Games like Once Upon a Time
Looking for games like Once Upon a Time? Here are top action recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cinderella Phenomenon, Princess Isabella: The Rise of an Heir or The Hero of Kendrickstone.
- View Game97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability97% User Score 3,254 reviews
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinderella Phenomenon.
- 53%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay53% User Score 106 reviews
Princess Isabella: The Rise Of An Heir is a hidden object puzzle adventure game from the creators of Enigmatis and Grim Legends If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Princess Isabella: The Rise of an Heir.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay77% User Score 182 reviews
As a wanna-be hero, you must rescue a city held hostage by an evil wizard, and somehow find money to pay your rent! A 240,000-word interactive novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hero of Kendrickstone.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability92% User Score 144 reviews
Stop the dark sorcerer Grogan! In a land of enchantment, torn by evil, a hero arrives to save the day! Guide Solar and his band of helpers as they set out to stop the dark sorcerer Grogan from achieving eternal life and to rescue the fair Lumina. Told with a laugh and a wink and, Ballad of Solar is a colorful, challenging and utterly unforgettable adventure for all ages! GAME FEATURES: • A hero… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballad of Solar.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding93% User Score 10,000 reviews
Play a choice-driven text RPG inspired by Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons and Decisions RPG.
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- 52%Game Brain Score52% User Score 3 reviews
[Claim and Download Demo or Gameplay below] *Now includes the Halloween Season Character A Submission To Gamejam Bookmark 2022 Do you miss your old books and wish you can still enjoy them despite knowing the ending? Do you want to relive the excitement over how well-crafted the story is with its rich use of vocabulary, interesting plot twists, or humorous moments? This game offers exactly that: I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfinished: Book and Card Dueling Game.
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- 51%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics83% User Score 12 reviews
Going to a masquerade ball, you rarely suspect anything amiss. But, since you are a detective, your intuition does not fail you and something magically evil will indeed happen in Venice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic City Detective: Wings Of Revenge Collector's Edition.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music48% User Score 336 reviewsCritic Score 50%2 reviews
Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still providing full control over all important aspects of strategy and economy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oil Rush.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability88% User Score 48 reviews
The Wolf's Bite is a one-versus-one choose-your-own-adventure game with an entrepreneur fairy tale twist. Inspired by stories such as "The Three Little Pigs" and "The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales", the game revolves around thwarting the other player while ensuring your business thrives. Be a Professional Chef or a Revengeful Saboteur, the competition is on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wolf's Bite.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music94% User Score 241 reviews
Dominate undead politics through cunning and violence! Will a missing Prince give you the opening to betray your sire and seize power? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire: The Masquerade — Parliament of Knives.
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- View Game52%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay68% User Score 28 reviews
Macabre is, at heart, a NES/SNES-inspired JRPG that tells of a post-apocalyptic tale set in medieval times. Despite the old school feel, it does feature some modern mechanics; such as in-game achievements, crafting, and a unique random encounter system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Macabre.
- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay89% User Score 54 reviewsCritic Score 67%3 reviews
Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing is a single-player action-strategy roguelike in which you’ll oversee a flying airship in a multi-stage competition being broadcast as a deadly reality TV show. You’ll have to use keep your wits about you, as you manage your ragtag crew to keep your vessel afloat, fend off incoming attackers, gather resources, and search for treasure. Like any good reality show, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics83% User Score 63 reviews
The Wolf's Bite is a one-versus-one choose-your-own-adventure game with an entrepreneur fairy tale twist. Inspired by stories such as "The Three Little Pigs" and "The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales", the game revolves around thwarting the other player while ensuring your business thrives. Be a Professional Chef or a Revengeful Saboteur, the competition is on. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wolf's Bite.
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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere61% User Score 153 reviews
Defeat the sorcerer and save your daughter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen's Quest: Tower of Darkness.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability94% User Score 35 reviews
The Witch's Isle is an adventure game that takes place in a dream-like town on a solitary island. One night, one of the villagers gets a sudden visit from a witch, who puts her under a curse: if she doesn't find the witch's stolen urn by 4:00 a.m., the curse will kill her. She begins her search, but along the way she starts hearing more and more about the secret of the witch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Isle.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding94% User Score 144 reviews
A Tale of Two Kingdoms is an epic faerie tale, in the classic style of the famous Sierra and LucasArts graphical adventure games. It is a full-length game with an atmosphere of magic and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tale of Two Kingdoms.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability67% User Score 1,049 reviewsCritic Score 63%17 reviews
Turn-based story-driven RPG with tactical combat where every character can die. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash of Gods: Redemption.
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Kittengumi: The Sakabato Thief transports us to an alternative Japan (Gapon) where its protagonists, a cat and a panda who thinks he is a cat, will have to recover one of the treasures of the Kittengumi -a group of samurai cats that watches over the security of the city of Nyedo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kittengumi: The Sakabato's Thief.
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- 53%Game Brain Score53% User Score 4 reviews
A Storytelling Card Game About Beautiful Heroes with Tragic Backstories You are an adventurer. You journey through dangerous lands in search of… well, that’s up to you. It’s a hard and dangerous life, and everyone has a different reason for taking it up. But you are also royalty. From a distant land, or a nearby kingdom, you were born into wealth, power, and prestige. But you left it all behind. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Prince (Beta).
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability86% User Score 28 reviews
The Harbinger's Head is a fantastic 46,000 word interactive horror novel by Kim Berkley, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based - without graphics or sound effects - and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Harbinger's Head.
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- View Game91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization91% User Score 183 reviews
Glowing Stones: Heroes' Awakening is an Adult Visual Novel centering on themes of Romances, Friendships, Superpowers and Superheroes in a dystopian world dominated by mega corporations, where greed and corruption run rampant. Will you discover your True Power?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glowing Stones : Heroes' Awakening.
- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability95% User Score 1,420 reviews
80+ Volumes of choice-based gamebooks, all unlocked! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delight Games Premium Library.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, monetization81% User Score 118 reviews
Enter a magical world filled with legendary Fairy Tale characters. Become the greatest wizard. Help a young witch break an evil curse and save the Fairy Tale kingdoms! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellchanted 2D Hidden Object Puzzle Adveture Tile-Matching.
View Game - 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music86% User Score 221 reviews
You and your shattered werewolf pack must save the living Earth with Rage and spirit! In this interactive novel with hundreds of choices, can you defeat a Wyrm Spirit that manifests as a lie that you want to believe? Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names is an interactive novel by Kyle Marquis set in the World of Darkness. It's entirely text-based—1.6 million words, without graphics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Werewolf: The Apocalypse — The Book of Hungry Names.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability91% User Score 2,008 reviews
Roguelike dice game. Demo (12 levels) - single IAP unlocks full game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slice & Dice.
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- 51%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay63% User Score 32 reviews
Reach your magical destiny and tangle with your rival in mythic ancient China! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale of Two Cranes.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability96% User Score 1,742 reviewsCritic Score 80%2 reviews
Take Little Goody Two Shoes’ music anywhere you go with the Deluxe Edition! This bundle contains: - Little Goody Two Shoes - a fairy tale horror adventure game with a dark twist. Follow Elise, an ambitious girl determined to become rich and escape her humble life in the village of Kieferberg. - Official Soundtrack - The official soundtrack for Little Goody Two Shoes features 64 all-original track… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Goody Two Shoes.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, story72% User Score 58 reviews
Be Jack! Get an axe! Take Jack (and her sisters) on an axe tossing, single or multiplayer, platforming adventure in a vibrant open world inspired by Filipino and Norse mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Axe.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding91% User Score 146 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews
The conclusive episode in this visual novel trilogy is set in the far future on the moon. Will Hal's dream be realized? It's been 8 years since the events of episode.01. With the economics of lunar city going out of control what is going to happen next? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.03.
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- 53%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization53% User Score 90 reviews
Bring the celebration of seasons back to the Fairytale Kingdom! Join forces with the Snow Queen and Princesses of Seasons to battle the despotic Prince January and save the Fairytale Kingdom from eternal winter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Season Match 2.
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- View Game87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability87% User Score 362 reviews
A lovely adventuring RPG where you journey as a brave princess. Dark smoke has veiled your town and its people have fled. Explore picturesque corners, gather supplies at your own pace, perform heartwarming deeds, and restore lost peace to your kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2.
- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics100% User Score 40 reviews
Team up with the Red Riding Hood Sisters to defeat the nightmares! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Parables: Queen of Sands Collector's Edition.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding91% User Score 1,381 reviews
Fault is a Science Fantasy Kinetic Novel about Selphine, a bubbly, happy-go-lucky Princess and her sharp-witted but slightly misanthropic Royal Guard Ritona. Follow them on their journey of a lifetime as they try to make it back home to the Kingdom of Rughzenhaide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fault Milestone One.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere93% User Score 2,586 reviewsCritic Score 87%3 reviews
The long awaited finale to the epic engulfing a continent comes to a head in the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:character development97% User Score 274 reviewsCritic Score 85%1 reviews
Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore is a visual novel fandisk for Cinderella Phenomenon. This game is is akin to an extended epilogue, containing five chapters of additional content that occur after the good endings of the original game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability86% User Score 146 reviews
A role-playing game made by Tachi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero and Daughter.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability93% User Score 141 reviews
Story: Red receives the invitation card from her grandmother and decides to visit her, but there is all over the monsters on her way. Those monsters try to stop and take her away, so she needs to use her personality to get out of the danger. The story background is in the deep forest. Red has to pass challenges to arrive her grandma's house. However, she finds out her grandma's conspiracy and then… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RED.
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- View Game49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics61% User Score 31 reviews
Lead your party of 3 heroes on their quest to repair the torn pages of folklore. Evil has destroyed the tales you love. Hack monsters and slash enemies throughout the Torn Tales in this real time squad based RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torn Tales.
- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development88% User Score 172 reviews
Step into the fog to confront your terror: the evil that hides within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fog Knows Your Name.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay90% User Score 30 reviews
A choice-rich, fantasy adventure visual novel in a steampunk victorian alternate reality, where coffee is all that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability67% User Score 607 reviews
The Ship is a murder mystery alternative to traditional FPS multiplayer games - hunt and be hunted! Package includes multiplayer, single player and tutorial. This is a standalone campaign, if you want multiplayer, you'll need the Ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ship: Single Player.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding74% User Score 566 reviewsCritic Score 59%1 reviews
The Banner Saga: Factions is the premiere multiplayer role-playing strategy game on PC and Mac. It brings the feeling of beloved tactical games to a high-definition era with gorgeous hand-animated artwork and a degree of depth unprecedented in the realm of free games. Fight, learn, and lead your clan of vikings to glory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Banner Saga: Factions.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development76% User Score 118 reviews
Defend Napoleon's heir in this political romantic steampunk adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eagle's Heir.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics63% User Score 64 reviewsCritic Score 40%2 reviews
A game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind… roll the dice, read the riddles and experience the board game from the original 1995 film in a contemporary digital style. The Jumanji game will summon a magical jungle and take over the town — unless you stop it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JUMANJI: The Curse Returns.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding88% User Score 600 reviews
Lead the revolt against a bloodthirsty empire, wielding its own magic against it If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of Rebels: Uprising.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding87% User Score 154 reviews
Seers Isle is a narrative game, set in a fantasy version of medieval northern Europe, where your choices impact the fate of a group of characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seers Isle.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability82% User Score 38 reviews
Advance in Society, bargain with the Wood, and face your daemon overlords! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weyrwood.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability95% User Score 9,206 reviewsCritic Score 78%6 reviews
Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Live The Queen.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding94% User Score 4,036 reviewsCritic Score 85%7 reviews
Trine is a physics-based action game where three characters allow clever solutions to challenges created by hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. The gameplay is based on fully interactive physics – each character's different abilities and tactics can be used to invent new ways to overcome obstacles and save the kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trine.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization89% User Score 490 reviews
PC version of this game was released in four parts, three episodes and an epilogue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TAISHO x ALICE episode 1.
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