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Looking for games like Next King? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Paper Sorcerer, Monsters' Den: Godfall or Aveyond 3-4: The Darkthrop Prophecy.

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  1. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 515 reviews

    A powerful sorcerer is on the cusp of dominating the land. A group of heroes bands together and seals him away inside a magical tome. Now as the sorcerer you must escape from this ancient prison and find a way to regain your magical powers using your wits and an array of summonable creatures to aid you. There may be more powerful forces at work as you navigate the dungeons and fight the heroes sen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Sorcerer.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 716 reviews

    The popular dungeon-crawling RPG series returns! Take your party into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight in turn-based battles, loot and level up! Explore the land and uncover the mysteries of the Godfall! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters' Den: Godfall.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    In this final installment of the Orbs of Magic series, Te'ijal, Galahad, Edward, Stella, and Mel come together to stop the Darkthrop Prophecy from occurring. Will they succeed? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-4: The Darkthrop Prophecy.

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  4. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Classic turn-based role-playing game, played with one customizable character. The player travels between towns, does quests and explores dungeons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eschalon: Book I.

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  5. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    64% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    The Forgotten Land is a dark puzzle adventure full of challenges and dangers. Only skill and strategy will lead you to victory - both in turn-based battles and in challenging fights against heinous creatures - and maybe, eventually, you'll escape the dark forces of the realm unscathed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten Land.

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  6. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    RPG gameplay, turn-based combat, collect martial arts to become the leader of the martial world, recruit disciples, cultivate martial skills, and compete for supremacy in the world. "A hundred years of spiritual energy can be obtained right from the start." "Take over a gang organization - Ling Jiugong" "Rescue the leader of the Beggar Clan." "Wander the martial world." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psychic Kung Fu Master.

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  7. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    An adventurer from an alien planet accidentally lands on the continent of Volant, and so begins the Philna Fantasy.Explore the world through battles and puzzle solving, choose the right equipment and skills to build your character, and finally face the shadows invading the world. Explore the WorldExplore every part of Volant, fight monsters in different dungeons, and acquire equipment of higher qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Philna Fantasy.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Daniel has become homeless! He now travels to a strange land seeking accolades and new beginnings. Join him and his companion Shana on this voyage by creating your own character & picking from a list of races/classes tailored to your preference. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Still.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 351 reviews

    JOIN US!Feel free to join our official Discord to share your ideas with us. X: @qiyudixiacheng About the GameWe are "Bread On Board," a collective of independent game developers spread across four countries, united by our passion and meeting during a GameJam. Our game demo was born in the "BOOOM CHALLENGE", a GameJam by GCORES. With only 21 days, we created a game based… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cureocity.

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  10. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Learn forbidden spells. Outwit the Cult. Resist the corruption of magic. As a Heretic Operative, a secret mage sworn to oppose the Cult, you must harness the arcane without becoming lost in its power. A unique narrative strategy-RPG inspired by classic boardgames like Arkham Horror and Pandemic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heretic Operative.

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  12. 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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  13. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    33% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Monster RPG 2 is a fantasy quest that spans continents and worlds and lets you take a simple villager and develop her into a hero with the power to save her world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster RPG 2.

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  14. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 36%Based on 6 reviews

    Customise Your Party To Your Own Play Style - Tears of Avia is a strategy RPG and turn-based tactics game that richly rewards build-craft. Carefully combine Ranger, Warrior, Mage, Brawler & Priest classes and their skills to create a party suited to your own tactical strengths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tears of Avia.

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  15. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    An old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion.

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  16. Welcome to the world of Kraktures! A strange world populated by monsters who use creatures called Kraktures to train and fight! Collect, and fight using creatures known as Kraktures in this new, unknown world. You are a human sent to world known as the Great Deep and your goal is to get back home. Along the way you meet new friends, and a sinister group of villians who are up to no good. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kraktures.

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  17. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:humor
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Ceaseless Night is a strategic roguelike that captures the essence of dungeon crawling in a bleak world. In a world of stolen sunlight, the flickering flames of a campfire lure unwitting travelers to face the dungeons below. Conquer the dungeons, defeat the Lich King, and end this Ceaseless Night! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ceaseless Night.

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  18. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Shards of Order is a dark fantasy RPG that throws out the rulebook for deckbuilding & card-based combat. There are no turns and no mana points. Every enemy acts on a visible countdown, and every card you play winds those counters down, shifting the whole flow of the fight. Time is your most valuable resource. Misjudge, and your team is sure to crumble. Master the art of shared deckbuilding; there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of Order.

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  19. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    79% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Assemble a roster of heroes, build out your squad to face any scenario, learn how their skills interact for even greater strategic synergy and master the battlefield: With more than 20+ playable heroes, each with two talent branches and a pool of 25 skills, there are a variety of strategies to approach each battle. Up to 5 heroes can fill your roster from 8 class ty… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prelude Dark Pain.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 71 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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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    JRoguePG takes the turn-based battles of a JRPG and combines it with a true Roguelike. From a seasoned JRPG developer, expect a robust and finely-tuned battle system that you will want to dive into again and again with the new classes you unlock, biomes you discover, and randomized equipment you receive during the run. Evil plagues the world using fear and suffering to gain power. The world's onl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JRoguePG.

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  22. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    80% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    “Elmarion: the Lost Temple” is a first-person party RPG. The player plays in a squad of 4 adventurers, choosing from 8 different classes. During the game, the squad explores the dungeons, clears them of monsters, and solves puzzles. Purpose of the game: to get an ancient powerful artifact. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elmarion: the Lost Temple.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 4,268 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 40 reviews

    In Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, the player takes on the role of a young boy who is caught up in the apocalypse while visiting his sick teacher, Yuko Takao, with his two classmates Chiaki Hayasaka and Isamu Nitta. The player must survive in the Vortex World with the new powers and capabilities given to the protagonist through Magatama obtained from Lucifer. With these powers, the player is giv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Born with the mark of the Summoner, Joseph possesses a power greater than emperors and gods. As a child, he summoned a demon to save his village, and watched in horror as those he loved were destroyed. Nine years later, the armies of Orenia invade, and Joseph must confront the prophecy he was born to fulfill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summoner.

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  26. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    45% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    A Desperate, Hardcore MMORPG with an Open World Setting There is a deep sense of despair in Mad World right now. This is a story about shuddering with rage and struggling with madness, to which we invite you to experience as well. Blood and bodily fluids from gigantic demon corpses have contaminated this land. 'Shadow Children' must work together to save this hopeless world. And it is necessary t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG.

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  27. 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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  28. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    An idle and incremental rpg, inspired by retro, turned based role playing games, Wizard's Wheel 2 comes packed with heroes to collect, loot to acquire, equipment to upgrade, and a ton of ways to progress. Recruit, equip, upgrade, and spin the Wizard's Wheel in this deep, retro idle RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizard's Wheel 2.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    To Aerthen is a 8-bit turn based RPG inspired by the old NES Final Fantasy games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Aerthen.

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  30. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 123 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 20 reviews

    The Emperor or Empress of Avalon begins the game as King Leon and later plays as his various heirs down through the game years. Leon hands his kingdom over to his son, Gellard. At the end of Gellard's reign, the player is able to choose his or her own successor and pass on Gellard's abilities to them. At the end of each generation, he or she will be given a choice of four heirs. Their identity is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romancing SaGa 2.

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  31. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    36% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    What is Angels of Fasaria?: Angels of Fasaria was originally released in 2005. With thousands of downloads and over 48 thousand active users in the browser based game, Angels of Fasaria maintained a loyal following and support base. After the release of "Fasaria World" and later the "Ancients of Fasaria" mmorpg, Angels of Fasaria RPG and the browser based game community was closed and discontinu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angels of Fasaria.

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  32. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    93% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    This is a sample game created in RPG Maker MZ by Caz. As a monster, build up your army to take revenge on the heroes in this classic Fantasy RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf's Gang.

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  33. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 830 reviews

    A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helen's Mysterious Castle.

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  34. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    The Legend of Sword and Fairy is a role-playing video game developed by the Taiwanese company Softstar Entertainment and its subsidiaries. The game incorporates elements of wuxia, shenmo and fantasy. Since its release in 1995, the game has spawned a successful video game franchise in Taiwan and mainland China. It was also adapted into the 2005 Chinese television series Chinese Paladin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword and Fairy.

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  35. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 176 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Super Dungeon® Tactics is a turn-based strategy game in which players create a guild of Heroes to combat the Dark Consul’s forces throughout Crystalia. As the guild master you choose to take on bounties, answer the pleas of the public, or answer a noble call to adventure. Whether for altruistic reasons, just getting your cut, or a little of both, complete quests, gather loot, attract Heroes, and r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Tactics.

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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    93% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Archivist's Curse brings you into an otherworldly harbor of knowledge: The Great Library, although unfortunately, you ended up in the dangerous section of the complex called Hall of Pawnsmoor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eremidia: Archivist's Curse.

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  37. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North is a gripping, tactical RPG that lets you build a powerful band of adventurers and partake in a grand adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shieldwall Chronicles: Swords of the North.

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  38. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

    Saviors of Sapphire Wings / Stranger of Sword City Revisited - "Dungeons and Refrains" Official Soundtrack includes 44 tracks composed by Naoaki Jimbo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saviors of Sapphire Wings/Stranger of Sword City Revisited.

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  39. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    45% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts is the successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics. Experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island as well as a strategic combat system, where your party members are controlled simultaneously. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons and Donuts.

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 2,118 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 13 reviews

    Command legendary heroes to reshape a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless war, and a secret search for arcane power. The ancient artifacts and powerful weapons you discover will empower your cast of 30 playable characters as they form bonds and battle their way into legend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Deity.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 400 reviews

    For those who want to enjoy turn-based RPGs properly, or experience all the entertainment elements including high quality stories, monomyths, action-packed battles, adventures, and suspense, please give yourself a try on ARIA CHRONICLE, the game that makes you feel excited just by hearing If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARIA CHRONICLE.

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  42. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    73% User Score Based on 320 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 21 reviews

    Zen Studios’ modern homage to classic first-person dungeon-crawlers takes you to the land of Operencia, an unconventional fantasy world inspired by a faraway land referenced in countless Central European folktales. An old-school turn-based battle system combines with inspiration from unexplored mythology to offer an RPG experience that feels unique yet also familiar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operencia: The Stolen Sun.

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  43. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    47% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. Her parents are mean to her and she gets bullied at school. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. She dreams up a world of unimaginable beauty and happiness, but sadly -- like all dreams -- it ends, and Melrose must return to real life. Today is different, however. Melrose is about to meet he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of a Rose.

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  44. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Dungeon Runner XZ is an RPG dungeon crawler game focused on single-player grinding to be the best and fastest dungeon runner. After its release, we plan to update the whole year with new small and big updates that will make the world much bigger. And a lot of new mechanics that will come to the game in the upcoming year after the release. As you all can see I'm using RPG Maker MZ, why use this … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Runner XZ.

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  45. A monster catcher game in black and white! You play as King, who becomes obsessed with capturing monsters after recruiting his first companion known as "Doggy". You can capture a wide range of unique monsters and battle them five at once! To prove yourself as a pro monster capturer, it is your objective to defeat all of the arena masters on the continent so you can claim yourself as the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Capture King.

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  46. Slime's have always been the bottom of the gaming food chain. But that is about to change. Slime's revenge is a short but challenging 2D platformer where you can fling yourself and stick to near any surface to reach the end of each level and fight back against the 'heroes'. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime's Revenge.

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  47. When the Blind King Divided the SunFour centuries ago, the Fallen Sun made an empire of an otherwise myopic and incompetent cult. Having succumbed to either clarity or madness, the Blind King divided its power, and war erupted over the pieces. A prolonged churn of dead elites saw the former empire settle into a balance between three equal powers. Today, the empire's ruins dot the hinterlands, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Reunited.

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  48. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A dark-fantasy RPG about identity, betrayal, and the thin line between humanity and monstrosity. Monsters and Men is a story-driven, 40+ hour JRPG where goblins, orcs, dragons and humans all struggle under the shadow of a corrupt kingdom bent on creating the “perfect lifeform.” What begins as a simple mission to track down a mysterious green-haired woman spirals into a world-shaking rebellion fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters & Men.

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  50. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A Point and Click RPG with Visual Novel elements, inspired by JRPG classics. Explore dungeons, build your characters, and battle foes in fast paced turn-based combat as you journey with your allies to discover the lost history of the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Earth: Reverie.

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