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Games like Nightmares Aren't Real

Games like Nightmares Aren't Real

Games like Nightmares Aren't Real

Looking for games like Nightmares Aren't Real? Here are top action adventure recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Wandering Farm, Feed or Thaumavel.

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  1. A cozy farming adventure… with strange secrets hiding everywhere. On the surface, your farm is peaceful: cows mooing, chickens wandering, crops quietly growing in the sun. But look a little closer—something unusual is happening here. Weird items appear out of nowhere.A mysterious glowing ball sits behind the barn.A suspicious ninja-like figure lurks between the trees.Even your animals seem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wandering Farm.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    After their car breaks down, a group of teens find themselves trapped in the clutches of an ancient evil! They must fight against dark forces and find out the truth before it's too late...From Rosaceae Games comes a homage to classic survival horror. Battle your way through dangerous enemies in a top down perspective, and put your brain to the test solving puzzles and challenges to progress. All w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feed.

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  3. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    With a plethora of wands at your disposal, there's no need to be born with magic to become a real master of wizardry! What does that mean?It means that in this roguelite action-adventure game your abilities all come from the wands you collect throughout the levels. Play through long adventures or small side missions, where you're tested on your skill with specific staffs. Or maybe fighting against… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thaumavel.

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  4. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    The Use of Life is a “game book”-style multi-ending JRPG. The main character’s various “attachments” fluctuate in accordance with the choices the player makes, and the ending changes depending on “the use of life” you choose through your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Use of Life.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    My Beautiful Paper Smile is a story about a child trapped in a facility that raises children to be perfect. Their upmost joy is required at all times. They must smile always, never frowning; always happy, never saddened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Beautiful Paper Smile.

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  7. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Courier of the Crypts is a 2D puzzle adventure game where you have to survive as a Courier on his first errand to the ominous crypts. Main tool to achieve the mission is a Magic Torch which you use to illuminate your path, defend from darkness and solve puzzles - it must never run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Courier of the Crypts.

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  8. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Slash through hordes of enemies and become the ultimate swordmaster! In this action rogue-lite, choose from variety of weapons and upgrades to create game-breaking synergies. Survive against unique types of enemies as you get older and suffer from the curse of undying If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Survivors.

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  9. I wanted to make a game, so I did it. This game is a 2D horizontal board action game In the mainline mode, you can fight and win with different bosses to experience different cheery battles, You can choose the most simple means of attack to defeat the powerful enemy, or you can choose different skills in the game to win a magnificent victory, At the same time, you can als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Punch.

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  11. Please enjoy this short game, I learned lots about GameMaker whilst making this! Description After a long night of making a Game - Mark, our begrudging adventurer is forced into a world beyond his imagination. Can you face the reaper and bring back Mark to finish his Game?  Controls: Arrow keys - Movement Z key: Interact Credits The game, the art and the programming (and everything else in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Is An Opportunity.

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  12. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Become a Knight as save a village from a goblin invasion. Fight through intricate puzzles and defeat all goblins to advance to the next stage. Push around objects such as rocks, boxes, and many more to make way or use them to crush goblins. Or strike the goblins yourself with upmost justice. Each stage offers increasing difficulty to test your mettle. Face against giant goblin bosses with their … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knights Order.

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  13. An open-world, action-adventure game slice focusing on player exploration and visual effects. This project was designed and developed by two university students as a final piece. This game is by no means perfect and we had some issues with the packaged project that don't appear in the editor so if there are any bugs we apologise! However, this game is sixteen-weeks of trial and error and we hope y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Road More Travelled.

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  14. New Update! Story You are a samurai with a family. After being falsely accused of treason you are sought out by the feudal lord of this land. You must do everything you can to protect your family and reach safety by heading towards the nearby river where you have a few fishing boats that can be used to escape. Combat You, the player take control of a samurai noble with his trusted katana. Use your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai's Choice - New Update!.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    53% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Wetwork is a stealth action game. The protagonist is an assassin and their objective is to eliminate their target as silently and cleanly as possible. The game is set in 2030s and takes place in Latvia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wetwork.

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  16. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 572 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Create & Play the dungeons of your dreams Create and share your very own dungeons, then play a nearly infinite number of highly creative, trap-ridden dungeons made by other creators from all over the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Maker.

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  17. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    88% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Discord Community About the Game Embark on an extraordinary journey in Wéko the Mask Gatherer, a single-player, action-adventure game inspired by classic 3D platformers and RPGs like Zelda (OOT), Souls-like, and Spyro. As Wéko, the intrepid adventurer and mask gatherer, you will traverse a progressively open world that encourages discovery. Use the power of masks to solve intriguing puzzles, ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wéko The Mask Gatherer.

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  18. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Against Great Darkness Prologue is a brick-breaker, bullet hell, roguelite. Choose your pagan deity and break free from the clutches of Lucifer. Juggle your disks to defeat your enemies as you progress through the waves of minions and confront relentless demonic bosses. In each run, acquire powerful relics that will assist you in your escape. Juggle the disks to unleash the power they hold and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Against Great Darkness.

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  19. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 436 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

    A top-down hack-and-slash where Lucah must fight to reclaim their identity from the grasp of the Nightmare monsters that inhabit the dream-like land. Lucah: Born of a Dream features a hand-drawn surrealist artstyle and contains heavy themes relating to organized religion, queerness and suppression of one's identity through indoctrination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucah: Born of a Dream.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    53% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Transform your fate! Gather the spirits of fallen heroes, morph between them and fight for your life in this rock hard dungeon crawler. Chain elemental hero powers to counter and crush enemy hordes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MetaMorph.

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  21. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    23% User Score Based on 35 reviews
    Critic Score 29%Based on 3 reviews

    Bounty Battle is the indie fighting game -- a new multiplayer 2D fighting game, where you can square off as your favorite indie hero against other indie heroes from games like Guacamelee!, Darkest Dungeon, Dead Cells, and Psychonauts 2 among other awesome indies. The game features more than 30 character, each with their own companion Minion and unique abilities. It’s Super Smash Bros. meets indie … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bounty Battle.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 372 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, magical items and ancient secrets. By upgrading your magic, any way forward is right in this non-linear adventure game full of exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alwa's Legacy.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    A combat focused metroidvania #action #soulslike #metroidvania #darksouls #combat #exploration #swordandsorcery [Media 11037943] [Media 11037952] [Media 11037959] Windmills is a combat-focused... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windmills.

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  25. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    56% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Alice Andersson, a world-renowned scholar, faces a dilemma of grand proportions when her mother falls gravely ill. No traditional cures have been able to save her; not even the most unconventional methods have worked! Join her as she discovers the legend about the Elohim Cube, a mystical artifact that might be their only hope. Long lost to the sands of time, the Cube is said to possess incredible … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save Your Mother.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    "Hexrogue" is a turn-based strategy roguelike game where you need to survive on a hex board that changes every time you play. Strategy Players can consume Action Points (AP) of a limited amount each turn to perform various actions such as "move," "attack," and "build." Fill the board with necessary buildings such as "villages" that automatically … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexrogue.

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  27. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Classic, old-school, turn-based battle in a satirical medieval world. Raise a Holy Army and stop the march of Evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Battle!: Hell's Crusade.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    67% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Viking Vengeance is a Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a religiously oppressed medieval world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods forever changing the destiny of his people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Vengeance.

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  29. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Paladin Dream is a story-rich fantasy RPG about a heroic quest. Explore a reverie-like kingdom overflowing with magical locations, characters and monsters as Josiah uncovers the secret of his recurring dream. Can you stop the nightmare before it’s too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paladin Dream.

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  30. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 13,089 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 26 reviews

    Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16­bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Light Drifter.

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  31. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 1,439 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 23 reviews

    [Media 3647254] ____________| Steam | GOG | Discord | Twitter | Facebook | Website |_________ Eldest Souls is a challenging, pixel-art boss-rush game. The Old Gods have long been imprisoned.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldest Souls.

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  32. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Mirlo's home has been destroyed, all the forest Beasts are being kidnapped and exploited for their energy. Join her to save her home and her forest friends in a hack & slash adventure. Use Mirlo's attack to push and defeat enemies, jump to avoid hazards, and save all the Beasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirlo Above the Sun.

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  33. A fantasy action game featuring real-time combat, party building, exploration, and strategic tower defense as you rise from outsider to hero in a world besieged by demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight of Justice.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Diluted is a narrative-driven 3D side-scrolling puzzle and adventure game where players explore dark environments, solve environmental challenges, and uncover a story centered around fear, control, and nightmares.  Players control Archie, a young orphan cursed with a living nightmare entity named Azell. Throughout the game, players navigate interconnected areas, avoid environmental hazards, and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diluted.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Kill a lot of enemies on screen with the help of your gun and upgrades. Explore insane builds and try to get into the global ranking! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PISTOLA.

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  36. Trapped in a mysterious place, you must perform rituals to defeat powerful demons. The Book of Rituals is your only way of knowing how to achieve them. But there is a catch: only one player can see the screen, and the other is the only one who can read the book! In this game, communication is essential, never stop sharing information! Discover through the story a new type of game based on your a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exorcise Demons.

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  37. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A pixel RPG where you play as a handsome, non-violent Hero on a mission to help the King rescue his daughter, who has been kidnapped by the Demon King! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Non-violent Hero.

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  38. Take on the quest to light the flame at the peak of the mountain to bring light and joy to the Moth Kingdom. Face a variety of foes in turn-based battles, interact with NPCs along the way and level up as you journey ever forward. References abcmaxofficial. (2022, June 6). Knife Stab Sound Effect [Sound]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/knife-stab-sound-effect-36354/ Abyssmal. (2022, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light the Summit.

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  39. The heroes are out fighting, but you've got a potion shop to take care of! Navigate your potion shop to craft and mix potions to satisfy your customers! And hey - who said the heroes were the only one who could enjoy the potions? Drink some potions yourself to gain various benefits and make your job easier! Features: Fast, frantic, top-down 2D item-carrying gameplay! 7 challenging levels, with inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion Panic.

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  40. In Heart of the Abyss, you assume the role of the Sea Watcher, a guardian awakened to confront a mysterious and malevolent force corrupting the ocean's depths. This dark power warps marine creatures into monstrous abominations, threatening the balance of the underwater world. Your mission is to halt its insidious spread and restore peace to the abyss. This top-down hack-and-slash adventure, inspi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Of The Abyss.

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  41. Welcome to my first fully published game and submission for the Adventure Game Jam 2023. Right before this jam I was experimenting with making a 2D RPG style game in Unity - my first 2D game actually, then I found this jam and thought, what better way to learn 'eh This game is pretty simple in all fairness, however I have learnt a lot throughout my progress and made a ton of dialogue systems to he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken, Noodle and Soup.

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  42. Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption Be the BOSS! Reverse the role of getting stomped on by the boss, and instead be the end dungeon BOSS to destroy heroes. Summon armies of minions, cast crazy spells, and defeat those pathetic heroes. Now you'll know what it's like to be a true Boss! Quick Summary: Top-Down Survival Shooter where you as an end Boss go up against single heroes. As a boss you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption.

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  43. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Waddle Knight is a Kirby fangame with gameplay similar to Hollow Knight that stars Bandana Waddle Dee! Kirby gets kidnapped by a dark creature, and it's up to Bandana Waddle Dee to save him! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waddle Knight.

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  44. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Kitten Rampage! In this game, you play as a cute kitten who accidentally grows really big and can enjoy running around a large city, saying hi to all of the citizens! Of course, by "saying hi", I mean trampling, destroying, and reducing to rubble as the authorities attempt to stop you! With a custom soundtrack, 21 different kittens to choose from (8 of which need to be unlocked), 14 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitten Rampage.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Follow Us About the GameHistorySorrounded by a dark atmosphere and a captivating character, Dreamer will show an experience unlikely to be forgotten, It will feature acts divided into several levels, revealing a history full mysteries. ExperienceDreamer expresses melancholic moments through the difficulties presented by the character, who creates a fantasy universe seeking to interact and accom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamer.

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    A short and simple 2D side-scrolling adventure platformer featuring an unlikely pixel graphic style in different worlds. Challenge and test your abilities with the game's extreme difficulty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trance.

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  47. Hello there! This is my first videogame! It's a Simple level of a 2D platformer video game made in Construct 3 Free version, which is a program that compiles logic based events. All the assets used in the project are royalty free, modified or purchased, except for the Playable character Bunny (Concept, puppet, animation, icons, etc.) I've designed myself. I also wanted to make the Parallax backgro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Quest.

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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Build a rabbit town and defend against the Fluffy Empire. Strategically place buildings and manage resources as your settlement grows, facing increasingly challenging invasions. Each victory unlocks new ways to play, expanding your options. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Town Keeper.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 298 reviews

    Legionbound is a retro party-based RPG where fights play out in modern autobattler style, where the choices you make when selecting your heroes makes the difference between huge runs and getting wiped. Recruit a ridiculous number of heroes, stack synergies, and see if your legion holds together when the enemies pour in wave after wave. Build up your party to up to 50 heroes at the same time. A f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legionbound.

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  50. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Cradle of Nightmares: Flowers to You is an ATB turn-based game based on combat adventures made by RPGMaker. Players will play as a high school student named Yue Qing, as the world is being torn apart by a mysterious phenomenon from outside the world, the "White Light", and you will start from the ordinary daily life and fall into the dark and gloomy "Second World", where you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cradle of Nightmare : Flowers to you.

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