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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 third 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 3.
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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.
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 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.
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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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability100% User Score 26 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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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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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.
- 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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- 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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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story70% User Score 86 reviewsCritic Score 49%2 reviews
Inkland - the hand-drawn unusual world. Reveal the secret of the Mysterious Tower in this old-school role-playing game with a first-person perspective, real-time combat and grid-based movement. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding78% User Score 492 reviews
The great wizard Galdryn of the Meadows has been vanquished by a deadly conspiracy within the Circle of Mages. His chief ally, Lord Davenmor, now struggles to save his kingdom from the dark forces of the conspiracy and the onslaught of Lord Barrowgrim’s army of marauders. But there is hope, for according to prophecy a Great Champion shall appear to challenge the evil invaders - the Realm awaits YO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Lords.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability91% User Score 70 reviews
It seems that the whole world is on the verge of the terrific cataclysm. Strange cults and evil monsters spread on the once peaceful lands. But who cares? Maybe you?! The time for adventures and glorious deeds has come! It's time to complete probably an epic quest! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest.
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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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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding89% User Score 13,046 reviewsCritic Score 77%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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- 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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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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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.
- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics89% User Score 360 reviews
Role-playing character manager that automatically calculates all modifiers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squire - Character Manager Pro.
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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 Game79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding82% User Score 192 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviews
Old-school dungeon crawler is here ! This game is most old-school style of "Wizardry" spiritual successor, which gave origin of JRPGs, is now available on Steam with scenario editor and some modern UI improvements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.
- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding88% User Score 177 reviews
Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition.
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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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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics100% User Score 20 reviews
A classic RPG about one dark elf girl's journey to save a boy! 10+ hours of gameplay A JRPG from veteran doujin creators SUMMARYOur story starts when peace has finally taken hold of the world after the war. The former mercenary and dark elf Fornelia, battle-worn and looking for a place to die, saves a young man named Ruse from a monster attack. Follows Fornelia’s life together with Ruse.CHAR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Elf Historia.
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A first-person dungeon crawler RPG with turn-based combat and grid-based movement. Assemble a party of adventurers and explore a medieval desert world, fighting monsters in turn-based combat to build the skills and gather the equipment you'll need in order to vanquish the leader of the raiders. Master powerful healing and offensive magic to aid you on your adventures, and delve deep into ancient … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossing The Sands.
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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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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere87% User Score 85 reviews
Open-world procedural illustrated text-based RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret Of Darkwoods.
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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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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability85% User Score 363 reviewsCritic Score 74%2 reviews
A dungeon full of loot is awaiting for a new set of Heroes.. come and get some! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Loot.
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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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- 48%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay77% User Score 13 reviews
A classic-style turn-based RPG. On a nearby planet, the situation grows grim as the Titania Empire continues its conquest to take over the world. Unable to sit idly by, a lone adventurer sets out to stop them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PRIMITIVE HEARTS.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay82% User Score 11 reviews
The holy sword that sealed away an ominous power has been drawn out and darkness starts to spill out across the land, mutating people into monsters. The four Tetrarch heroes of ancient times will meet a new band of brave warriors to slash through the darkness with the light of courage! What will they find beyond the chaos? This is a full-fledged fantasy RPG with thrilling turn-based battles. Throw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of the Tetrarchs.
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- 33%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music50% User Score 16 reviews
This is a deep, story-driven experience where The Order, a powerful organization that has existed for over 3000 years, never interferes with the politics of the nations of Mörja. But everything is not as it seems, as The Order has a dark secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ember Saga: A New Fire.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere97% User Score 384 reviews
The game is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic and slightly humorous. One that does not take tons of hours to complete or require endless grind to progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown.
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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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- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
*Physical copies are available at Indie Press Revolution!* It’s the end of the world. It always rains. Rain beats against the walls. It seeps through the shutters. It pours off the mossy backs of the gargoyles. It turns streets into streams and rivers. Teetering, damp towers lean against rotting townhouses thrown together in the ruins of a once gleaming city. Servants dash through storms on petty … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Visitor's Guide to the Rainy City.
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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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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.
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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BRAVE ALICE GAMES DISCORD SERVER Join us and be part of our awesome community! About the GameFantasy Adventure Builder (TM) is the digital version of the famous book “Tome of Adventure Design”. It contains hundreds of tables that help you come up with ideas for quests, adventurers, monsters, and anything related to High Fantasy TT RPGs. In addition, it features the Table Designer tool with whic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Adventure Builder.
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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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Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 10: Oldskull Dungeon Bestiary.
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Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 11: City State Encounters.
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This is a first-person action RPG where you are free to do whatever you want. Turn off the road, start the adventure! The world is open to exploration. Explore the lands of the kingdom, look for unique artifacts, create many objects with a simple crafting system and become part of an amazing world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cetetorius.
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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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Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 9: Dungeon Delver Enhancer.
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- 29%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization29% User Score 51 reviews
Never Ending Dungeon is AI-powered software streamlining TTRPG game preparation, allowing Game Masters to generate ready-to-go adventures, complete with maps, NPCs, and treasure. Never Ending Dungeon allows you to generate adventures containing various traps, NPCs, monsters, and treasures. You can play directly in Never Ending Dungeon. NED also allows you to play in the same room (good, old times… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Ending Dungeon.
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- 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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