C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures in Great Lunden.
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THIS ITEM IS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. The video shows the print version of the book (not included in this offering). Softcover versions available from DriveThruRPG here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/184101/The-Demon-Stones-Swords--Wizardry When huge stones fall out of the night sky,A deadly curse settles over Gravencross.Help the village exorcise the Demon Stones. The sun had set an hour a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Demon Stones.
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This 224-page book is an expansion to The Midderlands - An OSR Setting & Bestiary: https://monkeyblooddesign.itch.io/the-midderlands Important Note: Images opposite are from the physical book which is not offered here (this page is for the PDF version)Contains Strong language & Graphic DescriptionsWritten for use with the Swords & Wizardry Complete roleplaying game, but suitable for any Old-Scho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midderlands Expanded.
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A 224-page City Setting for use with Old School Role-playing Games. This book is an expansion to The Midderlands - An OSR Setting & Bestiary: https://monkeyblooddesign.itch.io/the-midderlands and The Midderlands Expanded: https://monkeyblooddesign.itch.io/the-midderlands-expanded. This book DOES NOT require The Midderlands setting, but it is greatly enhanced with it. There might be references to t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The City of Great Lunden.
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THIS ITEM IS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. The video shows the print version of the book (not included in this offering). Softcover versions available from DriveThruRPG here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/254507/Murder-Knights-of-Corvendark A location and adventure for old school roleplaying games. Written specifically for Swords & Wizardry, but usable with any retroclones or old school games. Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Knights of Corvendark.
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Upon waking up, you find that your wife has mysteriously disappeared, and thus embark on a journey to find her. As the last descendant of a Taoist family, you use tracking spells to teleport to the last known location of your wife, only to unexpectedly find yourself in the "Underworld," a realm familiar to many from traditional Chinese ghost and deity stories. Along the way, you will bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 地府行记.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay79% User Score 922 reviews
Prep Less. Play Better. Exciting upgrades await you in one of the most popular virtual tabletops. Fantasy Grounds Unity has amazing new features to take your gaming on to new adventures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Grounds VTT.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding89% User Score 13,046 reviewsCritic Score 68%2 reviews
The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG. In the urban sprawl of the Seattle metroplex, the search for a mysterious killer sets you on a trail that leads from the darkest slu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowrun Returns.
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Back in the 1980s I wrote several games for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. They were all published by Sinclair User Magazine, either as a type-in or cassette tape that came with the magazine. The first of these, Forest of Long Shadows is still mentioned (favourably!) in Sinclair forums today. Therefore after 37 years, I decided to write a follow-up to 'Forest...', which is the game that you see here. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Long Shadows.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding92% User Score 104 reviews
Once you open this book, you are no longer just a reader. A "reading-style" fantasy adventure in the spirit of The NeverEnding Story — handcrafted over six years by a 30-year veteran from Vanillaware. 100% handmade, from the first page to the last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding62% User Score 79 reviewsCritic Score 78%1 reviews
Official game of the iconic game books by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fighting Fantasy Legends.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics84% User Score 19 reviews
Set in a world where the past has been wiped out, Cross of Auria welcomes new heroes to the realm of Revan in an effort to halt a plague that erases memories. Along the way, the Gods whose powers hold the realm together awaken in a chaotic rage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cross of Auria.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music73% User Score 238 reviews
This new adaptation of the Talisman board game focuses on solo play as you adventure through many epic quests using the full rule-set of the Revised 4th Edition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talisman: Origins.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding81% User Score 206 reviews
You are the hero in Forest of Doom! Explore the sinister Darkwood Forest in the digital Fighting Fantasy Standalone version of Ian Livingstoneis classic RPG gamebook! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest of Doom.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability87% User Score 52 reviews
Ikarus is a tool for creating and building your own world. Unlike other world-building tools however, it provides you with a completely customisable experience with near infinite possibilities for the way you structure your data. For any further information you can check out our website on the sidebar. We're a team of two, with the support of some friends - it's a passion project of mine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ikarus.
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- 37%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics37% User Score 294 reviews
SpellMaster: The Saga is an open world role-playing game with elements of an economic simulator. Develop your hero, complete quests, destroy enemies! Build your own magical academy, create magic spells, hire mages, train them and let them help you in your dangerous adventures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpellMaster: The Saga.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music100% User Score 20 reviews
DESCRIPTIONHB&P is a classic old-school RPG inspired by the design and aesthetics of the 80s and 90s. Your decisions will determine how each adventure ends. Every story includes random and dynamic elements, meaning no two playthroughs will ever be exactly the same. Although HB&P embraces a nostalgic 80s/90s style, we’ve spared you from reading endless blocks of text by keeping the storyte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Book & Paper.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding87% User Score 294 reviews
Heroes of a Broken Land is a turn-based, dungeon crawling, town management RPG. Explore procedurally generated worlds and dungeons with multiple parties of heroes. Ally with other towns to recruit new and more powerful heroes. Explore and loot countless dungeons on your quest to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of a Broken Land.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability85% User Score 127 reviews
"Counter Spell" combines elements of classic role playing games with modern stealth-based shooters. Single player, multiplayer coop, and competitive multiplayer are all supported with different game modes for each. An open, streaming world makes for an exciting sandbox to adventure in! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Counter Spell.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization79% User Score 2,302 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews
Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Pen and Paper + 1.
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Explore your own unique floating continent in a roguelike RPG adventure! Combine cards to discover new abilities! There are 21 different elemental cards and 119 unique abilities currently. Fight monsters in tactical combat Find powerful relics! Use cards to explore and solve puzzles! ____ EARLY ACCES… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shuffled Sky.
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- 50%Game Brain Score50% User Score 1 reviews
Gold Winner - 2018 ENnie Awards - Best Cartography The Midderlands is a 224-page old-school game setting with bestiary for use with old-school role-playing games. It is based on Swords & Wizardry Complete, but could easily be used with other old-school systems and even non-OSR systems such as D&D or Pathfinder. It is a green-hued, dark-fantasy, late-middle ages, early-renaissance view through grim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midderlands.
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10 May 24. A revision to one line of code uploaded today' The following game is a conversion of my 2023 game of the same title for the ZX Spectrum NEXT retro computer. This version runs a lot quicker than the 2023 version. Set up is only about 15 seconds. Also, all character, denizens and location graphics are now sprites. There are also 44 monsters - 14 more than the original game. * Back in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Long Shadows for ZX Spectrum NEXT.
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LOADSTAR was a disk magazine for Commodore 64 computers that ran from about 1984 to 1999, and beyond. It eventually ran for nearly 250 issues. On issue 74 they published Dungeon, a fantasy RPG creation and playing system by David Caruso II and IFC Systems. It is CRPG adventuring much as was common in its early days. Using the Dungeon software, creators can use the system to create a dungeon disk … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C64 Dungeon.
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- 10%Game Brain Score10% User Score 1 reviews
Made by @slashie_ for the 2019 7DRL Challenge A program that simulates a DM running a RPG adventure. I wanted to create a program that simulated the work of a Game Master / Dungeon Master on a pen and paper RPG session (and no, that’s not what all computer RPGs do). It all came from the research I made for my talk at Roguelike Celebration 2018 and the short article I published afterward. I knew in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Noresskia - 2019 7DRL.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development90% User Score 333 reviews
Back to the 90s with this action RPG board game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Quest Ultimate Edition.
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- View Game94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, music94% User Score 181 reviews
A steampunk autoshooter where you fight your way through waves of enemies on your way to a safe harbour. Destroy your foes, harvest wreckage, and upgrade your ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airships: Lost Flotilla.
- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability86% User Score 1,300 reviews
Busy DM? An excited player? The 5e Companion App is here for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5e Companion App.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability83% User Score 175 reviews
WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the Game This is the free prelude version of Megaloot, an addictive Inventory Management Roguelite RPG. Meticulous loot management paves the way for creating diverse and powerful builds. The prelude includes the first 15 floors of the Endless Tower. There is a mysterious tower in this world that replicates all sorts of objects from other realities, creating an inde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megaloot: Prelude.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay91% User Score 138 reviews
IntroductionThis game is designed to be accessible and enjoyable even for casual players, featuring a relatively easy difficulty level. As a result, professional players may find it a bit too easy.Game overview 『Creator of Another World』 is a roguelike RPG with a high degree of freedom. Explore the world full of adventures, interact with its inhabitants, marry, steal, do farming and fishing, black… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creator of Another World.
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- 51%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story83% User Score 12 reviews
Detailed, gritty text-based fantasy RPG centered on dungeon crawling with traps, puzzles, fights and loot. Recreates the gameplay of the old gamebooks. Simple battle system and hassle-free inventory management. Give Bloodwood Dungeon a go if the following statements ring true when you play RPGs or adventure games:* You like to read, as opposed to just skimming the text* You like your fantasy to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwood Dungeon.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay92% User Score 36 reviews
Welcome to Mican! Explore a hand-crafted series of dungeons in this first person party based RPG (Blobber) inspired by classics such as Might and Magic and Wizardry. Can you put a stop to the monsters' mysterious plan and discover the ancient secrets of the Amalgam Anomaly? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters of Mican.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding83% User Score 42 reviews
"Dawn of the Ashen Queen" is a classic grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler reminiscent of 90s RPG games. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia-old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you on your mission. Explore your Fate Three years have passed since… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn of the Ashen Queen.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay84% User Score 125 reviews
Hire adventurers and grow the town with rewards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle RPG Agent of Adventure.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music77% User Score 62 reviews
"The Darkness Below" is a first person grid-based dungeon crawler,inspired by titles such as Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder, Lands of Lore & Might and Magic 3-5! Features (v1.2 + Prelude) windows / linux / android*prelude version - contains about ~3 hours of the full releaseturn-based moving & battling much like M&M 3-5interactable items & objects (ground items, levers, doors, keylocks)variou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkness Below.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding96% User Score 21,512 reviewsCritic Score 85%2 reviews
First-person WRPG and third mainline entry in the Elder Scrolls franchise in which the player arrives in the island of Vvardenfell, an exotic land plagued by disease-carrying storms and ruled by a godly Tribunal, in the Morrowind province of Tamriel, and takes part in the prophecy foretelling the second coming of Nerevar, who will supposedly save Morrowind from malicious clans both within and outs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.
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- 40%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay54% User Score 26 reviews
Cultivate the strongest monster in this horde survivor farming game! Fight against waves of creatures to beef up your Whispike and use its seeds to create even stronger hybrids! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispike Survivors: Sword of the Necromancer.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay76% User Score 51 reviews
Single player, fantasy RPG with turn-based combat and non-linear story. Conversation driven: 512 k words of dialog and 300 k words of other text. Combat with or without a party, using martial styles (melee, bare handed, ranged) or magic (arcane, divine, bardic, psionic). Plus crafting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tortured Hearts: Or How I Saved the Universe. Again..
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding92% User Score 10,000 reviews
A dark, story-rich, turn-based dungeon crawling RPG (single player, offline) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Quest.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics67% User Score 201 reviewsCritic Score 85%1 reviews
A World to Build… or Destroy. “A war is coming… a war between East and West - between Kingdoms and Empires, between man and Fallen. A future of blood and death, of chaos and destruction.” – the Oracle Ceresa. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Enchantress.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization85% User Score 130 reviews
Wishlist the full game! About the GameSandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan is the free prologue of the full game Sandwalkers. Introduction: Play as the Fourteenth Caravan and discover one of your ancestors' secrets, which will rekindle the hope of ending the Phithi era someday. Every decade, the tree city of Lecwasi sends a caravan of merchants and diplomats into the Phithi, the meteorological… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability94% User Score 228 reviews
An adventurer named Quem is the first person to step foot inside "Heaven's Ladder" in 500 years. But not long after, she's cursed by a strange, shadowy monster. Now she must reach the top of Heaven's Ladder, and hopefully, break the spell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruins Seeker.
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- 51%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding51% User Score 225 reviews
Talisman Prologue is an adaptation of the classic fantasy board game Talisman by Games Workshop. This version focuses on single player experience. An epic tale of dice rolling and card drawing takes you on a quest throughout the land to rescue Princesses, slay Dragons and recover lost artefacts. Play through over 50 quests using the Talisman board game rules, and learn the special abilities of all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Talisman: Prologue.
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- 53%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding57% User Score 44 reviews
LEGIONWOOD 2: RISE OF THE ETERNAL'S REALM is an epic fantasy Role Playing Game (RPG) in the style of the classics of yesteryear. Playing as an elite imperial soldier trying to protect their homeland, you'll get to explore a massive, fully detailed medieval empire filled with daring adventures, outlandish treasures and dramatic conflicts. Along the way, you'll have to contend with the likes of poli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legionwood 2: Rise of the Eternal's Realm.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere91% User Score 380 reviews
Embark on your own adventures in J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic world with The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth, a fully-cooperative board game for one to five players! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability77% User Score 1,628 reviews
Fantasy Grounds is a hybrid application which allows you to play and create your own RPG games. It facilitates this play and provides some optional add-on Adventure modules which can be loaded and played with very little preparation. Each game will require a GameMaster (GM) and one or more players. Games may be played in a session as short as a few hours or continued with multiple sessions over a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Grounds.
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