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This is a creator-approved translation of a free game original published on Freem by KSBgames, a one-man studio consisting of the creator minuhinome. This game is part of a genre of game referred to in Japanese as bakage (バカゲー), a portmanteau of baka (meaning "foolish") and game. The following is a translation of the description written by the developer on the previously linked page: This RPG... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Much BS RPG.

A small adventure between Jii and Mago (a child of similar age)! ■ Play time About 20 to 60 minutes ■ Game introduction An adventure tan woven by the age difference between Jii-san, who is over 60 years old, and a girl who is like Mago. Side view battle with a sense of tempo and pixel art that moves. Recommended for those who like a little retro world view and four-color expression.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JIJImago(old & young)RPGmini.

78%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

78% User Score Based on 188 reviews

Stream by day, prank by night, and build your fame in this RPG adventure game! As IRL streamer Laika, create content, earn subscribers, and expand your skills. Explore the city and risk it all to entertain your growing audience. Show them what they actually want to see... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exposed Livestream.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 268 reviews

Play the free demo!If you like the free demo, buy the full game and continue from your last save point! Learning should be an adventureDialogue changes from English to Japanese as you learn and progress in this comedic RPG backed by professional Japanese voice acting. Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech is aimed at anime fans with little to no Japanese ability, but any beginne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 1,402 reviews

RPG MAKER lets you create an original role-playing game without any prior specialized knowledge or training. RPG MAKER XP is full of the functions you've been asking for, including game data encryption and a scripting feature that lets you change the very heart of the RPG MAKER engine. By improving the operating environment, the program can now provide support for a full-colour display and greatl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker XP.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 419 reviews

Learn the basics of Japanese in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

40% User Score Based on 401 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 7 reviews

Redshirt is the comedy sci-fi sim about social networking aboard a space station, starring the station's most ambitious low-ranking peon: you! Navigate the professional and interpersonal politics of the ubiquitous "Spacebook" to curry favor among friends and colleagues. As intense intergalactic conflict rages around you, it's up to you to accrue those all-important "likes" on your status updates! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redshirt.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 1,589 reviews

The ideal introductory course to the Japanese language! Learn how to read and write Japanese characters (Hiragana) at a steady pace. A full-blown RPG specifically designed to keep you engaged. By playing along, you’re going to be introduced to the Japanese language like never before! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization

83% User Score Based on 125 reviews

RPG Paper Maker is a game making engine, free for non commercial use, allowing you to create a 3D universe with many 2D sprites and even 3D objects using a simple interface for all available platforms: Windows, Linux, and MacOS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Paper Maker.

69%Game Brain Score

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100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

DESCRIPTIONHB&P is a classic old-school RPG inspired by the design and aesthetics of the 80s and 90s. Your decisions will determine how each adventure ends. Every story includes random and dynamic elements, meaning no two playthroughs will ever be exactly the same. Although HB&P embraces a nostalgic 80s/90s style, we’ve spared you from reading endless blocks of text by keeping the storyte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Book & Paper.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

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59% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Once upon a time, somewhere and somehow, Grim Reaper choose the wrong door. Angelo – young lazy bum, oh sorry - a blogger, powered by his blogger skills, must turn on “point-n-click adventure” mode, go around the whole inferno, meet locals, and get back. We made this Hell for you to enjoy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angelo and Deemon: One Hell of a Quest.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

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64% User Score Based on 386 reviews

Pixel Game Maker MV – the latest entry in the Maker series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Game Maker MV.

93%Game Brain Score

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93% User Score Based on 627 reviews

UNLEASH YOUR PASSION FOR RETRO RPGs For the first time ever, RPG Maker 2003 is officially available in English! This legendary game development engine is both highly affordable and easy to use, and it remains one of the most popular RPG Maker installments to date. It is the first engine in the series to employ a sideview battle system similar to the classic RPGs of the early-to-mid 90s. If you ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker 2003.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

95% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Get ready for adventure not like any other! This story is about Ash. An ordinary girl who takes an unexpected journey through the mysterious spirit world filled with strange creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashina: The Red Witch.

77%Game Brain Score

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77% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Command your Squad of Survivors in a game where Line of Sight is extremely important, you cannot shoot what you cannot see. Develop your formations, move as a unit and cover every corner. Leave no man behind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor Squad: Gauntlets.

Japanese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese Supernatural Horror Adventure  90 minutes to 4 hours(May vary by player) 4 (In addition to the main endings, there is an Ending 0 (Game Over)). A childhood friend has died.Naoko Mitsuba regrets it deeply.If she had been more supportive, perhaps her next-door neighbor, Takuji Honjo, wouldn’t have chosen death.Then one day, she sees a shadow outside… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 槨ノ家-kakunoya-.

84%Game Brain Score

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84% User Score Based on 812 reviews

Become Jesus Christ, the famous man on Earth - in this highly realistic simulation game. Pray like Him for getting superpower, perform famous miracles like Him from Bible like casting demons, healing and feeding people, resurrection and more in "I am Jesus Christ". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Jesus Christ.

88%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 447 reviews

Critic Score 56%Based on 1 reviews

Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is a grand tale that will enchant the hearts and minds of players as it takes them on an incredible journey. With a beautiful visual novel story experience, intriguing characters, fast-paced SRPG combat, world-class soundtrack and more. The game begins atop a snowy mountain where the protagonist awakens in an unfamiliar wilderness, surrounded by deadly creatures, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

75% User Score Based on 1,346 reviews

'The Scroll of Taiwu' is an indie game based on Chinese mythology and Wuxia tales. You will play as a "successor of Taiwu" in a fictional universe, defeating your greatest enemy under the effort and sacrifice of many generations and change the fate of humankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Scroll Of Taiwu.

88%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 673 reviews

Path of Wuxia is the fourth title of Heluo Studio since the launch of the studio’s first title, Tale of Wuxia. Combine Wuxia world and school life with anime art style, it returns to the simulation gameplay well known by fans. Play as a young Xia who possesses extraordinary ability and join the academy known as the Hermitic Pavilions of Xia, grow strong along with various schoolmates and seek your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path Of Wuxia.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

87% User Score Based on 358 reviews

世界を支配しようと企んでいた魔王イブリースだったが、勇者に敗れて弱体化し、少女のような姿になってしまう。 密かに復讐を誓う魔王。彼女は名をイリスと変えて、力を取り戻す旅に出る。その前に立ちはだかる、欲望に塗れた人間たちと 反旗を翻したモンスターたち! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elise the Devil.

84%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

84% User Score Based on 479 reviews

Guide Miley through idyllic Cherry Tree Town as she makes new friends and endeavors to persuade them to join her high school comedy club in Cherry Tree High Comedy Club, an anime-style comic adventure game. Explore the town and level up Miley's repertoire of conversational topics by performing different activities such as reading books, watching TV, and visiting the art gallery, then apply those … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cherry Tree High Comedy Club.

87%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 5,026 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Unheard is a narrative-centric detective game.Put on your headphones and step back into the past. Use the voices you hear to return to crime scenes, tracking down each individual involved and solving the cases!The game puts players in the role of a time-traveling detective who is only able to use one sense, sound. Also, the game’s story is a non-linear experience. Players must build their own time… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unheard.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

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52% User Score Based on 140 reviews

The Executioner puts you in the shoes of a man who tortures people for a living while trying to retain his own sanity. In this game the monster isn't lurking behind you. You are the monster, if you choose to become one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Executioner.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Astoria: The Holders of Power Saga is a charming 35+hr RPG with an epic, twisting story, containing intricate characters and cinematic cutscenes. done in classic 90's, RPG-style storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astoria: The Holders of Power Saga.

■ Introduction This game has been created as a present to celebrate Nekomata Okayu's birthday by her fans. This is the third time that the "Okayun Birthday Project" has celebrated her birthday, with a total of 69 fans volunteering and coming together to complete the project within one year. Our goal was to create "a game that is a birthday present for Okayun, but one that anyone can enjoy!" We … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to holoBOX(Hololive Fan Game).

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics

83% User Score Based on 980 reviews

Create your own AI story or fanfic RPG — roleplay, love & choose your story If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StoryZone: AI Story App & RPG.

75%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

75% User Score Based on 307 reviews

Get ready for a great adventure in ‘Corsairs Legacy’ the game that you play as Rufus Monroe, an adventurous smuggler who transports cargoes through naval patrols in the Caribbean. But when an ordinary raid on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago goes wrong, Rufus and his crew come face to face with a Spanish naval patrol ship, which leads to the beginning of a new and unexpected adventure.In ‘Corsai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Three Minutes To Eight is a mind bending pixel art adventure. A gaming experience threading the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible and yet remains elusive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Minutes To Eight.

31%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

31% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Welcome to the Womb Room, the beginning of the end. The ultimate human life simulator. Is this a roguelike? Is life a roguelike? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Womb Room.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

82% User Score Based on 121 reviews

Enter your first year at Koto Gakuen and discover Japanese language through easy to learn lessons and compelling mini games. Meet new friends and unveil their story and maybe find love through your adventures. Love Language Japanese is the very first Visual Novel/Dating Simulator offering a learning experience to start your journey in the world of Japanese language. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Language Japanese.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

84% User Score Based on 520 reviews

Easily and quickly make your own multi-platform visual novels with TyranoBuilder, even if you know nothing about game programming or scripting! Bring your creativity to reality with our suite of drag-and-drop tools, plus scripting language for advanced users. Games made with TyranoBuilder can be easily exported to Windows, Mac, browsers, or converted* for iOS and Android smart devices, then sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TyranoBuilder Visual Novel Studio.

92%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Home.

49%Game Brain Score

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49% User Score Based on 316 reviews

From the designer and artists behind "Stranded" comes a short story about the intersection of morality and sentience, in a cyberpunk future where both have become commodities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder.

96%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 814 reviews

Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

Golden Treasure is a game for those who carry dragons in their hearts. Hunt, explore, survive, and become Great among the True Children of Sun and Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Treasure: The Great Green.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

80% User Score Based on 262 reviews

You will play a telepath named James. He has the ability to connect with the soul thus he can understand their past. He was hired to explore what happened in the previous 20 years in a haunted house This is the puzzle game! Gameplay uses the first person perspective, your mission searching for items and solve puzzles in order to connect with the souls of those who died in the house and listen t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Of Evil: The Tailor.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 106 reviews

"If we don’t pass the upcoming evaluation in 3 months, the snack street will be sold off?!"A production of Simon Creative and Storia, Taiwanese cuisine personification visual novel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Food Girls.

85%Game Brain Score

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85% User Score Based on 466 reviews

Become a god and help change the fate of people, even the world! In Will: A Wonderful World, you will receive letters written by characters living in urban cities. By rearranging the order and combinations of sentences in these letters, you are going to alter the destiny of whomever that wrote them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Will: A Wonderful World.

77%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

83% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

Alphadia Genesis is the first JRPG from acclaimed developers KEMCO to be released on Steam. The story chronicles an epic adventure with Fray and his investigative team from the Archleign Kingdom as they set out to solve a mysterious murder case in a nearby city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alphadia Genesis.

94%Game Brain Score

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94% User Score Based on 412 reviews

A nostalgia-infused pixel clicker in a comedy wrapper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human-powered spacecraft.

82%Game Brain Score

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82% User Score Based on 279 reviews

Learn Japanese kanji in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat.

58%Game Brain Score

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58% User Score Based on 100 reviews

NYKRA has gone through some big changes, please read this: https://github.com/ENDESGA/NYKRA_Before/tree/main-------NYKRA is a narrative platformer pixelart game with puzzle and RPG mechanics set in an ever collapsing reality. You travel via a being named Keu through 7 different planets, unraveling the complex mess of reality ahead of you. But as you read through the alien literature, discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NYKRA: Before.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

87% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

MoeNovel's exciting new original title, LoveKami -Divinity Stage-, debuts on Steam in English, bringing a fun and energetic tale filled with magic and music! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoveKami: Divinity Stage.

88%Game Brain Score

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94% User Score Based on 2,729 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 9 reviews

Join Brian Pasternack on his first day at one of the world’s largest companies, Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp's hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yuppie Psycho.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

72% User Score Based on 207 reviews

Sometimes Always Monsters is a narrative roleplaying life simulator filled with choices. You play a recently married author who joins a cross-country bus tour to promote your next upcoming novel. Along the way, you hear about vicious rumours claiming you're a total fraud. As you journey through five unique cities, meet fans and critics alike, and make friends with your fellow busmates, it'll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes Always Monsters.

85%Game Brain Score

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95% User Score Based on 608 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

Roui, a resilient city dandy, a decipherer, a half-educated jeweler and the author of scientific magic articles, was met with a colossal failure AND must return to his gypsy homeland: Latori. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crown of Leaves.

81%Game Brain Score

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81% User Score Based on 823 reviews

I suddenly received Herbert Lee's call for help in an ordinary morning.He said his wife and daughter disappeared overnight and all his wife's daily necessities disappeared too. But the police cannot place the case on file because it did not reach 48 hours yet. So, Lee can only call me for help.I am a policeman. As an elite agent of the Cyber Security Investigation Department (CSID) in Alivia, trac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Manhunt.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 2,077 reviews

RPG Maker VX Ace is the latest and greatest engine in the RPG Maker series, improving on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. The most powerful editor yet, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker VX Ace.

68%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

68% User Score Based on 192 reviews

1920 year. New York. City of high hopes and broken dreams, friends and traitors. Can a humble guy Christopher, the son of a port worker, make his American dream come true? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whiskey.Mafia. Leo's Family.