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Looking for games like Pernicious? Here are top role playing recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with adventure of Y, Endless RPG - Untold Tales or Square Escape Challenge.

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  1. 《Adventure of Y》是一款策略冒险 RPG,玩家通过选择触发不同事件,推动旅程发展,并在遭遇敌人时进行快速回合制战斗。核心玩法集中在对路线、资源与风险的判断,使整个冒险更偏向策略模拟体验。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to adventure of Y.

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  2. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Main Points Procedurally Generated World Fully Customizable Characters No Class Constraints – Play Your Way Animated combat Characters Shape your characters exactly as you envision them with unparalleled creative freedom. Choose from diverse races and aesthetics, and develop their skills as they grow through their journey. Equip them with gear that defines unique combat styles, ensuring no two cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless RPG - Untold Tales.

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  3. Welcome to Square Escape Challenge, a thrilling platformer adventure that tests your reflexes, strategy, and timing! Guide your square through challenging levels filled with hazards, enemies, and obstacles. Reach the exit point while avoiding dangers and collecting valuable gems to continue your journey and unlock exciting skins. Can you escape every level? Exciting Gameplay In Square Escape Chal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Square Escape Challenge.

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  4. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 638 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 12 reviews

    Be the ray of hope among the darkness of war. Control a British WW1 field hospital in a unique society survival game. Fight for life, soul, and humanity in a world that rejected them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Hospital.

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  5. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 61 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Swipe through military negotiations, marry to strengthen alliances and recruit soldiers to fight in turn-based card battles in this historical epic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reigns: Three Kingdoms.

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  6. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    62% User Score Based on 281 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Planet.

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  7. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 512 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Dive even deeper into the world of Iron Danger with the game's artbook, graphic novel and soundtrack! Includes: The Iron Danger artbook (208 pages) The "Iron Danger Chronicles - Moratta" graphic novel (128 pages) The game's original soundtrack - runtime 131 minutes A collection of wallpapers If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Danger.

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  8. Only boss fights, no minions Every encounter is a meticulously crafted duel against a mighty foe — no grinding, no distractions, just you and the strongest enemy. Slash, dodge, and counter to the pounding beat — release your stress in the fusion of music and action. Meet the Deities, Choose Your Faith Eight deities, each with a distinct stance, each wielding their own laws and truths. Follow one, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beastfall.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Harness the elements in fierce real-time battles while gathering and upgrading a crew of fantasy creatures in this rogue-lite adventure across a world torn apart by war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wartorn.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Explore a stunning hand-craft world ravaged by war and ruled by an evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, change your weapons and unlock different abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Vanguard.

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  11. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 750 reviews

                                     A Dice Poker based strategic game of risk and reward!              I am afraid you have passed into the world beyond our own. Before you get there however, Death has offered to give you time to process your demise through means of some friendly competition.                             Engage in a game of Dice with the mysterious entity - collect new dice and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice With Death.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 739 reviews

    Those Who Rule is a tactical turn-based RPG that puts you in command of new recruits in a low-fantasy, morally ambiguous world. Assemble and train your party, customize your equipment, and out-think your enemies as you unravel the secrets behind a conflict that threatens to tear the land apart. Will your leadership turn the tide of war—or will you be crushed beneath it? Fight Tactical Battles Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Who Rule.

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  14. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 28,832 reviews

    A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.

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  15. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 408 reviews

    You have 9 days to find a safe place on the planet. Your ship is low on fuel and you have to land. Setup sentry guns around you to defend yourself while you collect more fuel for the ship. AI controlled Drones and Tanks attack you trying to find weaknesses in your defenses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artificial Extinction.

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  16. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based Engine which will need you to plan early on and create strategies that would lead your army to victory. Create an army with different Characters and Leaders to choose from and explore this Roguelite world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 708,180 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 69 reviews

    An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baldur's Gate 3.

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  18. 《Traveler of Y》是一款以旅途推进为核心体验的 回合制 RPG 冒险游戏。玩家将扮演一名旅行者,带领逐步壮大的队伍穿越多个地区,在持续前行的过程中完成战斗挑战、收集资源并强化角色能力。游戏采用传统回合制战斗系统,玩家需要根据敌人的攻击方式、行动顺序与技能特点做出判断,通过合理安排攻击、防御、增益与控制技能来应对不同战局。 旅程中,玩家会不断抵达新的地点,每个区域都包含战斗遭遇、可互动事件与成长机会。角色通过战斗获得经验,解锁或强化技能,同时借助装备与道具提升整体战斗力。随着行程深入,敌人的组合与战斗节奏会逐渐变化,促使玩家调整队伍配置与战术思路,使每一段旅途都具有连续推进的挑战感。 《Traveler of Y》专为单人游玩设计,强调从起点到终点的完整冒险过程,让玩家在一场持续推进的旅程中体验策略战斗与稳定成长带来的满足感。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to traveler of Y.

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  19. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    76% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    A Tower Defense hybrid where survival depends on strategy and firepower. Build turrets, mine resources, and hold the line against relentless AI swarms. Switch instantly between commanding the battlefield in RTS view or fighting on the ground in FPS combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artificial Extinction 2.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 10,391 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 19 reviews

    Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime. REALISTIC CLIMBING SIMULATIONCairn’s realistic simulation allows intuitive climbing: find the best holds and pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cairn.

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  21. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    98% User Score Based on 744 reviews

    Dawnsbury Days is a 2D turn-based tactics game with CRPG elements that's based on the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful tabletop OGL ruleset. You play as the Dawnsbury Four, a group of four young heroes from a small town. You choose their class, feats, spells and other abilities as you lead them through 4 character levels and 20 combat encounters on a quest to save their home town fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnsbury Days.

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  22. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    The Use of Life is a multi-ending adventure book style JRPG. The main character’s various attachments change in accordance with the choices the player makes, and the ending changes depending on “the use of life” you choose through your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Use of Life.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    This 2D narrative adventure weaves a tale of fantasy and Norse mythology with stunning visuals and compelling story. Spread over four different seasonal chapters, follow Estra’s story as she forges a path through this wild world on a journey to uncover the truth about her father’s death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree.

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  25. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 4,631 reviews

    Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hand of Fate.

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  26. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 176 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Super Dungeon® Tactics is a turn-based strategy game in which players create a guild of Heroes to combat the Dark Consul’s forces throughout Crystalia. As the guild master you choose to take on bounties, answer the pleas of the public, or answer a noble call to adventure. Whether for altruistic reasons, just getting your cut, or a little of both, complete quests, gather loot, attract Heroes, and r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Tactics.

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  28. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    62% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Journey to the land of the Gods in this atmospheric turn-based indie RPG. Vanquish deadly beasts of Finnish mythology, survive in the unforgiving wilderness and earn the favour of the ancient pagan Gods! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please The Gods.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,066 reviews

    The Dungeon Beneath is a single-player tactical roguelike with autobattler features. The player manages a party as they battle their way through a monster-filled dungeon, looting gear and purchasing new units. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dungeon Beneath.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    86% User Score Based on 344 reviews

    Play cards! Kill monsters! Level Up! Dream Quest is a roguelike deckbuilding game inspired by the likes of Ascension, Magic: the Gathering, and Shandalar. Explore randomly generated levels as one of 13 classes in short, 30 minute, sessions. One floor might find your wizard in the crypt, another your warrior underwater, and a third, your assassin stalking a volcanic wasteland. As you progress, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Quest.

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  31. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 618 reviews

    Wreak vengeance with your elite craft on waves of Swarm bugs, who are hellbent on killing you and everyone you love. Harvest their guts for scrap and earn a deliciously varied array of upgrades. Beat the last wave if you have the skill, then strap in and try again in this survival roguelite shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisker Squadron: Survivor.

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  32. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 1,099 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Worldless is a stylised 2D Adventure Platformer with turn-based combat and a mind-bending, interpretative narrative. Players will walk the line between physical and astral planes within a shapeless world, embarking on a journey of self-growth and understanding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worldless.

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  34. In strike zero, you will play a girl who has lost her memory by integrating with the "Pi" fragment. In the near future, you will fly a new combat aircraft as a trainee pilot of the first fleet and experience a series of unique adventures. As the story goes on, you will gradually fall into surreal dreams and find clues to promote the plot. All forces will appear and begin to compete, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Zero.

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    Bat-Rush is a casual but challenging game. Complete levels , unlock characters or see how far you can get on the endless mode! Fly your bat through caves, castles and more. Collect all the stars and try your luck on the hard mode available for each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bat-Rush.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    This game is very hard. Discord: Miko Melee is a 3D action role-play game. You will fight against monsters that come to attack your village on an altar. Observe your enemy's move carefully to decide when to attack and when to guard to achieve victory.Game Features High Paced Combats: This game is composed by many intense sword fights. Players are often required to make decisions and press the rig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miko Melee.

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  37. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Assemble a squad of four fearless heroes and embark on a deadly journey through the circles of Hell, inspired by dark myths from around the world. Battle legions of demons and challenge the Devil himself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards II: Chaos in Hell.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 598 reviews

    The Scouring is an RTS with fast pace, high attention to detail and next generation experience. Lead humans or orcs to fight for victory! Play alone or with friends. Use modding tools to create custom game modes! Join The battle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Scouring.

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  40. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    In a world consumed by loneliness, only friendship can save the day. Lead a quirky cast in this colorful single-player ARPG full of heart, battles, and bonds that change everything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lonesome Guild.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Stuck in a failed experiment with no memory, find a way out of the lab or face eternity being eaten. Controls: W A S D or Arrows to move Mouse to look around E to interact Left Control to crouch Left Shift to Run M2 to throw items M1 to fire gun(if you have it) F to turn on a flashlight(if you have it) Mention bugs and any feedback in the comments please If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Seconds.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    81% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    Insider Trading is a roguelike deckbuilder where you bend the market to your will. Synergize perks, manipulate stock prices, and trade wisely or risk pricing yourself out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insider Trading.

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  43. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation: Polygon Storm.

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  44. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arisen Force: HeroTest.

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  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 277 reviews

    Every decade, the Mka tribe sends caravans of adventurers into the Phithi, the meteorological chaos that keeps the Uwando tribes isolated from each other and makes life outside the refuges almost impossible. Their mission: to establish diplomatic and trade relations, to explore and reclaim the lands left to the mercy of monsters and pirates, and, most importantly, to plant a new tree city that can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandwalkers.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    80% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Final Stardust Cosmic Nexus is a 2D card game that aims to bring a completely new and dynamic battle system by introducing many new features such as Saiments, Magi'Kura, Eishougi, and more! Fast-paced battles with stunning graphics! Get ready to go through an anime-like experience! No DLCs and micro-transactions. All the content will be 100% available with the full release. Join the early acce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Stardust: Cosmic Nexus.

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  48. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    54% User Score Based on 164 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 401 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    For countless years the villagers of Vamp’Ire have enjoyed a life of peace and happiness. But now, rumors are spreading about a wielder of dark magic - a Witchmaster. Fearing the rumors to be true, the village musters a militia to prepare for the worst. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire's Fall: Origins.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,632 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

    You didn't ask to lead this expedition but here you are: stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilization and everyone looking for you to lead. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls and head in the only direction you can - into The Pale Beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pale Beyond.

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