Games like Once Upon a Giant - An Adventure for Cairn

Are you tired of thick rulebooks and complicated solo RPG engines? Look no further than Everline, the game that's so easy to play, even your grandma could do it (no offense to grandma, of course). *Core Rule updated to version 1.2*Released Zagsonia Catacomb (2 in the Zagsonia Series) Series: [DEMO SET] (Free): In this game, you play as a young child who sets out to collect herbs from a nearby fore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everline: Quickstart Your Solorpg.

[DEMO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD] Itchfunding sales available during Itchfunding period only and will the discount will slowly fade from 90% - 0% discount over a period of 3 months. (I guess, that means a daily drop of 1%.) While you can play Witasy Express in as little as 1-2 hours, the longer you stay with Witasy Express the more the world will expand while you journey across the world. Discover new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witasy Express: A Solo Journaling Game.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

A retro-style first-person dungeon crawler RPG where you rescue kidnapped children from an underground demon horde. Lead a party of four adventurers through the wilderness, a hostile Orc village, a town of violent Gnolls, and many levels of winding caverns and burning brimstone tunnels. Gather experience and equipment to improve your chances of defeating the demon horde to rescue the children and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Inferno.

Made for Cairn, as part of the A Town, A Forest, A Dungeon game jam. Legend says that there is a forest on the edge of the world, with a single town standing proudly beside it. A forest whose breadth has not been measured and whose heart has not been found. A forest whose roots puncture primordial dungeons. A forest whose leaves and branches conceal protomythical powers. A forest whose wealth and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Downrooted.

Now available for Old School Essentials and any 1st Edition or BX-compatible OSR game system. You've entered a land of intrigue and opportunity: Dalentown. You've fought the darkness beneath. Now, journey into the mysterious frontier beyond. Welcome to the Western Frontier, a hexcrawl-compatible region custom-built for your adventures! First hinted at in DD-01 The Darkness Beneath Dalentown, the W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from Dalentown: Trueland Gazetteer for 1st Edition and BX.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

88% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons Prelude contains the first two dungeons and boss fights of the game. All progress carries over to the main game. Beyond the jagged seas lies the the land of Dragaea, you arrived on it's shores called by a mysterious force in a dream to discover it's secrets and become a legend in your own right. Legends of Dragaea is a First Person Idle Dungeon Crawler, where yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons Prelude.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

85% User Score Based on 1,780 reviews

Roguelike retro RPG with exploration, quests and turn based tactical combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occidental Heroes.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

93% User Score Based on 242 reviews

Brave the depths of an ancient ruin discovered in the capital of Isigwere, where no soul has ever returned—and where a legendary dragon awaits. In this retro-style dungeon crawler RPG, become the hero who conquers the maze and slays the beast lurking in the shadows. - Choose from 12 unique classes like Knight and Archer to build your perfect 4 member party. - Dive into classic 3D dungeon explorat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Ruins.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

90% User Score Based on 340 reviews

Deep in the twilight of the Black Forest, you and your companions crouch before the robber-knight's tower. Hans, the alchemist, places his mysterious potion by the door. Ebhard the friar implores Saint Dunstan to bless your weapons and armor. And you and Gretchen grip naked long swords, praying your plate mail won't squeak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darklands.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

86% User Score Based on 58 reviews

In a traditional fantasy RPG, play as several characters in a time of war as they fight for freedom while a greater darkness grows amidst the chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire.

Need a small viking village with big issues? Look no further! Legacy of Iskald is a typical “town with a problem” adventure that started out as a simple dungeon concept for Shots In The Dark issue #2. The dungeon design process has since spiraled into a whole nordic themed adventure site. Chapter 1 Features the main dungeon of this adventure and includes: Multiple factions 24 keyed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowdark: Legacy of Iskald.

CW for fantasy body horror, snakes, and bugs in the concept sketches. Until further updates, this game is free to play and download. If you do decide to donate through this page, half of the money would go to Indonesian reforestation efforts. Every bit counts, thank you so much ♡ The same will apply to future games of mine. Darkness and gloom threaten to shroud the entirety of this world you call… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arunika.

tactical action | old school theming Trespasser is a tabletop roleplaying game about peasants-turned-adventurers carving out safe refuge amid the long collapse of their dying world. Designed for player-driven sandbox campaigns of survival and dungeon crawling, Trespasser borrows themes of early tabletop and pairs them with a tactical combat system inspired by 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. If you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trespasser.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 3,960 reviews

Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elin.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

51% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Cave Heroes Cave Heroes is a challenging idle game where you explore dungeons, fight demons and face powerfull bosses. Descending into the depths of the caves, you will find forgotten knowledge, learn to use Dark Mana, collect powerful loot and absorb the power of the Archdemons.Improve You Village Unlock new buildings, hire workers, veterans and archmages and watch your heroes' stats grow. Perfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave Heroes.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

57% User Score Based on 201 reviews

Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom. Trade and interact with other travelers, influence their fate and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

55% User Score Based on 56 reviews

The Sun Will Rise is a completely free Final Fantasy-style game about depression. Made by an international development team of gamers and mental health professionals, it is designed above all else to be a rewarding playing experience with a positive message behind it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sun Will Rise.

31%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

31% User Score Based on 8 reviews

Princess Jessa, along with the loyal knight Mortred, has gone missing in the vicinity of the Labyrinth. King Drake and his aides have no clue as to where she is. As Mortred’s son, join forces with Milo and Pyra in a quest to find the princess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shining in the Darkness.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

46% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Dark Gates is a game which tries to capture classic tabletop RPG experience. As a player you need to assemble a party of six heroes, select spells for them and send them on the quest to the labyrinth. Somewhere in that maze an evil mage created Dark Gates and now gates are open. Your party have to find and destroy those gates as darkness pours into this world through them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Gates.

21%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

22% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Join Terret in his small, but dangerous adventure through a mysterious and forgotten land of Dasthir If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Land of Dasthir.

GREAT NEWS: "Spirit of Adventure" from the legendary German game development studio Attic Entertainment is finally available on Steam. "Spirit of Adventure" is a 2.5D dungeon crawl RPG game in which you'll take charge of a group of 6 heroes that you can freely choose and determine. Each of these characters is equipped with their own abilities that can be useful in your mis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of Adventure.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 201 reviews

Road to Legend is a companion app for the Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd edition board game. When you play with Road to Legend, the app assumes the role of the overlord player, controlling monsters and inviting you to explore the dungeon in entirely new and unexpected ways. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent: Road to Legend.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

60% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Collect and train characters, build your own mighty party, modify items you find, and take on Labyrinths! A new nostalgic experience is here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizrogue: Labyrinth of Wizardry.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 417 reviews

Reunite the kingdom of Adventuria and defeat the evil Illusionist Miraj by recruiting Adventurers to send on Adventures for epic loot and rewards in this RPG/Management Sim with tons of depth, randomization, and customization options! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventurer Manager.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

94% User Score Based on 4,792 reviews

In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious shadow engulfs everything. Darkness always approaches from the left, and with each movement or action you take, the void creeps ever closer. Forced to run right, you'll encounter any number of monsters, allies, thieves and shops on your desperate journey t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Way Heroics.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

79% User Score Based on 2,302 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Pen and Paper + 1.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

47% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. Her parents are mean to her and she gets bullied at school. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. She dreams up a world of unimaginable beauty and happiness, but sadly -- like all dreams -- it ends, and Melrose must return to real life. Today is different, however. Melrose is about to meet he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of a Rose.

THIS RPG PLAYS ITSELF. SO WHY CAN'T YOU STOP?There is no attack button in Quartermark. Your four heroes fight on their own — across 100 maps, 3,400 floors and 440 monsters built to make you flinch. What you control is the only thing that decides whether they win: who stands in the party, what they wear, and which skill you feed. Set up. Watch. Adjust. Then watch the party you built tear through a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quartermark.

  This is a low level adventure, intended to be played after playing the intro adventure, Salt of the Earth, in the core rulebook. Ideally, your Coven will have leveled up to level two before beginning Blood Property.  The Purity Rose has a cure for people in Half Leaf who do not want to convert to their extreme religious practices. They are transforming the villagers into creatures who will obe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Property - Module/Adventure for Sickest Witch.

Lurking is a classic RPG inspired by Ultima III. Classless character creation with modifiable skills.Build a party of up to five characters.Huge (300x300 tile) open world to be explored with nonlinear story progression.Beautiful retro pixel scenery that changes with the seasons.Additional gigantic multi-level underworld with separate town and battle maps.Turn-based combat in the early Ultima styl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lurking I: Immortui.

 A Gathering Storm is an adventure for Cairn and similar OSR games. 24 page half-letter sized zine Designed for Cairn, a free OSR system Full colour zine with custom art and maps (made by me!)Professionally edited by  Ashley Kronebusch The game is designed to be suitable for both new and experienced characters, with a focus on exploration, mystery and discovery. The town and monastery are also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Gathering Storm (Cairn).

Witchburner is a novella-length tabletop rpg adventure. It's an intimate, tragic adventure of witch hunting in a town huddled between rivers and mountains and forests one wet and cold October.Following the second funeral edition in September 2019, I've added an updated version 3 to the Witchburner game book. It now also includes:Rules and suggestions for one-shot play.Some more art.A new cover. Fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchburner: Funeral Edition.

Trouble stirs in the Borderlands. Khazra, Red Prophet of the Bull God, has united the fractious People of the Bull and proclaimed the promised time is nigh. The Bull God demands blood! Fanatics raid the outlying villages, farmsteads and towns for sacrifices. None are safe! Unbeknownst to Khazra, a power older than man stirs under the earth, fed by the blood of sacrifice. Can a band of unlikely her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Prophet Rises.

I've been working on this off & on for a few years. The main idea of the game is to be a large true open world adventure with unique quests with different ways of completing them. What do I mean by true open world? Anywhere that you see on the map can be explored. You see a forest? You can go in there. You see a mountain? You can explore it. I try to keep the map as open and explorable as possibl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Levania [Open-World Adventure RPG][Early Alpha].

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

89% User Score Based on 420 reviews

Story about the Hero's Sword with animated 3D battles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Glorious Savior.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Relive the spirit of classic role-playing adventures in The Traveller Tale, a fully voiced, old-school first-person CRPG inspired by the golden age of the genre. Create your party, set out into a dangerous world, and shape your journey through exploration, combat, and meaningful encounters. From quiet towns to dark caves and deadly dungeons, every step forward brings new challenges, secrets, and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Traveller Tale.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

88% User Score Based on 1,140 reviews

Epic adventures in this classic tabletop RPG based on the original board games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Quest 3.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

88% User Score Based on 1,620 reviews

A tale spanning a thousand years now begins to unfold! A retro RPG is here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Dragon Lapis.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,860 reviews

A tale about divine encounters with mankind! The new world of Asdivine unfolds! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Asdivine Dios.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

93% User Score Based on 727 reviews

Let's collect rare monsters by combining summoned monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summon Mate.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

57% User Score Based on 117 reviews

Lead a party of fellow companions through tough times and become a renowned lord in the land of Navaroth. Watch your men suffer and celebrate, learn and grow. Guide them by example, fighting alongside on the battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glorious Companions.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

29% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Never Ending Dungeon is AI-powered software streamlining TTRPG game preparation, allowing Game Masters to generate ready-to-go adventures, complete with maps, NPCs, and treasure. Never Ending Dungeon allows you to generate adventures containing various traps, NPCs, monsters, and treasures. You can play directly in Never Ending Dungeon. NED also allows you to play in the same room (good, old times… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Ending Dungeon.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

MasterQuest Fantasy is a captivating role-playing experience that takes players back to the golden age of tabletop RPGs from the 70s and 80s. It embraces the nostalgic charm of those classic adventures, inviting you to step into a world where imagination reigns supreme, and the unexpected lurks around every corner. With its procedurally generated world and a style that pays homage to the timeles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MasterQuest Fantasy.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

[h2]Welcome to the Otherworld[/h2] "Estrella Frontier" is an open-world survival and construction game that combines survival, action-adventure, and building elements within a Japanese-style otherworldly backdrop. In this journey, you will take on the role of exiled Princess Lizelotte, wandering through a border region spanning over 100km^2. Explore every corner of the map freely, discover new tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isekai Frontier.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 991 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs. It is built directly on top of the original 1981 game's code. Although it looks all new, underneath the hood is the authentic game. You can even view the original Apple II interface as you play. While the well-known difficulty of the enemies has not been altered, quality-o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord.

"The dreaded Prophecy long foretold is nearly upon us! The rise of the Shadow Lord will surely mark the fall of civilization as we know it. Brave adventurer, you must not let this come to pass!" With these haunting words, the Magic Council sends you off on a quest filled with danger, magic and puzzles in a land replete with untamed wilderness, quaint hamlets, majestic castles, labyrinth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prophecy of the Shadow.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

58% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Blade of Destiny (1992) is the first part of the glorious Realms of Arkania Trilogy... An Orc army stands ready to attack Arkania's villages and towns. The only hope of saving the land lies in the legendary Blade of Destiny. Can you find this magical weapon in time to stop the siege? A rich and detailed adventure that will engage your mind and challenge your imaginations.The Realms of Arkania Tri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

84% User Score Based on 98 reviews

"A Quest That Became Legend" is a game inspired by old-school RPG classics, featuring turn-based combat and an open-world environment. Embark on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction. Explore various lands and venture into different crypts, dungeons, and many other locations to battle all kinds of monsters, and perhaps discover shiny treasur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Quest That Became Legend.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Welcome to the world of "Empire Chronicles," a sprawling and intricate world filled with adventure, danger, and excitement. Are you ready to embark on a journey that will test your skills, your wits, and your courage? With over 100 hours of gameplay in the main story alone, "Empire Chronicles" is an experience that will keep you engaged and enthralled for days on end. Take par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Chronicles.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

76% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Heroes of Legionwood is a retro-style fantasy RPG in two acts set in a world on the brink of annihilation. It has been 100 years since the world ended. Human civilization has been devastated by a malevolent force known only as the Darkness and only the last remnants of humanity remain. Playing the role of Locke, a young adventurer determined to save his people, you'll discover a world where your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Legionwood.