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Games like Samurai Shodown II - Shin Samurai Spirits - Haohmaru Jigokuhen

Games like Samurai Shodown II - Shin Samurai Spirits - Haohmaru Jigokuhen

Games like Samurai Shodown II - Shin Samurai Spirits - Haohmaru Jigokuhen

Looking for games like Samurai Shodown II - Shin Samurai Spirits - Haohmaru Jigokuhen? Here are top arcade fighting recommendations with a fantasy, anime, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Samurai Shodown II, Samurai Shodown! 2 or Draco Knight.

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  1. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 257 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    SAMURAI SHODOWN II is a fighting game released by SNK in 1994. The legendary weapon-wielding fighting game returns stronger / sharper than ever! Four newcomers join the battle for a total of 15 combatants ready to step on the stage of grand battles. With the new Rage System and Weapon Breaking Attacks, epic and intense battles are waiting for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Shodown II.

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  2. 53%Game Brain Score
    67% User Score Based on 260 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    One of SNK's legendary fighting game series has made a return! In Samurai Shodown II, you can take on one of the roles of 15 warriors as you fight your way through the land to defeat the evil Mizuki! Slash, kick, and slice your opponents in half...do whatever it takes...live by the sword, and die by its blade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Shodown! 2.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Fight the forces of evil as a knight of the order Draco. Draco Knight is an action platformer that utilizes twin stick controls to provide easy to learn but hard to master gameplay. Prepare yourself for a fast paced, action packed and exciting combat experience, all whilst exploring a fantasy world filled with horrifying enemies and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draco Knight.

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    In Vheda, dive into a breathtaking world where light and darkness engage in an epic battle. This 2D hack 'n' slash game offers a blend of frenetic action, strategic combat, and a captivating narrative. You play as Vheda, a warrior born from the Spirit of Light, who must restore peace in Cilizam, a world ravaged by darkness.Features Epic Journey: Explore mystical landscapes, corrupted forests, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vheda.

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  6. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    DiscordJoin our Discord! For more detail updates, tips and feedback !  NoticeReborn Project – “PhoeniX Plan” There will be a complete update with our brand-new framework. Optimize gameplay process and balance values Pricing & Free Upgrade Information Please check the Announcement for full details. About the GameArisen Force: HeroTest is an A-RPG game featuring exquisite high-de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arisen Force: HeroTest.

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  7. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    59% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit of the Samurai.

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  8. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 128 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Koihime Enbu is an upcoming all-girls 2D fighting game based on the Koihime Musou visual novel, which in turn is based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koihime Enbu.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Ato is an atmospheric sword dueling metroidvania game set in the era of feudal Japan. Every combat encounter is an intense duel to the death with its own personality and fighting style. Perform risky parry maneuvers, bounce off of your opponent, evade their attacks and unlock new abilities to further expand your arsenal of options against your adversaries. Explore colorful and atmospheric environ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ato.

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  10. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    An Unforgettable, Apocalyptic Gaming Experience! [Media 2560126] Crumbling World is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a sinister, slowly decomposing land. Across five unique regions, make haste... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crumbling World.

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  11. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

    -A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Dark Witch.

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  13. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    80% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    The Awakener: Forgotten Oath is a highly flexible rogue-like action game, players will act as the Awakener summoned by the Twelve Gods of Therad, and experience exciting battles from a third-person perspective. It’s up to you to decide how you will respond to the battles in this decaying world. Enhance your abilities through battles and death, defeat the slaves of Chaos and stop the Demon Lord fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Awakener: Forgotten Oath.

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  15. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    69% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Metagal is an 2D platformer action game. You will take the shoes of "Meta", a cyborg girl, in her quest to rescue her Creator "Dr Ray" from the hands of "General Creeper", the evil leader of a rogue army!! Also Metagal's sisters, were kidnapped by Creeper: he turned them in battle cyborgs, in order to use their powers to rule the world!! Meta must face her sisters, free them, and copy their abili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAGAL.

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  16. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 294 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 5 reviews

    "Unto The End is a 2D cinematic combat-adventure that charts a journey of loss and vengeance, told through unforgiving encounters, skillful combat, and stark moments of beauty. Fight your way through an indifferent wilderness as you search for the creature that has taken everything from you." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unto The End.

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  17. 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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  18. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    A demon-punk hack-and-slash adventure game! Explore the city of Elovelle at your own discretion and take down the toughest thugs this game has to offer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet City of Devils.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 1,814 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 8 reviews

    Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momodora: Moonlit Farewell.

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  20. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    82% User Score Based on 349 reviews

    This game is a free CONCEPT demo created to showcase early ideas for Knight’s Path and does NOT represent the final game!!! The Tournament is a short (2-3 hour long) medieval action RPG featuring challenging combat, an immersive progression system, and a nice little story. It serves both as an announcement and a teaser for the forthcoming open-world RPG Knight's Path, which is currently … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight's Path: The Tournament.

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  21. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Wishlist now! About the Game Explore Wizardonia, a magical world filled with danger and wonder in Fireball Wizard! As a powerful wizard, you'll explore a pixelated landscape filled with treacherous enemies and obstacles. Use your unique abilities to launch deadly fireballs, defeat fearsome bosses, and uncover secrets hidden in mysterious forests, caves, and castles. Fireball Wizard offers a uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fireball Wizard.

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  22. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 416 reviews

    Dark Light is a Sci-fi 2D action-platformer, metroidvania, souls-like inspired game. Explore apocalypse cyberpunk world full of supernatural beings. Encounter and defeat creatures of darkness which are invisible to the naked eye, detected only with the light source of your drone. Experience the horror and feel their presence as they surround you. As a Dark-Hunter you were dropped into a wrecked wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Light.

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  23. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 216 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tarnishing of Juxtia.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 7,806 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 21 reviews

    Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a sidescrolling platformer, and is the fourth installment of the Momodora series. Focusing on gameplay, melee combos, dodge mechanics, travel forwards in the search to save everyone. With your trusty leave, find a variety of items and spells to use to assist you on your journey. This game is a prequel to the previous Momodora games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight.

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  26. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    92% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Dive into the heart of ancient Japan in Two Strikes, a 2D combat extravaganza with breathtaking hand-drawn animations. As a fearless samurai, warrior monk, or daring outlaw, engage in electrifying duels where every strike can be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Strikes.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    The Devil Within: Satgat is a 2.5D stylish action adventure that follows the journey of an Eastern warrior infected with demonic blood. Dig into the secrets of a ruined world while taking down enemies in stylish action sequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil Within: Satgat.

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  28. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    83% User Score Based on 206 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Koihime Enbu is an upcoming all-girls 2D fighting game based on the Koihime Musou visual novel, which in turn is based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koihime Enbu.

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  29. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    90% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    This is an all-new and original Metroidvania-style action. Make use of a wide variety of weapons while traversing vast, sprawling stages in this exploration-style 2D action-adventure title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms.

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  30. Legend of Warrior Mage Taoist Game IntroductionLegend of Warrior Mage Taoist is an exciting side-scrolling action adventure game featuring classic class systems. Step into the role of famous Three Kingdoms generals, slay monsters on ancient bamboo battlefields, and embark on an exhilarating journey filled with fluid combats and thrilling battles! Core Gameplay: Exciting Stages & Nonstop Comba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 战法道传奇.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    *The 12 samurai (and ninja) elite are back, this time to answer the threat of the demon Zankuro, Minazuki. The possessed swordsman has brutally slaughtered innocents in his path, yet could not raise his blade to the cries of an innocent baby. Vowing never to spill innocent blood again, he targets those who live by the way of the sword...but now the hunter becomes the hunted: Amakusa, Shiro Tokisad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Shodown III - Samurai Spirits - Zankurou Musouken.

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  32. Beatdown Brawler is a zany 3d fighting game. It also features a special rhythm mode which requires players to stay on beat as they defeat waves of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beatdown Brawler.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure in which Cheong-oh Chasa, a gatekeeper of the Underworld, pursues escaped spirits amid the chaos of the collapsing boundary between the Underworld and the Living World and restores the balance of the world. Explore twisted regions and awakened demons beneath the Red Moon, and experience precise parry combat, unique skills based on mask switching,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mask of Soul.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    An ancient curse has spread its malignant thorns across every living soul, shattering the fragile balance between hope and despair. Awaken as the Inquisitor—a solitary wanderer marked by the roots—and step into a realm where the echoes of forgotten legends merge with the relentless grip of darkness. Embark on an epic journey through a non-linear world where decaying temples, spectral forests, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravethorn.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 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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  36. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through the lands of Clesseia to become the unlikely hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knightling.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    Descend into the Pale Abyss, a cursed chasm where the forgotten truths of a dying world fester in its depths. Inspired by games such as King’s Field and Shadow Tower, Pale Abyss is a first-person action RPG about exploration and adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Abyss.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,681 reviews

    Just Updated The ground trembles and melts beneath your feet. A new force has awakened. Elemental fire itself has been summoned to aid you in cleansing the land of HER abominations and twisted magic.  Forge your power with the New Itemization SystemGround-breaking itemization system that redefines the genre. Every weapon and item you discover is added to your Catalogue, charting both your progre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOIN.

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  39. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 268 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 4 reviews

    A 3D action game starring taiko drum-wielding tanuki boy Bakeru, who assumes the form of a human, going on a journey to save Japan from the clutches of a festival army led by the notorious Oracle Saitaro. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BAKERU.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 230 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Leaf.

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  41. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 1,215 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 13 reviews

    Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world. Join Aletheia and a vibrant cast of characters as they find themselves embroiled in a race to discover the secrets of the massive, steam-powered city of Canaan, the last bastion of mankind. Unravel cen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    JOIN THE DISCORD Game Feedback Content Roadmap About the GameDon't ask, just parry!deflect is the core combat mechanic in 'Deviator' allowing you to turn the enemy's fierce attacks into nothingness with precise timing. Practice diligently, my friends; if you're too slow, you'll be defeated. You wouldn't want to take a hit from an enemy, after all. Every battle is a tense and thrilling game o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEVIATOR.

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  43. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 134 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 7 reviews

    Slaughter the Dead, Face the Unpredictable.A rogue-like action where traditional Japanese characters (Samurai, Sumo Wrestler, and Ninja) destroy hordes of zombies. Since everything is randomly generated each time you play, no run will be the same. Need to make harsh decisions to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ed-0: Zombie Uprising.

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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 Corp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Keeper.

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  45. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 917 reviews

    Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls.

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  46. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 21 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    LootLite is a roguelike-arcade in which you can embody different heroes to try to recover their stolen treasures, through a huge area full of secrets, hidden paths and all kinds of weapons that will make your playthrough easier. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LootLite.

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  47. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    68% User Score Based on 164 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Wallachia is an insane action platformer depicting a world of ferocious fights. With spears arrows or sword in hand, your survival depends on your ability to fight. Trust no one, embody the princess, enter a deadly journey to claim your kingdom back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wallachia: Reign of Dracula.

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  48. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,096 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 19 reviews

    The Last Faith is an exploration-based Metroidvania, action side-scrolling platformer with dark and gothic horror themes at its core. An ancient religion is ruling for centuries the world left to its fate. The once majestic capital and full of a glorious past, is now decadent and haunted by a fatal disease. Eric will have to subvert the words of the hidden prophecy and discover the truth behind th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Faith.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    Skulls of the Shogun is a turn-based tactics video game developed by 17-BIT. The game is inspired by Advance Wars and features turn-based combat between undead samurai. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skulls of the Shogun.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    A dynamic sneak-and-slash RPG that mixes procedural generation with hand-made puzzles and story! Featuring heavy-hitting deliberate combat, robust stealth mechanics, a huge selection of versatile items, and unique threatening enemies to face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Night, Knight.

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