Games like Monsterarium

Why should humans get to have all the fun? I'm the Bad Guy is a one shot module perfect for Halloween, full moons, or Friday the 13th where the players create monsters and band together to fight back against the encroaching scourge of humanity. Using an intuitive, stripped down Old-School system, you can quickly create characters and move on to important things. Like killing puny peasants. Choos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I'm the Bad Guy?.

New monsters! New Spells! New Classes! Featuring art from Luka Rejec, this weird fantasy/western adventure is set in the high desert. Join forces with the bandit king that is kidnapping babies to save the world, or bring him to the stern justice of the Sisters of Clemency. Choose carefully, for either would make for a powerful enemy. The Sisters can harness the power of volcanoes themselves, and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion of the Tuber Dudes.

You need Old School and Cool volume 4, and thus Old School Essentials or another old school ruleset to use this book. Did you enjoy the undead options in Old School and Cool 4? Ars Moriendi has more undead, more Invultuations, more vulnerabilities, more tables, upgraded undead, adventure seeds, and in general more bleak, decaying, grody, rotting good times. Play as revenants, mound dwellers, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ars Moriendi.

You need Old School and Cool volume 4, and thus Old School Essentials or another old school ruleset to use this book. Did you enjoy the undead options in Old School and Cool 4? Ars Moriendi has more undead, more Invultuations, more vulnerabilities, more tables, upgraded undead, adventure seeds, and in general more bleak, decaying, grody, rotting good times. Play as revenants, mound dwellers, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ars Moriendi.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 9,997 reviews

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caves of Qud.

Strap yourself in for an epic dungeon adventure with Castle Torgeath Redux! Trapped inside a legendary castle, slay anything that moves with your trusty sword and spells all while looting everything in sight. Uncover the castle's dark secrets and barter with its hapless denizens. With full 3D motion and a fistful of potions, what can go wrong?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Torgeath Redux.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

84% User Score Based on 770 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 5 reviews

There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers. But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock-Knock.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 732 reviews

The demons, sealed away in the realm of darkness for a thousand years, now face extinction.Their final battle with the humans is set to begin on a cursed ground of tragedy and slavery... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demons Roots.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 1,947 reviews

'Warsim: The Realm of Aslona' FACT SHEET Developer: Huw MillwardRelease Date: 20 Dec 2022 (Original EA release on steam 28 Jun, 2017)Platforms: PC (Windows)Contact: u/Huw2k8 on reddit, [email protected]: $9.99 (Was $4.99 until March 30th 2020 when price increased)Development Log: Warsim Subreddit GAME DESCRIPTION Warsim is a deep and rich text based kingdom management game unlike anything e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warsim: The Realm of Aslona - Press Kit.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

85% User Score Based on 323 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 2 reviews

Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypt of the Serpent King.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 7,081 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 4 reviews

Play as the captain of a steamship on an underwater ocean surrounding the fictional city of Fallen London. Manage your ship's fuel and food supplies as you try not to go mad fighting off Lovecraftian monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunless Sea.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

76% User Score Based on 221 reviews

This game is a venture into an alternative timeline in which graphics and sensible game design were never invented. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Door in the Woods.

(Note that starting on 09/11/22 the game has and is going through an overhaul so the version released here will no longer be updated or supported.  A new demo of the overhaul will be released in the near future.  The current game download is for the "old" version so be advised that the screenshots are for the newer version not yet released.) Maze of the Lost is a Hybrid of Old-School Dungeon Crawl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze of the Lost MZ 1.05 (First Half of Game).

"Secrets of the Haunted Mansion" is an immersive interactive adventure game that transports players into the dark and mysterious world of an abandoned and haunted estate. Step into the shoes of an explorer, ready to unearth forgotten secrets and unravel intriguing puzzles. Key Features: Exploration: Traverse through old corridors and antique chambers as you delve into the uncha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of the Haunted Mansion.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 206 reviews

Save the world with fishing!? This is the story of two young men who go on an adventure to catch the mysterious sea creatures called "Sea'Az". This is not a peaceful fishing game. The end of the world is approaching... ▼”Sea'Az” a mysterious marine organism In the world of Sea Fantasy, marine life called “Sea'Az” inhabit the oceans and lakes. They vary in appearance, size and rarity, and all Sea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Fantasy.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story

78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

JOIN THE DISCORD About the GameGehinnom is a randomly generated multiplayer horror game for 1-4 players. Banish the demon chasing you by performing a ritual. You will have to find out what items are needed for the ritual by collecting clues you can obtain from solving various random quests. In Gehinnom, a sense of fear is assured due to the game's complete reliance on randomness in every asp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gehinnom.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

How can 13 peasants challenge 13 rich, powerful and well-educated martial artists? Enter the final, grandiose episode of a saga no stranger to the likes of Karate Kid, and carrying an uplifting message of hope, perseverence and friendship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millennium 5: The Battle of the Millennium.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

95% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Return to the first fantasy role-playing epic set in the legendary Dragonlance game world of Krynn. This immortal pack includes Champions of Krynn, Death Knights of Krynn and The Dark Queen of Krynn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Dragons: Krynn Series.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

90% User Score Based on 340 reviews

Deep in the twilight of the Black Forest, you and your companions crouch before the robber-knight's tower. Hans, the alchemist, places his mysterious potion by the door. Ebhard the friar implores Saint Dunstan to bless your weapons and armor. And you and Gretchen grip naked longswords, praying your plate mail won't squeak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darklands.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 2,120 reviews

After losing its home, one lonely Wum must travel the length and width of the world to find a new place to live. From the metropolitan haven Popocity to the cavernous Bliekopolis, our Wum will discover magical places and encounter strange creatures. But this Wum is no traditional hero and only by using wit and charm can it succeed in this massive journey. Wuppo is a two man passion project, with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wuppo: Definitive Edition.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

The game is based on the novel of the same name by Strugatsky brothers. The game is a non-linear 3D RPG feautiring a branching story with four endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hard to Be a God.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

65% User Score Based on 413 reviews

Inquisitional statistics: Three character classes--Paladin, Priest, and Thief--each with his own unique and independent story. Wield the power of the Inquisition as you arrest heretics; use a variety of tools-such as the iron maiden, suspension, and the rack-to extract confessions and burn the heretics! Animations of the game characters, reflecting every change in the equipment, consist of almo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inquisitor.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

72% User Score Based on 385 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

Something disturbing appears in the woods. What can it be? You find yourself in a creepy and unknown place where something terrible happened. Dead bodies, blood, and people who died horribly. Who or what could have done all that? You will have to learn to survive as you face mysterious and disturbing events in a Lovecraftian atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Land of Pain.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Chosen by the gods, you must battle savage monsters, corrupt priests, and mad philosophers to save reality from the dark god of destruction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

75% User Score Based on 1,720 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 16 reviews

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story. You, as Frank Gilman, open your eyes inside a room filled with strange, pulsating noises. Pat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conarium.

This game is my first deep dive into game development. I am a solo developer that has dreamt of creating games since I was 12. So I wanted to pay tribute to the very first game I owned as a child, but also creating something of my own. The first game I owned as a child was for the Tandy Color Computer 2 called Dungeons of Daggorath. It was a very basic dungeon crawler with simple line graphics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crusader: Dungeon Series.

The development origin of the game "The Legend of Demon-slaying Heroes". My two greatest hobbies are playing games and reading novels, and there is a strong connection between these two. Not only are some online novels adapted into games, but some online novels also draw a lot of inspiration from games. Even the content structure of many online novels is similar to that of games. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 镇魔英雄谭_The Legend of Demon-slaying Heroes.

Welcome to Diabolical Designs, your ultimate guide to unleashing the dark power of demons and devils in your 5E campaigns. This manual takes you deep into the fiery Hell and chaotic Abyssal Realms, providing the tools and inspiration you need to craft unforgettable stories of infernal intrigue, destruction, and forbidden power. What's Inside? The Lower Realms Unveiled: Journey through the H… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diabolical Designs: Demons and Devils for 5E.

Maze of the Lost is a Hybrid of Old-School Dungeon Crawlers and Traditional Japanese RPG's with a splash of the likes of Shadow Gate/Uninvited/Deja Vu and Metroidvanias that may also serve to satisfy that palette as well if you're into those. By Old School Dungeon Crawler I am talking about the likes of  Dungeon Crawlers or "Blobbers" from the 1980's.  If you are a newer gamer then you might not "… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze of the Lost 1.10 Stable.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Dispel is an adventure set in a dark fantasy world. You are broke and decide to set off on a journey in search of wealth and fame. After dozens of cold nights in the forest, your eye catches an inconspicuous cave. Without hesitation, you rush straight into the very depth of it... Key Features Procedural generation of levels. With procedurally generated levels, no two runs are ever the same, allo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dispel.

Maze of the Lost is a Hybrid of Old-School Dungeon Crawlers and Traditional Japanese RPG's with a splash of the likes of Shadow Gate/Uninvited/Deja Vu and Metroidvanias that may also serve to satisfy that palette as well if you're into those. By Old School Dungeon Crawler I am talking about the likes of  Dungeon Crawlers or "Blobbers" from the 1980's.  If you are a newer gamer then you might not "… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze of the Lost 1.09a Stable.

Maze of the Lost is a Hybrid of Old-School Dungeon Crawlers and Traditional Japanese RPG's with a splash of the likes of Shadow Gate/Uninvited/Deja Vu and Metroidvanias that may also serve to satisfy that palette as well if you're into those. By Old School Dungeon Crawler I am talking about the likes of  Dungeon Crawlers or "Blobbers" from the 1980's.  If you are a newer gamer then you might not "… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze of the Lost 1.08a Stable.

Maze of the Lost is a Hybrid of Old-School Dungeon Crawlers and Traditional Japanese RPG's with a splash of the likes of Shadow Gate/Uninvited/Deja Vu and Metroidvanias that may also serve to satisfy that palette as well if you're into those. By Old School Dungeon Crawler I am talking about the likes of  Dungeon Crawlers or "Blobbers" from the 1980's.  If you are a newer gamer then you might not "… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze of the Lost 1.07 Stable.

Immerse yourself in the dark history of the distant future.After Shadows is a metroidvania with roguelike elements. You find yourself in a distant post-apocalyptic world, where is nothing left of the former civilization, except for unclear memories, and where humanity has been replaced by bizarre strange creatures. You play as Ana, the half-elf. Dark Monster descended on her village and infected… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Shadows.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

93% User Score Based on 727 reviews

Let's collect rare monsters by combining summoned monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summon Mate.

23%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay

36% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Eight people trapped in an old laboratory find themselves caught up in sinister circumstances as they try to survive their final moments in this action-packed, terrifying body horror game full of gore and madness. Immerse yourself in a nightmare where the boundary between flesh and insanity blurs. Oxide Room 208 challenges you to face your fears in a dark and twisted environment. THE STORY: Chron… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oxide Room 208.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 4,754 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Delusion.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

42% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Travel Aporia to save it from the Demon Queen Nazmul. Guide a team of girls through strategic fights and strengthen your bonds in this dungeon crawler RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leveling up girls in another world.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

85% User Score Based on 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.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

66% User Score Based on 239 reviews

Action-oriented combat with a deep and involving tale of betrayal, torture, madness, and infernal damnation. If a gritty old-school open-ended isometric RPG is what you looking for, look no further. Inquisitor will provide you with hours of gameplay and a dark, involving story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inquisitor.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 10,360 reviews

Critic Score 89%Based on 2 reviews

Wildermyth is a character-driven, procedurally-generated tactical RPG. Lead a band of unique heroes as they grow from a reluctant farmers into legendary fighters. Battle threats lurking in the Yondering Lands and discover secrets that the land has to offer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildermyth.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 291 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

He is coming, stalking criminals in the spirit world and the real world. A possessed man is coming, a voodoo mask in his chest and lines of power in his back. Shadow Man is coming, trailing evil from Liveside to Deadside. To stop an apocalypse. To save your soul. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Man.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 1,071 reviews

Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Serious gameplay surrounded by a light-hearted atmosphere, designed to evoke the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeonmans.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 1,625 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

Eldritch is a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 341 reviews

Erannorth Chronicles is an old-school sandbox RPG/Card Game with focus in Deck-Building freedom and Character Customization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erannorth Chronicles.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 2,781 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 20 reviews

Everything is an interactive experience where everything you see is a thing you can be, from animals to planets to galaxies and beyond. Travel between outer and inner space, and explore a vast, interconnected universe of things without enforced goals, scores, or tasks to complete. Everything is a procedural, AI-driven simulation of the systems of nature, seen from the points of view of everything … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everything.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

75% User Score Based on 683 reviews

Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyronia RPG.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 119 reviews

Lizzy is a girl living in The Boarding, a walled city surrounded by fog. All who live here serve the mysterious Mother Matron, its revered leader who hasn’t been seen in person in many years. Periodically, the Mother Matron selects residents to become Surveyors, tasked with exploring the dark unknown tunnels that lie underground to find the key to a better future for the collective. The odds of su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Mother Matron.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 2,926 reviews

In 'Warsim: The Realm of Aslona' your only goal is to keep the Kingdom of Aslona from destruction and carry it to glory, how you do it is entirely up to you, you may be a harsh dictator charging... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warsim: The Realm of Aslona.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 324 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Siralim is a deep RPG with light roguelike elements that allows you to summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight in strategic battle. Fight your way through randomly generated dungeons and complete randomized quests. Find rare treasure and use it to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siralim.