Games like MVR006 ☉ Around the Dome

We asked our banshee (technical director), Aaron H., to choose an excerpt to show off his book—our second full venture and setting sourcebook, The Rain Thieves.  There was certainly a lot of material to draw from: this eco-exploration book—set on the literally forgotten minor province of Radanaar—is full of desert and cave locations, communalist NPCs, optional survival rules, strange archaetech, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MVR002 ☉ Motes in the Eye.

"The Dheleb Cross" is a hulk-tastic short venture that is highly philosophical and melancholy in tone and introduces players to the physics-breaking wilderness of the Escheresque. This 12-page philosophical science-horror venture can be used as an introduction to Stillfleet or as a story in the middle of an ongoing campaign. It has two parts: the exploration of a Late Tephnian hulk (an empty milit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dheleb Cross ☉ EARLY ACCESS.

A mystery aboard a Late Tephnian mining facility on a sinking moon: what—or whom—will the voidminers discover in the little time they have? This 15-page science-horror venture can be used as an introduction to Stillfleet or as a story in the middle of an ongoing campaign. It focuses on a hulk (an empty space station) and is intended to be run in a single session. This venture includes: A playable … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bounty of Trymagont 1AT ☉ EARLY ACCESS.

Our fourth official mini-venture (MV)—the fully designed, map-driven “The Voice Beneath the Meer”—takes the voidminers to a sleepy/swampy county on the medieval province of Pays, where something odd is stirring beside the great Mukoth Meer. Intended as an adjustably horrific story in a low-(cosmic-)fantasy setting, “Voice” comes with a heavy warning regarding mind control and ideas about how to ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MVR004 ☉ The Voice Beneath the Meer.

The Rain Thieves, the second official Stillfleet venture and setting sourcebook, offers classic sand-blasted sci-fi danger and discovery on the minor province of Radanaar. This desert planet—populated by domesticated, yoghurt-producing centipedes and intelligent giant “spiders” (well, that word is close enough)—has been literally forgotten by the Co. Players, as you undertake this sweeping wildern… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rain Thieves ☉ VEN002.

Stillfleet is a new tabletop RPG about exploring ruined spacecraft—hulks—and habitable earth-like planets, cut off from contact with Terra for decades or centuries—rocks. Players take the roles of "voidminers"—explorers working for the Worshipful Company of Stillfleeters, more often known simply as the Co. Their home, the alien space station nicknamed Spindle—a sea slug made of undulating black st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stillfleet ☉ Quickstart Rules.

48%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

42% User Score Based on 4,288 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek grand strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Trek: Infinite.

66%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

66% User Score Based on 215 reviews

Labyrinth is a bold and innovative new Collectible Card Game (CCG) adventure that allows players to experience the depth of traditional CCGs and the action of tactical role-playing games in an immersive 3D universe. In Labyrinth, players are both Adventurers and Dungeon Masters. As Adventurers they must assemble a powerful deck of Heroes and then invade rival dungeons and engage in epic player vs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

51% User Score Based on 163 reviews

"Hero's Song is an open world roguelike fantasy action RPG with a beautiful 2D pixel art style. Create epic fantasy worlds uniquely shaped by your choices, the power of the Gods, and thousands of years of procedurally generated history. Adventure alone or with up to 25 friends (during Early Access) on your own server and crush your foes. Become a legendary hero in a dangerous and mysterious world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero's Song.

For the first Stillfleet mini-venture, we were lucky to collaborate with the amazing hulk-designers over at Hyperdrive Fleet—the sci-fi-themed, high-quality battle-map Patreon from the minds and digital pens of Czepeku.The venture is a struggle to avert a doomsday, already in progress, brought on by the planet-mining of the astrobrutalist husk gnomes. The voidminers must board the ship—The Scythe … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MVR001 ☉ Grim Harvest.

Free downloadable QUICK-START RULES for the classic version (7th Edition) of the Battlelords of the 23rd Century roleplaying game.  Note: This is not the SAVAGE WORLDS version of the game.  Grab your pulse rifle and your mechanized battle armor and kick some ass in the universe of Battlelords of the 23rd Century. These Quick-Start Rules will teach you the basics of Battlelords. Included are six sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battlelords of the 23rd Century - 7th Edition (Quick Start).

A Text-Driven AVG Set in a Republican-Era Espionage World Set inside a government bureau during a chaotic era of modern Chinese history, the game blends undercover work, intelligence gathering, inspections, screening, and internal power struggles. It focuses on survival and identity manipulation under an oppressive bureaucratic system. On the surface, you are an ordinary clerk. In truth, you stand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 雾城谍影 Shadows Over Fog City.

83%Game Brain Score

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83% User Score Based on 482 reviews

From ZA/UM comes ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies – a story-rich espionage RPG. You're a brilliant but tormented operant on a desperate assignment. Pick up the pieces of your broken network, untangle a bloody web of intrigue at the End of History, and prove yourself on the big stage or blow it all up – again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies.

63%Game Brain Score

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63% User Score Based on 638 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 12 reviews

Be the ray of hope among the darkness of war. Control a British WW1 field hospital in a unique society survival game. Fight for life, soul, and humanity in a world that rejected them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Hospital.

72%Game Brain Score

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72% User Score Based on 233 reviews

Explore the world of Star Trek in the official team-based RPG. Take command of the USS Artemis and dive into the mysterious Nexus to discover new worlds and recruit over 40 characters from the full Star Trek franchise: The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery and Picard. The skills and ingenuity of your crew will be crucial in this epic adventure in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Trek Legends.

93%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

93% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Explore The Great Tapestry: Once a candy-colored realm of dreams and fantasy, now a corrupted death-scape of perilous ruin. Will you gaze into the void to learn the fate of this tattered land? Be weary, traveler… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Stares Back.

55%Game Brain Score

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55% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Ever since the ancient wars of mages, the world has been a dark place. As to the Distorted Lands, regular folk avoid them like plague. Yet this is now your new home. Your magic powers bid disciples from all over the land to come look for you. Other forces are looking for you, too – and their intent is much darker. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spire of Sorcery.

84%Game Brain Score

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84% User Score Based on 274 reviews

The protagonist Til was a decorated warrior in battle, but ended up being dispatched to work in the "immigration bureau" after the war. Though feeling very disgruntled, Til made his way to his new work "station." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Imperial Gatekeeper.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

97% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Far Away is a visual novel full of dark humor depicting immersive storylines rather than romantic drama. You will play as Krosa, a typical girl who experiences gang conflicts, crimes, conspiracies, and family grudges in the port city of Bedjan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Away.

79%Game Brain Score

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78% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

A curated compilation of Deconstructeam's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games. Explore 10 unique, offbeat tales including "De Tres al Cuarto," a brand new short experience exclusive to the compilation about a couple of two-bit comedians trying to make it big. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Essays on Empathy.

87%Game Brain Score

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87% User Score Based on 92 reviews

A fantasy adventure that will leave the player wanting more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of the Night.

45%Game Brain Score

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45% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Data Hacker: Corruption is a retro-inspired JPRG set within a virtual realm and a simulated Online Game. It is a narrative-driven game that questions the value and definition of life and its inherent value. The game features two completely separate storylines and partial voice-acting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Data Hacker: Corruption.

78%Game Brain Score

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78% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Play as Angela, a fearless young Vampire Hunter on the trail of a brutal murderer. Along with a mysterious Nazell, embark on an epic quest into the heart of the criminal underworld. Age of Fear is a deep and complex turn-based strategy series (full of humour!) that fuses a tabletop wargame with RPG elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear 4: The Iron Killer.

A sci-fi detective homage, originally written for spooky season 2022. Inspired by everyone's favorite 1990s show about paranormal investigations, "The Nocturnal Lights"—our third official mini-venture (MV), written by our editor, Stephen Aubrey—sends the voidminers to a remote rock to check out rumors of a mysterious visitation… Also, there are lots of jalasti around. Interesting bits contained in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MVR003 ☉ The Nocturnal Lights.

Ryuutama is a tabletop role-playing game developed in Japan by designer Atsuhiro Okada, now available in a complete English edition. It is set in a world where the "NPCs" of the village--the bakers, farmers, shopkeepers and healers--set off on a wonderful adventure exploring a fantasy world together. Some people colloquially call it "Hayao Miyazaki's Oregon Trail", because of its heartwarming (in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryuutama - Natural Fantasy Roleplay.

The StoryA giant meteor full of weird looking creatures has crashed on our planet. Those monsters overran our cities and ate all our food before we were even ready to defend ourselves. The survivors have set up giant safezones that are monster free but they are running out of food. Carl and his friends, a special team of veggie loving monster killers have been sent to the farmlands, the last green… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Veggies.

15%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

22% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Manage your ship, build a fleet, and conquer the galaxy with your friends in Atomic Space Command’s solar arena! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Space Command.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

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63% User Score Based on 101 reviews

ATTEND CLASS BY DAY, MUTILATE HORDES OF MONSTERS AT NIGHT Welcome to Valorborn Academy for Adventurers, where you’ll start as a freshman and try to get noticed. Raise your grades, learn about your fellow classmates, attempt to impress the upperclassmen or your crush, perfect your weapon skills and abilities, complete assignments, and upgrade your standing in the Hall of Records. Gaining infamy and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necromantic.

52%Game Brain Score

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52% User Score Based on 1,461 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

An ever-expanding gameplay experience with endless new playable content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MindsEye.

81%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 349 reviews

Windward Horizon is an RPG-adventure set on the high seas, a sequel to the game Windward released on Steam in 2015. Trade, quest, fight, or just sail the world and fish -- it's your choice, and you can do it alone or together with your friends. You will start as a young, unaffiliated pirate with the whole world open for you to explore. Before long, you will run into various other faction leaders,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windward Horizon.

50%Game Brain Score

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70% User Score Based on 23 reviews

The story of a girl's growth and adventure on a vast desert planet, "Bitter." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARBITES.

96%Game Brain Score

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96% User Score Based on 2,516 reviews

In Tavern Keeper you manage a tavern, building, bartering, cooking and cleaning your way to success in a humorous fantasy world. Starting out with a shell of a tavern in the backwaters of the kingdom, you build rooms, place items, stock the larder and hire staff to satisfy the demands of the oddball locals and misfit heroes that stumble through your door. Run your business well and you'll progress… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tavern Keeper.

52%Game Brain Score

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58% User Score Based on 389 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 9 reviews

The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Uncertain: Light At The End.

59%Game Brain Score

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60% User Score Based on 249 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 2 reviews

The War of Crowns rages on. Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. From your castle base, rise to become the lord who leads the battle against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Wars: The Black Prince.

82%Game Brain Score

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82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

WELCOME TO SALTY HOUNDS!SALTY HOUNDS is an open-world dating sim in which you will create your own love story. (*Please find the streaming guide at the bottom) LOVE INTERESTSThe love interests have their own daily schedules, preferences and secrets that wait to be unraveled. GAMEPLAYAfter your father's accident, you take charge of Salty Hounds, a small bodyguard agency. Meet your love… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salty Hounds.

88%Game Brain Score

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88% User Score Based on 2,034 reviews

Low Magic Age is a fantasy RPG that focused on turn-based party-based tactical combat. Field of View, Fog of War, Cover, Zone of Control, Charging and Flanking, various and abundant tactical elements are implemented in the game rules that evolved from Wizards of the Coast's Open Game License (OGL). Inherited from classic game rules: Evolved from historic pen-and-paper game rules, plus well design… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Low Magic Age.

86%Game Brain Score

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93% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

Postcards written in invisible ink reveal a secret history... Travel back in time in the debut game from Stave Studios, OVER THE ALPS. Stay undercover, evade the police, and race across 1939 Switzerland in this Hitchcockian World War Two spy thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Over the Alps.

87%Game Brain Score

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87% User Score Based on 238 reviews

Meatgrinder is a brutal and fast-paced Roguelite FPS inspired by the best retro shooters and action movies. Fight hordes of punks in ever-changing environments, upgrade your weapons and skills and grind the meat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEATGRINDER.

57%Game Brain Score

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57% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Heavenworld is an open world adventure game mixing role playing, survival and management with NPC survivors. Each game is unique and managed by a game master who influences events. A powerful map editor is also available. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavenworld.

36%Game Brain Score

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46% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Dark Gates is a game which tries to capture classic tabletop RPG experience. As a player you need to assemble a party of six heroes, select spells for them and send them on the quest to the labyrinth. Somewhere in that maze an evil mage created Dark Gates and now gates are open. Your party have to find and destroy those gates as darkness pours into this world through them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Gates.

73%Game Brain Score

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78% User Score Based on 830 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloria Victis: Siege.

65%Game Brain Score

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65% User Score Based on 96 reviews

There Was A Caveman is a prehistoric themed, retro styled, action platformer. With challenging gameplay that will keep you on your toes. Get ready to die and die a lot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Was A Caveman.

25%Game Brain Score

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25% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Forsaken Fortress Strategy is a squad based, survival strategy game focused on base building and scavenging. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Fortress Strategy.

94%Game Brain Score

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94% User Score Based on 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.

85%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

85% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews

Join The Mobile Trench Brigade and protect humanity from the evil Monovision menace in this Tower Defense Shooter from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions. Use a combination of mobile firepower and stationary defenses to turn the tide of war in our favor. Customize your trench with thousands of possible loadouts. March side-by-side with allies from around the world as you fight your way through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Brigade.

79%Game Brain Score

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79% User Score Based on 280 reviews

A console-style action-packed horizontal scroller RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Spear.

77%Game Brain Score

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76% User Score Based on 204 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

The Nightmare continues in Mary Skelter 2! In this first-person dungeon crawler, play as fairy tale-inspired characters called Blood Maidens, each with deeply customizable character-specific classes. Balance between power and madness in turn-based battles with a blood-fueled transformation system, and escape a living prison while indestructible Nightmares give chase in real time. This game also i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mary Skelter 2.

65%Game Brain Score

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61% User Score Based on 406 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 14 reviews

Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars is an engaging strategy game set in a dark vampire world in turmoil, that combines empire management and turn-based combat with unique card-game elements. Descend into a mythical world filled with horrors and legends – and hurl yourself into a compelling gothic adventure paired with a challenging game experience. Discover the secrets of Nemire and experience an enthra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars.

75%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

79% User Score Based on 996 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

A papercraft roguelike RPG that lets you create any weapon, ability, enemy, and hero imaginable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Popup Dungeon.

78%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

78% User Score Based on 408 reviews

Home Behind 2 is a Roguelike RPG which takes place in Scaria, a country engulfed in a civil war for 10 years. Lead a patchwork group of revolutionary fighters into the depths of the government's territory as you struggle to overthrow a brutal authoritarian regime! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home Behind 2.