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Games like Monster King

Looking for games like Monster King? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Secret of Varonis, Crescent Tower or Splintered.

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  1. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    100% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Come join us on Discord!An indie Gameboy-style RPG!The Secret of Varonis features old-school combat mechanics and visuals faithful to the gaming heyday of 1989. If you're nostalgic for retro games, or just looking for a good, challenging RPG, look no further. Choose a party of humans, espers, robots, and monsters, each with a unique leveling scheme Employ over 500 combat items and abilities, eit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret of Varonis.

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  2. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    A story woven from courage A fusion of nostalgia and novelty awaits you!  An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG packed with retro style, intended for the NES™ generation and all RPG fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crescent Tower.

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  3. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    95% User Score Based on 175 reviews

    A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience! The enemy has attacked, your king is dead, and the sacred artifact of your kingdom has been stolen. It's up to you, the descendant of a legendary knight, to avenge your king and restore your kingdom's artifact to its rightful place. But victory is only the beginning! Upon completin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Splintered.

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  4. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Nox Archaist is a brand-new Ultima-style CRPG from 6502 Workshop, endorsed by Richard Garriott and Steve Wozniak. For Windows, MacOS, and original Apple II hardware, available as a Digital Download and Collector's Boxed Set. Within a deep and engaging story, you control one or more characters who travel Vali, visiting towns and castles, exploring dungeons, and fighting monsters. As your characters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nox Archaist.

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  5. Cairn: Mathair's Curse is an RPG inspired by 90s JRPGs and Scottish culture. Explore a variety of interesting locations and fight strange and unusual enemies. One family, a group of good friends and a journey into the heart of an ancient curse that threatens it all. Do you have what it takes to protect the ones you love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cairn: Mathair's Curse.

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  6. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 203 reviews

    Follow in the Legendary Hero's footsteps in a traditional, turn-based JRPG. Gather companions, explore the world and ascend the throne! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXCALIBURIAN!!.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    Mardek is a fantasy/sci-fi/retro Flash RPG from 2007-2010, which blends parody with a deeper story. It offers solid turn-based RPG combat and dozens of hours of gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MARDEK.

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  9. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Drown in nostalgia and go on an adventure in search of your missing childhood friend. Dokimon: Quest is a game where you capture monsters to battle alongside and push through the dangerous open world. In advances to uncover the the mystery about your missing friend, you must become stronger, allowing you to venture on into increasingly dangerous areas. Battle against Rangers who are also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dokimon: Quest.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    The 16-bit cult classic RPG from 1994 returns with tons of improvements! When your peaceful kingdom is attacked on your wedding day and your wife-to-be is kidnapped, it falls to you to journey across the world and stop the terrible machines of war that threaten to lay waste to it. FEATURES: User selectable difficulty makes this title great for both beginners and RPG veterans Compelling and engros… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vay.

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  12. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Experience an all-new old adventure! Fight your way through hordes of strange, silly, and scary monsters! Explore the caves, castles, and dungeons of an ancient evil! Meet warriors, princes, pirates, zombies, and crazy old woodsmen in a huge world of epic retro adventure! Authentic 8-bit artwork and an original soundtrack by renowned Bay Area 8-bit musician Crashfaster keeps the game true to its r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Fantasy: The Volumes of Westeria.

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  13. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 34 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The age of heroes is passed, yet an ancient evil rises again. Follow the adventures of Karden, a blacksmith on the path to mastering his craft, forced to take a stand against Talameq, an ageless entity bent on devouring the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arelite Core.

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  14. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Enter the Monsters' Den, a place of endless adventure, battle and reward! Lead your party of four heroes through each level of the ever-changing dungeon, fighting in turn-based battles and hunting for that elusive rare loot. The web-game classic comes to Steam! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters' Den: Book of Dread.

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  15. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Set out in search of the legendary weapons to free the world from the rule of Wyrmvarg! Employing 8-bit graphics and sound that hark back to the golden era of RPGs, Dragon Sinker brings a visual and audio feast to the table of hungry gamers starving for the nostalgia of the great classics of yesteryear! Scour the world in search of new companions and collect more than 16 jobs! Then lead up to 12… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Sinker.

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  16. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    72% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Chapter 1 in a four-part series! Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world. He died before his goal was realized, but the prophecy lingered on. Today, another maniac stands determined to succeed where the sorcerer failed and he nee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight.

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  17. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 334 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    An outcast with a fearful power ventures out into the unknown world to save her father and herself. Shadows of Adam is a unique take on a classic genre. A retro JRPG built for the modern era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Adam.

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  18. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Prepare yourself for a journey to a world of fantasy and adventure! A land fallen into chaos needs stalwart heroes to save it from a sinister and powerful force of evil... Enter a massive sprawling world of wild forests, frozen plains, misty mountains, scorched deserts, and endless oceans. Explore cities, towns and villages to rest and recover as well as buy equipment. Talk to sages, warriors, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms of Antiquity: The Shattered Crown.

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  19. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Fight all of the bad guys! Axe Cop and his team of colorful characters must go on an epic adventure, that covers his ten-year comic book history, to rid the world of all bad guys once and for all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axe Cop.

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  20. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 364 reviews

    8-Bit Adventures 2 is everything you love about NES, SNES and PS1-era JRPGs - with all of the charm, heart and soul, but none of the inconvenience. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8-Bit Adventures 2.

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  21. In this classic-inspired 2D retro pixel turn-based RPG, you play as Nia, the adventurer, embarking on an epic journey across the continent of Latia. Challenge the legendary guardians of each major city-state to claim the highest glory; delve into the wilderness corrupted by the Abyss to safeguard peace in every land. With no restrictions, freely combine skills and equipment to craft a unique comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duel Abyss Latia.

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  22. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    40% User Score Based on 20 reviews

        Seed of Pandora is a throwback RPG in the classic 16 bit pixel art style. Embark on an epic adventure across the continent of Pandora as you meet helpful companions along the way that will become lifelong friends. Discover the many secrets of this fully realized 16 bit world. Beautiful anime cutscenes bring the story to life with gorgeous hand drawn art. With a fast paced turn-based battle sys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed of Pandora: Legend of the Gaia Tree.

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  23. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Since then, countless moons have passed... As people wove generations together, she quietly continued to fulfill her duty. But at last, the time came, and the silence was broken. Old and weary, she gathered her last strength and spread her wings to find out the hero... About Dungeon Antiqua 2Dungeon Antiqua 2 is a 2D dungeon hack-and-slash RPG featuring SNES-style pixel art and sound. A retro-fl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Antiqua 2.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Dungeon Antiqua is a dungeon crawl-type RPG with beautiful dots and nostalgic sounding chiptunes that are reminiscent of the 1980s and 1990s. - 2D maps that expand to match the character's field of view. - A game design that can be played over and over again thanks to a wide variety of professions, free party formation and auto-generated maps. - Game progression focused on hacking and explora… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Antiqua.

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  25. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 2,088 reviews

    *This product is also contained within a bundle. Please take care not to purchase multiple copies of this product.* A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play. The Kingdom of Baron sent their elite airship fleet, the Red Wings, to attack… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FINAL FANTASY IV.

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  26. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A woman becomes an adventurer and makes friends on a quest to pay rent - and maybe something much more. I Hate You, Please Suffer is an RPG set in a world where becoming an adventurer is a common career choice, where a woman tries to get by and find happiness regardless of how screwed up the world can be. Make money and find success in any way you can: from larger scale quests with loose continuit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Hate You, Please Suffer.

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  27. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    The horribly toxic Swamp King has risen once again! Gather your party and set out on an open world, retro-styled, RPG adventure. Powerful mystical artifacts are scattered about the world, each able to grant you new powers. Which will you choose? What is your destiny? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Adventure.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    A retro RPG wherein you assemble a party of 4 Heroes from 12 Classes and embark on a journey to rid the world of Tsufana from the titular tower's corruption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venaitura.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Mango Mischief is a turn-based, retro, role-playing game that both pays homage to, and satirizes, classic JRPGs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mango Mischief.

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  32. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Explore five ancient realms fighting their monstrous inhabitants in this turn based, graphical classic roguelike. Every time you play the game will create new places full of challenges and surprises for you populated with monsters and ancient magical artifacts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kramora's Shadow.

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  33. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 71 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

    Take the role of Lambda as you are exiled from Manahill and thrown into the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi in this Japanese-style turn-based pixel-art RPG. Become a manafinder and seek the manastones as you battle against ferocious beasts and other threats as you fight for the survival of the exiles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manafinder.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    War has ended in Seralia, but the scars are far from healed. Explore a dystopian landscape and build weapons from scrap parts to use in battle. Recruit companions and travel in style in your trusty motorbike as you uncover the depths of a deep government conspiracy. The future is vast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For a Vast Future.

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  35. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    The Lost Myth is a captivating RPG inspired by the golden era of 16-bit classics. Dive into this turn-based role-playing adventure and immerse yourself in an epic story as you journey across the vast continent of Ancaria to uncover "The Truth". Prepare to embark on an incredible journey to a world where peace is fading away.The Lost Myth unfolds in Ancaria, a land once rich with life and serenity… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Myth.

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  36. SUMMARY Baptism of Fire is a 2D RPG in the classic style of Valiant - Resurrection, Skyfall and Elendia Ceus. Zasker and Eleena, two rangers from a small village, are one day entrusted with an errand that will change their fates forever. What at first was just another ranger duty, becomes the duty of champions trusted to protect the whole country's safety. In a race against time and against the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baptism of Fire.

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  37. Corvos Dynasty is an homage to classic RPGs from the 90's. There are three ways to enjoy Corvos Dynasty. There is an adventure mode for the classic experience of following the story linearly with a few side quests sprinkled along the way. Arcade offers a rogue-like experience where you see how far you can get in randomly generated dungeons. Finally, there is Conquest mode, which is an open-world e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corvos Dynasty.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-like action adventure RPG where you’ll wield elemental magic to explore the nooks and crannies of Ardemia and battle a rising evil. Play single player or with a friend in co-op! Shrine’s Legacy lets you harness elemental Gemstones to cast spells in real-time both to defeat foes and remove obstacles! Meet intriguing characters along the way as the two heroes journey to res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrine's Legacy.

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  39. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 771 reviews

    Kingdoms of the Dump is a SNES-style RPG with platforming elements and turn-based combat developed by the New Jersey-based Roach Games. Join the trashcan knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and Half Kingdoms of the Dump. Rescue the trashpicked King, defeat the totally disgusting Toxic Grimelin Army and prevent the Lands of Fill from an all-out war! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms of the Dump.

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  40. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 1,654 reviews

    A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 1,600 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Join Kururu on her journey to find true love and experience the charm of Rhapsody II's storybook adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess.

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  43. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    NOTE: This is the Android version of the game. If you are looking for the PC version, please check the Steam page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2696760/Starlight_Legacy/ Return to the style of 16-bit JRPGs in Starlight Legacy, a non-linear adventure inspired by genre classics! Set in a post-medieval world in the Evaria Kingdom, explore a vast kingdom created with lush 2D pixel art, a n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight Legacy (Android Version).

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  44. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Roadmap Developer NotesThe game is playable offline. On your first run, your system may request a connection permission (it will be labelled as Portal Fantasy or, in some cases, js.node). This connection is used for current features that require online verification with our servers, such as redeeming referral codes and painting Porbles, as well as for future features like PvP. You can choos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portal Fantasy.

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  45. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    75% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Introvert Quest is a comedy based JRPG set in a fictional, modern setting. Experience the life of a socially awkward shut-in who is pushed into herculean tasks by his therapist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Introvert Quest.

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  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Familiar tales can take unfamiliar turns! And it's up to you to reconstruct the story! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brave Hero Yuusha EX.

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  47. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    73% User Score Based on 496 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 10 reviews

    Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest of Dungeons.

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  48. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A game that highlights the characters' charisma, their fears, desires, angers and delusions. Here we approach the subject of time travel. Mix of modern-day youth personalities contrasted with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Time.

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  50. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

    Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asdivine Hearts.

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