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Looking for games like Once Upon the Woods? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Living With Sister: Monochrome Fantasy, Jade's Journey 2 or My Child Lebensborn.

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  1. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 966 reviews

    As a member of your town's Adventurers' Guild, it's your job to protect the townsfolk. Go on hunts, kill dangerous beasts, and hone your abilities to better tackle whatever challenges tomorrow brings. Once you get home from work, you'll have your sister to attend to. She's a very sickly girl who needs a lot of help. Manage your household finances well, build up your relationship with your sister,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Living With Sister: Monochrome Fantasy.

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  2. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    After realizing that having powers means having responsibilities Jade decides to live up to her role as the Chosen One, even if that means leaving her father for a while! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jade's Journey 2.

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  3. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 536 reviews

    A story-driven nurture game. Help the child of an enemy in a post-war society. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WAR ENDS? Does hatred just go away? My Child Lebensborn is a story-driven nurture game - a dark tamagotchi - letting you experience the fates of Children Born of War. Take care of Karin and Klaus and help them survive in a post-war society. Find out what happened to their parents and try to find a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Child Lebensborn.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Yukie: A Japanese Winter Fairy Tale is a theatrical story game. Lead the hero Yukiji on a journey of vengeance, to the snowy mountain where Yukie resides. The story will proceed in a movie-like fashion. The game is fully voiced and voiceover can be turned ON/OFF. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yukie: A Japanese Winter Fairy Tale.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    What happens when someone has no magic in a world where everyone has it? Play this quirky, colorful 16-bit style RPG and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Magic.

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  6. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    "Feed me, or I'll reap your soul!"And with those ridiculous words, my whole life was turned upside down. Sakuraba Rie, aged nine, is a cynical and grumpy girl who cares little for her fellow classmates, and does not have a single friend.That is, until a self-proclaimed demon from the deepest, darkest pits of Hell suddenly appears in Rie's kitchen and steals a tray of cookies.What will happen betwe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strawberry Vinegar.

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  7. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,497 reviews

    Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cattails.

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  8. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    70% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    Traverse through rich, detailed environments, recruit colorful characters and fight your way through dangerous hordes of enemies in this exciting old-school RPG incorporating 40 quests, 26 secret rooms, 8 animal kings and countless of secrets and items to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millennium: A New Hope.

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  9. 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.

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  10. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Hey you, warrior! Do you want to go to MeowHalla? Then grab your axe and sail with us to new lands full of glorious battles and rich booty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND ALL 5: Vikings.

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  11. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sydney's World.

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  12. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 10,510 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    "Recettear is an item-shop-focused role-playing game. That means that the core gameplay revolves around running your item store. You will find or purchase items, sell them to townsfolk, and manage your store with an eye toward repaying a debt each week. The game is beaten when the debt is completely repaid." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale.

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  13. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 583 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME!! About the Game                                                                               During the day the forest is calm and peaceful.                                                                                 It is during the night that you hear the roars...                                                                                                       … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of Silentown: Prologue.

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  14. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 41 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    They say it's hard to find a place to call your own, but what if such a place was not uniquely yours? What if both of you were not willing to give it up? Big Dipper is a visual novel which tells a romantic story of the circumstances that brought two lovers together one fateful New Year's Eve. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Dipper.

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  15. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    3 Stars of Destiny is a fantastic 2D RPG by the makers of the Millennium series and The Book of Legends. In this extensive adventure, explore countless uniques places, defeat tons of enemies and complete richly developed quests. The game features addictive gameplay and an experience worth tens of hours of playtime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3 Stars of Destiny.

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  16. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Take a dive into the magic world of your favorite fairy tale Beauty and the Beast! Experience unusual 360-degree panoramas and 3D views in the classic Hidden Object game! Help Belle to go through all the ordeals and find love! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beauty and the Beast.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Undefeated's devs are back with a bigger, better tale of a man seeking revenge for the cruel murders of his wife and son. Can Jerrat achieve his aim without ceasing to be the man his wife loved? Find out in this great 16-bit style RPG, where the tale of a common man intertwines with the destiny of a nation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tale of a Common Man.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 3,672 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    A world where dragons, born from the wishes of man, each have a unique power to match their human's desires. One mysterious stranger travels with a young dragon graced with the talent of seeing and eating lies. Together, they seek information for profit and knowledge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LiEat.

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  19. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    "Hybrid of classical puzzle , adventure and old school RPG genres with some experimental gameplay twists. Smintheus involves linear exploration, fighting against enemies, talking to different characters, having quests and solving puzzles both in classical way and Smintheus way, which is all about crafting gadgets and placing them at right place and right time. Main villain, who'll appear from time… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smintheus.

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  21. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Hey there! The Steam Demo has a lot more features and is newer compared to the web demo. Go check it out & wish list! Full version will be released after October NextFest and includes: - complete building mode after completion of storyline - accessible features: full controller re-mapping support, HUD and text resizing, audio level control - atmospheric upgrades: particle effects like leaves b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Beaver's Tale.

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  22. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    DLsite 2023 Newcomer Award NominatedExhilarating Combat System There was a girl named Laura who lived in a remote village called Hatayaki. She was close friends with a girl named Lunaroa who lived next door, and they promised to marry in Yuriscene, a country where women can marry each other. Reuniting after five years, the two girls were swept up in an incident and set off on a journey to Yur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laura of Reigetsu.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Experience Story-rich narrative game inspired by beloved fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel, The Three Little Pigs and more! it’s up to you to guide the siblings to find their way and to uncover what mysteries await. Explore the beautiful handcrafted world brought to life using wood, cardboard, foam and clay for a unique stop-motion style experience. See the world through the cinematic camera an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once a Tale.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Everyone knows how the story goes: innocent, 18-year-old Red Riding Hood goes into the woods and is corrupted by the naughty, naughty Big Bad Wolf. Ingrid is the newest Little Red Riding Hood: she doesn't know what awaits her in the dark woods, but she knows that it seems exciting.But Ingrid's world is only one of an infinite number of Tales, and those stories are starting to bleed over into one a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Ever After.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    90% User Score Based on 549 reviews

    Add Potions: A Curious Tale to your wishlist!Use your wits to strategize conflict resolution that goes beyond pure combat-- you’ll have to think on your feet and act quickly to sidestep danger and trick, charm, and scare your opponents into dropping valuable resources. As powerful as your potions are, you’ll find yourself up against monsters that can shrug off your most powerful attacks. Manage yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potions: A Curious Tale.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    EVERY WINTER GIVES WAY TO SPRING. FOR MOST PEOPLE, THIS IS A PASSIVE EVENT: SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS NATURALLY THANKS TO THE POSITIONS OF HEMISPHERES AND STARS.BUT I KNOW THE REASON WHY WINTER ENDS. I KNOW BECAUSE THE WIND TOLD ME. At Winter's End is a cozy narrative dice-rolling RPG about 12-year-old Noel growing up in the forest of spirits. Explore the forest and complete quests while rolling dic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Winter's End.

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  27. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 445 reviews

    My Child: Lebensborn is a story-driven nurture game based on true events. Play as the adoptive parent of Karin or Klaus, and experience the struggles they go through alongside them. Adopt a boy or girl, and support them through a defining year of their life. You adopt a young Lebensborn child in Norway after WW2, but parenting will be hard as your child grows up in a hostile and hateful environme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Child Lebensborn Remastered.

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  28. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    97% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Bongus Bright-Eye & The Great Axe-stravaganza is an homage to the classic Point & Click Adventure games. It's a comedy induced fantasy game, where you follow our protagonist Bongus Bright-Eye on his journey to save the Dwarven Kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bongus Bright-eye & The Great Axe-stravaganza.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    Ceress is sentenced to death, because she's in love with the 'wrong' person. But stubborn as she is, she calls out to an old deity, demanding a chance to change this unrighteousness. Can Ceress overcome death to be reunited with the woman she loves? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ceress and Orea.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 5,690 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rakuen.

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  31. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 519 reviews

    A fantasy yuri visual novel filled with magic, fairies, and a ghost girl. When Maddie and her best friend, Tara, journey to a remote forest village to investigate rumors of the supernatural, they find a whole lot more than they bargained for. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of the Woods.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 846 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

    Tsioque is an animated adventure game inspired by classic 80s and 90s point and click titles. Craftily mixing influences of games like Day of the Tentacle, Dragon's Lair or Humongous Games' Pajama Sam, it offers its own, original narrative experience, which can be described as both dark and adorable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TSIOQUE.

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  33. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    45% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Mistwood is a huge forest-state populated by a variety of inhabitants. You will play as 4 different accidentally combined mercenaries who will save Mistwood from all adversity and even more.. With you will happen the most incredible events.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mistwood Heroes.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Welcome to Hero! A simple 3rd person fantasy action adventure game created by Bakershah Games. The game is meant to be an homage to all the classical action adventure games from the 90's. It is a simplistic adventure game. Give it a try! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A Tale of a street cat left alone. It's up to you to help this poor, lost kitten survive until it's old enough to take care of itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Street Cat's Tale.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 732 reviews

    The demons, sealed away in the realm of darkness for a thousand years, now face extinction.Their final battle with the humans is set to begin on a cursed ground of tragedy and slavery... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demons Roots.

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  37. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    The most non-Japanese jRPG of the decade! Epic Quest is an action-packed adventure featuring over a dozen classic and rich environments, 5 playable characters and a plethora of skills, spells and Limit Breaks. A must-have for fans of the SNES Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Deer Man is a short Interactive Storytelling experience. You play as Jacob's memory, where you will have an incredible encounter with Deer Man & the dark side of his love for the wildlife. If you love animals, this is for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deer Man.

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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    Labyrinthine Dreams is a short puzzle game about Beth, a young woman who is standing at Death’s Door. After a traumatic childhood and a tough entry into the world of adulthood, she was just starting to take control of her life. However, she is now up against an insidious enemy who threatens to take everything away from her. During what may be her final hours, Beth wanders through important moments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinthine Dreams.

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  40. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Labyrinthine Dreams is a short puzzle game about Beth, a young woman who is standing at Death’s Door. After a traumatic childhood and a tough entry into the world of adulthood, she was just starting to take control of her life. However, she is now up against an insidious enemy who threatens to take everything away from her. During what may be her final hours, Beth wanders through important moments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinthine Dreams.

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  41. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    They said Santa didn't exist, but I knew they were wrong. When Santa falls from the sky, John Wizard must summon characters from his games into the real world to help him save the day. John Wizard suspects his rival John Naught is behind it as usual. However, he is nowhere to be seen, and Santa is acting quite suspicious. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stargazer Christmas.

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  42. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    By: Team Starry Horizons (Berry and Starmage) Whimsical Misadventures of Cinderella is Team Starry Horizon's submission to the RMN Twisted Fairytale event. The game will involve heavy JRPG elements mixed with some subtle dark/adult subject matter and religious themes. We hope that you are ready for such content. Until then, enjoy! ^_^ Story: Once Upon a time, on the faraway city of Detroit, there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whimsical Misadventures of Cinderella.

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  43. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Story The shackles have been shattered, but true freedom is earned, not given. In Vita: Rift of a Nation, you follow Naysa-Dae, an Earth Vita navigating the vibrant, complex nation of Opolo. Drawing inspiration from the architectural and cultural grandeur of ancient American civilizations, Opolo is a land governed by an oppressive system that refuses to let go. The fight for survival has be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vita: Rift of a Nation.

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  44. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    --[ PLEASE READ! ]-- -For Windows 10 - This game has only ever been tested on Windows 10! If you're running on an older version of Windows, please consider downloading the demo first before purchasing to see if this works for you! Due to the game having to be deployed for windows, running this game on a Windows emulator for Mac may cause issues and even unplayable! Please Download the Dem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Time At Etheria.

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    Check Out This About the Game"StoryThe story of 《Chest 》 is about Capulet, who has forgotten how to undo the transmogrification spell after having turned into a Chest for a time until found and brought home by Zong. Having turned back human with Zong's help, Capulet then decided to find and help those who also have also turned into chest back into human.Feature Get to know stories behind … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chest.

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  46. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Embark on an epic journey to the Far Far Kingdom and challenge Koschei the Deathless to save your immortal soul and become a true hero in Bylina, an Action RPG rooted in Slavic folklore and myths. Take on the role of Falconet, a young bogatyr born without hero's powers, shunned and underestimated by almost everyone. Conquer numerous ordeals, overcome insurmountable odds, and become a legendary her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bylina.

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  47. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 11 reviews

      There were unforseen problems and the update is going to be delayed. I am very sorry about this and want to say thank you for being so kind and helping me grow with making games. Have a great Xmas and New Year. About the story of Journey Galaxis: A great tragedy has fallen upon Naiyoko Island. Friends, and families have lost their loved ones including your Mother, and Father who were on a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Galaxis+2.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling quest to defeat the Demon King and save Trina from the curse of her demon blood. Protect her from those who seek to corrupt and steal her from you. Conquer dungeons, battle dangerous foes, and master unique Synthesis skills in this intense adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Priestess: My Sister's Demonic Bloodline.

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  49. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 2,312 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 8 reviews

    Flip through the pages of the iconic Trails series to where it all began with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter! This stunning remake reimagines the beloved classic with new breathtaking visuals, refined gameplay, and the first unforgettable adventure across Liberl Kingdom. Join Estelle Bright and her adoptive brother, Joshua, as they embark on their journey as junior bracers, determined to climb the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.

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