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Looking for games like Palingenesia? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with TORNBLADE, Horns or The Sintonia Chronicles.

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  1. TORNBLADE is a dark, brutal indie action RPG inspired by the spirit of classic games from the 80s and 90s – a time when imagination filled the gaps left by pixels.  It’s a tribute to an era when games built worlds of mystery, and every discovery carried weight.  You play as a lone knight, a wanderer traversing a land drowned in decay and silence.  His body is consumed by a dark affliction born … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TORNBLADE.

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  2. HORNS is a dark fantasy action RPG that combines the atmosphere and depth of classic RPGs with modern third-person combat, cinematic storytelling, and exploration-driven progression. You awaken in a ruined, unfamiliar place with only one purpose: find Lord Egannon, the arcanist accused of bringing slaughter to the capital, and uncover whether the king you once served is still alive. But the deepe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horns.

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  3. About This Game Discover the Fantastic World of Sintonia! Embark on a magical adventure as Maria, an unlikely heroine in search of her missing puppies. Explore a vibrant world filled with unique biomes and cunning enemies, where every step uncovers new challenges and secrets. Sintonia is a place where creativity and strategy come together in an unforgettable experience. Introduction A Journey … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sintonia Chronicles.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Embark on an epic quest across a mystical desert to reach the legendary Mount Qaf. Inspired by 1001 Nights and rich oriental folklore, this third-person action-adventure game challenges you to scale ancient ruins, solve intricate puzzles, and battle formidable foes—all to save a loved one. Uncover hidden secrets in lost temples and relics as you shape your destiny in a world where every crumbling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Hiraq.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Explore a fallen land of mystery and lore. Battle against dark and ancient monsters. Traverse deadly pitfalls, and advance your character in this fantasy 3rd person action RPG. Uncover the chaos that is darkening the land and fight for the magic that empowers the Mythrealm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythrealm.

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  6. Uncover a forgotten prophecy, explore ancient ruins and cursed tombs, and battle through deadly dungeons to recover six Crystal Skulls—each representing a virtue humanity cannot afford to lose. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of the Crystal Skulls.

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  7. THE STRUGGLE FOR CONTROL HAS BEGUN At the end of the first journey, Vale absorbed the Shadow King's spirit and paid the price. Years later, you awaken in a mysterious desert temple. The ancient magic within the ruins has weakened the entity, giving you one last chance to fight back. Explore the vast Kingdom of Acilain to hunt down the Seven Relics, sealing the dark entity before it takes total c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Acilain : Bound by Shadow.

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  8. MARA: RELICS OF THE FORGOTTENSome treasures were never meant to be found. Step into the boots of Mara, a fearless treasure hunter and rogue archaeologist who makes a living chasing legends, uncovering lost civilizations, and surviving places the world has forgotten. Across frozen wastelands, abandoned facilities, submerged vaults, and ancient ruins buried beneath centuries of mystery, every expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mara Unbound.

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  9. House of Decay is a PSX-style 3D platformer-metroidvania. Explore a world of demons in search of your missing brother, leap across hellish platforms, uncover secrets, find strange pets, and fight cute monsters If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Of Decay.

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  10. Enter a brutal open-world survival RPG as an Orc and rise from a lowly warrior to War-Chief. Gather resources, craft gear, build clan strongholds, raid enemies, and conquer a savage tribal world shaped by war, survival, and power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: Orc.

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  11. ️ Maze of Perdition An ex-Brazilian special forces soldier. A VIP escort mission. A luxury cruise. And a disappearance in the Bermuda Triangle. After being swallowed by an unknown force, Kael awakens on a cursed island, shaped like a colossal maze and ruled by demonic entities who manipulate humans in a bloody game. Fragments of ancient writings suggest these beings are remnants of a fallen cele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze of Perdition.

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  12. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volkolak: The Will of Gods.

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  13. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dark Swords: Fire link is a 2D metroidvania game with a large locations to explore, fight with a lot creatures and epic bosses, and greats skills and power-ups to acquire. Have some of the better features that defines the 8/16-bits era, games like Ninja Gaiden, Super Ghost and Ghouls, Megaman, Castlevania and Super Metroid. Also, it gets inspired by the Dark Souls series, Hollow Knight and Blasphe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Swords Firelink.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    92% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Welcome to Etrom - The Astral Essence’s 20th Anniversary Edition, an immersive point and click action RPG set in a dark future where societies are not only divided by walls, but also laws, secrets, and the treacherous Void Lands. In a dark futuristic Middle Ages, between arcane rituals, endless wars and bloody fights with techno-mystical blades, you will play the role of Etrom, a former HWD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etrom 20th Anniversary Edition.

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  15. Gnomonatics is a third-person action-adventure game. Explore an open island, solve ancient puzzle dungeons, and battle corrupted creatures with sword and crossbow as the shadows transform everyone around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnomonatics.

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  16. What if growing up means losing your dreams?One night, Bjørn witnesses a mysterious figure steal his parents’ dreams. Determined to get them back, he follows the thief into a strange and beautiful dreamworld, a place where wonder still lingers, but nightmares are spreading. What begins as a search for the Dreamthief becomes a journey through Bjørn’s own fears, where darkness, loneliness, the unkn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dreamthief.

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  17. The Legend of Chalkvania is a compact, open-world side-scrolling action RPG inspired by classic adventures. You are the reluctant Guardian of the Chalklands. It is your duty to protect its peculiar inhabitants. Most of whom are completely unhelpful. Roam a handcrafted monochrome kingdom at your own pace. Hunt monsters, follow rumours, take paid jobs, collect powerful gear, fish quiet waters, coo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Chalkvania.

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  18. A millennium has passed since the first Gate appeared. Since then, every human is born with Energy, though only some can wield it through Techniques. Those who risk their lives to seal these Gates before demons spill into the world are known as Gate Breakers. One day, Riot, one of the Demon Kings, forced his way into the world without warning. He seeks to harvest energy from humans who cannot u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gate Breaker: Ascension.

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  19. In the vast land of Niraking, there lies and ancient power! Play as the hero, a young boy of 17, to save the land of Niraking from the invading Nohak Forces. Get all three Goddess Stones and get the Gallant Sword to enter the Nohak Realm. Fight Lord Venson and save the land, but it's dangerous to go alone.  Find NPCs to add to your party for added gameplay experience and hidden locations and secre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knight of Niraking.

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  20. Join us on Socials!StoryPrimordials Legends: Hollow Hero tells the tale of Brunt, Oak-Hide, who journeys into unknown lands to save her people and became a symbol amongst the creatures she lives with known as "the Dreg". This legend is narrated by “Eldar”, Leader of the Dreg and Brunt’s adoptive father. Eldar is an ancient lore keeper who holds a wealth of knowledge in Eridalian history.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero.

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  21. Embark on a Survival Horror Adventure You are a Novice Priestess of the Church of Dendrael, sent to a ceremony in Albadusk, the land where it is said Dendrael impaled himself on a tree to save humanity. What could possibly go wrong? An uncommon mix of genresThe free exploration and dungeon structure of classic action-adventure, full of the dread of horror. Roam the world at your own pace, solve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctheria.

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  22. THE LAST PREMIERE started out as a small detective game and then somehow turned into a 3D action adventure. Now you still need to solve a case but you might use a sword, a hammer or your wing cape before you can even reach your undead witnesses. The Protagonist of “The Last Premiere” is Julie, A young policewoman investigating a long forgotten murder in an abandoned theatre. Julie gets caught bet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Premiere.

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  23. Fading Skies takes you on a vibrant, story-driven journey, rekindling the charm of old school action-adventures. Every corner full of life, personality, secrets, and challenges that keep you moving forward. Join Ryn on her quest to unravel an intricate web of mysteries surrounding the planet's collapse. On your search for answers, traverse a seamless world filled with mystical meadows, haunted mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading Skies.

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  24. An action survival game where you collect Gold Coins for random skills, upgrade abilities with Stones, and overcome monsters and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Escape.

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  25. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ProtoDungeon: Episode I is a short, top-down exploration adventure game set in a mysterious abandoned castle. Explore, solve puzzles, and find your way out! You appear in front of a castle, trapped in an unknown realm. Make your way through the castle in front of you to the familiar chapel, which you shudder at even though you can't remember why. Seek the fragments of the chapel seal to unlock it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ProtoDungeon: Episode I.

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  26. In A Song in Elyel Nalore, you'll step into the shoes of a skilled protagonist who takes on a simple guild job that turns into a dangerous quest to uncover dark secrets.  This Metroidvania-style action adventure combines intense platforming, dynamic combat, and immersive world-building to create an unforgettable journey.  Key Features: Exploration & Discovery: Dive into a vast, beautifu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song in Elyel Nalore.

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  27. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    True evil never stays dead! Explore a mysterious land cloaked in treasure and blood, as you jump, slash, and dodge your way through Avenis. Inspired by games such as Zelda II, The Battle of Olympus and Simon's Quest, Duck Boy will have you fighting your way through a modern interpretation of the now dead Platform-adventure genre. As an ancient evil brings the world to the brink of ruin, a hero wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anatine.

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  28. The Nightmare from Beyond is a cosmic-horror third person platformer inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft. You take on the role of Sanja, a young woman from the D'nyg race, as she explores a mysterious land in search for her sister, Dajana. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare from Beyond.

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  29. A voice has spoken out, echoing throughout the world saying but one thing, "Seek the Land Beyond". Fantastical beasts from all around listen and begin their journey to this mysterious place causing the world of Reqweki to quake with the movement of these majestic creatures leaving vast changes throughout the world. The last egg has hatched, albeit a bit later than most. Join young Tirsy as she hee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tirsy's Tale.

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  30. Tales of Lost Ages is an anthology of Standalone Diorama Dungeoncrawl Adventures! Delve into buried tombs, muddy swamps, secret dungeons, and more in this collection of 3D Action-Adventure Dungeon-Crawls! Fight fearsome monsters in search of treasure and adventure! Evade devious traps! Contains 4 standalone adventures, including: Tomb of the Devourer The Treasure Hunter had traveled a lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Lost Ages Vol 1..

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  31. Meet our Princess, on her journey to return... While her homeland & kingdom are facing impending doom, the World Gods chose to take her to a realm seemingly outside of time and space. Not one to leave her world and her loved ones behind, she goes on a thrilling and grand adventure to rescue them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light Tracer 2 ~The Two Worlds~.

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  32. Step into a 90s-inspired exploration RPG, raiding deadly dungeons, caves, and temples for gear and treasure on a vibrant, hand-crafted island. Defeat formidable enemies in strategic third-person combat, discover ancient legendary relics, save the island from imminent danger and customize your hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Temple Isle.

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    Enter a vast, story-rich fantasy world where every journey matters. Explore a handcrafted semi-open world filled with dangerous wilderness, ancient mysteries, political conflict, and places shaped by the consequences of human ambition. Weather, terrain, travel, food, rest, and preparation are not just visual details — they are part of the adventure itself. Travel alone or experience the entire j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runigrim.

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    You are a stone... ...and you refuse to be at rock bottom.Fallen from the cosmic abyss, you land in an unforgiving dark fantasy world with an impossible climb ahead of you and no arms to do it with. Rise from the bedrock, master cosmic abilities, and ascend the forbidden castle. You awake in the charred crater of an unfamiliar world, where your determination to return home among the stars guides… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonefall.

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  35. WOLF OF TENGRIThe ancient spirits have awakened. The balance of the world is collapsing. Enter a cinematic third-person Action RPG inspired by the rich mythology of the ancient Turks. Explore a vast semi-open world filled with forgotten temples, sacred mountains, hidden forests, and mysterious ruins where every path reveals a new legend. Face terrifying mythical creatures, master fast and brutal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE WOLF OF TENGRI.

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  36. Uncover a forgotten legend as you venture through mythical realms. Play as four heroes bound by a mysterious fate. Explore ancient ruins, outsmart deadly foes and solve arcane puzzles. Each path you take reveals a piece of The Longest Tale. WHICH PATH WILL YOU TAKE, WANDERER?Enter the tale of the forgotten: where whispers of ancient power echo through fractured realms. Your journey begins in the d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Longest Tale.

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  37. Fallen from a world above, you wake up dazed in a new world. What is this world, how did you get here. With the past clawing at you're mind, you set out to learn not just about this new world, but the one you left behind. Embark on a non-linear story where you choose where to explore, what to fight, and who to save. Gain abilities so powerful they leave you reeling, fighting the wildlife to o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Affinity: Fallen from Paradise.

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    An epic story driven action adventure game As JIRO, a lonely boy with a tragic past, you will explore a big and mysterious world. Along the way, you will discover old secrets, fight strong enemies, and solve enigmatic puzzles. JIRO is a teenager trying to find his place in a world that’s falling apart. He doesn’t see himself as a hero, just a boy trying to survive in a dangerous world he doe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JIRO.

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  39. Explore the remnants of an underground civilization and battle sentient chess pieces. Discover magical rings and use them to create your own spells. Meet the last inhabitants of a dead kingdom and escape the Abyss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss of Kings.

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    An action RPG about Remi, the last remaining member of the Vanguard. Engage in challenging combat with the Plagued, mind-controlled enemies to fulfill Remi's oath to save the world from these monsters. A passion project made by a single developer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remi.

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  41. Allara is a pixel-art, dark-fantasy 2D soulslike metroidvania set in 17th-century Yakutia, inspired by authentic pre-colonial Yakut beliefs, mythology, and culture. Single Player CampaignYou awaken in a Yakut cemetery. Your body is dead-rotting, yet it lives. You have no tongue. Your voice is gone. Soon, you learn the truth: the Yakut army has fallen to western invaders who allied themselves wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALLARA.

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  42. About This Demo Step into the nightmare. Your blood is your only guide. This official demo of Zouhri: The Cursed Blood plunges you into the opening chapter of a brutal descent into the darkness of Moroccan folklore. What begins as a desperate search for your missing sister near an isolated shrine turns into a fight for survival against forces once thought to be mere legends. The Story So F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zouhri: The Cursed Blood.

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  43. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 273 reviews

    This game is currently a work in progress Do you feel that? It is the void. It surrounds you. It crushes you as though it were the deepest darkest ocean. You feel as though you are falling from a dream. A dream with no end in sight. It is with my sincerest regret to inform you that you are dead. Murdered in fact. Your life was taken in this most unnatural way and so your soul will wander the void… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Love and Eternity.

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  44. Ready for an adventure where nothing is as it seems? Welcome to the mysterious castle, frozen on the border between dreams and reality. Its mirrors are not just glass — they are portals to distorted worlds, where left becomes right, thin becomes thick, and the familiar laws of physics go haywire. Your goal? Overcome all the trials, unravel the secrets, and become the rightful master of this amazi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirrors Castle.

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  45. Delve. Explore. Discover. But most importantly, get out of the Dark Passage alive. Be the first to discover hundreds of ancient artifacts in this first person treasure hunt inspired by classic early 3D dungeon crawlers. After the disappearance of a world-renowned archaeologist and treasure hunter on the Shothran Isles makes headlines, you're contacted by a wealthy collector. This mysterious figur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Passage.

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  46. Discover the mysteries of a forgotten world in Morning Star. Explore a vast, decaying land full of strange creatures and ancient ruins. Wander through breathtaking, magical places, but also venture into shadowy, haunting, and dangerous realms, all brought to life with stunning hand-drawn 2D visuals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morning Star.

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  47.                                                                                                     Explore forests, castles, forgotten ruins, underground chambers, and dangerous wilderness filled with secrets waiting to be discovered. • Vast open world to explore • Hidden dungeons and ancient ruins • Dynamic weather and day-night cycles • Solo and cooperative exploration • Sec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danu: Rise of the Templars.

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  48. Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action plaformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and difficult dynamic enemy combat design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tails of Fate.

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    Tenebra is a dark metroidvania that blends rich storytelling with souls-like elements in a hand-drawn 2D world. Journey with the Shattered One, a doll trying to understand why he was created, in a face-swapping adventure as he discovers new abilities through exploring, forging bonds with NPCs, and fighting. SETTING AND PROTAGONISTYou awaken in a mysterious basement, your memories lost and your f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenebra.

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  50. As the newly hired Apothecarist, you must discover the source of a mysterious plague and attempt to build your apothecary in the city of Bloodmill. An epic adventure in a world full of disease and ruin. Explore the city, build your apothecary, create toxic plagues, fight corrupt diseased creatures, discover powerful weapons and useful allies. Face off against supernatural horrors in this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Apothecary.

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