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Looking for games like PROFANA? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mahluk:Dark Demon, Olija or Slain: Back from Hell.

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  1. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    52% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahluk:Dark Demon.

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  2. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Olija.

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  3. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    70% User Score Based on 1,720 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 8 reviews

    Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slain: Back from Hell.

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  4. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Hellbound is a chaotic 2D action fighter set in hell. Slash, dodge, and chain combos through a looping arena, defeat relentless demons, ascend to angelhood, and face the ultimate boss. Survive the Tenth Layer of Hell, where deadly events push your skills to the limit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLBOUND.

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  5. Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to repel mysterious invaders and uncover your island's hidden truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divinum.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    OverviewCan you protect yourself from ruin and despair, or will you die and become part of the corruption...? Delve into a decadent world depicted with intricate pixel art inhabited by grotesque, writhing aberrant monsters. Play as a magic nun who sets out to battle cursed creatures in this dark action RPG!StoryThe land of Arsezon is quietly, yet surely, being led toward ruin by the covert machin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SiNiSistar 2.

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  7. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    ――When the boundary between life and death breaks away, I offer your soul a parting kiss. Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem is a gothic horror Touhou action game, boasting remastered HD graphics, fully-voiced lines by professional voice actresses, and even more content for the game. In the game, Sakuya Izayoi takes the center stage, set to the story of her having to head to the Scarlet Devi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koumajou Remilia Ⅱ: Stranger's Requiem.

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  8. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Jrago The Demon Hunter Get ready for an all new RETRO gaming experience!Jrago The Demon Hunter is a METROIDVANIA style 2d platforming action adventure role playing game.The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!Featuring an original soundtrack by "Jrago" the band of the same name, and a whole host of unlockable weapo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jrago The Demon Hunter.

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  9. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    80% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 9 reviews

    KAMIKO is a game styled around Japanese Shinto beliefs. Fight as priestesses called "KAMIKO" and battle against demons while solving puzzles to make your way through the stages. Look no further if you are looking for an arcade action game with a twist! Each stage has several Torii (gates) which are magically sealed. Find a way to break all the seals to make your way to the stage boss. Another … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAMIKO.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    89% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    Magenta Horizon is a fast-paced 2D action platformer with challenging spectacle fighter inspired combat. Playing as a Reaper of the twisted purgatorial afterlife, push your skills to the limit to destroy the hordes of demons and epic bosses to reach your destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magenta Horizon.

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  12. Fast-paced run-and-gun action inspired by the golden age of 16-bit gaming. Become stronger with every mission – unlock powerful weapons, combat suits and permanent upgrades, then return to earlier worlds to uncover hidden secrets and overcome previously impossible challenges. Explore multiple worlds packed with secrets, hidden routes and rewarding discoveries. Unleash over-the-top pixel gore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RT.

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  13. Embark on a paw-some journey in Donna: The Canine Quest! Dive into a world of heroic hounds, where each thrilling battle and loot discovery keeps the excitement at its peak. With cute pixel-art graphics and satisfying gameplay this tail-wagging adventure will have you barking for more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donna: The Canine Quest.

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  14. Forget the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Red's Ascent reimagines a familiar tale with action-packed rogue-like elements, offering you a completely different adventure. From an innocent girl collecting apples to a fierce warrior fighting for survival, an unforgettable action-rogue-like experience awaits you. Thrilling Roguelike Loop: Every death makes you stronger. Upgrade your abilities, di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red's Ascent.

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  15. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Anatine is a pixelated metroidvania game that contains organic musical elements. Play the flute to interact with the environment or unleash powerful magic! In the dangerous world of Avenis, battle against the Eidolons and confront powerful enemies to uncover the many secrets of this lost world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anatine.

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  16. Wren’s Resurgence is a 2D action platformer where Wren must fight her way through the Yokai-infested lands in order to rescue her sister Swan. With the evil force’s tyrannical grasp on the island, it’s up to Wren to brandish her katana and bring peace back to the land. Along her journey, Wren will meet a number of seemingly friendly faces, some of whom will aid her on the adventure ahead. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wren's Resurgence.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 269 reviews

    As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tearscape.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Dive into a new and thrilling boss rush-style video game where revenge is the only motivation. Step into the shoes of the last survivor of a race decimated by The Moon, now seeking to settle the score with the culprit of its extinction. But what secrets does The Moon hold?Uncover the truth as you face 25 challenging bosses that will test your combat skills. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimbusfall.

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  20. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HunterX.

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  22. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Jrago is back in action with a new multiplayer adventure!Jrago II Guardians of Eden is an indie Co-Op METROIDVANIA style 2D Platforming Action-Adventure Role Playing Game.The darkness has once again returned, and this time Jrago teams up with his fellow guardians as they slay the evil demons and bring back the light!Featuring an original soundtrack by "Jrago" the band of the same name, and a whole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jrago II Guardians of Eden.

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  23. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    40% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 12 reviews

    Testament is a first-person single-player action-adventure game with bits of RPG and metroidvania elements set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. It offers a mixed combat with different possibilities and combination by sword, spells and bow while it is rich with platforming and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Testament: The Order of High Human.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roar of Revenge.

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  25. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 169 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Beholgar is a classically styled 2D action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar.

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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 690 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonscars.

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  27. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 1,228 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 36 reviews

    Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies and breathtaking boss fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulstice.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    UnderParty is an Action Platformer game. This game is made up of a very high level of difficulty. It's very violent (Gore,Ryona), so be careful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnderParty.

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  30. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Pandora ventures into the Dark Realm to slay the demons who threaten her world. Collect Soul Orbs to upgrade your abilities and uncover arcane weaponry. Slash your way through frozen wastelands, lava filled chambers, and caverns of putrefying flesh as you slaughter hordes of condemned monstrosities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dire Vengeance.

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  31. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 2,182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    ANNO: Mutationem set up a near future Metropolis after the catastrophy. Moreover, they’ve introduced the famous open-sourced work series “SCP Foundation” in to the world of ANNO: Mutationem, to mix the creative ideas of authors from all over the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANNO: Mutationem.

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  32. Valeria the Pagan Priestess is a savage and sexy celebration of old-school dark fantasy themes, modernized with visceral hack-and-slash combat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valeria the Pagan Priestess.

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  33. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Explore Mendacium, a dark, mysterious world infected with depression, and uncover the truth and the fate of a sightless young boy, Caecus. In order to solve the mystery of the game, it is necessary to read all of the dialogues carefully. When the player is killed and sent back to the main menu, it does not count as an actual ending, since there are only two legit ones and you will get an end credi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mendacium.

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  34. You Alone Can Defeat Evil is a gripping and challenging 2D top-down action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Alone Can Defeat Evil.

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  35. A Metroidvania inspired by the mechanics and style of classic games in the genre. Help Mirabel find different ways to explore a haunted mansion and hunt terrifying witches while gaining new weapons and discovering more about the macabre experiments carried out by demonic beings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malleus Maleficarum.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Anathema is a love-letter to classic action-platformer series' such as Castlevania, Mega Man X, Ninja Gaiden and Ghosts 'n Goblins. Presented in HD using modern technology to pre-render sprites as seen in the mid-90's with games such as Killer Instinct and Donkey Kong Country. Players will fight through 12 stages of a highly detailed world that is out to destroy them. Enemies will be varied, power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anathema.

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  37. Silent Planet is an exploration-focused, gothic sci-fi metroidvania rooted in Cosmic Horror. Explore the claustrophobic corridors of a massive underground complex filled with the remnants of technological and biological horrors created by a dead civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World.

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  38. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 6,106 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 29 reviews

    Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mina the Hollower.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the eldritch horrors that lie beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that might just drive you to madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tombwater.

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  40. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall Empress.

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  41. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    You are not human. You are an Incarnation—born from the Void by cultists who themselves cannot step into the Cursed Lands. Here, even death finds no rest. But you were woven from nothing, created to walk where the living fell by the thousands. Your goal is the artifact "Breath of Life" - the heart of an alien power, capable of awakening a dead world… or destroying it forever. There is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breath of Life.

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  43. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The journey ahead is grim, and it's waiting for you... Shrine Of The Forest God is a passion project developed solo based on the inspiration of simplistic art styles and environmental storytelling. Landed in a mysterious world, you must make your way to gain abilities, discover secrets, solve mysteries, and fight your way up to face the powerful being that awaits at the top of the mountain in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrine Of The Forest God.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    "It's tough being the servant of an Evil God" After the sun sets and the clock strikes midnight, your task begins: you must feed your master before the first light of dawn. How hard can it possibly be to survive the night?... The Drain (Previously KAISA: Resurrection) is a challenging, strategic roguelite with a dark, culty vibe and a sound-based threat system. Beware of the Shopkeep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Drain.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 360 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Descend into cosmic madness aboard a collapsing space station in Katanaut, a fast-paced action-roguelite. Unleash powerful abilities, master fluid combat, and confront eldritch horrors as reality unravels around you. Survive relentless battles and fight for your very existence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katanaut.

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  46. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    This Edition includes Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona, plus The Jewel in the Skull DLC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona.

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  47. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Dark Sword is a frenetic action game that mixes bullet-hell and hack-n-slash in the midst of a devastating and dark open world with a tragic backstory, where the player must immerse himself in order to defeat the powerful guardians that guard it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    The kingdom on the sea was once peaceful. But magic has since taken over the land, and only fools or followers of the Dark Sorcerer remain among the ruins. You arrive somewhat forgetful, but your purpose is clear: explore the once thriving kingdom, and fight your way past the servants of dark magic! Equipped with a magic bow, in Overbowed you'll explore ruins and the dangerous foes that inhabit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overbowed.

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  49. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    85% User Score Based on 372 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 5 reviews

    RICH PLOT AND VARIOUS ENDINGS Bionic girl Tania is assigned by her creator, Dr. Herveus to search and rescue a missing Investigation team in the rainforest of Horace Islands where mysterious Karpas energy turns local animals and plants into aggressive mutants. AWESOME AND EXCITING COMBAT Slain your foes with a wide range of combos: from fastest to slowest. Parry enemy attacks to gain an advantage,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AWAKEN - Astral Blade.

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  50. Dance of Blades: Master the Rhythm of Carnage With just Light Attack | Heavy Attack | Dash, unleash over 40 combat combos—carve your path through the chaos. Unique Skill Mechanic: Press Attack right before dashing ends to chain evasion into lethal counterattacks. Dynamic Combat: Crush foes with Heavy Attack lunges or shred hordes with rapid Light Attack flurries. Deflect Projectiles: Pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Abyss.

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