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Games like School: The Hardest RPG in Your Life

Games like School: The Hardest RPG in Your Life

Games like School: The Hardest RPG in Your Life

Looking for games like School: The Hardest RPG in Your Life? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with HellFurnace, Realm of Khaos or Ghoul Dungeon.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Go to save the world from HellFurnace. HellFurnace is a 2D boss rush game in which the protagonist, who has fallen into another world, defeats the boss. Avoid enemy attacks to collect beads and create weapons to defeat the boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HellFurnace.

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  2. The Khaos Realm Laboratory has been taken over by the creatures from the Realm of Khaos. Shoot the enemies and kill as many as you can! Find the boss at the end... if you are willing to fight him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realm of Khaos.

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  3. Welcome to Ghoul Dungeon, a level-based adventure. As you make your way, you will encounter monsters you must fight off. You'll only be able to hit them up close, so make sure you stay agile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghoul Dungeon.

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  4. A compilation of the collaborative efforts of the University of Pennsylvania Game Research and Development Environment's programmers, artists, writers, and sound engineers over the 2021-2022 academic year. Fight our enemies, view our art, explore our scenes, and listen to our soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionic Traveler.

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  5. A 90s anime inspired, wave based, 2D run and gun side scroller, where you are a magical girl on the side of light. Load out your arsenal of spells to free the legion of spirits corrupted by the legion of shadow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Witch Starlight.

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  6. Zagu Espionage is a single player, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of the main character, Zagu, a spy from the Tracha colony, who is traveling to seven different regions to defeat the Rogan empire.​ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zagu Espionage.

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  7. A competitive party game that pits demons against spell-casting hunters! A demon must possess a hunter to attack other hunters, and a hunter must successfully attack a possessed hunter to defeat the demon. But both sides must be careful to not attack members of their own team. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The In Between.

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  8. Grave Robber is a challenging and addictive game with pixel-art aesthetics and retro-inspired soundtrack. A true homage to the classic arcade games. But don't be fooled by its charming appearance - this game is a true test of your skill, requiring laser-sharp focus and split-second decision-making. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grave Robber.

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  9. In this retro action game, the player controls a mysterious ronin, navigating the rooftops and alleys of a rainy city as they are hunted by a team of elite assassins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iaijutsu.

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  10. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Fair and Square is a roguelike game blending bullet hell elements with mechanics inspired by titles like Brotato. Players face 10 escalating waves of enemies, culminating in a boss battle in the final wave. Key Features: Bullet Hell Combat: Navigate through dense patterns of enemy fire, requiring precise movement and timing. Strategic Upgrades: Collect enhancements during waves to custo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fair and Square.

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  11. WavePlayer is a single player 2D pixelart wave survival game, the goal of the game is to defeat all of the enemies that spawn in intervals using a legendary Warrior and emerge victorious from the depths of the deep circling forests and caves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WavePlayer.

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  12. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Track, train, and trade elemental spirits in Glyph-Bound! An indie MMORPG inspired by Pokemon Platinum, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Old School Runescape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyph-Bound: Kotodama.

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  13. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Explore a small, story-rich world reflecting the struggles of college life. Play mini-games to complete the everyday tasks that you need to survive. Eventually, try to find a way to break the cycle of monotony and escape your bleak surroundings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Week By Car.

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  14. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    78% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Traverse the winding dungeon of the dragon as you attempt to reverse the curse that has been set upon you by the cursed sword. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Princess's Dragon.

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

    Defeat lab mutations in this action-platformer pixel-art game. Every mutation will challenge your skills on your way to victory, and each mutation you win will grant you a valuable upgrade for the next one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laboratory.

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  16. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Explore the planet Roskis, meet hippie robots and corporate dinosaurs, find your runaway animals, battle against a pineapple pizza, and save the planet from... OH NO! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roskis: A Boozy Beginning.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:humor, music
    96% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Ruka is a cartoon puzzle game where you play as a clumsy girl who is quite oblivious to the outside world. Maneuver through your Grandfather's manor and survive the mysteries there and find him. But be warned, not everything is as it seems! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruka.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    66% User Score Based on 312 reviews

    Heroes always win! But what happens to those who don't? Play as unique and colorful characters as the world comes to an end after our heroes' utter defeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OH! RPG!.

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  20. A Victorian 2D action platformer where you shoot and slash through grunts until you reach their boss, the Chief Constable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Renegade: Recollections.

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  21. Heart Lake is a first-person pixel-style game. Different personalities have different and distinct personalities. Players experience different journeys in the process of getting along with different personalities, and finally help the protagonist grow up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Lake.

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  22. Kiwi's Adventure is a fangame made for the Avalon Vtuber group. Play as Kiwi, Narin's adorable mascot, and go on a quest to find her after she has gone missing! Travel through the realm of each Avalon member, gaining gifts of power from each of them to help you reach Narin! Flap your way through 7 unique zones of varying difficulty, dodging pillars and meeting gods, and use powerful abilities gift… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiwi's Adventure.

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  23. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    73% User Score Based on 496 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest of Dungeons.

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  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 2,118 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 13 reviews

    Command legendary heroes to reshape a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless war, and a secret search for arcane power. The ancient artifacts and powerful weapons you discover will empower your cast of 30 playable characters as they form bonds and battle their way into legend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Deity.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Explore and destroy levels with magic bombs to get revenge on a corrupted mage in this 2D action platformer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Device of Bakudan.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 11,752 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 13 reviews

    "In Gloomhaven, you play as a team of mercenaries on their own personal quests to go conquer a world of gloomy and wicked decadence. Choose your group members wisely, because in the turmoil of battle you can only rely on your wits, skills and spells to fight your way through the putrid dungeons and forgotten ruins. In this rogue-like dungeon-crawling adaptation of the famous board game, you will j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomhaven.

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  27. Warlock the bounty hunter is a roguelike fast paced game where you play as a warlock taking on as many bounties as you can before your eventual death. There are 6 bounties and 4 areas, each with different pros and cons. More bounties you complete, stronger you get, more skills you unlock to help you with increased difficulty. It is an endless run where enemies outpace you and you start again. Ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlock The Bounty Hunter.

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  29. Join Lynx on an adventure to rescue a princess and collect 9 souls. A retro-action RPG filled with puzzles, dungeons, and treasure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grizelda: Lynx and the Nine Lives.

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  30. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    STARDUST: Wish of Witch is a single-player SRPG beautifully crafted in pixel art. Follow the secret of the wish-granting star and join the adventure of the girl “Star” and the mage “Yu”. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 星塵軌跡:魔女之願.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    3DRPG is a voxelized old-school RPG where you explore a Randomly Generated world filled with random dungeons, towns and people! Every character in the game is recruitable. Hunt for prey or go fishing for food. Search for treasure in dungeons and fight monsters on the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3DRPG.

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  32. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    59% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    A horrible monster has been terrorizing the local town for years, doing terrible, unspeakable things to the citizen. One day, a paladin leads several other heroes towards the cave where the monster lies in, them being the final hope for the town of Clearmill and to save it from total devastation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamia Must Die.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    2D platformer where you swap between three characters, use precise timing and quick reactions to swap and hop across the levels. The three characters have different movement, master utilizing their strengths together to overcome difficult platforming challenges inspired by Celeste. Features: 3 Characters to swap Over 5 Levels to beat Secrets to find If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hop N' Swap.

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  34. Abrakajumpa is a 2D platformer game set in a fantasy world where you have to reach the top of the level through jumping. Facing difficult jumps and obstacles, you must traverse these levels through strategy and Abrakajumpa is a 2D platformer game set in a fantasy world where you have to reach the top of the level through jumping. Facing difficult jumps and obstacles, you must traverse these levels… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abrakajumpa.

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  35. Lichtreich: Willa is a 2D horror game with strong story focus. As a detective which dealt the most with infamous "Viper", Alex is the best choice to check his mansion. You have to find out if there any people alive? There is no time to waste, you have to check it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lichtreich: Willa.

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  36. A story-based retro RPG: built upon impactful decisions, intense battles and challenging puzzles. Every life form that dwells within this world is comprised of two halves: Yang - One's physical body, and Yin - One's life force. Over time, creatures learned to harness this life force, and developed the Five Manifests of Yin: Shroud - To envelop one's body in Yin; boosting attributes like strength… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FairiTeller.

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  37. Hullbreakers is a space arcade game with fast paced combat, quick maneuvering, and strategy. Use an ever-evolving spacecraft to wipe out endless hordes of enemies and relentless bosses in order to make your mark on the leaderboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hullbreakers.

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  38. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Customise your councillor! Meet the locals. Navigate perilous paths. Spend council funds. Deal with pests with your special councillor shoes... Track quests and other progress with your smartphone. Become SUPER MAYOR! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mayor.

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  39. Master of refraction is a puzzle game for children that combines "leisure" and "fun". Players can use props to adjust the angle of the turret and the mirror to light up the stars, so as to pass to the next level. This work was originally a mobile game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Refraction.

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  40. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 900 reviews

    Kingdoms of the Dump is a SNES-style RPG with platforming elements and turn-based combat developed by the New Jersey-based Roach Games. Join the trashcan knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and Half Kingdoms of the Dump. Rescue the trashpicked King, defeat the totally disgusting Toxic Grimelin Army and prevent the Lands of Fill from an all-out war! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms of the Dump.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inexistence.

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  44. GRR BOO i is a 2D plateformer. It stands out with its childish graphics, but don't be fooled, the difficulty is too high for children. In this game, don't be afraid to push your limits ! Do you have what it takes to complete the 10 levels playable in 4 different difficulties ?! Will you be able to use your 4 powers correctly to defeat the many monsters lurking around ? GRR BOO … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRR BOO I.

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  45. EOS 27 is a 2D, strategic action-platformer in which you overtake your enemies through both careful planning and tight fighting. Carefully design an arena tailored to your enemy, then put it to the test in an epic, fast-paced fight for the sake of humankind. Crashed on an unknown planet, you only know one thing: Take down its forcefield. But robot guardians stand between you and the generators. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EOS 27.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Guardian is a rogue-like, 2D platformer set in the fantastic land of Erstwhile for the annual LARP event. Our heroine, Aria, dons the identity of Arcas and sets out on a quest to rescue the Greek Pantheon! With clever platforming and careful upgrades, help Aria achieve her goal and return home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian.

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  47. Operation Defensive is a tower defense game but instead of monsters following a track they follow a player. place down towers to fight those monsters and try to get to the highest wave you can! have fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Defensive!.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Pamina VS Slimes is a fast-paced, top-down arcade action game. In this 10-minute minigame, you’ll take on endless waves of slimes invading your home. This game features: - 4 playable characters: You can also headpat them. - Elemental strategy: Mastering the elemental strengths and weaknesses will be the key to overcoming your enemies. - Burst Skills: Get out of tricky situations with powe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pamina VS Slimes.

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  49. This game contains sensitive themes such as bullying, psychological trauma, murder, and crime concealment, but these scenes are not depicted explicitly. “Hey, did you hear…? At midnight, if you stand in front of the mirror on the 2.5th floor of the central staircase and say, ‘Mirror, take me beyond the mirror,’ they say a being from the other side will pull you into the mirror world.” Yusebin … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 거울 너머.

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  50. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Drown in nostalgia and go on an adventure in search of your missing childhood friend. Dokimon is a game where you capture monsters to battle alongside and push through the dangerous open world. In advances to uncover the the mystery about your missing friend, you must become stronger, allowing you to venture on into increasingly dangerous areas. Battle against fellow Dokimon battlers who are also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dokimon Quest.

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