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Games like Once Upon the Woods

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 My Child Lebensborn, Whisper of a Rose or Yukie: A Japanese Winter Fairy Tale.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    60% User Score Based on 30 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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    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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  9. 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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  10. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    88% User Score Based on 118 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Windy Meadow - A Roadwarden Tale is an interactive slice-of-life visual novel about choosing your own path. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. Featuring a multitude of hand-crafted characters and a richly detailed village set in the Roadwarden story world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windy Meadow: A Roadwarden Tale.

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  11. 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 along them. In My Child Lebensborn Remastered, we are providing more opportunities for you to create more memories with your child, even at the face of tragedy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Child Lebensborn Remastered.

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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. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 167 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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    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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  17. 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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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Set in a picturesque, Canadian maple tree forest, A Beaver's Tale is a cozy, adventure RPG. In story mode, learn to protect your beaver kits and become a master builder! In builder mode, take control and fully customize this colorful and cozy world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Beaver's Tale.

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  19. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    76% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    An erotic JRPG adventure in the primal wastelands. Barbarian Nocan unleashes sexual demonesses seeking to enslave the world. He fights back by exploring ancient ruins, uncovering lost lore, collecting artifacts, earning gold, and fighting turn-based battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nocan's Quest: Sex Gold Glory.

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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    90% User Score Based on 549 reviews

    Potions: A Curious Tale is an adventure & crafting game where wit is your greatest weapon and combat is not always the answer. Play as Luna, a young witch who overcomes obstacles with the potions she brews, as she gathers items from enchanted lands and conquers devious puzzles on her quest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potions: A Curious Tale.

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  24. 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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  25. 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 for being in love with the oracle Orea. 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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    94%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 89%Based on 8 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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  27. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    81% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnants Of Isolation.

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  28. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    'In the infinitesimal spaces between the pages of every book lies an unseen universe: smaller perhaps than ours but filled with all the wonders, and horrors, conceivable by the human mind' --- A dark-themed, fantasy, coming of age, RPG, which parodies the classic fairytales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unhappy Ever After.

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  29. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Can Marine, Benoit, Karine and her friends find 12 warriors to confront the 13 dreaded Lords of Mystrock? Will Jeanne the magical fairy still support them and unleash her devastating spells on the foes? Play Millennium 2, live the tale and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millennium 2: Take Me Higher.

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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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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 4,242 reviews

    After the war between humans and demons, you found a baby on the battlefield and became a father. You will Plan time and courses for her, bring her into contact with various roles, and raise her up. The daughter's future and the ending of the volcano country depends on each of your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volcano Princess.

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  32. 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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  34. 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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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Ready for a huge adventure? Welcome to the magical world of Asguaard, and delve into an RPG that can span over 100 hours! Dwarves in the cold region of Roya believe that only a human with a soul can overcome the dreaded Thanatos and its Pandora Box... are you this one? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asguaard.

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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Dreamlike Worlds is a 2D challenging puzzle platformer implemented inside an enchanted fairy setting. It's a hardcore atmospheric puzzle platformer, not just another Limbo. Nevertheless, this game will grab the attention of both hardcore gamers, as much as those who prefer casual gaming. The goal of the main character, a small pale-eyed kid, is to find her way out of dangerous grounds by mastering… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamlike Worlds.

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  40. 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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  42. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 1,543 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 15 reviews

    Massive Chalice is a single player turn-based tactics game within a multi-generational strategy campaign where you must unite your kingdom under a powerful dynasty as an immortal King or Queen to eliminate the demonic threat, and reforge the Massive Chalice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MASSIVE CHALICE.

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  43. 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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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Deep in an ancient forest bound by a bitter spell, a tiny fairy wanders. Wielding a spool of thread and a bladeless sword, weave through twisting paths to unearth enchanted trinkets, evading monsters and collecting stars to free their hearts from hatred in this ink-illustrated pacifist bullet-hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Key Fairy.

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  45. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 2,988 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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  46. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 705 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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  48. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,877 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    An atmospheric management RPG about life on the open road. Pick up hitchhikers, work odd jobs, customize and repair your car, and map your route across the country. Use upgrades, skills and items to overcome challenges. And remember to take it easy. You’re young. You have time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep Driving.

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  49. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 690 reviews

    Haunted by strange curses from her orphanage days, Mary never knew the story of her dark past until that day. Enter the enchanted 'Netherworld' where your destiny was written in blood and which whispers of true love. A multi-award winner epic adventure game! Rated by many as their all time favorite! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    63% User Score Based on 904 reviews

    The Deer is an educational inter-ac-tive expe-ri-ence for children. You'll be an ancient Deer during the Pleistocene epoch and you'll discover everything about this marvelous era. Unfortunately there were no T-Rex during this age since they were already extinct millions of years before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deer.

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