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Games like Rimbo: The Darkness

Games like Rimbo: The Darkness

Games like Rimbo: The Darkness

Looking for games like Rimbo: The Darkness? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Venture to the Vile, Bob: A thousand lives or The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

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  1. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 148 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Your life is plunged into disarray by a monstrous entity known as “the Vile”. With the town in shambles and your arm left blackened by the Vile, you discover that your best friend, Luella, is also missing. Will you save the town and find Luella — or will you give in to the monster you've become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venture to the Vile.

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  2. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

                 IndieDB Indie of the Year 2022 - Players Choice - Seventh place GDWC – The Game of the Month was awarded in January, February, and March of 2023 Bob: A thousand lives - short gameplay hvg.hu – "This video game is the work of a Hungarian developer, in which the past, present and future exist simultaneously" Leet.hu – "Although the game has an engaging story, many people will fal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bob: A thousand lives.

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  3. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 486 reviews

    Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

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  4. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Freedom: Diegesis is a 2D indie side-scroller with puzzle and horror elements, about a generic platformer world that has been corrupted into something much more nightmarish and surreal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FREEDOM: Diegesis.

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  5. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A visceral reimagining of the Suika-style physics puzzler, rebuilt as a punishing dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder. Awaken as forgotten deity of bounty, stripped of grandeur, now facing sunless barrens and monsters. To restore balance, you must grow. To grow, you must sacrifice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fruitbearer.

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  6. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Leftovers KO! is a Punch-Out-inspired, hand-drawn animated boxing game where you fight a bunch of leftovers. After a long day at work, you come home to find that your uneaten food has come to life—and it's here to beat you up... with its hands! Defeat them all and uncover the truth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leftovers KO!.

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  8. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    68% User Score Based on 519 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Bye Sweet Carole is a horrific thriller game inspired by the greatest animation movies and created by Chris Darril. (Remothered series) Be ready to jump into the world of Corolla and meet the rabbits that has infested it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bye Sweet Carole.

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  9. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Absolutely Barbaric The ancient prophecy has come true and the world of Rye has been tainted by darkness! Once peaceful and shy creatures are roaming freely under the moon and terrorize the lands... The inhabitants of Rye are too afraid to fight back and kill these creatures because they fear to destroy the ecological equilibrium of their world, yet they are waiting for someone, a warrior, who i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolutely Barbaric 0.6.1.8.

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  10. Alone in the Dark Remastered (Unofficial) A.K.A Project TATOU By Tatou Team 2024 Developed and Designed by Jake Stephen Jackson Initial Release Date: 01/08/2024 Latest Version: 0.9.4, released 09/08/2024 English ❓FAQ ---- Q. What is this? A. This is Tatou Team's official answer to a remaster never being developed for the original 1992 classic, 'ALONE IN THE DARK'. A modern remake wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone In The Dark Remastered.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin 2.

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  12. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Embark on a survival horror saga set in a treacherous world ruled by primal terrors. Scour for invaluable treasures, fortify your arsenal to combat evolving threats, and unravel the chilling mystery shrouding Delta squad's fate. Can you survive amidst the lurking jaws of the ancient predators? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creatures Of War.

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  13. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 5,232 reviews

    We Need to Go Deeper is a 2-4-player cooperative submarine rogue-like set in a Jules Verne-inspired undersea universe. In the game, you and your crew must embark on many voyages into a mysterious undersea trench known as The Living Infinite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Need To Go Deeper.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    76% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Blood Running is a stylish extraction shooter where you'll enter the cyber-wasteland, fight off creatures and bandits, loot valuable gear, and venture into the remnants of a world in ruins. Are you willing to bleed to survive, Blood Runner? Explore procedurally generated maps, each with a unique keystone location, featuring constantly changing environments, loot locations, and layouts. Impr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Running.

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  15. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    If you'd like to join the official Discord server, you can report any bugs/issues there as well as just chat with people as the community begins to grow! https://discord.gg/3XtEKJRRzD CONTENT WARNINGS: Body horror, violence, scary imagery, blood, strong language The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2: The Corpse of the Labyrinth After narrowly escaping their previous surroundings, Rina and Jyl find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    89% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Pulang: Insanity is a psychological horror game set in a mythical culture of Indonesia. the games tell a story about Rudy, a man who once became poor and heavily indebted, he passed his poverty and became prosperous via the “Pesugihan” ritual, yet the happiness didn’t last long. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulang Insanity: Director's Cut.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Philophobia is a platformer in which love is literal Hell and all of the enemies are hearts. The game is fast-paced and the player needs to navigate the bowels of Hell and escape the torment of love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Philophobia: The Fear of Love.

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  18. Prince of Wallachia is a historical action platformer with atmospheric levels and historical characters If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince Of Wallachia.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    42% User Score Based on 601 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Darkout is a sandbox action-game with survival and strategy components. You are the only survivor after your escape pod crashes on a strange planet. The environment is full of mysterious and hostile shadow creatures, and the only way to survive will be to gather resources used to craft and researching new weapons and technologies.The world is sunk in permanent darkness and the shadow creatures sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkout.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 2,088 reviews

    The epic tower defense dark fantasy journey continues! Create powerful gems with various abilities and take on the battle against an endlessly flowing army of monsters, and face the growing darkness as you fight your way back towards the Spiritforge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GemCraft: Frostborn Wrath.

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  21. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Nightfall: Escape puts you in the shoes of a field journalist who is on a mission to investigate the mysterious disappearances in a remote area. Explore the place, search for leads and use your wits to survive the hidden terrors of the cursed place. Tread carefully, for curiosity may come at a price. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall: Escape.

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  22. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    62% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    SuperTotalCarnage! is a fast-paced time survival game where you face endless enemies! It is our brand new take on the new and popular auto-shooter genre. Inspired by great classics like Vampire Survivors and Binding Of Isaac, STC! will surprise you with thousand of enemies, destructible environments and huge bosses! Slay never-ending legions of monsters while running in circles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuperTotalCarnage!.

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  23. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    YOU CANNOT MOVE in this Survival-Horror-Puzzle-Game! While solving puzzles with your computer, you have to defend yourself against an evil pumpkin monster. Examine objects, read documents and interact with your computer. INTERACT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT Solve text-based puzzles using your computer. Explore the mysterious software of the device by reading documents, encrypting files and entering codes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessel Blue.

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Build your deck, glitch through enemies, translate unknown languages and decipher the mysteries of this universe, in this grid-based real time combat indie game. This version features only one playable character and serves as the prologue for the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endlanders: First Encounter.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Reincarnated 2D was previously a fanmade 2D remake of the game Garten of Banban: Reincarnated. The original version of this project was made in 1 hour with ZERO game design knowledge, so expect it to be kind of janky.  I have made some new updates (update log below) so be ready for a whole new experience! There is also a windows version of the game available now. This was a fan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garten of Banban: Reincarnated 2D.

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  26. Rob Runner A Medieval Doctor's Haunting Quest! Can you brave the haunted graveyard, evade the vengeful spirits, and become the ultimate medieval doctor-turned-grave keeper? Download the game now and embark on your supernatural adventure!  Step back in time to an eerie medieval world where you take on the role of a daring grave-digging doctor in "Rob Runner". This thrilling mobile auto-scrolling … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rob Runner.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Overview English: New Age is a game that I made during Indie Game Ignite Game Jams 2024, I implemented the City of Tomorrow theme in the New Age game in the story and also as a place setting. I designed this game to be a souls-lite game because I quite like the souls-like genre even though the souls-like game I played was still only Elden Ring. There are two main bosses that you will encounter a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Age.

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  28. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Embark on a daring mission in Benjamin's Revenge, a retro-style puzzle platformer set in the year 2060. As Benjamin, you must navigate through a high-security facility filled with traps and intricate puzzles. Sneak past surveillance cameras, hack security systems, and outsmart your enemies to hijack the top-secret lab and uncover its hidden mysteries. Can you unravel the truth before it's too late… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benjamin's Revenge.

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  29. Hi everyone! I'm newbie in gamedev so I must beg all of you guys for patience. My "game" is in early pre-pre-pre-alpha. That's only technology demo made in GDevelop 5. Everything in game was invetioned and made by me. Enjoy maybe. Controls: Left and right arrow or a and d - Movement Down arrow or s or left ctrl - Crouch Spacebar or up arrow - Jump F11 - quit from fullscreen mode Verion 0.1.0 Fina… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Jumper (Tech Demo).

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  30. Confront your darkness in Memories of Fireflies, a Voxel-based Puzzle Platformer which takes place in a dark and dangerous world that you must venture to discover its secrets. Overcome challenges, enemies and puzzles to get even deeper in this dangerous world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memories of Fireflies.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    Unlock Everything v2.02by DDRKirby(ISQ) Downloadable version (better performance, stability) - Windows - OSX - Linux There is an intermittent bug with the startup of Godot WebGL games -- if nothing loads after a while, try refreshing the page one or more times. Note: You may have to click inside the window to give it focus. Soundtrack download Unlock Everything is my entry for round 45 of Ludum Da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock Everything.

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  32. You do not know anything, yet you have to move forward. Wander through the corridors of a mysterious factory and recover your abilities. Fight patroling drones and break through to demanding boss battles. Seek a way out and find the meaning of the gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to fig..

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  33. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    The original cooking horror returns in an unhinged co-op experience for 1-4 players. Grill burgers, serve customers, and hit your quota before the kitchen turns into a nightmare. When Asset Joy begins her hunt, try to escape alive and extract your hard-earned cash to survive another shift. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy's Humble Burger Cult.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 465 reviews

    Kristala is a dark fantasy Action RPG that invites you into the role of a magically gifted feline warrior on a quest to master the ancient magics of the Sacred Kristals. Simultaneously, you must battle to cleanse a cursed world teeming with mutated, monstrous creatures and the grim remnants of a devastating war. Blending challenging, fast-paced combat with agile parkour, feline stealth, and deep w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kristala.

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  35. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    77% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You wander into a mysterious mansion in the woods. A haunted house where sexy monsters roam... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Lust.

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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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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    Amass an army of clones to follow your tightly-optimised path. Generate massive amounts of power to upgrade your production and movement abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IGTAP: an Incremental Game That's Also a Platformer.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Build your mobile outpost and combine over 20 weapons with 100+ items to create unique builds. Grow stronger against endless enemy hordes, conquer new planets, and experience the thrill of evolving from desperate survival to overwhelming firepower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to outpost4.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Game Features Tongue First Into Everything - Your tongue is your tool for everything. Swing through the world, grab objects, and nudge your friends into unexpected situations. Better Together in the Sewers - Head into The Sewers together, gather what you can, and make your way back as a team however that ends up looking. Quota, Sorted - Bring back enough food to hit the day’s quota and keep the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Sqwad.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Joyville 2 is a first-person horror puzzle-adventure game set in an abandoned children's camp. Explore two parallel worlds where the joy of the past meets present horrors. Uncover the camp's dark secrets, face magical yet dangerous creatures, and discover the truth behind events from decades ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joyville 2.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Blindly serve a dreadful god and lead its cult in a fresh take on the roguelike genre inspired by Pikmin. Put on the robe of a cultist and ready your ceremonial dagger to serve the old god of your choosing in the grim universe of Worship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worship.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 295 reviews

    Backrooms: Extractions is a 1-6 player co-op horror game set in 2062. As a MEG operative, enter the Backrooms to locate and extract lost agents while evading lurking entities. Use advanced tools, solve tense puzzles, and survive eerie environments. Stay alert: every sound could be your last! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Extractions.

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  45. 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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  46. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    IMPORTANT: There's a demo version of the game available on Steam! (link to the Steam page can be found under "more information"). DEADCAM is an 80's & 90's inspired analog-survival-horror game based around found-footage and built in Unreal Engine 5. Explore and survive various short stories presented as "recordings", set in unique settings and locations. Each recording offers a unique mystery for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEADCAM | ANALOG • SURVIVAL • HORROR.

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  48. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Spellcrafting and backpack management combined in one bullet heaven rougelite. As the Last Mage you get a task to explore dungeons filled with monsters and find the source of the disaster plaguing this world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Mage.

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  49. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    E.O.T.B is a first person psychological horror game and you guessed it, its theme is the Backrooms. Heavily Inspired by the eeriness of liminal spaces, i decided to make a rather cinematic yet creepier version of the Backrooms world.E.O.T.B REMASTERED:E.O.T.B REMASTERED is an upcoming remastered version of E.O.T.B, currently in development, offering the finest cinematic quality of the game, exactl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of The Backrooms: Remastered.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    57% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Become a Tower Lord! Build and upgrade your tower in this incremental idle game. Fight off the forces of the Dark Lord, conquer new lands, and challenge his dominion with the power of your dragon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Lords.

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