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Hallowed Core is a story-driven turn-based RPG inspired by classic RPG's such as Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 6, and Golden Sun. In this hollow-earth setting, the surface is but a legend. Foretold to someday return, the people of the core await the chosen one, prophesied to arrive in a time of turmoil. The war between the fire-wielders of Granlest and the water wielders of Sylvestria rages on. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hallowed Core.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

98% User Score Based on 2,667 reviews

A turn-based roguelike with an emphasis on hero customization and powerful items. Fight through the dangerous lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Achra.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

97% User Score Based on 66 reviews

  Test your wits and tactics in this stylish pixel-art maze where you’ll overcome predatory vegetables and stinky insects in unique turn-based challenges. Inspired by classic Zelda games, you’ll play as Zeyn, a young adventurer armed with a large sword, a bow, and bombs.    The gameplay is simple: time moves only when you move. Use this to your advantage — avoid deadly traps, lure enemies into th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord Ambermaze: Prologue.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

97% User Score Based on 392 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

In Let's Revolution, embark on a deadly game of hide and seek as you decipher numbered clues to uncover the path to your goals. Chase down the cowardly King through the realms of Beebom while facing off against a host of enemies. Gear up along the way with powerful items and abilities for a final showdown in Beebom City. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's! Revolution.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Heavy Wake is a deckbuilding RPG that emphasizes character interactions and party building. Our protagonist Fyodor sets out for a mysterious cursed island in search of a cure for his tribe. On his journey, he will meet strange characters—some of whom can be recruited into his party to help him survive the horrors that haunt the island. The game combines top-down overworld exploration with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Wake.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 206 reviews

In a long dead kingdom, a young dragon has unleashed a primordial gloom that swallows anything it touches. Your quarry lies now in the heart of the kingdom; Can you endure the monsters that lurk and halt the spread of the dark? Gather your companions. Hold tight your faith. Acquire new strengths and venture into the endless night.  Holder of Place is a roguelike auto-battler card game. Each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holder of Place.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

84% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Kaamos is a bite-sized turn-based puzzle roguelike where battles are fought by matching tiles on a grid with looping rows and columns. Build your character and deck of tiles by looting equipment from your foes. Traverse a dark medieval world where the Sun went down and never rose again. Face hostile opponents in duels to the death where you see enemy actions in advance. Match tiles of the sam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaamos: Puzzle Roguelike.

A Safe Tavern. Dangerous Isles. One Ancient Chest. Start each voyage from a cozy tavern hub, then sail into cursed islands filled with tactical grid battles, strange treasure, risky choices, and enemies that may become allies. Fight smart, bring back what you can, stash your best loot, and return stronger for the next expedition. At the heart of the tavern waits the Ancient Chest: a mysterious re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chest & Compass: Isles of Vaultara.

DARK FANTASY ROGUELITE DECKBUILDERDraw of Destiny is a dark fantasy roguelite deckbuilder built around tactical adaptation and evolving cards. Choose your path, scout upcoming enemies, and rebuild your 15-card combat deck before each fight. KEY FEATURES Adaptive Deckbuilding Reconfigure your combat deck between battles from a larger card library. Evolving Cards Cards are not static: many progr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draw of Destiny.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Guards II is a tactical turn-based strategy game with seemingly simple rules but deep and thoughtful mechanics. To attack, you only need to swap two heroes — but don’t be fooled, as the devil is in the details: every decision can determine the outcome of the battle. You’ve made a deal with a demon and now venture into the very heart of Hell. Traverse five otherworldly realms filled with terrify… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards II: Chaos in Hell.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

99% User Score Based on 160 reviews

The Hacker was known as the best of the best, delving into dark servers no one else could penetrate and returning with glittering data to sell on the black market. Nobody knows why they quit. Some say their will was broken by the dark secrets at the heart of the Mainframe. Some say they simply retired to a penthouse suite in Low Earth Orbit. But when you leave the world of high-stakes cybercrime… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 868-Back.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Roguecraft DX is a turn-based roguelike set in a Lovecraftian dungeon that rebuilds itself every run. Fight tentacled horrors and scary chickens, and free a caged badger who'll fetch loot for you. Compact runs that respect your time: die, learn, and dive right back in! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roguecraft DX.

Hero steps into the Card Dungeon to face the ultimate trial. This is a tactical game that fuses poker hand combos with dungeon crawling. Wield the full 52 card deck against waves of monsters and hidden bosses. Every battle plays differently. Master damage through hand combinations, smart discards and draws, and careful potion use. Survive under Shield and Rage states that change tempo and risk. R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon & Poker.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

62% User Score Based on 101 reviews

You’re held prisoner by the hideous Lich, who captured you during his expansion wars and locked you up for eternity in his fortress with the other outcasts. With no name, no past, and left to rot in a place of death and damnation, you have one goal: survive... and escape. Advance through different rooms in this horrific citadel, face the enemies that block your way, and keep on your path toward an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fortress.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Backpack Jianghu is now open for free DEMO! Featuring four major sects—Huashan, Shaolin, Wudang, and Wudu—12 sub-classes, 10 talent skills, and nearly 200 items! Backpack jianghu is a inventory management and battle royale game. Choose a starting sect, enter the world with dozens of players, pick your path, battle and grow, and compete in the final showdown at Mount Hua's peak. Manage Your Pack, P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BackpackJianghu.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

65% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Voidsayer is a dark monster-taming jRPG, set in a world cursed by the Abyss. As its malevolent influence spreads and consumes the world, take on the role of a valiant warrior and fight back using over one hundred types of powerful tameable monsters. Refine their power with gear, special effects, and of course, evolve them into higher classes of monsters. Cross a vast interconnected world full of c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidsayer.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

98% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Mangui is a turn-based roguelike game inspired by spooky traditional Korean folklore. Play as one of four protagonists, unraveling the mysteries of the dark Mangui mountains. Live to tell the tale in this dangerous world filled with ghouls and monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mangui.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Traveller's Hymn is a top-down, grid-based open-world adventure game. Explore a vast land, battle monsters, collect loot, help locals, and cook hearty meals while unraveling the mystery behind the land's curse. This is a free project made by the Aquatic Ranger Studio in ~4 months.  If you downloaded your game prior to v1.0.1.3 or don't know what your version is, then please download the newest v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Traveller's Hymn.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

83% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Outcast Tales: The First Journey is just the beginning of a much grander experience (as the name sort of implies!). So, for now, familiarize yourself with the wasteland - you'll spend a lot more time in it when Outcast Tales is out! Be tactical (or mash buttons; might work just as well)! Robots, mutants, desert raiders: almost all enemies have something up their sleeve. So do your characters: so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outcast Tales: The First Journey.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

On the night when the crimson star embroidered the black sky, you were born as the primal darkness, the very first blasphemy. Inside a world full of holiness, you possess the power to corrupt light into darkness. Corrupt the divine forces opposing you, and construct your own dominion. Strategic Combat "Revelatio" is a turn-based strategy game that combines tile-based combat and elements of rogueli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revelatio.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

74% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Experience the first chapter of Nova Hearts for FREE! As Luce, become a superhero in your hometown of Vermillion after a mysterious force magically transforms some of its residents. Reconnect with friends, family and new people, building your relationships as you progress. TEXT, DATE and FIGHT in this turn-based combat dating adventure. EXPRESS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH STRATEGIC TURN-BASED COMBA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Hearts: The Spark.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 1,743 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Jupiter Hell is a classic turn-based roguelike set in a 90's flavored sci-fi universe. Rip and tear zombies, demons and unmentionable monstrosities, using shotguns, chainguns and the trusty chainsaw, to the shine of CRT monitors and the tune of heavy metal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jupiter Hell.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

98% User Score Based on 2,344 reviews

Explore the Clownpocalypse in Clown Meat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brutal Orchestra.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music

82% User Score Based on 76 reviews

Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Star Shift Origins tells the story of the first Crew of the Dauntless. Trapped in an alternate reality and on the run, the crew desperately searches for answers while being hunted by the relentless Earth Systems Alliance (ESA). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Shift Origins.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 3,882 reviews

Hylics 2 uses the RPG format to deliver a procession of surreal images and sounds.Explore 3D environments, stopping occasionally for lavishly animated turn-based combat encounters. Deploy a plethora of items and abilities ranging from the humble burrito to the mighty Bombo-genesis. Use your dodge-roll and air-dash to move freely and discover hidden TVs and Cabinets.Help Wayne and his crew accumula… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hylics 2.

Fight For SurvivalThe depths of Carith are filled with deadly creatures that demand careful strategy to defeat. Command your party of six adventurers in tactical turn-based RPG combat where every action matters. Strike enemies with melee and ranged weapons Cast powerful spells to control the battlefield Protect vulnerable allies with support abilities Use your party’s strengths to overcom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypts Of Carith.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Golden Fall 2 is a single character dungeon crawl RPG focused on exploration of an engaging and diverse world. Combat follows a simultaneous turn-based system inspired by roguelikes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Fall 2.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

A young girl finds herself trapped in the lair of tentacles. The player must escape from this nest. However, these creatures seem to have only one thing on their minds"lust"! As long as you drain all the monsters you encounter, you can escape, right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Tentacle Cave.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 354 reviews

Shards of Order is a dark fantasy RPG that throws out the rulebook for deckbuilding & card-based combat. There are no turns and no mana points. Every enemy acts on a visible countdown, and every card you play winds those counters down, shifting the whole flow of the fight. Time is your most valuable resource. Misjudge, and your team is sure to crumble. Master the art of shared deckbuilding; there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of Order.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

93% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Reborn as a Demon Lord, seek revenge on the heroes! This fantasy roguelite game features grid-based combat controlled using four directional inputs. The world only moves when you do: you attack when you collide with enemies. Plan your moves step by step or play swiftly with dodges and parries! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 卡片魔王：只剩个头！.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

A roguelite deckbuilder where Drinks are your fighters and monsters are your customers. Build your deck, run the bar, and serve them before they tear the place apart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Tavern.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

84% User Score Based on 194 reviews

An explicit card battler where you fight corrupted nuns, strip them in combat, build your deck, strengthen your character, and unlock the hottest scenes as you progress. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sexorcism: Lust Confession.

**DISCLAIMER** This game was not originally designed with browser/web play in mind, and you may encounter unexpected bugs. If you find a bug and wish to report it, please be sure to let me know which version you found the bug in (browser or windows). Email for bug reporting: [email protected] Tic Tac Rogue is an indie roguelite game where classic DnD mechanics meet tactical grid combat.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tic Tac Rogue.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Boogey Hunters is a strategic ammo-building game where you travel the world hunting mythical creatures from different folklore. Plan your moves carefully, combine bullets to unleash powerful moves, battle terrifying boogies, and save the world in the shortest day possible! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boogey Hunters.

Join our Discord to claim the beta test access! About the Game Fadedlands: The Reckless Squad is a challenging, fast-paced turn-based game with roguelike elements. Do you think turn-based means just standing still and attacking? Here, positioning is key! Predict enemy skills, move flexibly, and dodge deadly strikes! The timing and positioning of your skills determine victory or defeat! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fadedlands: The Reckless Squad.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

89% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Descend into the abyss, where every step confronts the darkness within. DeAnima is a first-person dungeon crawler that resurrects the unforgiving spirit of the original Rogue for a modern audience. Set in a sprawling, medieval dungeon steeped in dark fantasy, you embody a lone wanderer seeking the fabled Crown of Nivek. About DeAnima Classic Traditional Roguelike: Experience true permadeath, tu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeAnima.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

92% User Score Based on 291 reviews

New Roguelite Deckbuilder Mode!Dive into a replayable deckbuilder where you create clever combinations of pilots, drones, and Battle Suit mods. Progress unlocks bits of lore, hundreds of cards, and game-changing ships. On each run, you'll hone a unique deck and take on monsters and nefarious factions. For an exciting challenge, play Daily Runs and and claim your spot on the leaderboard! Abou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Suit Aces.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

91% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

Wander Stars is a turn-based RPG with roguelite elements where you make your own attacks by combining words! Create your own fighting techniques, befriend your rivals, and explore the universe in this story-driven adventure inspired by 90s anime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wander Stars.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

98% User Score Based on 2,233 reviews

Defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Pilot a mech, discover game-breaking combos, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarVaders.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

Darkness Stirs Once More Dark Quest returns with its fourth installment - a turn-based strategy adventure inspired by the legendary HeroQuest board game. Enter a realm of perilous dungeons, cunning traps, and powerful magic as you lead your party of heroes against the forces of the Dark Sorcerer. Gulak, the sorcerer’s puppet, commands monstrous legions that stalk the night. Villagers vanish witho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Quest 4.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

89% User Score Based on 137 reviews

Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 2,451 reviews

He is coming is a rougelike autobattler where you have to collect and combine powerful items in order to defeat the demon king and his minions. Upgrade your weapon, discover hidden treasures and survive, because whether you're prepared or not, He is coming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He is Coming.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

89% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Splinter and Shredder are dead. Help the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tackle deadly new threats and the approach of adulthood in this fast-paced turn-based beat-em-up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

95% User Score Based on 175 reviews

A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience, then delve into shifting worlds where the overworld, items, and enemies shuffle, creating new challenges. Conquer these worlds to unravel the story and make your way to the final showdown! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Splintered.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 653 reviews

Pick up your sword and hit the road! Every level is hidden in plain sight in this nonlinear 3D Action-Adventure game! Travel a vast country's unmarked overworld in search of the next challenging fight, humorous encounter, or mysterious landscape. YOU decide what you discover next in this world of Fae, Humans and Angels! The Angel's mothership, Throne, lays dormant behind a fierce storm. To reach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angeline Era.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

85% User Score Based on 625 reviews

Guide a young man through his first day in Bright City – a bustling island paradise with a horrible secret. Find a new job, make new friends, and attempt to solve a mystery revolving around a ludicrous gang and a fanatical cult. In this RPG, you defeat enemies in turn-based battles by completing minigames unique to the foe you're facing. These minigames are made up of a variety of challenges, inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knuckle Sandwich.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 601 reviews

Shape and lead your own fully customisable (and debt-ridden) family of Inquisitors in charge of hunting the chromatic monsters infesting the city. Unlock unique abilities, hang out with eccentric nobles, learn the secrets the city holds while occasionally delivering ice cream! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice Gambit.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

84% User Score Based on 1,140 reviews

Songs of Silence is an Art Nouveau-inspired fantasy strategy game with a unique mix of turn-based kingdom management, hero development and real-time combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Silence.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 1,578 reviews

Three tales forged in bloodshed, laced with magic, and united by revenge. Enter the breathtakingly beautiful world of Arco, a unique tactical action game where your decisions shape the story. Journey through lush forests, sweeping plains, and scorching deserts as you guide four unlikely heroes in their vendetta against the Red Company gang. Battle warriors of different nations, fend off greedy c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arco.