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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    [Media 2293963] PRE-ORDER LENIN - THE LION RIGHT NOW Patreon Page - Support the project and get access to exclusive content and rewards Attention - In order to have a better immersive experience... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lenin - The Lion.

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  2. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ This game is still in development. If you have played this game and come across any bugs or gameplay issues please comment on the Bugs & Gameplay Issues Development log. Link down below.(Only for the latest version which is now 13). Other issues i have previously posted on such should now be fixed and as such i have removed them from the Devlog. https://dannysmashchamp.itch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend Of Zelda - Press Enter.

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  3. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Created with RPG Maker MV for the Indie Game Maker Contest 2017.  The game was made using only RTP assets, but don't let this deter you! I assure you, it's better than it looks like. That being said, I might someday make a remaster of this game if enough people pester me about it like it. (This might mean quality-of-life upgrades, such as a quest log, more content, non-standard assets, etc...) Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Halloween Party.

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  4. 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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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    LunarLux is filled to the brim with Sci-Fi references, scientific facts, quirky & lovable characters, and a fantastic Moon to explore; filled with technologically advanced Space Colonies and Cities, as well as Ancient Ruins of a civilization long forgotten.Science and Knowledge...is the ultimate power. Soon, humanity will witness the infinite potential of the universe’s strongest cosmic energy: An… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LunarLux.

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  6. 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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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Radiance.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Cubicle Quest is a game about how life can suck. Dead end jobs, repetitive obligations, irritating coworkers... Cubicle Quest takes all of those things and turns them into enemies you can fight in an old-school RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubicle Quest.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 2,077 reviews

    RPG Maker VX Ace is the latest and greatest engine in the RPG Maker series, improving on every aspect of creating your very own epic adventure. The most powerful editor yet, Ace supports multiple tilesets, offers full control over autoshadow and has a very flexible features system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker VX Ace.

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  11. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 1,185 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Ocean’s Heart is an action RPG featuring detailed pixel art with a heavy focus on exploration. In a lively world teeming with secrets and mysteries, Tilia sets out in search of her missing father. Follow the trail through the ruins of a flooded kingdom, shape the future of the current world, or keep your head down and focus on your own mission in this epic retro-inspired adventure! Explore a deta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean's Heart.

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  12. 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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  13. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Sarab: The Dark Tower is a traditional JRPG-styled game, which focuses on story-telling, exploration, puzzles and turn-based battling. Each main character has its own mysterious story. Also, the game has a unique atmosphere which absolutely makes it a different experience from other JRPG games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sarab: Duji Tower.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 758 reviews

    Hardland is a world ruled by a dying king. It's also a world full of dangerous creatures and places worth discovering. We will not dictate your journey in this game -- all we do is set the stage so you can find your own. Our goal is to make Hardland one of the great open-world action RPGs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardland.

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  17. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    61% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Princess' Heart.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    The full-scale, epic fantasy role-playing experience you've wanted for decades--Divided Reigns retains all that made the JRPG classics so fantastic while still feeling fresh. Expect strategic battles, an epic scale, well-developed characters, and a deep and emotional story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divided Reigns.

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  19. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    72% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Chapter 1 in a four-part series! Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world. He died before his goal was realized, but the prophecy lingered on. Today, another maniac stands determined to succeed where the sorcerer failed and he nee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    75% User Score Based on 683 reviews

    Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyronia RPG.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    78% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    16-bit RPG magic is back! Can you stop the Wastelands from spreading and overtaking the world? Play as Marcus, Bastien and Fela, 3 army conscripts with little liking for their new life, yet who find themselves engulfed in a mystery that could very well cause the demise of their nation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undefeated.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    The Pale City is a story-driven, dark fantasy RPG with an emphasis on characterization and atmosphere. Explore a dangerous, morally complex world where every detail is personal.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pale City.

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  24. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 364 reviews

    8-Bit Adventures 2 is everything you love about NES, SNES and PS1-era JRPGs - with all of the charm, heart and soul, but none of the inconvenience. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8-Bit Adventures 2.

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  25. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Explore what's left of the ravaged city and find your way through surreal otherworldly areas that connect the broken urban shell. Encounter any other citizens who have survived and make contact with the strange entities that now inhabit this realm. Survive. Or be swallowed up by the city and forgotten forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird and Unfortunate Things Are Happening.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Delivery Berrie is a fast-paced 2D platformer where you play as a courier berry named Berrie. He has just gotten a huge supply of food (which is shown in a small crate) to feed Berrie's hometown for an entire year, and now must race against a 1 minute and 30 second clock to deliver it ALL the way to Berrie's hometown while dodging numerous traps and enemies and managing your time wisely to make it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Berrie.

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  27. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Stitched Together is an RPG adventure with a deep story, unique battle mechanics, world-defying stakes, and a whole extra dimension! Take the role of Gwen Colgrave - an adventurous college student with a point to prove once she returns home. She'll stumble upon a bigger world with bigger consequences than she ever signed up for, but alongside her long-time friends, Gwen will have no choice but … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stitched Together.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,219 reviews

    A story-driven sci-fi survival-crafting game about mining, base-building, and carving out a future in the ruins of corporate greed. About AETHUSYou are Maeve - ex-mining engineer for the Astral Research Corporation (ARC), a galactic megacorp that profits by draining entire planets of their resources. She’s left the company. ARC has not left her, however. On Aethus, ARC claims there is n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AETHUS.

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Drown in nostalgia and go on an adventure in search of your missing childhood friend. Dokimon: Quest is a game where you capture monsters to battle alongside and push through the dangerous open world. In advances to uncover the the mystery about your missing friend, you must become stronger, allowing you to venture on into increasingly dangerous areas. Battle against Rangers who are also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dokimon: Quest.

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  30. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Slime Buster Naru Adventuring is tough,  but who would have thought you’d get lost on your way to your very first quest? While taking a shortcut through a dark forest, novice adventurer Naru has a chance encounter that flings her into a one-hundred-year-old mystery filled with strange creatures, mysterious individuals, a haunted chateau, and a cursed… duck? Help Naru fight,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Buster Naru.

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  31. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 304 reviews

    "SWOLLEN TO BURSTING" is a weirdo RPG in which something is very wrong. A flying saucer has crash-landed in town, but it's Thursday so you have to go to work at the post office. THE COOL FEATURES OF "SWOLLEN TO BURSTING" - ORACULAR GAMEPLAY! You're free to do what you'd like in "SWOLLEN TO BURSTING". Engage in various misadventures in order to gain access to more places. Find a way into the fl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SWOLLEN TO BURSTING UNTIL I AM DISAPPEARING ON PURPOSE.

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  32. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 716 reviews

    The Necromancer's Tale is a narrative-driven top-down RPG where you play the role of a minor noble in the 18th Century, drawn into the Dark Necromantic Arts as you seek knowledge and revenge. Great power awaits... along with the weird, the morbid, and a gradual descent into madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Necromancer's Tale.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Sector Unknown is an immersive isometric RPG that draws inspiration from classics like Fallout 1/2, Knights of the Old Republic, Fallout: New Vegas, as well as more modern titles such as Wasteland 3, Encased, Colony Ship, Trudograd, and Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Every decision, every nuance in character development has tangible consequences. While combat is a viable approach, the game equally emph… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Unknown.

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  34. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Echoes of the Town is a heartfelt adult RPG that mixes story, time management and lots of spicy content. What makes it special is the amount of content I put into it:  60 animated H-scenes, multiple story paths, and characters to connect with. Returning from years of study abroad, Akemi expects a peaceful homecoming—but her plans unravel when the mayor presents a daunting family debt. A chance … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the town.

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  36. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Star Knightess Aura is an RPG with nsfw erotic content, made with RPG Maker MZ. The game features themes of corruption, brainwashing, mental changes, possession, mind control, and NTR. All characters are 18+. This is the installer for the Star Knightess Aura Restoration Patch. This is not the main game. To use this patch, you will need to buy the game on Steam. Alternatively, you can also buy th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Knightess Aura.

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  37. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Amber Throne is a traditional JRPG-styled game that focuses on turn-based battling and some light exploration. The game features a large cast of unique monsters that change stances depending on actions taken during combat, and a party with mostly mixed hybrid roles to deal with them. Learning monster behavior and how your skills affect them is essential to reaching victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amber Throne.

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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    83% User Score Based on 179 reviews

    Corrosive Studios is proud to introduce Waste Walkers! A unique, post-apocalyptic role playing game. Waste Walkers allows players to discover the horrors of the apocalypse through a harsh struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waste Walkers.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Home.

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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 390 reviews

    A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceport Hope.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 1,211 reviews

    Life under the rule of the winged Skyborn race isn't so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of an independent repair shop. She can patch up just about anything...but when a certain cravat-wearing customer turns her life upside-down, she finds herself pulled into an epic, city-wide conflict that's going to take a lot more than elbow grease to fix! Join Claret on her journey through a tale of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyborn.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Creepy Castle is an exploratory sidescrolling RPG about a moth in a castle. It's a fresh adventure with the look of a classic, but don't let the retro paintjob fool you; this is a new-school experience. Traditional turn-based combat meets an energetic twist in the form of Duels, where instead of taking turns doling out damage, you are offered a chance to score free hits on your opponent if you per… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Castle.

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  43. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    The horribly toxic Swamp King has risen once again! Gather your party and set out on an open world, retro-styled, RPG adventure. Powerful mystical artifacts are scattered about the world, each able to grant you new powers. Which will you choose? What is your destiny? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Adventure.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    An RPG of exploration, collection, and critical thinking. The end of the world has come and gone, leaving only phantoms where once there was life. Now Schorl, the last surviving human, and Spinel, the last of the magical saerii, search through the memories of a bygone era, hoping to find a future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Echoes.

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  45. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    92% User Score Based on 830 reviews

    A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helen's Mysterious Castle.

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  46. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 7,364 reviews

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimm's Hollow.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    98% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Cameras and heads are rolling in this noir inspired RPGmaker horror game. Save the spectral starlets trapped in the deadly director's mansion, and escape without joining them in their fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ms.Director.

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  48. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 299 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

    A story-driven action-adventure, following Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm. [Media 2374681] Arietta of Spirits is a charming adventure game with emotion-filled... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arietta of Spirits.

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  49. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 569 reviews

    DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT. Dreamscaper: Prologue is the first chapter in the Dreamscaper saga, consisting of the level Home Town and 4-6h of unlockable content. Dreamscaper is an ARPG Roguelite blending elements from brawlers, top-down shooters, and dungeon crawlers. Every slumber is a different dungeon in an an ever-changing world with a multitude of unique events and challenges. Features MASTER D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamscaper: Prologue.

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  50. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    72% User Score Based on 500 reviews

    Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storm of Spears.

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