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Games like School of Dark Arts: The Ritual

Games like School of Dark Arts: The Ritual

Looking for games like School of Dark Arts: The Ritual? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Unferat, Bone Quest or Death's Symphony.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    93% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Unferat is a warlock simulator, giving the player the opportunity to go from a village boy to a powerful dark sorcerer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unferat.

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  2. Feeling spooky? Bone Quest is a tab target RPG inspired by the old school MMORPG's that I grew up playing and still play to this day. In Bone Quest you play as a skeleton, newly arisen to be part of an undying army sent by your ominous dark lord to lay siege too and seize control of the nearby city-state, Winchburg. Play as one of three classes in an stylized open world, partaking in quests set by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bone Quest.

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  3. SPIN SUMMER GAME JAM 2025 IT LIVES BENEATH... Work as a paranormal investigator to discover the disappearances of villagers from an abandoned village. You soon come to find out that their disappearances are linked to a mysterious symphony... CREDITS Aren5ei - Artist and Writer terrierFeo - Artist and Programmer Crowbot - Programmer enhan540 - Programmer MLJoson - Programmer and Map Des… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death's Symphony.

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  4. Join the shape blocks with their buckets! Our submission to GMTK Jam 2021. Help the shape blocks traverse the treacherous daycare while avoiding vicious babies and flaming projectiles they knock in their path! Explore the room in search of your matching block bucket to complete the level! -------------------- Created By -------------------- Programmed by me (dinosire). Art by the lovely Karina. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shape Escape.

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  5. A #ludumdare game by Mildly Entertaining Games made in three days for #ldjam55.It's a microgame collection about performing steps from "Summoning 101" to summon Jimmy a companion for his birthday! As usual we did not get to do a lot of things we wanted to do (some you'll notice right away I bet!) but I think the result still is good for a bit of fun! Try it if you like occult themes and minigames!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jimmy's Wish.

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  6. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    "Crimson Hope"  is a classic survival horror RPG with turn-based combat and an old-school art style (1-bit) set in a dark fantasy world. Take on the role of an Absorber, driven by the desire to protect people. With your very survival on the line, you must absorb power from the shrines, strategically manage your items, and battle your way through hordes of twisted creatures to ultimately face the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Hope.

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  7. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Entry made for the Harold Jam: Dark Universe. The ending is rough but obtainable, have fun! A treacherous plot is unfolding in the Kingdom of Aurelia. When Sir Harold, the virtuous captain of the Aurelian Royal Knights, threatens to uncover the truth — he is struck down and cast into the abyss. But this is not where our hero’s story ends. Overcoming death itself, Harold must journey to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grave Secrets.

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  8. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Also available with achievements on Steam. A thrilling retro-styled shooter with survival-horror elements, inspired by the design of Resident Evil and the atmosphere of Bioshock. Spend an hour delving deep into a seaside bunker in an uncanny land, uncovering its secrets and surviving against the cosmic terrors which dwell within. Explore a post-calamity military bunker...Piece together a tragic m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aftershock: Coastline.

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  9. View Game
    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    A first person, Horror Boomer Shooter, inspired by Dark Fantasy FPS games from the 90's. Scour through the fallen foundry, obscuring demonic-hanical enemies and creatures whilst plundering to your death or circumvent through harsh environments and traps. Let the gun do the talking, so sit back, relax and blow things to pieces! Bringing back the old school experience of boomer shooter games from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virvius.

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  10. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Your exploration ship crashlands on a mysterious planet where apparently magic is real. Learn how to survive in this hostile territory by applying your technical abilities to the arcane. Discover how to cast spells and craft elixirs. Uncover the planet's secrets to find your way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artificer: Science of Magic.

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  11. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    73% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler with survival elements. It's inspired by classic cRPG from the 90s. An old-school game for hardcore players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno: Beyond the 7th Circle.

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  12. View Game
    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 884 reviews

    Use your real voice to cast spells in In Verbis Virtus, a fantasy adventure unlike any other. Step into the shoes of a wizard in search of an ancient power. Explore a lost temple, making your way through forgotten chambers brimming with unspeakable beauty and terror. Unlock spells and use them to solve the temple’s enigmas and battle the monsters that lurk in its depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Verbis Virtus.

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  13. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Innkeeper's Basement is a roguelike card game mixed with minesweeper, where you can create over 5000 unique character combinations! Explore the dungeon, build you deck, drink alcohol to forget bad decisions and vanquish monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Innkeeper's Basement.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Birmingham, England: 1993. A shocking ritual murder compels a world-weary forensic investigator to discover a hidden realm of witchcraft, gods and demons. Follow clues and use magic to solve the case, with moral choices leading to multiple possible endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Sceptic's Guide to Magic.

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  15. Hunt relics by day and night across a fog-shrouded world. Manage hunger. Gear up. Outlast or defeat what's hunting you. Collect all the relics — and the Crown appears. If you survive long enough to claim it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crownseeker.

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  16. Destiny Spire is a party-based RPG with active time battles inspired by the classics. NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL TURN BASED COMBAT: The battle continues even while you select your actions, you'll need reflexes and wits to survive. Pick your party and set off on a retro, non-hand holdy adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destiny Spire.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Miasma and Monsters A weird, dark, fantasy role-playing game Created by Peter TR Bernhardt of Goblin Pit Games Physical copies available here. Link to the Referee's Quickstart. Miasma and Monsters is a TTRPG inspired by the Knave hack, Glaive, but it is its own game entirely. It offers a class-less system that lets players customize their character as they advance in levels. It should be comp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miasma and Monsters Player's Pamphlet.

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  18. Game Description Cursed Legacy is a single-player adventure that takes you through three generations of a family cursed by silence. In each level, you'll step into the shoes of a different family member, uncovering the dark history that haunts your bloodline. As you search for cursed relics and face vengeful spirits guarding them, the curse slowly wears down your character. With each generation, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed legacy.

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  19. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  20. When Master left the atelier, Riblo, an alchemist, suddenly began to stand alone.Riblo explores new places Meet various people, She comes across multiple experiences.To Riblo, who has never been outside the Pipi Forest, The outside world is full of new and mysterious things.Will Riblo be able to safely make "Philosopher's Stone" and solve Master's homework?【Alchemy using the Alchemy Pot】Riblo is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist of Pipi Forest.

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  21. 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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  22. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    LambdaRogue: The Book of Stars is a complete roguelike role playing game, with unique features and story, distinct atmosphere and feel, and a user-friendly, but traditional interface. LambdaRogue was created in 2006 by Mario Donick. Find the Book of Stars and set mankind free in story mode, or fight Eris, the evil deity, in the shorter Coffeebreak mode — the choice is yours. Click "download now" a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LambdaRogue: The Book of Stars.

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  23. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Trailer: View the trailer for our game here! Description: After the mysterious gateways materialised around the world, creatures invaded from the portals from their unknown origin. From harmless pets to vicious beasts, thousands of new species have changed the lives of many in the population. In Slay 'n Sauté, players follow the journey of Pauline, a dropout from Cainùr Culinary School w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slay 'n Sauté.

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  24. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    ..:: A Turn-Based Survival RPG ::.. Each turn, you must make choices - Spend your Actions Points well. The swamp might overwhelm you, or harden your survival instincts. While nature itself will be a challenge, the foes you encounter will be just as formidable. The combat will be unique and puzzle-like. Weapons will have different attack patterns and effects. Nights are cold and dangerous. A well-p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirklurk: Every Step Matters.

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  25. View Game
    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

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  26. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 102 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 9 reviews

    Take a deep dive into the amazing art and music of The Stone of Madness with the Special Edition! The Stone of Madness Special Edition includes: - Digital Artbook - Original Soundtrack - The Stone of Madness If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stone of Madness.

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  27. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Step into the enchanting world of Mystical Mushrooms, where you play as Cyne, a brave and adventurous pink mushroom girl. Explore Bhokniva, a hidden and mystical realm now plagued by a mysterious disease that alters the behavior of its inhabitants. As Cyne, your mission is to uncover the secrets behind this enigmatic disease and restore Bhokniva to its former glory. Gather resources from vibrant … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystical Mushrooms.

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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludus Mortis.

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  29. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Whispers in the Moss is a retro JRPG with some of the most beautiful and detailed text-based graphics you've ever seen. Experience an epic story, a fun turn-based battle system, and a full custom soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Moss.

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  30. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Alchemic Dungeons DX is an expanded and improved entry in the series. This deluxe version includes new characters, items and dungeons; even the background music has been enhanced! Dungeons are randomly generated and you progress with turn-based action. Every step you take will affect events, enemies and exploration. All of the action takes place within an awesome 8-bit aesthetic, with retro-style … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemic Dungeons DX.

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  31. View Game
    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance to ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Black Chapter is a mystery-horror game inspired by Japanese RPG Maker classics with modern components mixed in. Play as Evan Gray, a high school student on a field trip to the famous Durhal Cathedral. Things take a terrifying turn when the class finds themselves imprisoned inside the cathedral. They then discover a killer demon lurks among them, pretending to be human! You must work together with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Chapter.

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  33. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A game where nothing is happening metaphorically. Let's say... you find yourself in a strange world where the trees and buildings all float 5 meters above ground level? That's no dream sequence, it's not metaphorical either, it's happening. Reality seems to be broken and you are going to have to face that. Game length: 70 - 100 minutes, depending on how much you explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ara and the Empty Universe.

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  34. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    33% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 3 reviews

    You're on your own in a world full of danger! You can drink only if you discover water, survive the night only if you have a safe place to sleep - eat only what you have found or hunted. Explore a destroyed world and experience a dark story. Dead Man's Diary is a unique blend of elements from several genres. The gameplay adopts typical survival game mechanics such as crafting items or exploring a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Man´s Diary.

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  35. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    A simple game making tool. Draw objects, drag them onto a canvas, and make rules to make a game! Easily upload your stories and share them anywhere, with anyone. What will you make? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to sok-stories.

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  36. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Soundtrack by Aethyrien. "After the mysterious and sudden disappearance of The Nomads, strange storms were rumored to be about Tesragamas. If this has anything to do with their disappearance, no one knows, but the land was now teeming with mighty storms – and not just of lightning either. Rolling waves of fire and ice ravaged the landscape. Thus the land earned its new name: The Land of Sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storms 2.

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  37. Embark on a mysterious journey with Alexandra, who moves to a charming Swiss countryside house. As Alex begins to settle down, she begins to notice strange happenings around her, like what she believes to be vivid dreams about the house's past. Alex will soon find herself forced to uncover the truth, living a bizarre adventure to find out more. Through the memories, Alex will realize that the dist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Droste Effect.

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  38. View Game
    51%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The dwarves have abandoned the ringing forges and roaring breweries of Vul Buhldar, and in their absence other, less savory things of the dark have taken up residence... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BALROG.

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  39. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    When Verity has her soul stolen by a fairy, she must embark on a three-part quest.  To enter the land of fairies and reclaim her soul she must follow Three Rules: Be Small Be Sparkly Be Sarcastic Full of magic, horrendous puns, and a surprising amount of dragon snot, this comedy adventure game is the opening chapter of a larger project. Completed in two weeks for AdventureX Jam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Crisis of Fae.

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  40. Prince Arthur: Monsters of AlbionOnly the most skilled summoners will earn the highest ranks in this unforgiving monster-battling adventure. Step into the shadows of the Dark Ages, where legends are born and kingdoms rise from the chaos. After the withdrawal of the Roman Empire in Britannia, the land becomes riven in upheaval and war. Among the few stories that shine through the dark of this tumu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince Arthur Monsters of Albion.

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  41. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    New Horizon is a survival with RPG game. Explore a vast world in search of resources, build, upgrade your equipment and fight monsters to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Horizon.

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  42. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    Rift Wizard is a hardcore combat strategy roguelike and wizard simulator featuring an extremely deep build system. Customize your Wizard with more than 500 spells and magical artifacts. Blast, summon, or enchant your way through 20 levels of pure turn based chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift Wizard 3.

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  43. View Game
    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Skybound is a 3D exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skybound.

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  44. View Game
    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 4,576 reviews

    A magic-themed co-op horror game where you and up to 5 friends are minions summoned by a wizard to break into their rival's towers to cause mayhem. Try to fufill your vandalism target with an assortment of spells while avoiding magical beasts and monsters that protect the tower. VANDALIZEBreak their piano, clog their toilets, pee on their rug - do anything in your power to ruin the archmage’s day… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YAPYAP.

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  45. View Game
    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Deluge is a horror-centric JRPG where you play as the resurrected warrior Hudson, a corpse tasked with infiltrating a battered community. Bound to a tyrant’s will, yet haunted by your own past, you must make choices and battle your path forward to either redemption or ruin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluge.

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  46. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    You are a journeyman alchemist: experiment to learn the secrets of the alchemical sciences, and leverage them to produce a diverse menu of potions for a procession of weird and spooky customers in this compact narrative puzzle experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Elixir.

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  47. View Game
    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    79% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Explore a city thrust into disarray by an unknown event and survive the hordes of mutated abominations that lurk at every corner. You’ll have to fight through enemies & bosses, scavenge loot and survive the hostile city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skopje '83.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Maribel Hearn is a girl with unusual experience with ghosts and supernatural beings. However, one night she meets a strange woman who turns her life upside down. In Cross The Boundaries you will solve puzzles while trying to stay alive, looking for an answer to what the strange woman desires. Explore the dreamworld and learn about the forgotten fantasy of the modern world, but beware of it's dange… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cross The Boundaries.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 2,203 reviews

    Design, build and manage your magic school to explore what lies below. Study lost arcana, grow exotic plants, brew potions, and raise undead servants -- only you can prepare your fragile students to harness their Mind Over Magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Over Magic.

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  50. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    “The Cecil” is a survival horror-based game about the mysteries of the famous Cecil hotel, but with a twist. Explore the hotel and find out about the mysteries and untold stories that lie within the halls of horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cecil: The Journey Begins.

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