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Games like Prison Notes

Looking for games like Prison Notes? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a mystery and anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Small Saga, The Necromancer's Tale or Brinemegeddon.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 2,575 reviews

    Venture below the streets of London, and you will find the medieval kingdom of rats, mice, moles, squirrels, and shrews known as Rodentia. If the rodents have a cardinal law, it is this: never attack a god. But Verm never had much respect for the rule of law. His tail was stolen by the Yellow God of Death, and now the mouse will have to fight all manner of beasts and titans on his quest to get it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Saga.

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  2. 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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  3. YET ANOTHER culmination of a YEAR of hard work behind the scenes has ALMOST been COMPLETED! I just want to thank ALL of you who have supported my previous game GATETAIL in ANY way shape or form, each and every one of you have been a massive support and I thank you all for that! NOTE: If you want to play the DEMO, here's the link to the gamejolt! Uh oh, it's Brinemegeddon! Brinemegeddo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brinemegeddon.

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  4. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 291 reviews

    When a new threat to the galaxy emerges, Union Command dispatches a ragtag team of pilots and scientists. Join Captain Heathcliff and his Patchworks crew as they search for the solution within ancient Relic Suits in a tale of friendship and belonging. STORY Lead the Patchworks crew through 45 episodes of their thrilling space adventure. Uncover the mysteries of the Relic Suits as you get to kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Suit Aces.

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  5. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    The Tactical Rpg Going Full Goblin Mode!In Gobs and Gods, you freely explore a fantastic world full of magic, wonders and crazy surprises. The bad news: its nicest inhabitants are... Goblins. The good news: they seem to believe you are their God. Hire, equip and level-up a band of goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, while you uncover the secrets of this world, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gobs and Gods.

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  6. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Inspired by many classic fantasy RPGs of the past, Trials of Guinevere combines strategic, turn-based combat with the emotional, character-focused story of a visual novel. The heroes will grow and mature as the game progresses, and each will play an important role in its resolution. Trials of Guinevere explores many themes, such as the origins of personal strength, loyalty and betrayal, the meanin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Guinevere.

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  7. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 8 reviews

    A new RPG from veteran studio Aquaplus, commemorating 20 years of the multi-media Utawarerumono series. This is the story of a man who will be sung about in legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 3,230 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A demon possessed you one year ago. Since that day, you unwillingly tore a trail of bloodshed through New York City. Your salvation comes in the form of the Unavowed – an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. You are free, but your world is in tatters. You have no home, no friends, and are wanted by the police. Your old life is gone, but perhaps you can start a new one. Join the ranks of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unavowed.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    Doomsday Paradise is a multiplayer RPG where you put off saving the world so you can party with your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Paradise.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 388 reviews

    Neofeud is a Dystopic Cyberpunk adventure game in the vein of Blade Runner, but with an overlay of Game of Thrones-like political intrigue, and 1366x768, hand-painted, stylized visuals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neofeud.

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  11. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    36% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Narrative-adventure playing an Agent of Death who must take ONE life that could change the fate of a conflict-torn Nation! Think The Walking Dead meets Home and The Last Express, with a dash of To The Moon! Freeform exploration with Rich dialogue What might you learn searching the fundraising Gala and talking to patrons? Perhaps the less you know the better? Meaningful choices and Unintended Con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Postmortem: One Must Die (Extended Cut).

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  12. Edenai is at war. As the Lirian Empire advances westward, the Kingdom of Agram teeters on the edge of collapse. But beneath the battles and burning cities, something far older  begins to stir. In the midst of this chaos, fate draws three ordinary people together around an ancient artifact known as the Void Stone. Bound to secrets buried for centuries, it holds ancient power that coul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realmbreaker: Awakening.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    STORY Immerse yourself in Alvara, a forgotten land at the heart of the Vat, the infinite universe. This RPG with mechanics inspired by the classics of the genre offers an innovative narrative experience and an immersive system of choices. Every decision you make will shape Alvara's destiny and influence her story. Forge your own adventure in this rich, captivating world, where every choice has … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alvara.

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  14. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 879 reviews

    Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonschool.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline. You have the freedom to choose your own path and decide how the stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geneforge.

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  16. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Gutter is a 2D RPG set in a lawless, post-apocalyptic, hyper-industrialized gutter, where desperate people, demons, and robots struggle to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUTTER: The Cursed.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 732 reviews

    The demons, sealed away in the realm of darkness for a thousand years, now face extinction.Their final battle with the humans is set to begin on a cursed ground of tragedy and slavery... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demons Roots.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Throughout our lives the moments we share with others paint bold strokes across our canvas of memories. They define our personality, our existence, and shape our futures. Our greatest desire is to find that moment, that perfect instance, we wish to relive forever. That moment, no matter where you are or what you're feeling, is home. After a series of tragic events, our hero Xero and his best frien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Home.

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  21. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 1,424 reviews

    Corporations control the entire global government. Injustice has inspired a revolution in Suits City. Follow the journey of a businessman's descent into corruption... The Corporation Needs You! Apply at Suit City HQ today and put the future of the world in your hands! The Corporation IS you! The Corporation keeps our beloved society in order and in justice. The Corporation supplies the task and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suits: A Business RPG.

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  22. In the snowy ground, a freezing baby was unexpectedly rescued by two high monks, and them him to a mountain temple. How do they rescue the dying child from the two black and white death? The main character (Feng) is a rescue by the two monks, and after reaching adulthood, he embarked on a long journey to find his family. During his journey, he met some trustable friends and his loved person. D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 武道传说 League of Fighters.

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  23. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A visual novel paired with point-and-click elements, Rakka distinguishes itself with its breadth of hand-drawn assets, detailed backgrounds, charming character art, and unique paper-cut style. Complimented by the art is the incredible original soundtrack; spearheaded by the minds behind The PMT, it oozes indie charm. Both serve in tandem, dragging the player into the character and dialogue driven … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RAKKA: WAKE 01 - SOOT.

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  24. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    In this dark visual novel series, each Chapter follows a new protagonist, caught in the crossfire of conflicting powers — human and inhuman alike. Their stories are separate, but the choices you make in one Chapter will twist the next in ways you won’t see coming. Six connected Chapters, each with their own lead. A branching narrative that remembers everything. Dark arts, occult mysteries, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkullX: Aibohphobia.

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  25. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    97% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    Once upon a time, there was a great heroHe swore a covenant to rid the world of all evilWielding a holy sword He slayed the dragonHis deeds were etched into the fabric of this landYet His figure, faded from memoryAnd His name, was never celebrated...This is your hero's story! ---------- game features ----------- EXPLORATION IS AS IMPORTANT AS COMBAT. Observe, listen, think, communicate, act, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless: Slay Dragon.

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  26. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Bangkok Story: A Stray Dog is a top-down 2D story-driven adventure game inspired by true events in Bangkok, Thailand 2017. The game lets you experience the harsh life of a homeless man who tries to cope with his mental struggle of the cruelty of the world. The story is framed by an interview he gives to a famous blogger, about how a chance encounter with a stray dog made him regain his sense of se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bangkok Story: A Stray Dog.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    87% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    Inspired by classic western isometric RPGs, this is an intentionally short hardcore role-playing game set in space 20 years after a major conflict over asteroid mining. Roleplaying Multiple solutions Choice & Consequence Optional but unlimited violence Note: this is a stand-alone prologue for the full game. While it also serves the purpose of the demo version, it has the beginning, substantia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Wreck.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    In post-apocalyptic Taiwan, a young girl, Yang Qiongqi, arrives in Kaohsiung. To fulfill a promise to her father, she is forced to stop in her journey, although in this very place, her icy heart begins to stir once more. In such a lawless world, what on earth could keep the smile in her? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impasse Journey: Kaohsiung Chapter.

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  29. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,223 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 4 reviews

    Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Deity 2.

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  30. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings is an epic high fantasy ruler RPG being built in an episodic format. As a solo developer, I strive to deliver a game of the highest quality, the kind I've always wanted to play myself, with innovative turn-based combat, a richly developed world, memorable characters, romance, and an in-depth story. I call Noblesse Oblige a ruler RPG because it comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings.

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  31. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Thyria is an RPG, with a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria: Step Into Dreams.

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  32. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 141 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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  33. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 58,300 reviews

    Disco Elysium, a genre-bending RPG that became a cult classic when it debuted in October 2019, is heading to consoles in 2021. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut adds full voice acting to the game, as well as new quests, more characters and fresh explorable areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.

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  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    43% User Score Based on 233 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

    The Amazing American Circus tells a story of the most iconic entertainment in American history. The USA, during the Gilded Age, is a turbulent place. On the East Coast springs up a modern metropolis, while in the west, cowboys and robber barons fight for their business. The new era is coming, and this is the last right moment for the circus to flourish! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amazing American Circus.

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  35. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    93% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Explore The Great Tapestry: Once a candy-colored realm of dreams and fantasy, now a corrupted death-scape of perilous ruin. Will you gaze into the void to learn the fate of this tattered land? Be weary, traveler… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Stares Back.

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  36. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 4,368 reviews

    You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Hollow.

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  37. 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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  38. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    62% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    ScreenPlay is a cinema-themed comedy CCG with simultaneous and strategic gameplay. Enter a hyper-exaggerated movie-making universe and compete against other filmmakers in creating fictional movies on the fly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ScreenPlay CCG.

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  39. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 448 reviews

    3 centuries have passed after sleeping for one night!? On a rainy night filled with thunderstorms, a young chef Raylan encountered a mysterious girl who resembled Sleeping Beauty in a huge tree hole, but everything suddenly went black before he could find out what happened... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampires' Melody.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 409 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 3 reviews

    Along the Edge is a visual novel set in the European countryside, where your choices impact the main character's personality and appearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Along the Edge.

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  41. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 225 reviews

    Explore a surreal world inspired by Kowloon Walled city in this turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese games from the Dreamcast and PS1-era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,172 reviews

    "Bastard Bonds is a mature, fast-paced tactical RPG with high-end pixel art and in-depth character customization, including built-in sprite mod support. Featuring more than 200 in-game locations, more than 1000 character sprites, an all-original soundtrack, and 40+ hours of gameplay." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bastard Bonds.

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  43. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 550 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROK the InvestiGator.

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  45. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Rise through the ranks and lead your band of Gladiators to glory. Can you build the ultimate fighting force and a kingdom to rule all! Be careful who you trust. Becoming a Gladiator Trainer isn't easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gladiator Trainer.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    City of Chains is a dark sci-fi RPG set in a dystopian city. Take control of a small group of escaped fugitives and lead them to their freedom. Decide whether to fight head on or to avoid combat, to help others or to go your own way, to show mercy or to kill. Your actions could affect the fate of the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City of Chains.

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  47. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A fanmade game about Mr. Fruit and the Dream Team. A semi-linear turnbased RPG puzzle game where you play as Fruit, Rob, Blue, and Poppy to save reality from permanent sleep. Plenty of references, and a story deep enough to have things to spoil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream Team.

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  48. Strange powers and void-like beings threaten the struggling normalcy of the Nameless City, a hopeful region at the end of the world that clings to a past life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Project: PATTERNS.

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  49. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    92% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Oh, a bunch of grave robbers woke up the slumbering Corpse Lady... Maybe the world is gonna pay the price for Corpse Lady’s bad mood after waking up... This is a deck-building strategy game. You’ll take on the role of the awakened Corpse Lady, commanding an army of puppets and harvesting wandering souls as resources, to turn the entire world into your personal "collection". Features: The full game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream of Corpse Lady.

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  50. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    75% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    A horror dating sim featuring six love interests, two dozen side characters, animated scenes, and decision-driven storytelling. Will you lead your companions down the path of virtue or succumb to the lure of darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodcrave.

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