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Looking for games like Nightmares? Here are top tactical strategy recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Throne of Bone, Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage or SpellRogue.

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  1. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    91% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    Rise, Necromancer! The world left you for dead, but death was never the end. Awaken once more, summon your undead legions, and reclaim your throne in a turn-based strategy game that fuses roguelike tactics with autobattler mayhem. The bones of the fallen are yours to shape. Draft from over 50 unique minions, each with strengths to exploit and weaknesses to mend. Experiment with synergies, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Throne of Bone.

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  2. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    71% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Pirates Outlaws 2 is a swashbuckling roguelike deckbuilder. Collect & fuse cards, gather powerful relics and adapt your strategy during each run. Become a reputed pirate, loot the Sea Masters, challenge giant creatures and triumph in the great Arena! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage.

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  3. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,077 reviews

    Dice Gameplay Manipulate dice in fun and novel ways to control the fickle Mana Dice and bend their fate to your will. Reroll, duplicate, split, flip and enchant with special effects to take command of the Mana Dice's random nature, and use them to cast your mighty spells.But beware, the foul Voidwalkers are spreading their influence on the once peaceful inhabitants of the world and has made them r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpellRogue.

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  4. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    Recruit heroes and defeat the monsters! You must select the most optimal set of cards for each round. The damage multipliers increase depending on the combination of cards' elements and types. Plan your next move wisely while considering every possibility. Build Your Perfect Deck: Cards that have been given as rewards have their own unique skills. Plan how it might synergize with other artifacts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes Wanted.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    82% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 544 reviews

    War of Omens is a card game combining deck-builder and CCG mechanics, featuring fast, strategic play and three different playable factions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of Omens.

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  7. Panacle: Back to the Wild is a indie card game developed by one person. The game not only combines the best of War Chess, roguelike, Building Deck, but also has an original "Tactical Position" game mechanic, and a series of characters and cards designed with the "Tactical Position" mechanic as the core. In terms of worldview and story, I will try to create a different kind of h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panacle: Back To Wild.

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  9. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 9,509 reviews

    Build your city into the most powerful of all kingdoms through endless combinations of buildings, units, spells, and positioning. Take advantage of chaotic combos and powerful perks to break the game and become overpowered. Grow your kingdom in strategic ways, prepare for dozens of unique events, and show the world your kingdom can outlast all others.Build Your CapitalFrom humble village to massiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Kings.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Doomspire is a roguelike card game where you play a hero and venture deeper into the Doomspire, a dark and ancient structure. Face terrifying bosses, gather treasures, and strategically build your deck as you descend into the abyss, where doom awaits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomspire.

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  11. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 5,396 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 4 reviews

    It's time to raise Hell in Heaven! Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Train 2.

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  12. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 2,345 reviews

    Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers You've never played blackjack with cards like these! Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is a roguelike deckbuilder where you play blackjack using lots of cards with unique effects that you would never expect to see in a game of blackjack. This is the demo for the game, there are more opponents, floors, and of course cards coming soon! In the meantime, wishlist the game o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers.

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  14. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,507 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and an unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System. Features Unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption - In Astrea there is a new type of “damage” system. Purifi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles.

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  15. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 3,527 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Coming out of a year in Early Access during which more than 525,000 players downloaded the game, Faeria has been shaped by a very active community of fans. In this time we have processed over 42,000 pieces of feedback, and already awarded more than $34,100 in cash prizes to players who are becoming Faeria legends. Get onboard the Yak train now to help us build the future of Faeria! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faeria.

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  16. Call enemies straight from your hand — an offbeat card-battle experience! ShuffleHunt is a deck-building roguelike where you play as a hunter tasked with tracking down and eliminating dangerous creatures. Battles of Stealth and Strategy“A true hunter never fights head-on.” In ShuffleHunt, Stealth is the key to victory. Without interference from enemies, you can focus entirely on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShuffleHunt.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 399 reviews

    Defeat a legendary Evil and rebuild your home in Pyrene, a deckbuilding roguelike with dungeon crawling mechanics. Collect powerful artifacts, relics and spells for your many heroes while uncovering the mysteries behind your village’s destruction. After Forward: Escape The Fold, here's Twotinydice's next game. Uncharted Mythology Set in the Pyrenees, the game is based on a never-used before p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrene.

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  19. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    80% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Final Stardust Cosmic Nexus is a 2D card game that aims to bring a completely new and dynamic battle system by introducing many new features such as Saiments, Magi'Kura, Eishougi, and more! Fast-paced battles with stunning graphics! Get ready to go through an anime-like experience! No DLCs and micro-transactions. All the content will be 100% available with the full release. Join the early acce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Stardust: Cosmic Nexus.

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  20. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    54% User Score Based on 164 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.

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  21. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 7,824 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Includes: 4 x Ultimate Premium Keg 4 x Ultimate Keg 4 x Crimson Curse Keg 4 x Novigrad Keg 4 x Iron Judgment Keg 4 x Merchants of Ofir Keg 4 x Master Mirror Keg 4 x Way of the Witcher Keg 4 x Prince of Power Keg This pack allows you to quickly grow your collection and build a mighty deck of your own to charge into battle with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GWENT: The Witcher Card Game.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    85% User Score Based on 961 reviews

    Welcome to Mythgard, a fantasy cyberpunk CCG of heroes, gods, and mythical beasts. Master the unique lane and mana systems in your rise to the top or enjoy team play with a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythgard.

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  26. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Epic is a fast paced card game of fantasy combat, without collectible cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Card Game.

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  27. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 4,810 reviews

    From the creators of Puzzle Quest, play the new Puzzle/RPG/Strategy mash-up, GEMS OF WAR! Match gems to power your spells, and match skulls to smite your enemies! It’s easy to learn yet has tons of depth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gems of War.

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  28. Create new official cards to improve your deck, and show you're the smartest Creandor in the world! 10.400+ existing cards made so far by fellow Creandors, that you can use to build your deck. 54+ BILLIONS of yet-to-be-created cards: the best ones haven't been imagined yet. Will you do it? Additional Roguelite mode for when you want a different kind of challenge Unlock a card once, use it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ariokan - create your cards, break the Meta.

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  29. Darkest Cube fuses card games, roguelikes, and RPG elements – adapt your starting deck with cards gained from quests, and adjust your strategies to seal the mysterious Dark Cubes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Cube.

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  30. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 68,784 reviews

    THE SPIRE AWAKENS The ultimate roguelike deckbuilder returns!For 1, 000 years, the Spire lay dormant, its secrets buried and its horrors forgotten. Now, it has reopened, hungrier and more dangerous than ever, devouring all who dare to ascend.New perils demand sharper strategies, relentless cunning, and unwavering resolve. Outwit the Spire’s brutal trials and uncover the truths hidden at its peak.W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slay the Spire 2.

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  31. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Archon Soul is a 2D roguelike dice-builder where you create powerful dice using swappable faces, runes, and bodies with unique effects. ​Draft spells, craft powerful synergies, defeat challenging enemies, and conquer the Archon's palace. Modify your dice In addition to changing the face values of your dice, you can also modify them with Dice Bodies and Runes. With 40 runes and over 30 dice bodies,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archon Soul.

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  32. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 207 reviews

    Easy to Start. Tactical to Master. The Lost Glitches is a tactical card battler built to respect your time. We stripped away the barriers so you can get straight to the fight. Whether you are a genre veteran or a newcomer, the gameplay is designed to be accessible instantly. There is no steep learning curve preventing you from your first win, but the strategic ceiling ensures that mastery is a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Glitches.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 788 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Gamble your way out of hell in this blackjack-inspired rogue-lite deckbuilder. Play powerful card combos or cheat to outwit your opponents and earn your freedom. Win their Soul coins! Bribe the ferryman! And uncover the story of those who stand in your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Jacket.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    In The Royal Writ, you don't just play cards - you command them on the battlefield. Place your loyal subjects strategically as they advance toward the enemy, dealing damage. But beware: any card that reaches the enemy base before victory is permanently destroyed and removed from your deck for the rest of your run. Sacrifice isn't just a risk - it's an essential strategy that creates memorable sub… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Royal Writ.

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  35. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 888 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    Deck of Haunts invites you to become a malevolent Haunted House. Lure humans into your cursed halls, manipulate their fears, and drain their essence to grow your power. Use strategy to build your mansion and expand your dark influence, turning your home into a terrifying, inescapable nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Haunts.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Community Events, sneak peeks and more! About the GameRuneborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar! Cast spells to attack enemies by spinning Rune Columns like slot reels. Match results along five Spell Lines to deal damage. St… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runeborn.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 411 reviews

    Troubles and decay struck the cities, the villages were mired in the vices of madness, and people began to look for a reason for battle in order to throw out their aggression. You are the Necroking. Put on the crown of a powerful necromancy magic and embark on a dark and twisted journey to bring chaos and destruction to settlements desecrated by life itself. Raise an army of skeletons and other vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necroking.

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  38. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    76% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Wishlist the game on Steam! Memorize the cards on the table. Pair heroes with their corresponding weapons to attack enemies and avoid traps at all costs. Traps deal damage and skip your turn. Enemies have their own attack counters that decrease with each passing turn, bringing them closer to attacking. After every battle you visit the Merchant's Goods, where you are able to purchase new re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pairs & Perils.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    SolForge Fusion is a one-of-a-kind collectible card battler where every card you play levels up, evolving into stronger forms and unlocking devastating combos as the battle unfolds. Play solo or head-to-head in tactical, ever-shifting matches where your strategy evolves with every turn. Created by Richard Garfield (Magic: The Gathering) and Justin Gary (Ascension Deckbuilding Game), SolForge Fusio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SolForge Fusion.

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  40. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 1,400 reviews

    :gj/yush: BUY NOW ON STEAM! :gj/yush: [Media 5013839] [Media 5638215] Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadean Tactics.

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  41. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 380 reviews

    A roguelike deckbuilding game in space! Explore randomly generated systems, enemies and strange encounters. Build your deck, survive and reach For The Warp gate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For The Warp.

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  42. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    43% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Acies: Battle Runes is a strategy card game that you can play with your friends. Build your deck with over 50 cards to suit your characteristics and add the special abilities that you like. Battle with users in real time from 1vs1 to 3vs3 and summon up to 1200 units to battle! Grow your units and awaken the sleeping power of the hero using over 130 types of runes. Become a great strategist as you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clash of Legions.

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  43. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 602 reviews

    CEO is a multiplayer tactics game that offers chess-like army creation, collectible units, and a dynamic global economy. It is currently available on Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Evolved Online.

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  44. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    98% User Score Based on 774 reviews

    Welcome to Eientei, combine multiple colors of mana to build your ideal deck, duel with gensokyo girls, and chase back the mysterious moon treasure. Also, enjoy the unpredictable Roguelike with fantasy Danmaku! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend.

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  46. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 1,520 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    Play with friends or AI as you travel across fantastic planes to take on new encounters & opponents. Magic 2013 features ten customizable decks, individual records, new items & more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 382 reviews

    Phantom Rose is a roguelike deckbuilding card game. Build a deck of spells to defeat the phantoms and make careful decisions while you explore as each death is permanent. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Rose.

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  49. Rebuild the City of Zite Across the PagesCreate a city one Page at a time in this rogue-like deckbuilding city builder. Each run begins with a small collection of cards and an empty Page. Expand carefully, discover powerful synergies between locations, and earn Zite to survive the year. Hold your Page together through Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter to complete a run. A Living JournalZite ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pages of Zite.

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  50. A World on the BrinkOne half of the world burns beneath the eternal light of Mara. The other lies in everlasting darkness. Between them lies the Twilight Zone, a narrow band of habitable land where the last great realms of Humans and Daemonkin endure against impossible odds. Daemons advance from the deeper reaches of Mara's eternal day. Crawlers rise from the depths below. Ancient powers awaken … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duskfire.

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