Games like No Rest for the Weary

ORIUS SOMBRÉA When the light dies, the shadow chooses its hero. The world of Orius is collapsing. Cities are falling. The gods are silent. And in the heart of the ruins, a forgotten force awakens... Orius Sombréa is a dark retro RPG combining free exploration, strategic turn-based combat, and impactful narrative choices. Immerse yourself in an adventure where every decision shapes your desti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orius SOmbréa RPG.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Willow Guard is a story-driven indie RPG set in a world where the Gods have abandoned the animals they once uplifted. Left to their own devices, and invaded by mysterious, horrific monsters from another dimension, the denizens of Tersa turn to the Willow Guards for protection. Isometric Action Gameplay Build an action deck of specialized Willow Guard abilities that you activate as you battle thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Willow Guard.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Welcome aboard the 'Sunchaser' at the dawn of the 20th century with Jack and crew! Backed by his good friend, Jack lands his first major career move as an apprentice in the Archaeology department aboard the colossal airship. On its capstone voyage to the Arctic, it's smooth sailing until Jack's quarters are broken into and his friend goes missing. A madness spread across the ship. The crew l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whitestone.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, monetization

78% User Score Based on 46 reviews

You are a traveler who went in search of adventure.What awaits you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Era of Miracles.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

78% User Score Based on 64 reviews

"Scarlett's Dungeon" consists of an action rpg zelda-like game with 2D pixel art graphics, top-down view & randomly generated dungeons! ^^ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlett's Dungeon.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 9,288 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 39 reviews

Banner Saga - Viking Strategy Tactics RPG - Best Indie Game of 2014 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Banner Saga.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 269 reviews

As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tearscape.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

80% User Score Based on 159 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

From the creators of beloved cult-classic videogames including Moon: Remix RPG Adventure, Chulip, and Rule of Rose, comes Stray Children: a bittersweet fairy tale adventure that will change the way you think about “children” and “adults”. STORY What would you do if all the adults you know suddenly started attacking you? This is the story of children who try to survive and thrive in a world just li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Children.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Glory Hunters is an innovative action-adventure RPG designed for the original GameBoy. It introduces a distinctive and original gameplay twist: progression is driven by earning achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glory Hunters.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

A compelling narrative about death You play Messorem, a graveyard reaper. Your job is simple, guide the souls of the dead to eternal rest. After many years of the same job, Messorem starts to wonder if there is more to their life. Messorem stops doing their job and the souls no longer have someone to guide them to rest. One day a woman named Mallory arrives at the cemetary with her deceased … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Messorem.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

85% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Grand Soul Story A new SNES-style, indie JRPG with non-linear narrative, semi-open world, original soundtrack, 40+ hours of playtime, classic gameplay, and a multilayered story about human connection, addiction, spirituality, and choice.  Story After narrowly escaping a violent insurrection in your country, you are thrust into the underworld of nearby DuPont, a crumbling city-state ruled by t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Soul Story.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

51% User Score Based on 2,920 reviews

Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartbound.

Wishlist the full game on Steam! Join the Community! Instagram Twitter Discord Kickstarter About Rising Spire: Prelude The Prelude is a short snippet of Rising Spire, focused on the events leading up to the main game. Think of it like a demo with a twist: a brief story showcasing the world, getting you familiar with the game and its mechanics, as well as introducing some of the NPCs you will als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Spire.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 231 reviews

Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

The best mod launcher for Mondealy!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mondealy.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 1,964 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 425 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Third Power.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Experience the Game Boy-like design and 2D open world of this retro JRPG. The choices you make are all up to you, and they may end up providing invaluable help in the future, when disaster strikes... Embark on an adventure in which you sew the threads of your own future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Adventure Gaiden.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Hunt down fading magics to customize your combat abilities and explore a world on the edge of death and rebirth as you navigate a dynamic narrative toward multiple endings in this old school 90's style JRPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverspring Chronicles.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 226 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

Fates of Ort is a retro inspired fantasy RPG with a focus on strategic action and a story driven by player choices. It is a tale of sacrifice and difficult choices, in a world under threat of annihilation by the avaricious force of consumption magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fates of Ort.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 7,799 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 7 reviews

Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Stars.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

Battle monsters, solve puzzles, and reawaken the lost Guardians in a fantasy action RPG inspired by beloved classics. Rescue the souls of missing townspeople in a mysterious dungeon and restore the fallen civilization of Anuchard while wielding the mythical Audros Bell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anuchard.

PRESENTATION: This is a classic 2D retro RPG in the vein of Skyfall, Ashes of Immortality and Last Heroes.FEATURES: Rich and well developed world and lore Unique characters each with their point of views and motivations, making for an intricate plot Over 10 hours of gameplay Sidequests to complete Quest Journal to track your progress Full Mouse SupportSUMMARY: The Ecclesia is a Holy Order wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reborn Souls.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

95% User Score Based on 57 reviews

"I'm Not Sex King" is an adult-oriented RPG that combines black humor and absurd narrative. The gameplay is turn-based battle. After winning the battle, you enter the domination mode, and the "monster" caught by you is at your mercy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I'm Not Sex King.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 77 reviews

BEGHOST is a narrative-heavy 2D action-adventure game set in the bowels of a haunted dungeon. Uncover the dungeon's darkest secrets with your ghost girl companion Bee, as you navigate your way through enemies, traps, and more, in a desperate attempt to escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beghost.

OURATH: a Place in Peace- A Singleplayer, Multi-Ending, Deck Building Adventure Reality has arrived at its final moment. The sources have fallen out of balance, and as the worlds strain under the weight of heavy ashen rain, existence itself promises to be lost beneath black tides. Be witness to the end of history, enter the rite of power, follow the paths, and live again. Explore t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OURATH: a Place in Peace.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-like action adventure RPG where you’ll wield elemental magic to explore the nooks and crannies of Ardemia and battle a rising evil. Play single player or with a friend in co-op! Shrine’s Legacy lets you harness elemental Gemstones to cast spells in real-time both to defeat foes and remove obstacles! Meet intriguing characters along the way as the two heroes journey to res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrine's Legacy.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Immerse yourself in this dark fantasy adventure where death is not the end but an incentive to keep going: several puzzles await you while a unique story will slowly unfold as you explore this mysterious supernatural place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul's Spectrum.

Uha was one of those who got hit by an asteroid incident and was hospitalized for years. And now when he wokes up there's an unfamiliar woman besides him sleeping right next to him!? What's this self proclaimed older sister gonna do to him. His friends were now in university and one is a working student and because of the asteroid incident he got left behind in many things, a school repeater and a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamers Club Repeat.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

87% User Score Based on 55 reviews

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

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

1-Bit Explorer is an adventure game focused on exploration where you do NOT save the world and the world does NOT need saving. The point is to explore to your heart's content and uncover mysteries and secrets (or don't, it's up to you, really). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1-BIT EXPLORER.

Blood & MoneyBlood & Money delivers relentless Gauntlet-style co-op carnage, powered by a raw punk rock soundtrack and retro 256-color art. Join a friend to blast through monster-filled dungeons with fireballs and explosives, grabbing loot in a kingdom torn by a traitor’s pact. Retro action awaits! StoryEons ago, a traitor king’s unholy pact with a dark sorceress unleashed a monstrous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood & Money.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

As Traveler entered that forbidden place and approached the machine, the instrument on his back began to hum. Suddenly, it spoke with a maniacal voice. "You seek to reunite the lovers?" Traveler stared in stunned silence. "Find the three fates…", the mad device droned on - and Traveler realized what he must do. Traveler's Refrain is a dark song-casting, story-driven action RPG about one man's ques… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Traveler's Refrain.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

88% User Score Based on 57 reviews

A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Samsara.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

84% User Score Based on 965 reviews

A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

61% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Something has awoken, rising from the Decay. Civilization has ended, and creatures older than man are slowly emerging from the depth of the earth. Vessels of Decay is a retro-inspired... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessels of Decay.

A retro-style Action RPG in a dark bio-horror environment, both sci-fi and fantasy motives. You are always alone and they are always many. Fight surreal creatures, get experience, explore and gather upgrades - get stronger before the next big Boss fight, learn the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bioysque.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

93% User Score Based on 210 reviews

Locked away in the most secure prison in the galaxy, with little hope of escape, Gail Pilgrim faces the most difficult ordeals of her life. Her only hope lies in trusting those who she has come to regard as her friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pilgrim Episode IV: Sol.

An ominous presence hangs in the air across Ohio. Something is coming to Earth, and their sights are set on the Midwest.  You look up into the dark night sky of Cleveland and wonder... what else is out there? Then, things begin to change... At work, people begin to act strange, like they are no longer themselves.  Your friends act like they don't even know you and your neighbors look the other w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The World Ends in Ohio.

⚔︎ Guide a young bird on his quest to find the Chalice of Highland ⚔︎In Chalice of Highland, embark on an epic adventure inspired by Gameboy aesthetics. Explore the world and dive into six challenging dungeons to recover the Chalice of Highland. As a brave bird, you’ll wield a sword to battle enemies and use your unique ability to fly, uncovering secrets along the way. Key Features : 6 Unique… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chalice of Highland.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

88% User Score Based on 184 reviews

THYSIASTERY is a turn-based, dungeon crawling roguelike role-playing game rendered in a retro-inspired art style. Play as a group of bearers of the Brand that have been drawn into the vast and enigmatic Labyrinth. Save, ally with, rely on and learn from characters you encounter whilst exploring in hopes of finding a way out. Discover buried forests, underwater cities and other ancient secrets as y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THYSIASTERY.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 211 reviews

Pale Coins is an ARPG game with focus on combat and items, where the player is tasked to find the Champion's Coin. More Weapons = More Fun Find a variety of weapons - each with different types, movesets and skills - to slay your way through hordes of enemies and tough bosses. Make Friends along the Way Event though the world is a rough place, people of different camps may help you. Who know… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Coins.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

84% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Explore a magical and spooky world, capture wild Pipkin, and fight alongside them, as you uncover a series of mysterious events happening around New Haven... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pipkin.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

97% User Score Based on 183 reviews

Afterplace is an adventurous indie game for mobile devices. It's a huge open world, full of hidden secrets, treasures, and creatures. You'll run around the woods, fight monsters, and talk to ostensibly shady characters! All from your pocket! Be warned though - you never know what the forest might be hiding, and not all trails are paved. Labyrinths and dungeons are tucked away in the most concealed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterplace.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness. Find out how you got here, complete all the challenges and fight five deadly bosses to be able to get out! Features The choice is yours: As you play, you will encounter the most controversial characters. Help, kill or avoid is up to you, but remember that everything has consequences. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Excrawlers.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

[Media 3291632] Join Oddventure's Discord channel! [Media 2975434] [Media 3272346] Oddventure is a JRPG about the misadventures of Charlie - a nihilistic and rebellious teenage girl with anger... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oddventure.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

75% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Take control of a squad of Blade Princes, highly-trained warriors that combine their skills to create devastating combos, striking down their foes.Students at the Blade Prince Academy must protect the city of Abjectalia from all kinds of threats, whilst balancing their academic and social lives. Manage their time between battle and study so their lives don’t fall to chaos! Pause, Strategise, Execu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Prince Academy.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 1,578 reviews

Three tales forged in bloodshed, laced with magic, and united by revenge. Enter the breathtakingly beautiful world of Arco, a unique tactical action game where your decisions shape the story. Journey through lush forests, sweeping plains, and scorching deserts as you guide four unlikely heroes in their vendetta against the Red Company gang. Battle warriors of different nations, fend off greedy c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arco.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 1,957 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 22 reviews

Welcome to Hinterberg, a new tourist hotspot in the idyllic Austrian Alps! You play as Luisa, a burnt-out law trainee taking a break from her fast-paced corporate life to conquer the Dungeons of Hinterberg. There are plenty of dungeons to find and adventures to be had in Hinterberg – will Luisa be sent packing on her first day, or remain to become a Master Slayer? Only one way to find out… Sno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Hinterberg.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

BUZZ"This building-cleaning action game will change the way you interpret reality" - IGN Japan "A game that depicts the struggles of young people during their pursuit of their dreams" - Game*Spark About the GameDream-Chasing Window Cleaner x Action-Adventure Experience a thrilling action-packed adventure as a window cleaner navigating the towering skyscrapers of the city.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKY THE SCRAPER.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 11 reviews

The Minotaur King has returned...and it's all your fault! Lily's back for a new "classic" action-adventure set hundreds of years after The Sleeping King! Grandpa’s latest tale takes you on a journey through haunted forests, pirate shores, and other mysterious lands across a vast open-world! Charming towns, terrible enemies, tricky puzzles, and powerful weapons await you. Enjoy a “story within a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince.