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Looking for games like NOSTALGIA? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Death Howl, Mahokenshi or Shuffle Tactics.

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  1. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 919 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    A journey to the spirit realm In forgotten lands shrouded by myth, Ro—a hunter from a small tribe—is overcome by grief following the death of her beloved son. Guided by voices from another world, she transcends into the realm of spirits, in hopes of bringing him back. Master your deck-building skills Explore the realm of spirits and gather ingredients to craft cards from each region. Discover sha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Howl.

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  2. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    79% User Score Based on 380 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Mahokenshi is a turn-based blend of adventure, deck-building and deep hex-grid strategy. Create your deck, out-smart your enemy, battle challenging demons and adventure through the Celestial Islands to protect your home from the forces of corruption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahokenshi.

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  3. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 43 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Shuffle Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding tactical RPG. Strategize to survive tough battles, pick the right cards to create powerful synergies, and bond with your sidekicks to get an edge in battle. Adventure awaits! Will you rise as Asteria's new King? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shuffle Tactics.

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  4. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Carry forth with your campaign! About the GameTry The Prologue for free ahead of the full launch on April 27th! Wishlist now and continue your journey from the 27th of April with Ash of Gods: The Way! Ash of Gods: The Way tells the story of a young warrior who must infiltrate a neighboring country on the brink of declaring war, and master a card game they use to train their military aristocra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash of Gods: The Way Prologue.

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  5. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 3,180 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 21 reviews

    Enter an ever-changing world full of legendary encounters and stories. Craft your cards, assemble the perfect deck and defeat the Roguebook itself... or die trying. Roguebook is a single-player roguelike deck-builder that takes place in a procedurally generated world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roguebook.

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  6. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    84% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Lost In Fantaland is a retro pixel-style roguelite game that blends deck building and turn-based strategies on a checkerboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In Fantaland.

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  7. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 432 reviews

    An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidspire Tactics.

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  8. 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.

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  9. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,056 reviews

    Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urtuk: The Desolation.

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  10. Previous Series! About the Game Insurgence- Last Wishes is set three years after Insurgence- Second Assault. Insurgence Last Wishes is a 2D Narrative Heavy JRPG game that follows Richa on her journey to fulfill her pledges and reach Elysium. Richa must navigate through a challenging world filled with obstacles and enemies, all while staying true to her promises. The game emphasizes a strong n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insurgence - Last Wishes.

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  11. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Hunt the Pale Gods is roguelike tactical deck-builder, hunt horrific monsters and use their powers against them. Add powerful cards to your deck, loot ancient curios that break the rules of the game and discover wild synergies. Nightmarish bosses wait to test you and your deck, with unique card rewards that stack the odds in your favour. You will need it. RUN DEFINING CARDS Once you defeat a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt the Pale Gods.

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  12. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Read MoreAbout DemoPrime of Flames Demo has been updated to v1.06. Please check the Update List. Demo Contents: Three Clans - Ninelie, Bronion and Evernight & Chapter I & Three Stages. Note: The Save file can not be used in full version. I am sorry about that!Starting Game IssueIf you got any issues when starting the game. Please check this SOLUTION, or join our Discord.About ESCYou can p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prime of Flames.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    81% User Score Based on 236 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Etherlords 2 is an exciting mix of role-playing, adventure, and tactical combat in the fine tradition of fantasy trading card games. Rediscover the world of Ether and a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your Hero through five campaigns, through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger. Summon a wide variety of creatures--Lamia Warriors, Red Dragons, Walls of Air, and more--t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etherlords II.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 9,974 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 3 reviews

    "In Griftlands, everything is negotiable: money, loyalty—even morality. Choose your character and make your fortune. Griftlands is the next game by Klei." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Griftlands.

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  15. 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.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The story of a girl's growth and adventure on a vast desert planet, "Bitter." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARBITES.

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  17. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    99% User Score Based on 304 reviews

    A fantasy tactical RPG where you command over 70 characters across grid-based battles. Customize skills, unleash flashy Spell Cards, and enjoy rich animations in a strategic, story-driven adventure set in the world of Touhou. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer.

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  18. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 2,233 reviews

    Defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Pilot a mech, discover game-breaking combos, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarVaders.

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  19. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Download the game on Steam! The world has frozen. Explore a broken, fragmented universe to collect cards, customize your party, battle creatures, and find your friends to restore the world.Silver Daze is a retro style coming-of-age JRPG filled with unique characters and thrilling battles! Join Our Discord Server Master deep turn based combat by selecting your favorite cards and developing ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Daze.

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  20. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 371 reviews

    Anode Heart is a monster taming RPG, inspired by Digimon and Playstation One era JRPGs, where you collect and raise "Tama", meet and recruit friends, as you piece together the story and the lore. >> Get the game on Steam! << --------------------------------------------------- The free demo is about 2 hours long. It represents about ~5-10% of the full game.  If you have any feedback or you enco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anode Heart.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 603 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 22 reviews

    METAL SLUG is back with a brand new entry in the METAL SLUG universe. Discover a new side of the emblematic run'n'gun and jump into a dynamic tactical RPG with roguelike elements! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Slug Tactics.

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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,856 reviews

    A roguelite deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelite deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alina of the Arena.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    Embark on epic adventures and perfect your strategy in this deck building RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abalon.

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  25. 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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  26. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    It's the zombie apocalypse and Cassie, a sarcastic 18 year old armed with only her wits and a kitchen knife, must get to her uncle’s farm. Keep Cassie alive in this turn-based strategy game as she battles the undead across thirty levels trying to survive and not get bit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Get Bit.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    60% User Score Based on 320 reviews

    Deck Hunter is a roguelike card game. The World of Klanojh has been cursed by Glatta, the goddess of anger. Build your deck, make combos, defeat fantasy creatures and face the evil to restore the balance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck Hunter.

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  28. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 782 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

    Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nowhere Prophet.

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  29. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,200 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

    In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fae Tactics.

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  30. Before reading, please note that this is a game in ongoing development, and features will be completed and added over time. Robot Farm is a Life-Sim RPG set after a cataclysmic war that has ravaged the planet and caused a mass disappearance of all its inhabitants. When people begin to suddenly reappear all over the world, they are awakened with the &quot;memory&quot; of their lives long-past- w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robot Farm.

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  31. About the GameShining Hero is a turn-based strategy game that combines the gameplay elements of Slay the Spire and Into the Breach. The Dark Lord has resurrected, and the chosen Shining Hero embarks on a journey to defeat him. Along the way, the hero encounters various battles, where you'll need to use both your cards and strategic positioning on the battlefield to overcome enemies. As you progres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shining Hero.

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  32. “The Broken Clock” plunges you into a vibrant fantasy world where intrigue and adventure await around every corner. With a dynamic Active Time Battle (ATB) turn‑based combat system, each encounter becomes a test of strategy and speed: manage your actions, seize your allies’ turns, and unleash unique powers at precisely the right moment. An Epic Universe Traverse varied landscapes—from tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken Clock.

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  33. Benge reasoningAre you tired of the many works on the market that use the label &quot;mystery&quot; but only offer &quot;suspense&quot; and &quot;decryption&quot;? Do you often lament the scarcity of genuine mystery games? Do you yearn for locked-room murders, headless corpses, twins, disappearing murder weapons, dying messages, or even architectural tricks? Are you a dedicated fan of games like &… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 无生之荣.

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  34. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Find your own adventure! Build your story in a fantasy universe inspired by DnD. Choose your own path, both in the direction of movement and pumping the character. Travel and discover new and unique corners of this vast world! Features  Procedurally generated world. The world is randomly generated each time you start a new game. This creates unique and varied worlds to explore.DnD-like system. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelaria.

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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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  36. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 508 reviews

    Her motives are hazy. But the offer is simple: become her champion, and bring hell to her enemies. In exchange, you’ll gain a power others would kill for: The chance to live again. Now, cast headlong into a power struggle that threatens to upend the world, it's up to you to assemble your party, blaze a trail, and uncover the memories of your former life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch.

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  37. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Tower Song is a turn-based JRPG/strategy RPG hybrid. Choose your hero, customize your party's skills and gear, and hone strategies to defeat challenging enemies in this narrative-led adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Song.

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  38. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    DiscordJoin our Discord! For more detail updates, tips and feedback !  NoticeReborn Project – “PhoeniX Plan” There will be a complete update with our brand-new framework. Optimize gameplay process and balance values Pricing &amp; Free Upgrade Information Please check the Announcement for full details. About the GameArisen Force: HeroTest is an A-RPG game featuring exquisite high-de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arisen Force: HeroTest.

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  39. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 922 reviews

    Beneath Oresa, a fighting roguelike deckbuilder, takes you deep within the city to confront your foes. As a strategist, choose your cards, upgrades, and artifacts wisely, but as a fighter, turn their positioning to your advantage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath Oresa.

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  41. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    81% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    OFFICIAL DISCORD About the GameThree Kingdoms: The Blood Moon is a turn-based Roguelike card game where you assume the role of a Shu general. Explore dungeons, gather relics, and amass a collection of cards. In each round, you can assemble a unique combination of cards and treasures to defeat your enemies and rewrite history! Classic Battles: Commence with basic cards - attack, evade, heal, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 396 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingsvein.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    &#34;Bearnard&#34; is a captivating single-player adventure game where you step into the furry paws of Bearnard, a valiant archer-bear on a mission to reclaim a legendary bow and protect his beloved forest from threats. This journey takes players through diverse biomes, including dense forests, dark mines, snowy mountains, abandoned castles, and mysterious dungeons, each presenting unique challeng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bearnard.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 1,634 reviews

    Die in the Dungeon is a deck-building, turn-based roguelite where your deck is not made out of cards, but DICE! In Die in the Dungeon, each dice represents a different action, from basic ones like attacking or healing to boosting other dice or copying their abilities. Improve the quality of your dice, combine them and acquire powerful relics to defeat the monsters that dwell in the dungeon! Find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Die in the Dungeon: Origins.

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  45. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Inspired by many classic fantasy RPGs of the past, Trials of Guinevere combines strategic, turn-based combat with the emotional, character-focused story of a visual novel. The heroes will grow and mature as the game progresses, and each will play an important role in its resolution. Trials of Guinevere explores many themes, such as the origins of personal strength, loyalty and betrayal, the meanin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Guinevere.

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  46. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 1,922 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 26 reviews

    SteamWorld Quest is the roleplaying card game you’ve been waiting for! Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a hand-drawn world and build, craft and upgrade your party’s decks in order to stop an ancient menace… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Engage in epic simultaneous turn-based combat in this fusion of cards and map-based strategy. Assemble your regiment, brandish your might, and lead your forces to triumph! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Regiment.

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  48. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    A classic tactics RPG where magic and technology clash to determine the fate of the world. Command tactical battles, befriend and train your troops, create custom heroes, and experience the story through multiple branching paths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eden's Last Sunrise.

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  49. 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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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    If you ever wondered how a Kirby inspired action-platformer would play if you ditched the copy gimmicks and smashed the speedometer, Frebbventure is the game for you! With four playable characters, you've got plenty of movesets to master, and a variety of special bonus medals will reward you for learning the levels, too. Collect them all to unlock bonus stages, and peel back the layers of a shocki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frebbventure.

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