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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!.

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.

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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Set in the year 2078, CYBERDAD is a 2D cyberpunk gunfight dungeon crawler following a disgruntled father seeking to rescue his daughter, and exact his revenge. You are a former employee of The Company, they have kidnapped your daughter, baiting your return. As you fight through floors of robots to rescue her, you will discover many things about The Company, and uncover the dark, sinister truth th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CYBERDAD.

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.

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.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

39% User Score Based on 147 reviews

It's the zombie-slaying survival game with JRPG elements you didn't know you wanted! Get swarmed by zombies in active-time battles, search for other survivors, eat and most importantly: SURVIVE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion: Brain Craving.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

73% User Score Based on 214 reviews

Immortal Empire is a multiplayer tactics role playing game. Control a party of up to 5 immortals as you travel through a unique fantasy world, using spells and strategy to defeat your enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Empire.

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.

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.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

What is Just the Boss Fights? Just the Boss Fights is a classic 2D platformer RPG with a twist: the game skips all the story, dialogue, exploration, and grind, leaving only the bosses themselves! Unfortunately, our hero wasn't quite prepared for this shift into a boss rush, and finds himself confused at every turn. Join the Hero as he pieces together what's happened to his world. Why are there… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just the Boss Fights.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

53% User Score Based on 205 reviews

Dragon Fin Soup seamlessly blends genres to create a fresh experience: half story-driven tactical RPG and half high-stakes roguelike, with a pinch of crass humor and a heaping helping of murder & madness set in a procedurally generated fantasy world.Meet Red Robin - a charming, yet raging alcoholic bounty hunter, who’d rather get into a bar fight than deliver baked goods. Players must take up Robi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Fin Soup.

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.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

61% User Score Based on 386 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

Galaxy of Pen & Paper is a turn-based meta RPG about a group of players rolling dice in the year 1999! Create your own game master and RPG party, as they roleplay, explore distant planets in their imagination, fight weird aliens and save the galaxy in the era of dial-up internet and floppy disks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy of Pen and Paper.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

61% User Score Based on 259 reviews

Random Iiem and Skills + Hidden elements RPG + Strategy ARPG The game starts in a dark underground maze where a female officer is confined in a prison. She wants to get out of this nightmare maze! Would you like to help her? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Maze.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

66% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Welcome to "Project Fire" - free adventure\role-playing game! This game is for the people who love good stories, fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk universes, and tactical combat in jrpg style. And yes, it's free for everyone, and let no one be left behind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project "Fire".

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

81% User Score Based on 6,190 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 12 reviews

Wasteland 2 is a post-apocalyptic role-playing video game developed by inXile Entertainment and published by Deep Silver. It is the sequel to 1988's Wasteland, and was successfully crowdfunded through Kickstarter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland 2.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

85% User Score Based on 2,152 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 4 reviews

Prepare to join Knights of Pen & Paper 2 in a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, and semi-appropriate cultural references! Assemble your party and control your group of pen and paper role-players as they are guided through their adventures by the Game Master. All the fun of pen and paper RP, none of the lost dice! Now including races like Dwarf or Elf, asse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Pen and Paper 2.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

72% User Score Based on 500 reviews

Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storm of Spears.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

61% User Score Based on 819 reviews

"Hunger Dungeon" is a 1-6 player round-based Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game. Enter a cutthroat arena with more than 10 heroes to choose from. The game will be free-to-play and premium. Premium players will have access to additional characters and skins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunger Dungeon.

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.

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.

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.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

84% User Score Based on 867 reviews

Chess-inspired puzzle roguelike. Demo - single IAP unlocks full game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pawnbarian: a Puzzle Roguelike.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

66% User Score Based on 273 reviews

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Peak.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Become a young white blood cell in training and learn how they mature and fight against invading pathogens. Team up with other types of cells, with unique strengths and weaknesses, and overcome disease for good. To serve and protect the human body at all costs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cells of Immunity.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 740 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 11 reviews

Jack Move is a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Move.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

51% User Score Based on 426 reviews

Rebirth is an online four player co-op arcade-action RPG set in the fantasy world, Valandria. The heroes are summoned to Westhaven Arena to prove their worth as heroes of old legend. However, things are not as transparent as they first appear, when our heroes are unknowingly set upon a trek to save mankind from an ominous end. Band together with your fellow brethren to conquer and change the cours… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderlust: Rebirth.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

83% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Eternal Dreamers is a battle-focused RPG offering deep tactical combat action. With a wide selection of classes and equipment pieces, the game puts much emphasis on customizability and player choice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Dreamers.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

65% User Score Based on 590 reviews

An Indie RPG available on steam. The Chosen is a heroic RPG inspired by the Dragon Quest Series and Chrono Trigger. Will you be able to unravel the mysterious plot against you and become the Chosen? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Chosen RPG.

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.

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.

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.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 712 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 1 reviews

Bloomtown A Different Story If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloomtown: A Different Story.

A free-to-play turn based RPG. Explore the world and fight challenging battles. Play fun mini games. Gather food and cook it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luminous Skies: A Short Adventure.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 870 reviews

Follow the journey of Kenshi, a wandering demon hunter, and his brother, a demon cat seeking a way to return to his true form. Can they find a way to end the curse and save Lanistra? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sins Of The Demon RPG.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

39% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Rezrog is a roguelike dungeon crawler with tabletop game aesthetics set in a fantasy world. The goal of the game is to create a dynamic and engaging dungeon exploration experience for casual and hardcore players alike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rezrog.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

57% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action RPG with Rogue-like elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help Tama reach the dungeon's depths in order to gain enough power to bring Koko back from the dead. Gather a little army of monsters, equip yourself… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword of the Necromancer.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

54% User Score Based on 206 reviews

In The Warhorn you will get to play as an adventurer, who decides to leave his homeland to start a life he dreamed of. The world is full of puzzles, stories, enemies and traps. You will learn how to fight, build, steal, hunt and use magic runes. You can build a village and develop it into a great kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Warhorn.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

90% User Score Based on 468 reviews

In Just A Humble Swordsmith, you play as a smith who has set up shop next to the entrance to a cave full of dangerous monsters. Meet the brave (and reckless) adventurers that come in, craft them a variety of powerful and exciting swords, then send them on their way through the cave to clear out the danger. The adventurers fight completely automatically, so you can focus on finding your favorite st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just A Humble Swordsmith.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

57% User Score Based on 159 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 28 reviews

As one of the Fated Eight, explore the world of Orcanon in this turn-based RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astria Ascending.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

89% User Score Based on 902 reviews

Build heroic group of 4 by combining unique talents in a turn-based tactics RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Steel RPG.

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.