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Games like Protocol 73: The Zenith

Games like Protocol 73: The Zenith

Games like Protocol 73: The Zenith

Looking for games like Protocol 73: The Zenith? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Nioh 2, Corrupted Souls or Dokkalfar: The Ballads of Vivi the Dark Elf.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 14,289 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 17 reviews

    Inlcudes: First Samurai Armour set Type: Medium Armor This armor can only be obtained as a pre-order DLC bonus. To obtain this armor, interact with a Kodama Shrine and choose "Boons". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nioh 2.

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  2. Corrupted Souls – A Souls-like Descent into Betrayal and Flame Face the truth they tried to bury… and awaken the fire they feared. You were once a knight of the realm—silent, loyal, and forgotten. Betrayed by those you bled for, you were cast into the Monster World: a cursed land where humanity’s sins fester in monstrous form. Surrounded by creatures born from rage and wisdom, you wander a broke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corrupted Souls.

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  3. Dokkalfar is a modern Metroidvania following Vivi, a Dark Elf hunter tracking the sorcerer Erasmus and his cult across a vast fantasy realm. Master fast, acrobatic movement and shadow magic as you fight, explore, and uncover the truth behind a forbidden power capable of awakening ancient horrors. Every path forward is shaped by your abilities, equipment, and choices as you grow stronger through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dokkalfar: The Ballads of Vivi the Dark Elf.

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  4. 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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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Discord ChannelJoin Blackburne Games discord community [/url] About the GameEx Natura: Nature Corrupted is a souls-like game with Enrage mechanic which sets in a Nature themed dark fantasy world. Fight your way from the deepest dungeons to the top of the clouds and save the corrupted nature in this mysterious "pre-human" era-themed epic story. [imgvid poster.avif="" mp4="" webm="" wid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted.

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  6. HORNS is a dark fantasy action RPG that combines the atmosphere and depth of classic RPGs with modern third-person combat, cinematic storytelling, and exploration-driven progression. You awaken in a ruined, unfamiliar place with only one purpose: find Lord Egannon, the arcanist accused of bringing slaughter to the capital, and uncover whether the king you once served is still alive. But the deepe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horns.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 11,412 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 41 reviews

    This edition includes the following: - Nioh: Complete Edition - Nioh: Complete Edition Booklet - Nioh: Complete Edition Original Mini Soundtrack CD If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NiOh.

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  8. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Driven Out is a challenging 2d side-scroller with deliberate combat and beautiful 16-bit retro aesthetic. Our Heroine is forced from her home into a dangerous world in upheaval where she is being attacked by dangerous fantastical creatures. Luckily our heroine has stumbled upon magical contraception that creates copies of herself if she perishes. As long as this strange device has the power she c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driven Out.

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  9. A dark-fantasy action RPG where the Elves fall first and the last Elven blade must ride to protect the Kingdom of Men. Fight through a collapsing world in stamina-driven real-time combat, level up by hunting monsters, and push through four story chapters toward a final breach into the Demon Lord’s realm. Wield the Last Elven Sword Your journey begins in the ashes of Elfridge. Take up a fallen oath… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Elf.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    What is Arhaekon? A challenging roguelike, turn-based RPG dungeon crawler set in a grimdark world on the brink of collapse. You lead small bands of units through procedurally generated dungeons, battling corruption and eldritch abominations to save humanity. Is it finished? Yes, Arhaekon left Early Access and is officially released since July 4th 2025. Why play this instead of other similar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arhaekon.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,751 reviews

    Listed among the "Top 100 PC Games Of All Time" by PC GAMER (2012), Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use. The game chronicles the never-ending battle between valiant heroes and the destructive powers of Chaos harnessed by the Black Ring, a cult of enduring evil. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Divinity.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Join us About the Game"The Land Forsaken by Gods" is a survival game that incorporates elements of "Diablo". On this despairing land abandoned by the gods, darkness is gradually devouring the light. Distorted monsters run wild everywhere, and the night has become a forbidden zone for life. Ancient curses and indescribable evil stir beneath the earth, and only a handful o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GOD FORSAKEN.

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  13. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 102 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    The Return of the (Vi)kingMore than a decade after Volgarr the Viking’s chaotic, challenging debut, the barbarian king’s story continues in an uncompromising new form. Volgarr the Viking II is a hardcore, 2D action-platformer where precision is everything and one false move can spell a brutal death. Players of the original game will feel right at home on this relentless voyage, even with the addit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volgarr the Viking II.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 436 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

    A top-down hack-and-slash where Lucah must fight to reclaim their identity from the grasp of the Nightmare monsters that inhabit the dream-like land. Lucah: Born of a Dream features a hand-drawn surrealist artstyle and contains heavy themes relating to organized religion, queerness and suppression of one's identity through indoctrination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucah: Born of a Dream.

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  16. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 20,378 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 10 reviews

    Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat, immersive storytelling, and unique Taopunk setting. Embark on a journey of Asian fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine Sols.

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  17. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    67% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

    The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister's spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightbringer.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 101,073 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 17 reviews

    Discover Black Myth: Wukong on the official PlayStation website - screenshots, trailers, game information, features, characters and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Myth: Wukong.

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  19. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 123 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 20 reviews

    The Emperor or Empress of Avalon begins the game as King Leon and later plays as his various heirs down through the game years. Leon hands his kingdom over to his son, Gellard. At the end of Gellard's reign, the player is able to choose his or her own successor and pass on Gellard's abilities to them. At the end of each generation, he or she will be given a choice of four heirs. Their identity is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romancing SaGa 2.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    73% User Score Based on 209 reviews

    Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action RPG with tons of strategy elements. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, acquire resources and equipment, build a powerful army of the living dead with enemies' flesh and bones, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral to hunt his soul.The battles in Corpse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Keeper.

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  21. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 83 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    In the Action RPG, Bound By Blades, the desolate land of Ashmyr has become overwhelmed by bloodthirsty beasts. Scavenge materials, forge gear, and fortify yourself to confront the ferocious foes that lie ahead in order to rekindle the last hopes of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound By Blades.

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  23. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 515 reviews

    A powerful sorcerer is on the cusp of dominating the land. A group of heroes bands together and seals him away inside a magical tome. Now as the sorcerer you must escape from this ancient prison and find a way to regain your magical powers using your wits and an array of summonable creatures to aid you. There may be more powerful forces at work as you navigate the dungeons and fight the heroes sen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Sorcerer.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 4,792 reviews

    In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious shadow engulfs everything. Darkness always approaches from the left, and with each movement or action you take, the void creeps ever closer. Forced to run right, you'll encounter any number of monsters, allies, thieves and shops on your desperate journey t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Way Heroics.

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  25. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 568 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morbid: The Seven Acolytes.

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  26. 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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  27. Travel from city to city collecting badges in these procedurally generated roguelite adventures. Catch and evolve your team of Mokitons, make tough choices, and fight using a unique real-time meets turn-based battle system – all leading up to the ultimate Stadium Showdown! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path to Tamer Town.

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  28. Overview“Break the mirror, eat the glass, and sing a song of what has never been” Fractal Odyssey is a modern take on the tactical RPG, blending a traditional core with modern and innovative mechanics. Taking both gameplay and narrative inspiration from Final Fantasy Tactics, Project Moon, and System Erasure, Fractal Odyssey creates something entirely new. Your goal is simple - journey across … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fractal Odyssey.

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  29. ## **Embark on a Dark and Perilous Journey** Step into a desolate, seamlessly interconnected 3D world inspired by classic dark fantasy and punishing action-RPGs. In this challenging 3D Action-RPG, you must fight your way through vertical, labyrinthine environments, confront terrifying monstrosities, and uncover ancient secrets buried within a dying realm. Precise combat, strategic exploration, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashen Blade.

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  30. After Earth became unlivable, humanity survives in floating cities powered by the particles of sacred Moon Mice, mysterious creatures once traded by Angels in exchange for worship. You play as OVO, a synthetic humanoid weapon tasked with escorting Frisk Fawn, a half-angel fugitive, to the Moon to force an audience with an absent God. As Angels attempt to sabotage Moon Mice production, your journe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon Mice: The Game.

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  32. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    The Beast and its ravenous hordes emerged from the sea and stripped the land bare. Only Mirah stands in their way.Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hordes of Hunger.

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  33. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 124,463 reviews

    Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.” And tomorrow we depart on our final mission - Destroy the Paintress, so she can never paint death again.We are Expedition 33.Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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  34. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 28,752 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 12 reviews

    Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game set in the kingdom of Drangleic. Players control the Bearer of the Curse, navigating a dark, interconnected world filled with challenging enemies and complex boss encounters. Combat emphasizes precise timing, stamina management, and adaptability, with options for dual-wielding, varied weapon types, and a flexible character progression system. The onlin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Souls II.

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  35. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Devote yourself to the fullest with the ultimate Deathbound Experience. Become one of the first to face the further horrors of Akratya. This edition includes: Deathbound Full Game: One-of-a-kind party-based soulslike set in a callous world where Faith and Science clash.  Legacies of Zeminal Skin Pack: Two exclusive skins.  ‘Accepted By Death’ DLC - 3+ hours of additional playable content, availab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathbound.

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  36. 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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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,290 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 31 reviews

    Omensight is an Action Murder-Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omensight.

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  39. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 6,901 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 25 reviews

    Buy Kena Bridge of Sprits on PS4 and PS5. Embark on a captivating adventure featuring a unique companion mechanic and thrilling combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kena Bridge of Spirits.

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  40. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    38% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 36%Based on 15 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decay of Logos.

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  42. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    48% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    The gods’ torturous rule over humanity has lasted for millennia. Bent on cruelty and suffering, they demand to be served with blind worship through an oath of fealty pledged from every man, woman and child. To those who don't submit to the gods’ will; a slow and merciless death awaits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods Will Fall.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 555 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 11 reviews

    Take control of your parallel selves on a mission to save the dying multiverse in this rogue-lite action platformer! Explore dark, sci-fi worlds and engage in fast-paced, smooth and precise combat. The various branches of the multiverse are always changing. Fight through a combination of procedurally-generated levels as well as hand-crafted challenges and arenas that will put your skills to the t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trinity Fusion.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 220 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 7 reviews

    Too long have I slumbered. Unsheathe me and I will lead you to the secrets that lie deep beneath. All shall tremble before us, for I am DOOMBLADE. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOOMBLADE.

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 3,270 reviews

    Valdis Story: Abyssal City is a side scrolling exploration platformer with an emphasis on intricate and rewarding combat as well as deep play style customization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valdis Story: Abyssal City.

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  47. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 3,959 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 39 reviews

    Thymesia is a grueling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thymesia.

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  48. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 422 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    There Is No Light is a brutal action-adventure set in a grim underground world ruled by the mysterious Church of the Great Hand. Blast your way through the hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There’s no Light.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 18,051 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 34 reviews

    An unconventional tactical action RPG in which after a powerful group called the Camerata cause measureless destruction through the ambiguous settlement of Cloudbank, Red, a famous singer in the city, goes on a journey along with her lover who is trapped inside the Transistor, a powerful machine with mysterious properties, to get to the bottom of the situation and get her lost voice back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transistor.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 144,510 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 74 reviews

    Enter a dark and brutal new gameplay experience from the creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an intense, third-person, action-adventure set against the bloody backdrop of 14th-century Japan. Step into the role of a disgraced warrior brought back from the brink of death whose mission is to rescue his master and exact revenge on his arch nemesis. Take Reve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

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