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Games like Scars of the Soul

Games like Scars of the Soul

Games like Scars of the Soul

Looking for games like Scars of the Soul? Here are top role playing recommendations with a medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Myth of a Godslayer, Tombwater or Tearscape.

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  1. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Myth of a Godslayer.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 236 reviews

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

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  3. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 269 reviews

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

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  4. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Recover the kingdom’s stolen artifacts in this gothic Souls-like Metroidvania. Face hack-and-slash combat, cruel world-changing decisions, and the madness of an eldritch realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Golden Eyed Ghosts.

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  5. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    Welcome to Kingsgrave, a dark fantasy adventure RPG. Gain more power and obtain new combat skills as you explore the fractured land, slay foes created by plague, solve puzzles and rebuild villages. Reclaim your realm! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingsgrave.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 339 reviews

    Master high-skill combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOUNTAINS.

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  7. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    FREE BONUS GAME INCLUDEDGrendel's Cave now includes a new mini-game; Grendel 2048+. This is a plus version of the popular tile merging game 2048, with Grendel's Cave themed tile images and NPCs. Get two great, classic games for the price of one! About the GameGrendel’s Cave is a top-down 2D pixel-art adventure game. Its setting is the Old English text Beowulf, Norse mythology, and the historic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grendel's Cave.

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  8. The kingdom of Eireos is rotting from within. A creeping darkness called the Blight devours everything it touches and the one man sworn to stop it, your brother Lance, has vanished without a trace. You are Lucian. Not a chosen hero. Not a legend. Just a brother who refuses to give up on someone he loves even as the world around him collapses into nightmare. Colossus is a story-driven action RPG wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colossus: Eternal Blight.

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  9. Embark on an epic 2D pixel-art adventure in "Luminite Era: Expedition." The world is shrouded in an enigmatic "Black Mist" of unknown origin, but this is no nightmare gradually dissipating; on the contrary, the height of the "Black Mist" continues to rise. People are forced to gather at the summits of high mountains to evade the encroaching "Black Mist." Ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luminite Era: Expedition.

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  10. Awaken in a fallen knight’s body, kept alive by a mysterious living crystal. REVENGE CRYSTAL combines top-down Soulslike combat with exploration across a ruined world of interconnected paths and elemental magic. You are not the knight—you are the will driving him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVENGE CRYSTAL.

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  11. Infinity Wanderer is an action platformer with pixel art visuals and a mix of metroidvania, roguelike and souls like genres. In Infinity Wanderer, players experience the dark and terrifying immersive story of Lunara. With carefully hand-designed levels and a deep character customization system, Infinity Wanderer offers a fluid and challenging rogue-like gameplay experience that combines fast gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Wanderer.

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  12. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 1,209 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 12 reviews

    Explore a vast urban landscape in this narrative-driven, 2D top-down platforming adventure!In Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, you're a budding yoyo master facing off against enemies using the weapon you know best: your prized yoyo! As Pippit, you'll be quite literally thrown into the shocking story of your auntie's business empire, a soul-stealing mega-laser, and four dastardly crime bosses!Each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

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  13. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    Pale Coins is an ARPG game with focus on combat and items, where the player is tasked to find the Champion's Coin. More Weapons = More Fun Find a variety of weapons - each with different types, movesets and skills - to slay your way through hordes of enemies and tough bosses. Make Friends along the Way Event though the world is a rough place, people of different camps may help you. Who know… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Coins.

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  14. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    82% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a pre-history fantasy setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

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  15. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 278 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-adventure game that combines a fast, skilled gameplay with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a virtuous member of 'The Stalkers, ' and explore the vast world of Medhram, a place filled with ruins and horrors. Go through dungeons full of gruesome enemies, fight challenging bosses, and use your arsenal of weapons and dark powers to take back the Night. Feature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt the Night.

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  16. The witch's mage is to pick up the broom and hit hard! A fantasy pixel-art Metroidvania game. With your reliable companion, discover the island and break the 4th mirror, find the truth under the meta mask! Villains invade the island, and the only witch on the island has lost her memory and magic power? You'll wield your broom to swat baddies hard, and the collector in your broom will charge up y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The witch and the bottle of concepts.

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    Cecilia is a Zelda-like action-adventure with Game Boy Color–inspired pixel art. As a royal guard, venture through puzzle-filled dungeons, find items that open new paths, and face challenging bosses to bring the kidnapped Prince Erick home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cecilia.

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  18. A shattered sky. A broken world. A memory lost to the dark. You awaken in a crystal prison with no memory of who you are or how you arrived. All around you, the land is infused with the remnants of Divine Dust, the celestial fallout of an ancient cataclysm that shattered the veil between the mortal and the divine world. Dark Lord Lars Svartvinge has claimed the Crown of Whisperers and is waging … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Imalor.

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  19. Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action-RPG, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tails of Fate.

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  20. A Lovecraftian roguelite where you wake up as a Lich with no memory, trapped in a world where everything wants to kill you. Forge deadly builds, slay rival Liches and monstrous horrors, and uncover the truth behind this strange new world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lich Lords.

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  21. You got unchained. Between the Apostolorum Country and the Shapeless Dimension, your goal will be to travel between worlds and interrupt the Festival of Abundance. For this you should improve in combat and agriculture including managing a farm and exploring a religious medieval world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demiurge Sacrifice.

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  22. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In a world dominated by evil, only one hero against many enemies, explore, conquer, and don't give up if you get lost! Help our hero in this platform game in the fight against the forces of evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Hero: Journey to the Unknown.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    An adventurer from an alien planet accidentally lands on the continent of Volant, and so begins the Philna Fantasy.Explore the world through battles and puzzle solving, choose the right equipment and skills to build your character, and finally face the shadows invading the world. Explore the WorldExplore every part of Volant, fight monsters in different dungeons, and acquire equipment of higher qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Philna Fantasy.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    In UNDIVINE you take the role of a nameless traveler who apparently, seeks salvation. He arrives at the village of Tessalem, a place being engulfed by a giant abyss and it's your task to enter the chasm and unravel its mysteries. Previously known as "Shadows of Tessalem", Undivine has grown so much in terms of its story and mechanics that a new name was needed to reflect its new approach. A demo i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undivine.

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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

    Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravethorn.

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  27. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,812 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 19 reviews

    After a long war with the humans, the few androids that remain in Arcadia are running out of Anima, the energy that gives all robots consciousness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNSIGHTED.

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  28. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    The world crumbles, as it yearns for the presence of the old gods. Only the strongest and most depraved beings remain. Imprisoned beneath the royal capital of Agathara, can you fight your way to the surface? Shell of a King is a top-down 2.5D bullet-hell RPG with an emphasis on tough boss fights, build customization, an original soundtrack, and an interconnected world to explore. A passion-proj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shell of a King.

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  29. Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    FAELAND is a 2D Platform Action Adventure Role Playing Indie Video Game currently in development for PC, inspired on the nostalgic 8-Bit classics with a modern charm for all generations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faeland.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Evil Wizard is a humor-filled action RPG that puts you in the shoes of a former Final Boss. Rise from defeat, rediscover long lost powers, and fight to reclaim your castle from an army of so-called heroes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Wizard.

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  32. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    The Dark Dwellers is a difficult Souls-like side-scrolling action game driven by a strong narrative and Metroidvania-esque exploration. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DARK DWELLERS.

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  33. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 299 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

    A story-driven action-adventure, following Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm. [Media 2374681] Arietta of Spirits is a charming adventure game with emotion-filled... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arietta of Spirits.

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  34. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Kharon's Crypt is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game full of puzzles, riddles and deadly challenges, and graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In Kharon's Crypt, you'll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death. As Kharon, your ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kharon's Crypt: Even Death May Die.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Wirewalk()↳ is a whimsical adventure where you raid virus-riddled systems with a very big baseball bat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wirewalk.

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  36. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    No Place for Bravery is a 2D top-down action RPG which weaves together high-quality visuals, a stirring soundtrack, and intense combat moments into a deep and affecting tale of moral dilemmas... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Place for Bravery.

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  37. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    The Legends of Tynedale is a classic top-down action adventure game. Journey with Geordie as he takes on his Grandfather’s legacy: to find out if there is truth in the old Legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legends of Tynedale.

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  38. You claw out of a grave with no memory, and a dog named Benson finds you. Then a portal takes him. Benson Bones is a top-down pixel art adventure RPG with timing-based combat, Souls-style checkpoints and a hand-built multi-verse of realms, each with unique biomes to explore and enemies to demolish If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benson Bones.

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  39. ABOUT THIS GAMEShape your own destiny and conquer a world beyond the elements! The City Of Akhetaten delivers an adrenaline-fueled experience where high-stakes top-down combat meets the ultimate creative freedom of sandbox base-building. In these unforgiving lands, a sharp blade won't be enough to survive. You must make tactical decisions, fortify your sanctuary, and step through mysterious porta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The City Of Akhetaten.

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  40. LUNARIS is a 2D metroidvania with fast and fluid combat. Defeat brutal bosses, unlock new abilities. Master jumps, dashes, and precise strikes as you traverse the dangerous ruins of the Mountains of Kaliman in an adrenaline-filled abandoned world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunaris.

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  41. Aurora never had a choice. Raised on the battlefield as a child soldier, now the past is back. Codename: Black Crow combines the relentless pace of top-down arcade shooters with RPG progression and a personal, emotional story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codename: Black Crow.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    A Battle for Survival Between Two Dimensions Welcome to ABSYM, a dark rogue-souls-like that will take you to the edges of reality. Traverse the fragile balance between the decaying world of Nihilor and the corrupted parallel dimension of Absymalith. Face deadly challenges, explore stunning environments, and uncover the secrets of a universe on the brink of collapse. Every step brings you closer t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absym.

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  43. Deckadent is a top-down deck building RPG with several quests, bosses, enemies, and various locations to explore. You play as a hero, chosen by the God of the Cards to drive out the Deckay from the other fallen gods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deckadent.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Fraternal Love A story of redemption, following an undead prince seeking justice. Will he be able to save the kingdom from his brother's maleficent scheme? A New Take on Metroidvania Fallen Prince is an atmospheric, combat-focused metroidvania game. It combines retro elements (e.g. no inventory, pixel graphics) with a modern, souls-like combat system (adapted to the needs of a platformer). Our … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Prince.

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  45. Get yourself ready to come across ancient ruins, an abandoned city, and more to gear up and slaughter an army of demons with your fists, your wits, and whatever sweet treasure you can find! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elmian Warrior.

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  46. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Oh no! You stranded on a desert island after a big storm. How will you survive and return home? Will you find the lost treasure you were looking for? YOUR QUEST BEGINSSurvival RPG: The Lost Treasure is a retro RPG game with a survival twist. It combines adventure, exploration, RPG and survival skills in a 2D pixel art universe. Your quest is to survive in this harsh and unfamiliar environment by f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival RPG: The Lost Treasure.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 6,106 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 29 reviews

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

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  48. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    What is SCP?The SCP Foundation is a collaborative online fiction project about a secret organization that contains anomalous entities and unexplained phenomena. SCP: Permafrost takes place within this universe following a catastrophic containment breach. What is SCP: Permafrost?A top-down pixelated souls-like set in the SCP universe. Explore the ruined Foundation, face hostile SCPs, and defeat th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Permafrost.

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  49. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Explore the world An open world filled with secrets that opens up as you advance through the game and find new items. Explore dungeons and solve puzzles Explore 8 different dungeons, each with unique enemies and puzzles. Help your friends Complete a variety of side quests, often culminating in exciting boss battles, and receive great rewards. Obtain powerful items Complete dungeons and side quests… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Automaton's Journey.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    78% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    No Name Village is a top-down adventure rpg game, set in a peaceful village on the brink of being swallowed by the Black Sea. Play as a young boy, explore the world, battle monsters, and uncover the secrets behind the looming disaster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Name Village.

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