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Games like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness

Games like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness

Games like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness

Looking for games like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations with a kids focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity or Gradanix.

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  1. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    76% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a journey after you get turned into a Pokémon as a result of a freak accident, causing you to lose your memory as well as contact with and knowledge of your previous adventuring partner, with whom you were on a secret mission to save the world. Watch your story unfold in a dungeon crawling rogue-lite experience as you form your very own rescue team with a new partner of your choosing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time.

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  2. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 4 reviews

    Discover the incredible 3D world of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, where Pokemon speak and amazing adventures are always nearby! What's more, you will become a Pokemon yourself! You'll meet all kinds of Pokemon throughout the game, both in the towns you'll visit and the Mystery Dungeons you'll explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity.

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  3. A permadeath co-op action-RPG roguelike with hand-inked, comic-book combat. Pick one of seven heroes, descend an endless maze that gets harder with every floor, and see how far you get before you fall — solo or with up to seven friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gradanix.

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  4. From combat in the mountains against ragtag groups of marauders, to full-scale military operations against the most powerful and organized armies on the continent, grow alongside your unlikely party of 12 to defeat all those who seek to end your journey. Choose weapons and items wisely from a vast catalog of hundreds of powerful and unique options to give each unit their own personal niche. Combi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Records of Brytorie: Asterya's Chapter.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 192 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    Step into the epic world of Descent with the first fantasy co-op tactical RPG forged from the legendary dungeon crawling board game. Lead a company of fearless heroes across Terrinoth®, survive against epic boss battles in turn-based combat, and settle the fate of a world facing unending darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent.

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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Darkness Stirs Once More Dark Quest returns with its fourth installment - a turn-based strategy adventure inspired by the legendary HeroQuest board game. Enter a realm of perilous dungeons, cunning traps, and powerful magic as you lead your party of heroes against the forces of the Dark Sorcerer. Gulak, the sorcerer’s puppet, commands monstrous legions that stalk the night. Villagers vanish witho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Quest 4.

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  8. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 232 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Spells & Secrets is a modern-day fantasy roguelike set in a procedurally generated wizarding school. Players can craft their own wizard using in-depth character creation, team up with a friend via local co-op, and get creative with an arsenal of physics-based magic, using clever combinations of spells to get the upper hand against puzzles and enemies alike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spells & Secrets.

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  9. ● Game Introduction: "Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm" is a fantasy-themed, turn-based tactical strategy dungeon crawler. You will use mysterious ritual magic to summon "Phantasms" from other realms to form an adventure party, delving into the Arcaran Mist—a place where ordinary mortals cannot tread—to explore ancient secrets. ● Key Features: This is a game focused on combat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldradah: Tome of Mist Realm.

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  10. Kindred Fates is an open world monster battling RPG, and a love letter to the monster battle genre. Our goal is to evolve the genre, and finally bring fans what they've been asking for. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindred Fates.

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  11. It will be a journey from scratch where you'll need to tend to your farm with a lot of hard work while striving on a mission to reestablish the city's guild for gaining recognition and respect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabbit's Fall.

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Adventure BeginsTake control of the unlikely duo of a cat and a capybara as you embark on a heartwarming journey. Battle through the evil bird army and save all the dogs scattered throughout diverse and vibrant worlds. With each rescue, you'll get closer to thwarting the bird army's sinister plans and restoring peace.Reach New Heights with Unique Mount MechanicsIn Cat & Capy, teamwork is k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat & Capy.

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  13. Welcome to Cone Flyers Mercenaries! Fight many dangerous enemies, delve into deep dungeons, and pilot your cone ship with precision platforming and a unique combat system in this tough as nails bullet hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cone Flyers Mercenaries.

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  14. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    89% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mai: Child of Ages.

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  15. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

    Step into a tale of parallel universes… Iris was born in World DE-1, a world that mirrors Earth in the 2000s. With her birth, a series of tragic loops was set in motion, which were gradually unraveled by the efforts of Arata Mizunashi and his team. With her goodwill restored, Iris created a copy of World DE-1 named World DE-1.5. Here, feuds gave way to friendship, each person a perfect cog in a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death end re;Quest Code Z.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    WIshlist the full game About the GameIntroduction: Play as a new Caravan and discover one of your ancestors' secrets, which will rekindle the hope of ending the Phithi era someday. Every decade, the tree city of Lecwasi sends a caravan of merchants and diplomats into the Phithi, the meteorological chaos ravaging the world of Uwando. Convoy goods to neighboring tribes, build relationships, sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandwalkers - Prologue.

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  17. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    Etrian Odyssey II HD rebirths the timeless adventure of the mysterious floating castle. When civilization sunk beneath the seven seas, deep forests spread across the five remaining islands. Only the chosen ones escaped the waters in their castle stronghold. Eventually, the waves overtook even the last five islands...And the castle was all that remained. After the passing of ages, the people of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etrian Odyssey II HD.

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  18. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 117 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 17 reviews

    Rise, and rise again. Take Shiren to new heights. A few months after their previous adventure in Tsukikage Village... Shiren the Wanderer and Koppa, his talking ferret partner, received a vision of a distant land and a girl in distress. It led them to the mysterious Serpentcoil Island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.

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  20. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 62,868 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 9 reviews

    The Ancestral Edition includes the Darkest Dungeon core game plus the following content packs: The Crimson Court, The Shieldbreaker and The Color of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Dungeon.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 10,360 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 2 reviews

    Wildermyth is a character-driven, procedurally-generated tactical RPG. Lead a band of unique heroes as they grow from a reluctant farmers into legendary fighters. Battle threats lurking in the Yondering Lands and discover secrets that the land has to offer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildermyth.

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  22. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 6 reviews

    The Sly Collection is a remastered compilation of the first three Sly Cooper games, developed by Sanzaru Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Released in 2010 for PlayStation 3 and later for PlayStation Vita, it includes Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, all with enhanced HD graphics, Trophy support, and stereoscopic 3D co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sly Collection.

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  23. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,014 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Buy Demeo on PlayStation Store. Gather your friends and battle the dark forces in this award-winning RPG dungeon crawler for PS VR2. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demeo.

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 204 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

    The Nightmare continues in Mary Skelter 2! In this first-person dungeon crawler, play as fairy tale-inspired characters called Blood Maidens, each with deeply customizable character-specific classes. Balance between power and madness in turn-based battles with a blood-fueled transformation system, and escape a living prison while indestructible Nightmares give chase in real time. This game also i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mary Skelter 2.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 12,494 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    The Oblivion Edition contains the main game and The Binding Blade DLC. The DLC introduced two new heroes, a special questline, wandering boss, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Dungeon II.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Road to Legend is a companion app for the Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd edition board game. When you play with Road to Legend, the app assumes the role of the overlord player, controlling monsters and inviting you to explore the dungeon in entirely new and unexpected ways. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent: Road to Legend.

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  27. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 2,424 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Expedition.

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  28. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 672 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG inspired by legendary board game Hero Quest. The game features a party based system where you control a group of heroes, an isometric hand-drawn art style, dice based mechanics for all computations - (it rolls dice to determine an outcome) and much more. Each map is designed to take you through an adventure that will test your party's strength, courage and sanit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Quest 2.

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  29. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 5,763 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 25 reviews

    Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition brings everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory together in one game, giving fans the full Cyber Sleuth experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth.

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  30. Roguelike. Turn-based dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated environments, over 200 unique monsters, and dynamic class customization. 20 different storylines. 6 professions. Countless deaths. Play solo or team up in local couch co-op and battle hordes of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scaledeep.

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  31. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Embarking on an epic journey in Chronicles of Veldoria, players delve into a captivating top-down, turn-based RPG adventure made in RPG Maker MV. The game revolves around the heroic duo, Elizabeth and Alex, who set forth on a perilous quest to vanquish the malevolent ogre Muk, whose dark presence threatens the lands they cherish.To achieve their daunting goal, Elizabeth and Alex, accompanied by th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Veldoria.

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  32. You've just inherited a fledgling adventurer's guild. Your job? Turn it into the most renowned operation in the land. Guild Manager isn't about flashy combat or hand-holding tutorials. It's about the hard decisions that separate legendary guild masters from failures: Who gets sent on the suicide mission? Do you spend gold on facility upgrades or hire that promising mage? Can you afford to let y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild Manager.

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  33. A beginner-friendly online AI tabletop RPG with streamlined character creation. Bring your imagination to co-op adventures, relationship-focused romance, or hidden-role Werewolf—with real-time voiced dialogue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winging It.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    89% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    With the Californian sun high in the sky, go ahead and push open the doors to the Secret Palace and experience one of the most romantic adventures out there! The countdown is on to complete your mission! Time is running out to unlock all the deep, dark secrets this magical place has to offer! Are you ready for "Is It Love? James - Secrets"? You will take on the role of a heroine with a quick wit … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Is It Love? James - Secrets.

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  35. Embark on an action-packed co-op adventure through spectacular theme parks, master unique heroes and outrageous power-ups, battle unforgettable bosses, and uncover the sinister conspiracy behind the DUX Corporation while searching for your missing friend, TUU. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Beat 'Em Up World.

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  36. "TIAN NUO" is a dark indie Chinese MMORPG in the mythical "Dahuang" realm, fusing Shan Hai Jing and ancient myth. Three classic classes, gear earned through drops, hunt monsters freely, epic boss loot, true free trading. Slay demons with brothers and save humanity in this pure hack-and-slash world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TIAN NUO.

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  37. Banquet of Nausea is a dark fantasy RPG made in RPGMaker. You will play as Liya — a girl on an epic quest to find her lost kin. Explore sacred ruins, purge festering abominations, and forge bonds with survivors whose fates lie in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banquet of Nausea.

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  38. He’s highly trained but highly unstable! Guide a clumsy agent through wild rescue missions across the globe. Use physics to your advantage (or demise) in solo or split-screen co-op. Whether jumping trucks or saving kittens, every step is a hilarious challenge in Silly Agent! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silly Agent.

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  39. World of Dypians: The Gathering Storm is a captivating action-adventure MMORPG that invites players to explore a vast, beautifully crafted world teetering on the brink of chaos. With an open world filled with vibrant landscapes, mysterious dungeons, and dynamic cities, players will embark on an epic journey to confront the rising forces of a menacing Dark Lord. In this immersive experience, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Dypians.

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  40. Fathom™ is a party-based science-fantasy RPG where you explore a strange, engineered dungeon-world, battle dangerous creatures in tactical turn-based combat, and manipulate the rules of the environment to uncover hidden paths and reach impossible places. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fathom.

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    What is Arvita? (Formerly known as Astaria) Arvita is a hardcore fantasy MMORPG with emphasis on social communities, crafting, party combat, territory capture and player vs. developer (PvD). The game's hardcore aspects focus on difficulty, weight behind combat, item loss (on death or breaking), logistics (food, bandages, ammo, reagents, durability) and the inability to grow too powerful. The story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arvita.

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    Blackfall is a roguelite movement shooter game with combat and loot elements where your main objective is to deactivate all digging stations, get out of the dream loop and rescue your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackfall.

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  43. Set in a dark medieval world, Village of Vagabonds is a co-op extraction game where you and your friends unite as warriors to fend off the undead and protect humanity from the looming curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village Of Vagabonds.

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  44. Runes of Madness is a dark fantasy action RPG that plunges you into a world shrouded in shadow. Delve into perilous dungeons, unravel the secrets of the Runes, and battle hordes of monstrous creatures. Inspired by the greatest classics of the genre, Runes of Madness offers intense combat, deep character customization, and a challenging rogue-lite experience. Key Features: Explore a Dark Fantas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runes of Madness.

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  45. Be Uncursed like every soul, Sent to save them, that’s your goal. With a crew or on your own, Venture through dungeons unknown. On Isles and seas, adventures await, With the perils that won't abate. But when night falls, hurry back quick; While the light fades, shadows grow thick. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncursed.

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  46. 43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Danger World is a collaborative roleplaying game. You read your way through the story together, writing your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danger World.

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  47. Seeker 3 is a cozy, story-driven adventure where players take on the role of Alfie, a stranded alien with the ability to fly and shapeshift. As he navigates a mysterious island, he must gather five stars to power his spaceship and find his way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeker 3.

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  48. 89%Game Brain Score
    89% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    With the Californian sun high in the sky, go ahead and push open the doors to the Secret Palace and experience one of the most romantic adventures out there! The countdown is on to complete your mission! Time is running out to unlock all the deep, dark secrets this magical place has to offer! Are you ready for "Is It Love? James - Secrets"? You will take on the role of a heroine with a quick wit … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Is It Love? James - Secrets.

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  49. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Find over 70 unique monsters to battle, collect and raise. Your monsters will go through a branching path of evolutions to help you explore a dream-like open world. Let your dreams become a reality or look for a way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Catcher.

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  50. Search & RescueSearch, Rescue, Survive! Turn-based Strategy Board Game for up to 4 Players! Local or Remote, Co-Op or Lone Wolf! Search for Tourists lost during Extreme Wind and bring everyone to safety! Hurry up, it`s getting colder with every minute! Main Features❆ Hex Board Game Turn-Based Strategy ❆ Magnificent Tatra National Park Main Board ❆ Yosemite National Park and more as DLCs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEARCH AND RESCUE.

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