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Games like Rootbound

Looking for games like Rootbound? Here are top open world hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Manabies, Long Trip or I Woke Up In An RPG.

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  1. Embark on an action adventure across floating islands where magical creatures, fast-paced arena battles, and an ever-growing flying base hide a unique twist: every battle is powered by real mathematics, helping you become smarter with every challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manabies.

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  2. What's in the Demo?The demo offers approximately 1–1.5 hours of gameplay, with two playable classes, three destinations, and two rideable mounts: a wolf and a dragon. Choose a Knight or a Gunman and experience three different sides of Long Trip: Dwarven Caverns: Begin in a compact dungeon with a clear route, where you can get familiar with movement and combat. Fata Sands Outpost: Explore a la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Trip.

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  3. After dying, you awaken inside a fantasy game world. Battle through a 3D action-RPG with soulslike-inspired combat. Slash, shoot, and cast spells to conquer powerful enemies before you’re lost in the game for good. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Woke Up In An RPG.

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  4. Step into the world of Ada, a story-driven single-player 2D top-down action RPG with fast-paced combat and stunning visuals to enjoy. Combine different weapons, spells, and skills to overcome all obstacles in your way. Be prepared for the unexpected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ada: Tainted Soil: Prologue.

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    Sail north alone or with friends through dangerous waters, chart uncharted islands, and embark on an unforgettable voyage. The farther you venture, the stranger and deadlier the world becomes. The truth lies beyond the horizon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nokai.

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  6. Step into the world of Ada, a story-driven single-player 2D top-down action RPG with fast-paced combat and stunning visuals to enjoy. Combine different weapons, spells, and skills to overcome all obstacles in your way. Be prepared for the unexpected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ADA: Tainted Soil.

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  7. A Cozy Survival Adventure Hidden Behind the FogWelcome to Quiet Grove, a peaceful yet mysterious forest where every path hides a secret. After a plane crash, you wake up alone in the middle of an endless woodland shrouded in fog. There are no signs of civilization, no obvious way home, and only a strange glowing firefly to guide your steps. Explore the forest at your own pace, gather resources, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quiet Grove: Lost in the Fog.

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  8. About Dungeon Betwixt Each expedition in Dungeon Betwixt begins before you step into the dungeon: choose your class, prepare your gear, decide what you are willing to risk, and enter with a plan. Inside, danger comes from every direction — rival adventurers, deadly creatures, hidden traps, sealed vaults, and the constant temptation to push one room deeper. Survival is not just about winning fight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Betwixt.

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  9. Sea Warden is a co-op survival adventure set on the back of Ao, a giant sea turtle journeying across a shattered world. Build, craft, explore, and defend your living base as you travel between forgotten islands in search of lost knowledge and stranded souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Warden.

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  10. LINGER is a survival adventure game where you explore a mysterious island, gather resources, craft tools, build shelter, and fight strange creatures while uncovering the secrets of a dark and hostile place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LINGER.

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  11. The Kingdom of Valoria is in grave danger - The King has sent his most trusted Alchemist to help fight off the monster hordes near the town of Elyzium. Fight monsters, craft potions, cast spells and live the life of a powerful sorcerer fighting to repel the monsters from the defenseless town...  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin & Cauldron.

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  12. Riddledale is a new open-world adventure centered on story and characters. Solve riddles, meet memorable characters, and fight ferocious creatures across a vast island full of secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riddledale.

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  13. Veyora is a medieval open-world RPG with survival and farming elements, created by a solo developer. Choose your place, build a farm, home or base, explore the world, and play alone or together with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veyora.

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  14. Build and automate your settlement in this island survival game, play solo or with friends, but it’s better with friends! Start by tilling the soil and planting your first crops, delegate tasks to your settlers. Sail to new islands, loot dungeons, and prepare your defenses for the next wave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Calmaria: Wild Growth.

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  15. EthrA is an RPG/Adventure and open world game that revolves around the misadventures of two characters: Bob and Veil. Both will explore the land of EthrA and uncover a thousand year lie the world already forgot about. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EthrA.

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  16. A dark fantasy tactical turn-based RPG with free-roaming exploration. Lead a band of travelers across a dangerous world, recruit companions, manage food and exhaustion, and fight strategic battles using magic and unique abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Sight Road of Ashes.

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  17. WELCOME TO VELTHRA — A WORLD WORTH SURVIVING FORVelthra is a low-poly survival game set in a vast, procedurally generated world filled with wildlife, ancient civilizations, harsh climates, deep dungeons, and dynamic ecosystems. You awaken on a forgotten shore—cold, hungry, alone—and must learn how to endure the world before you can conquer it. Survival isn’t just about gathering food. It’s about … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VELTHRA.

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  18. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Tale of Dark Lands - a magical fantasy action RPG with an elegant low-poly style and the charm of a timeless fairy tale. Immerse yourself in a world of mysteries, perils, and glorious adventures! A story full of secrets and challenges. The main hero is a brave mercenary hired by the residents of a small village to defend them against fierce goblin raids. But what begins as a simple job turns into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale of Dark Lands.

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  19. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 236 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Smoke and Sacrifice is an open-world, narrative-driven RPG, where exploiting living ecosystems is the key to your survival. Craft, fight, survive and explore the huge open world in this beautifully hand-painted, gothic adventure where every character has their tale to tell. Sachi’s home is the one tiny patch of fertile land which remains in an icy wasteland of a world. Her farming community thrive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smoke and Sacrifice.

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  20. Aspiren is an action-adventure game where you live the life of a wandering adventurer. Travel across the lands, take dangerous guild contracts, explore Dark Regions overrun by monsters, and help people survive in a world slowly consumed by corruption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aspiren.

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  21. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A turn based adventure about a spiritual discovery in a distant  mysterious world :gj/innocent:Currently in development by Tulio Tercero AKA NerdyPunkDev :gj/smile: Spaceman Memories is a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceman Memories.

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  22. Your camp lies in ruins, and dark portals have begun tearing through the world — unleashing skeletal hordes, goblin raiders, and ancient undead into the land. No one knows where they came from. No one knows how to stop them. To survive, you must gather resources, build your shelter, forge uneasy alliances, and descend into cursed dungeons to uncover the truth behind the portals — and find a way … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss Born.

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  23. Game OverviewPlay the role of a forest ranger who finds herself stranded in a jungle that has undergone a mysterious anomaly while on an animal tagging mission. As night falls, a mystical energy turns the once-peaceful wildlife into dangerous threats. In this open-world survival game, you must manage your thirst, hunger, and health while uncovering the secrets of the jungle. Your MissionSurvive t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruins of the Forgotten: A Wild Survival.

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  24. A pixel-art sandbox with deeply customizable AI NPCs. Build, farm, explore, and fight together. Here, companionship is more than just conversation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magi Scapes.

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  25. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember Seeker.

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  26. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Vincent's epic adventure awaits you! In Map Of Materials, you'll find him stranded on a mysterious island, where he'll use all his skills and knowledge to escape and return to his old life. Will he make it out alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Map Of Materials.

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  27. Explore strange worlds, tame magical creatures and fight through chaos! Palland: Creature Tamer World - where every creature can become your fiercest ally... or your greatest threat. ⚔️✨ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palland: Creature Tamer World.

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  28. A surreal JRPG where battles shift between party-based and tactical combat and worlds change in style, scale, and logic. Explore strange places, uncover fractured memories, and discover what lies beneath the Dream Ocean. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Ocean.

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  29. You awaken with the mysterious power of Light Magic. Join the Adventurer’s Guild, build your party, explore dangerous dungeons, master powerful abilities, forge relationships, and rise from Copper to Diamond Rank as you uncover the true potential of your second life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I was reincarnated as a mage..

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  30. The game is not yet available in English, but we are working very hard to make it multilingual very soon Regards, Uncle Ava Battles in Nina NTMP are a vibrant and exciting experience. In a classic-style 2D environment, each encounter is full of action and strategy. With a wide variety of skills at your disposal, you must use items, cast powerful spells, and employ all your wits to emerge victor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina NTMP.

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  31. Enter a vast, story-rich fantasy world where every journey matters. Explore a handcrafted semi-open world filled with dangerous wilderness, ancient mysteries, political conflict, and places shaped by the consequences of human ambition. Weather, terrain, travel, food, rest, and preparation are not just visual details — they are part of the adventure itself. Travel alone or experience the entire j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runigrim.

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  32. Join Aerin on a journey to find her missing mother and uncover the truth behind the legendary Valley of Rains. Explore ancient ruins, gather companions, discover forgotten magic, and face the dangers hidden beyond the ancient Gates in this classic turn-based JRPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley of Rains.

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  33. Awaken in a forgotten land with no memory of who you are. Guided only by a mysterious spirit, you set out on a journey to recover the five legendary Crystal Shards, ancient relics said to hold the power to restore what was lost. But the world is far from abandoned. Twisted creatures roam the wilderness, forgotten dungeons guard powerful secrets, and towering bosses stand between you and the truth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Realm.

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  34. A match-3 adventure RPG where every action happens on the puzzle board. Battle monsters, collect keys, discover powerful dungeon items, manage health and shields, and defeat bosses as you explore overworlds and dungeons inspired by classic adventure games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizalign.

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  35. Frontier Tale is a cozy adventure farming game that blends extraction-style gameplay with town building. Forge weapons, explore a charming cel-shaded fantasy world, gather rare resources, recruit unique companions, and build your dream frontier from the ground up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Tale.

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  36. Build a life in a lively mushroom village, then prepare for expeditions into dangerous procedurally generated mines. Mine, fight, gather resources, upgrade your gear, uncover ancient machinery, and explore alone or with up to three friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underroot.

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  37. HALLS OF JÖTUNN is a first-person atmospheric dungeon crawler set in the ruins of a forgotten Norse world where Ragnarök has already happened. Ragnarök is no longer a prophecy. It has become a state of the world — a slow collapse of memory, faith, and meaning that nobody noticed happening. You awaken at the edge of death, a broken warrior abandoned upon a rain-soaked battlefield. In that final … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halls of Jötunn.

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  38. Cook, craft, and stay alive in a world that changes every run. Follow a prophecy tied to the fate of the Shadow Realm while fighting creatures and learning how its biomes and systems work. New playable characters unlock over time, offering different ways to survive. A pixel survival game about forgotten myths, corrupted magic, and trying not to lose your mind while the world falls apart.About Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Mysteries.

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  39. Restore the former glory of a corrupt Camelot in Wardens of Avalon, an Action RPG set in a Dark Arthurian world. As a new member of the Twilight Knights, establish your fiefdom, explore, craft and gear up for thrilling adventures against the fallen Knights of the Round Table, alone or with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wardens of Avalon.

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  40. Your brother entered the Labyrinth searching for a legendary weapon. He never returned. Follow his trail through a dark 3D dungeon crawler where exploration, discovery, and the bosses you defeat shape the story you uncover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Labyrinth.

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  41. We are currently in Early Development. Features, visuals, and content are still evolving as we continue building the world of Maji. Step into the city of Neo-Bandung, a place where modern life stands side by side with ancient spiritual forces. Dark spirits known as Dzinis have begun appearing more frequently, threatening civilians and pushing local militias to their limits. You play as Suaka, a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SVAKA: Lost Legends.

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  42. Adventure in a cat-filled world full of monsters… and the monsters here are edible! Meowstoria is an action RPG with hack-and-slash elements, crafting, fishing, cooking, puzzles, and epic boss battles. Relaxed gameplay, full of cat humor, and monsters aren't just for fighting… they're for cooking! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meowstoria.

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  43. As a sworn protector of the Brightwyn Order, uncover lost knowledge in a world rich with secrets. Gather resources, master ancient skills, and face formidable foes across diverse biomes. Build, craft, and fight your way through a vast land filled with quests, mysteries, and untold adventures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles Reborn.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Gather your courage and stand against the endless night. The seal holding back The Beast has been broken, the Sun Pillars that once powered it lie mysteriously dormant. Unless they are restored by sundown, there will be nothing to stop The Beast from enacting its revenge on mankind. Journey through the desert lands and vanquish creatures twisted and distorted by shadow to end this years-old battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Spear.

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  45. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Dungeon Explorers 2 - Early AccessA Journey of Strategy, Romance, and Adventure! In a world shrouded in supernatural darkness, where the war between Chaos and the gods has left eternal scars, a young warrior embarks on his crusade against Chaos itself. Immerse yourself in a high-fantasy RPG that blends first-person dungeon exploration, intense tactical battles, and faction management. Forge allia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Explorers 2.

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  46. About :As development of Varadia: Curse of Ya’Fjora progresses and we prepare for our Kickstarter campaign, we’ll be posting more in-game content on this Steam page leading up to the free-to-play demo. The demo is an early playable slice of the game created as part of our Kickstarter campaign. Some features shown or described may be planned for the full release and may not be available in the demo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Varadia : Curse Of Ya'Fjora.

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  47. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    It's been weeks since anyone last saw the Viking men of the village of Borja, and young Tyrim is determined to set forth and find them. Wielding his crafting and combat skills, you’ll set sail on the Mad Goat across the seas to uncover the world of Nygard’s mysteries, collecting fabulous relics, uncovering forbidden secrets and magic, and ultimately challenging an ancient and unstoppable evil as y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 490 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    A mysterious hidden realm. Two precocious kids fleeing hardship. Magical creatures and an oddball order of guardians who have lost their way. A stygian evil imprisoned. Welcome to the Deep Woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild at Heart.

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  49. Awaken with no memories inside the Vitromotus, a vast underground world created as a magical dungeon where death no longer lasts. Explore its depths, battle dangerous creatures, rescue survivors, and rebuild the ruined town of Emberville while uncovering the truth behind this prison. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberville.

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  50. Reimagined Shanhai World – Explore a Living Eastern Fantasy RealmInspired by the ancient Chinese mythology of the Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shan Hai Jing), experience a breathtaking open world filled with majestic landscapes, mysterious ruins, and countless secrets. Travel freely across diverse regions and immerse yourself in a world where nature constantly changes. A vast seamless fantasy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shanhai: Spirits of Myth.

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