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Games like Nightmare at Castle Goldgloom

Games like Nightmare at Castle Goldgloom

Looking for games like Nightmare at Castle Goldgloom? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shadowdark: The Forgotten Halls of Brassfire, Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition or Malevolence: The Sword of Ahkranox.

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  1. The Forgotten Halls of Brassfire is a dungeoncrawl adventure for 1st-3rd level crawlers compatible with Shadowdark RPG. Works with a squint and a smudge for any other retro-clone system. Will your party survive the monstrosities hidden within these crumbling, subterranean halls? Will you uncover the secrets buried within, or will history be doomed to repeat itself? Featuring: Lost ruins … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowdark: The Forgotten Halls of Brassfire.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition.

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  3. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Enter the world of Ahkranox - the first ever genuinely infinite first person roguelike. Become the incarnate form of a magical, sentient Sword, protecting a realm of dreams from the shadows of its own tormented soul, and stand as an eternal guardian against the infinite darkness that threatens to consume all. In development since 2010 and meticulously inspired by the classic RPG experiences of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malevolence: The Sword of Ahkranox.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    84% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Forsake is a 1 to 4 player co-op online survival horror game where each player is a member of an urban explorer group. Choose your equipment to explore places full of paranormal and exorcise them, if you think you can handle it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsake.

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  5. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Explore 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting necessary artifacts in Castle of No Escape 2, a fantasy themed strategy RPG. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards - the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of no Escape 2.

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  6. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    88% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    You know the feeling, you just got home from another grueling day at the office, or you're stuck at the airport for yet another layover, or maybe you just got dumped again! You just want to relax and enjoy yourself for a change. What you need is some serious deep dungeon delving. But you don't have time for memorizing complex skill trees, crafting charts, or upgrade scales. That's not to mention … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instant Dungeon!.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    93% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Eco Hole is a survival game for one or two players with unique gameplay. Strange events began to happen in the world, and people began to turn into monsters. You are mysterious heroes who suddenly appeared at the right moment, and you strive to stop the nightmare at any cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECO HOLE.

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  8. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,860 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 13 reviews

    Hammerwatch is an hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment! Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch! Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammerwatch.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 2,010 reviews

    Lost Castle is a super cute, super hard action RPG with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons. Brimming with a host of hand drawn, humorous characters and environments that embrace retro action with modern twists. Prologue: In its glory days, Castle Harwood was the heart of a happy land governed by wise and virtuous nobles. But those days are long gone now. Calamity has befallen the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Castle / 失落城堡.

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  10. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    52% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    It's Halloween night and your girlfriend is missing! Play as Billy, fighting through the randomly generated halls of an old, haunted mansion. Fight zombies, ghosts, goblins, and more with over 120 unique weapons and more than 610,000 costume combinations! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunting of Billy.

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  11. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Retro Hero Siege genre revivedMyriad Mayhem is a challenging top down horde survival game with Roguelite and Base-Building mechanics. A Relentless Myriad of Enemies wants you and your people deadYour faction’s last castle is under siege, and you are their last hope of defending it. Win the game by eliminating the enemy - or lose if they destroy your castle first. Build structuresThe enemy has e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myriad Mayhem.

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  12. Introducing Dreadfall, a chilling psychological horror platform game that will immerse you in an intricate and captivating storyline while offering innovative gameplay mechanics. Prepare to embark on a journey like no other as you step into the haunting world of Dreadfall. Dive into the depths of fear and unravel the dark secrets that await you. This spine-tingling adventure will keep you on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreadFall.

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  13. Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 14: Oldskull Knights.

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  14. Shipwrecked on the small island of Harlath, players will adventure through a mysterious Island and multiple dungeons, battling foes, solving puzzles, and ultimately discovering the nature of the curse that looms over the island. Stones of Harlath is a VR first person adventure game. Players will play as a powerful battle mage, explore a mysterious island, adventure in many dungeons, wield swords … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stones of Harlath.

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  15. Secrets of Arcadia is a 1-2 player retro-style dungeon crawler. Develop your character through various combinations of combat skills that help you fight your way to the center of the world... where you must save a child that is being used to power a corrupt Utopian civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Arcadia.

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  16. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The world around us has fallen. Ancient ruins, reminders of a past that no one remembers, dot the fractured landscape. Civilization clings to survival with shaking claws, as the chaotic wild encroaches upon it. Civilization creates a foothold, a light in the darkness. But every time the light is snuffed out and darkness crawls forth again from the depths and pushes back civilization. So it has bee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of the Northlanders.

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  17. Explore an ocean of horror and memories in search of the cursed mirror in the abyss. Collect loot to upgrade your equipment, avoid malevolent entities and make sure you have enough rope to resurface safely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Troubled Waters.

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  18. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,150 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    A genre-bending RPG inspired by the classic Paper Mario games! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Ever After.

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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 1,478 reviews

    COME TO THIS COZY FARM! Explore this little farm in the middle of the forest, plant crops, take care of the plants, go fishing, or whatever you prefer, but have a good time! But be carefull, they say that strange things are happening in the area... CONTROLS [WASD] to move[F] to plant crops[SPACE] to water plants[SHIFT] to sprint[R] to use lantern[TAB] to hide bar[SCROLL WHEEL] to set zoom There i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pumpkin Panic.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Legends of Old is a retro-style co-op dungeon crawler inspired by classic RPGs. Battle deadly foes, find powerful items, and master unique classes in this modern take on an old-school experience.  Go it alone or play with up to three friends as you face challenging enemies and push deeper into hostile territory. Every zone offers unique challenges and hidden secrets to discover. Choose from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Old.

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  21. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    You’re held prisoner by the hideous Lich, who captured you during his expansion wars and locked you up for eternity in his fortress with the other outcasts. With no name, no past, and left to rot in a place of death and damnation, you have one goal: survive... and escape. Advance through different rooms in this horrific citadel, face the enemies that block your way, and keep on your path to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fortress.

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  22. 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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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    A cursed horror game inside another game, set on the 80’s Tormenture is a psychological horror game that takes players on a dark and immersive journey, complete with a shocking twist. In Tormenture, you step into the role of a young child drawn by rumors of a cursed 8-bit horror game. According to legend, the developers of this game made a pact with the devil to achieve eternal life, triggering… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormenture.

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  24.                                                               The Path of Blades A brutal, arcade-style dungeon crawler with modernized combat, Souls-like intensity, and retro-inspired visuals. Enter the Dungeon. Survive the Unknown. You’ve been thrown into a treacherous labyrinth where survival is instinct, and every decision is the difference between life and death. Navigate dark corridors, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path of Blades.

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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,421 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Labyrinth of the Demon King is a challenging first-person dungeon crawler, set against the backdrop of a mythical feudal Japan besieged by demons. As a lone foot soldier, embark on a quest to track down and slay the Demon King who killed your Lord. But will you have the skill, resources and stamina needed to survive through all the horrors this brutal world will throw at you? "The world is in cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth Of The Demon King.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You just want to play a video game in an old game club, but time passes quickly, and strange noises draw you into a dark nightmare! A nightmare that begins with an old video game... Are you ready to experience a 2d platformer game within the heart of a first person psychological creepy game? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THEM.

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  27. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    70% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a dungeon crawler role play game, based on grid system. You will lead your team to continually discover clues, solve the puzzles that surround you, and survive in dangerous dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Of Dragon Knight.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    What Lies BeneathAt the bottom of the ocean floor lie The Biospheres. These weather-controlled domes once supported vast arrays of lifeforms, but have since been abandoned. Explore arid deserts, dark forests, and frozen tundras. But don't stay too late, as you are not alone out in the great abyss. What Lies WithinVenture into procedural dungeons deep within The Biospheres. Discover why the underw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subterror.

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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    83% User Score Based on 1,008 reviews

    Wishlist on steam now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1889640/The_Backrooms_Survival/ Inspired by the popular internet "creepypasta" The Backrooms, The Backrooms: Survival is a horror... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Survival.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Go leg to leg with the fast-paced gauntlet of Armless Samurai. Armless Samurai is a fast paced first-person parkour game where you play as a samurai whose limbs have been lost in battle, and robbed from their arsenal. Worry not, however, they haven’t taken your legs yet! And this will be your enemy's greatest mistake… In an effort to seek vengeance for your limbs, take on a mountain of monstrou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armless Samurai.

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  33. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    87% User Score Based on 279 reviews

    Crawl to the top of the Tower of Kalemonvo, a hardcore isometric ARPG experience with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists, scavenge for magical items, use powerful spells and customize your stats and skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Kalemonvo.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Stranded at an abandoned gas station in the middle of the desert. Losing your grip on reality. Dark rituals. Demonic pursuers. No escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ad Infernum.

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  35. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    When an otherworldly storm descended in 1988, it brought something worse than cold. As civilization crumbled, the Entity Containment Division became humanity's final hope. Now you serve in their "workforce," venturing into abandoned facilities across America to repay the price of your survival. But beneath the howling blizzards and crackling radio transmissions lies a truth colder than t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Frontiers.

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  36. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    All your coworkers are gone and the halls are quiet, except for the pitter patter of rain on the window. Explore a desolate laboratory as a creature stalks you, always watching. Run and hide as you solve puzzles and learn more about what happened to the facility its secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quiet is the Eyes.

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  37. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Play as Billy, fighting your way through the randomly generated halls of an old, abandoned mansion! Fight through the halls, find and collect loot in the side rooms, buy from shops, and battle exciting bosses at the end of each set of hallways. And when you’re ready, unlock the basements to completely change the game with whole new challenges, enemies, bosses, and loot! More than 120 unique weap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunting of Billy Classic.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, graphical, turn-based, role-playing roguelike game. Your goal is to delve deep into a dungeon, find a portal to a mythical place called the Zorbus where a mere mortal can ascend to demigodhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorbus.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Filcher is a first-person, 2.5D, mission-based stealth game. As Sporey the master thief, break into guarded buildings to steal from the wealthy and corrupt, using only your senses, your wits, and a handful of tools and gadgets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Filcher.

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  40. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    Enter the dungeon, get lost and roll the dice against the monsters! Play your chances against dangerous monsters like ghosts, werewolves or even the frankenstein monster himself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snake Eyes Dungeon.

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  41. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    The Lost King of Avallon is a challenging turn-based rogue-lite RPG set in a medieval setting. The open world will allow you to do what you want and even be who you want: knight, paladin, hunter, thief, mage, elemental, demon, angel ... You have to assemble a team of heroes, where each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, as well as find a clue to the strange story that happened to t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost King of Avallon.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 2,050 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    Kingsway is the #1 operating system for daily tasks such as skeleton smashing and loot-organizing. Trouble sorting through all your potions and swords? Don't worry! Kingsway can help you manage, and with an easy to use interface you'll have time leftover for a peaceful stroll through the underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingsway.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    45% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    An ancient power lies hidden, deep within Coldfire Keep, threatening the peaceful town of Newsettle. Now four friends must take it upon themselves to become heroes, and venture into the depths on a quest to secure their town's future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coldfire Keep.

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  44. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 314 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

    One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics. Being a nameless adventure seeker, you have to get to the final level of the dungeon and destroy the obelisks, which is being used by forces of Evil to invade the world. Use a melee weapon, magic staffs, and antique artefacts, to burst way through the hordes of enemies inhabiting a few g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One More Dungeon.

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  45. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    61% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Abandon all hope, ye who enter Malebolgia! Explore this haunted palace and fight the terrible demons and beasts within, as you struggle to escape the cold and desolate wasteland of Hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malebolgia.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 3,464 reviews

    Dungeon crawling on the go. Grab loot, fight monsters, and escape or die trying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delver.

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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. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Roxy Raccoon's Pinball Panic is a reimagining of the 3D Platformer but told through a unique, pinball format. End the witch’s wicked schemes and conquer her many challenges. Prove once and for all, that you are the true pinball champion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roxy Raccoon's Pinball Panic.

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  49. Battles of space ships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planets Battle.

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  50. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,702 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    This is Daniel, a normal guy from recent times: a great videogame player, big sci-fi movie fan, novice player of role playing games, pot-head and overall, horny due to a mysterious lack of success with girls. Wait... is Unepic not a medieval fantasy game? Why is the main character a guy from today's world? To find out the answer you will have to play the game... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnEpic.

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