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Games like Penny's Nightmare

Games like Penny's Nightmare

Looking for games like Penny's Nightmare? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with LISA: The First, The Sand Man or BLACK SOULS II.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 259 reviews

    Explore Lisa Armstrong’s mind as she tries to cope with the burden caused by her father Marty. Traverse a slipping reality as you attempt to leave home and recover your memories. Only, escape is not so easy. Features and Gameplay - LISA the First is a short and surreal exploration game reminiscent of retro-RPGs. - Navigate the twisting world of Lisa’s mind, finding hidden doors an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LISA: The First.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    "I'll tell you a scary story. It's so scary you might not be able to take it. It's the story of the Sand Man..." This is the second title in the Strange Man series. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sand Man.

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  3. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,008 reviews

    Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts". ※Includes content from all 3 DLCs. ●Introduction In this work, you'll meet 45 Heroin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK SOULS II.

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  4. Generia by Darkovika Note: This game is on HIATUS. It will be returned to, though there is yet to be a date. Also, last I was aware, it doesn't really work. I apologize for the mess, but I am thankful for those who are patient.  This game is in early, early early Alpha. It does not always work. It is in SLOW progress, as well. There may be long periods between updates. Summary You play as Harold, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Generia.

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  5. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Welcome to Hyperliminal, a horror/exploration/fever-dream experience. The game itself is narration and exploration-based with some action to keep things interesting. You will explore a strange dreamscape and witness sites ranging from gigantic food to a town overtaken by arachnids. Unravel the mystery of the recurring nightmare while keeping safe a safe distance from the horrors that live within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyperliminal.

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  6. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A game that highlights the characters' charisma, their fears, desires, angers and delusions. Here we approach the subject of time travel. Mix of modern-day youth personalities contrasted with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Time.

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  7. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 536 reviews

    Terra Incognita is a classic role playing game. The world of Terra is slowly falling into chaos. A great war is coming and It's time to take up arms against a corrupt royal family. You must travel across this huge world and unite the nations of Terra, recruiting comrades along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 345 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Unravel an ancient mystery and search for an ancient treasure on England's fog-shrouded coastline, famed for its legends of smugglers, pirates and ghosts. Join ghost-hunters Nigel Danvers and Lucy Reubans as they investigate a tale of horror and haunting. Wielding the tools of the modern-day ghost-hunter in a cinematic, richly detailed interactive world of wind-swept coastlines and crumbling crypt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Crown.

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    After her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a mysterious inheritance awaiting her in the town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny, she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deception. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker.

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  10. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    "It's October 31, follow Jake as he gets ready for a killer Halloween party." Jake's Halloween Night is a short horror game inspired by old slasher movies, that at the same time, makes a bit of fun of said genre. The project originally started, developed, and finished in October 2021 as a personal challenge, but now comes back remastered with new art, improved graphics, and lots of new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jake's Halloween Night.

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  11. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    One day in the dream, some one showed up and claimed there is a dream called paradise. From that day, dream demons that can suck human memory and spirit increased. In order to make everything return to its original state, Yoru, who awakened as a demon hunter, decided to challenge the initiator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Hunter.

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  12. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    "The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angels of Death Episode.Eddie.

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  13. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    This is the Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1283810/Solenars_Edge_II_Aurora_of_The_Sevent... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1371350/Solenars_Edge_II_Champions/ Please check out the Steam store page for guides, tips and extra help. Solenars Edge II: Aurora of The Seventh Dawn is the sequel to Solenars Edge Rebirth and takes place three years after the events of Solenars Edg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solenars Edge II: Aurora of The Seventh Dawn.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 135 reviews
    Critic Score 37%Based on 1 reviews

    Path Out is is an autobiographical adventure game that allows the players to replay the journey of Abdullah Karam, a young Syrian artist that escaped the civil war in 2014. Camouflaged as a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path Out.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    DELUGE (by riggy2k3) is the story of a village under siege. As the village of Figaro begins a dangerous tradition, an evil entity arrives to mark their own momentous occasion. When one of their minions goes rogue, he finds himself the key to Figaro's survival. Will you protect the people of Figaro, or join in on the chaos? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluge.

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  16. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Help reunite your missing friends and save your family from wild animals, mutants, inanimate objects, aliens and the undead! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Port - Red Nightmare.

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  17. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 718 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Yume Nikki: Dream Diary is a collaborative show of the utmost respect for auteur Kikiyama’s seminal release. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-.

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  18. 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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  19. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 11,355 reviews

    Lisa is a quirky side-scrolling RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Beneath the charming and funny exterior is a world full of disgust and moral destruction. Players will learn what kind of person they are by being FORCED to make choices. These choices permanently effect the game play. If you want to save a party member from death, you will have to sacrifice the strength of your character. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LISA: The UNDONE.

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  20. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    Descend into madness inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and H.R. Giger. Solve the mystery of esoteric cults. Cross the gate to the blasphemous land of Lusst’ghaa. Play the new, more accessible cut of the fan-favorite survival horror Lust from Beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lust from Beyond: M Edition.

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  21. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 930 reviews

    Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 39 Steps.

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  22. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Travel and make new friends in this mammoth sized RPG / Adventure filled with an amazing amount of content! While playing the story, make new friends, craft, mine, discover monsters and mysteries and even travel beyond the stars!                              Please leave a rating or comment if you enjoy playing. Also try another game I created. This is a CCG Challenge deck builder which is playe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Galaxis+1: Huge free and full game!.

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  23. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    WHAT IS HACKVENTURE? Hackventure is a quirky surreal RPG about a normal boy and multiple worlds fusing into each others creating chaos. To stop this chaos, Mike and the allies he'll befriend along his journey will face powerful enemies, explore different realities and live horrifying nightmares.  However, it seems like fate has different plans for Mike, and is preventing him from fulfilling his mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hackventure.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 572 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Create & Play the dungeons of your dreams Create and share your very own dungeons, then play a nearly infinite number of highly creative, trap-ridden dungeons made by other creators from all over the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Maker.

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  26. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 572 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decay: The Mare.

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  27. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, but my sister. Play as Luzia in her quest to return home. After Luzia and her older sister Sombria are abducted by strangers, it is up to Luzia to help her and her sister home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Big Sister.

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  28. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    88% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    The Falconers: Moonlight is a supernatural thriller visual novel set in the 19th Century West Coast of New Zealand. Falconer, Cassandra Winter, is on her first solo mission. Can she save the people of Moonlight from their plight? Or will she disappear into the mist like so many others before her? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Falconers: Moonlight.

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  29. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 1,381 reviews

    Fault is a Science Fantasy Kinetic Novel about Selphine, a bubbly, happy-go-lucky Princess and her sharp-witted but slightly misanthropic Royal Guard Ritona. Follow them on their journey of a lifetime as they try to make it back home to the Kingdom of Rughzenhaide. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fault Milestone One.

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  30. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

    Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asdivine Hearts.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    54% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    In The Warhorn you will get to play as an adventurer, who decides to leave his homeland to start a life he dreamed of. The world is full of puzzles, stories, enemies and traps. You will learn how to fight, build, steal, hunt and use magic runes. You can build a village and develop it into a great kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Warhorn.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 225 reviews

    This is an unconventional 2D belt-scroll action game, in which players won’t beat devils or dragons as invincible warriors, but evil, greedy and despicable Goblins. You will break into the villages which are guarded by soldiers and warriors and kidnap the villagers as sacrifice for the resurrection ritual of the Goblin King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Walker.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    91% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    Roguelike Romance JRPG with a female protagonist. Customize your characters, take open-ended quests and write your own story in the town of Ecallia. A game with town building, dating and life sim elements, but also a randomly generated Dungeon with lots of companions and loot! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Dreams.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Beyond The Gates is a 1-4 player online co-op horror which mainly focuses on the storyline. Discover the truth behind a dark mystery that has been hidden until now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Gates.

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  36. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 917 reviews

    Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls.

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  37. 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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  38. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    The Witches Tea Party is a story-driven adventure game with a magical world and colourful characters. There will be small quests, collectables, mysteries, disturbing rooms and multiple endings. Having tea with witches is probably not an easy task... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witches Tea Party.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Enter a bizarre and idiosyncratic world! Adventure into the unknown, and defeat horrid monsters! A story of Love, Loss, and the end of the Multiverse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DashBored.

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  40. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,542 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief II: The Metal Age.

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  42. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor
    72% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyronia RPG 2.

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  43. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, atmosphere
    62% User Score Based on 203 reviews

    America's #1 reality show for heroes is back for another season! Harness your superpowers to steal the spotlight, win votes, and save your sister! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hero Project: Redemption Season.

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  44. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    43% User Score Based on 579 reviews

    The Cortex is your ultimate destination for Firefly Online news and information. This companion app is a great way to stay current with the game’s progress, take advantage of special offers and gain access to exclusive content! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefly Online Cortex.

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  45. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 421 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Purrfect Date is a cross between a Visual Novel, a Dating Sim, and a dark British comedy. You, a human, will get to date cats and uncover the dark secrets of the mysterious Cat Island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purrfect Date.

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  46. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    67% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    “A Place for the Unwilling” is a narrative adventure game where the city is the actual protagonist. No puzzles or “game over” screens, just you, the city and the dozens of stories which are taking place in there. Days pass and the fate of the city is yet to be decided. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Place for the Unwilling.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    Mardek is a fantasy/sci-fi/retro Flash RPG from 2007-2010, which blends parody with a deeper story. It offers solid turn-based RPG combat and dozens of hours of gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MARDEK.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 2,814 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    In the third instalment of the Thief series, master-thief Garrett is contacted by Keeper Artemus with a mission to steal two valuable artefacts. At the same time, Garrett learns about a prophecy: the coming of a Dark Age. He embarks upon a journey to unravel a mystery that threatens the existence of the order of Keepers. Is it possible that there is a traitor in their midst? The stealth and thiev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief: Deadly Shadows.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Gary is caught in a strange dream and now he must overcome the adversities on his path or perish in the attempt. In this adventure you will meet 3 children in dream-like scenarios, next to a mysterious girl who talks about a promise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connected Hearts.

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