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Games like Shadow Chronicles: Nocturna

Games like Shadow Chronicles: Nocturna

Looking for games like Shadow Chronicles: Nocturna? Here are top arcade action adventure recommendations with a fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Final Boss, Stones of the Revenant or Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege.

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  1. What if your favorite '80s arcade beat 'em up transformed into a modern VS fighting game every time you reached a boss?Based on the hit Image Comics series Final Boss by acclaimed creator Tyler Kirkham, Final Boss: The Video Game is a genre-blending action game that seamlessly combines retro pixel-art brawling, cinematic comic-book storytelling, and modern 3D fighting game combat. Play solo a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Boss.

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  2. Stones of the Revenant is inspired by retro arcade beat-em-ups mixed with elements from your favorite classic action-platformers. Choose from six playable heroes; Radcliffe the Knight, Halvar the Barbarian, Brielle the Sorceress, Galina the Ranger, Isaak the Thief, and Fritz the Tinkerer. Each with their own unique playstyle! Pair up with a friend via local co-op or fight your way solo through the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stones of the Revenant.

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  3. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege.

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  4. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,112 reviews

    Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infernax.

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  5. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 176 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Take a father’s journey to hell in order to save the souls of his wife and child. Insanity's Blade: The Chronicles of Thurstan is the first in a series of games based around the journey of a sword possessed by a father's powerful grief and hatred. This is the tale of the sword's creation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insanity's Blade.

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  6. Infiltrate and destroy in side-scrolling shooter style! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Fall.

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  7. You Alone Can Defeat Evil is a gripping and challenging 2D top-down action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Alone Can Defeat Evil.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Dive into a new and thrilling boss rush-style video game where revenge is the only motivation. Step into the shoes of the last survivor of a race decimated by The Moon, now seeking to settle the score with the culprit of its extinction. But what secrets does The Moon hold?Uncover the truth as you face 25 challenging bosses that will test your combat skills. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimbusfall.

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  9. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 19,114 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 47 reviews

    Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shovel Knight.

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  10. Relive the era of beat 'em ups in a new legend! Wield your sword as Arthur or Lancelot and fight side by side in epic battles inspired by the classic Golden Axe, now in 3D with pixelated 2.5D graphics and full of retro action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blades & Battles.

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  11. Circus Interstellar is a brutal arcade shooter featuring high-octane action, and killer music! Earth voyagers encounter a sadistic alien race with a terrifying clownish appearance and a nasty appetite. Will the survivors escape the gory circus? Or will they be assimilated like all the rest? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus Interstellar.

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Engage in an epic battle to save the realm from the clutches of darkness in Legacy of Evil, a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up that puts you in command of a formidable band of legendary RPG heroes. Assemble a diverse party of warriors, mages, rogues, and more, each with unique abilities and skills. Embark on a heroic quest to vanquish the sinister Count Dravlo Stradic, a once-noble man cursed by dark f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy Of Evil.

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

    Zombies Attack is a retro pixel action game. Pick up your weapons and fight your way through the terrifying zombies! ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombies Attack.

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  14. Game Overview The streets have been taken over by a powerful mysterious gang, and it's up To Mark and Alisa to clear them out...one broken jaw at a time! Choose your character then punch and kick and bludgeon your way deep into enemy territory! Satisfying Beat 'Em Up style combat that pays homage to early genre classics. The fifth game in the Game Buddy series that aims to faithfully recreates t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUMBLE DRAGON.

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  15. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Blackthorn Winter You were chosen to break the icy chains that shackle the land! Feel the pulse of Slavic folklore beating in tandem with the thrill of arcade games and the depth of RPG character development. Alone or in pairs, craft skill trees to overcome an ever-changing world where no two adventures are alike. Hear me, warriors of winter's chill! Blackthorn Winter calls you to a saga of s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackthorn Winter.

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  16. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Die for Valhalla! is a beat 'em up with a paranormal twist. You are a Valkyrie, a ghostly witch, sent to help Vikings save their world. As a Valkyrie your job is to turn Vikings into heroes through battles and heroic deeds like rescuing other warriors. Your efforts are measured through the amount of Glory they gain and for that you are awarded with new abilities and bonuses. In this journey you wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Die for Valhalla!.

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  18. This is an action arcade game with hand feeling and retro action. By running three different characters, we constantly defeat the assassins who are going to kill them, solve the mystery and save the city.And from the three protagonists different plot, pieced together the whole story of the whole picture. Inspiration comes from "Captain Commando" and "Cadillacs and Dinosaurs". W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fury Fight.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 542 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    When a demon's castle darkens the land, two sisters challenge its halls. Together they can break the curse. Players take control of the two sisters with different attacks and capabilities to challenge the demon castle and the bosses waiting within. Discover new routes through the castle using the sisters' unique abilities! The stars of Grim Guardians are the long-distance focused "Shinobu Kamizo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gal Guardians: Demon Purge.

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  20. "Prepare your 2.5 D beat em’ up side scroller battle for a challenging adventure in medieval Indonesia aesthetic folklore, where players can learn ancient martial art skills in a progression chapter story to experience the true adrenaline rush from mythical heroes!" ☆ Amazing Beat 'em up Brawler! - Intense and strategic combat. Learn enemies behavior and find the chance to strike! - More playabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unrivaled Heroes: 2.5D Brawler.

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  21. In search of the “Colossi” — ancient beings capable of guiding them in their search for the Seven Keys of Eden — the Envoys of the Spirits begin their journey through the living forests of Panfa. But their quest is soon disrupted when the creatures of the land are consumed by a dark energy, plunging the world into chaos. Joined by Mhalka, a scholar from an ancient tribe, the group ventures deep … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akasha: Taliokata's Tomb.

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  22. War Flavor is a high-intensity side-scrolling run-and-gun inspired by Contra, where time is your life and a custom-produced original soundtrack drives the arcade chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Flavor.

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  23. Airborne Justice is a shoot 'em up that pays homage to classics from the golden age of video games. Take control of a helicopter, fight enemies, and restore peace to the skies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airborne Justice.

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  24. "Youra" unfolds as a captivating tale of destiny, elemental powers, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. When Youra and Ichika discover a mysterious key, their lives take an unexpected turn as dark forces descend upon them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Youra.

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  25. A Kungfu-Noir prison drama based on Buddhist myth. Plan the perfect escape, create your own unique fighting style, form an Asura gang, and defeat The Death that Follows herself in this rogue-like character-action game. IMMORTAL combines freestyle combat with some of the fastest platforming you have ever seen. Freely express yourself and go from offense to defense while building up your flow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMMORTAL: And the Death that Follows.

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  26. Espectro - The Fighter's Focus is a beat 'em up action game with retro visuals and exuberant pixel art. Espectro and his allies, Sayuri and Iron Crusher, face hordes of enemies and powerful bosses in their quest for justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Espectro The Fighters Focus.

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  27. A survivors-like game with side-scrolling action combat. Slash, dodge, and mow down endless monsters in a gothic horror castle. Upgrade with every choice, snowball out of control, and survive until the very end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castleborne Survivors.

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  28. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    65% User Score Based on 104 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Scrolls.

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  29. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The journey ahead is grim, and it's waiting for you... Shrine Of The Forest God is a passion project developed solo based on the inspiration of simplistic art styles and environmental storytelling. Landed in a mysterious world, you must make your way to gain abilities, discover secrets, solve mysteries, and fight your way up to face the powerful being that awaits at the top of the mountain in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrine Of The Forest God.

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  30. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 2 reviews

    Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrifier: The ARTcade Game.

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  31. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Mad King Redemption is a unique blend of a traditional beat'em'up game with strong roguelite progression, mixed in a pixelated graphic style in a 2.5D world. Relieve the king from his madness while beating up corrupted enemies, in a fresh way at every run! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAD KING REDEMPTION.

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  32. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Abathor is a 2D arcade action platformer for up to 4 players. You are the last hope in defense of Atlantis, you’ll face hordes of enemies and countless challenges. Enjoy its pixel art and epic music. A cooperative and competitive game to achieve glory or death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abathor.

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  33. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    DON’T DIE as you assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and desperately hold out against massive hordes of creatures pulled from a variety of classic horror genres reminiscent of 80s and 90s Golden Age comics and B-movies in this stylish action-packed arcade roguelite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Terror.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A story-driven cooperative action-adventure about friendship and teamwork. A boy never meant to be a hero, learns that pure strength is not always the answer! Guide two completely different characters through the adventure of their lifetime and witness how bonding is a powerful source to overcome any obstacle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero.

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  35. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Gryphon Knight Epic is a 2D Medieval Shoot’em up that mixes elements from classical shoot’em ups, exploration and duel-like boss battles, it tells the story of Sir Oliver and Aquila, an accomplished knight and his loyal gryphon that are forced back to adventure once again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gryphon Knight Epic.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    GuardGrave is an old school styled game in the vein of BurgerTime. Players must close the coffins on each stage before the sun comes up. 7 Worlds, 7 Bosses and 37 Stages of co-op monster bashing mayhem! 7 Worlds of monster bashing action! 1 or 2 player co-op madness! 3 gameplay modes to choose from! 12 unique enemy types! Simplistic Pick up and play arcade action! Another outstanding sound… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GuardGrave.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 426 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    Sparklite is an action-adventure set in the whimsical and ever-changing land of Geodia. Battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power of Sparklite! Key Features • Stunning visuals - Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics • … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparklite.

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  38. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    65% User Score Based on 62 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 2 reviews

    Fight across the ruins of London using carefully refined Free-Form Combat, taking down a terrifying variety of mutated zombies with an expanding special move-set. Created for 1-4 players, for online and offline play, Bloody Zombies is also enhanced with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Zombies.

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  40. ️ Monster Ghosts Monster Ghosts is a merciless action platformer inspired by the legendary Ghouls ’n Ghosts, reborn in haunting 3D and 2.5D. Enter a cursed realm where death is constant, monsters are relentless, and only skill, patience, and courage will carry you forward. Built for fans of classic arcade brutality, Monster Ghosts blends old-school side-scrolling gameplay with modern depth, cine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Ghosts.

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  41. Whipserborn is a dark, 2D roguelike set in a sentient forest shaped by sorrow, memory, and something older than death. You awaken as one of many lost souls—trapped in a realm between dream, death, and forgotten truth—searching for who you were, and why you're still here.   Whipserborn doesn’t tell its story directly. Everything you see—the shapes of trees, the enemies you fight, the sounds, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisperborn: Child of the Forest.

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  42. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    YOYO! PLAY THE DEMO AND CHECK OUT THE STEAM PAGE! Controller recommended! In the far future of 2027, corporations battle for world domination... When his home was to be demolished for new expensive condos, the lazy shark-man Biff Steaks resolves to put a stop to the madmen in charge. However, he would soon find himself caught in a power struggle between two rival companies. He's recruited by Su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BOTTOM-UP BEATDOWN: HOSTILE TAKEOVER.

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  43. You play as a talented rapper on a mission to record his best song while being tormented by an entity that haunts the abandoned studio that your friend Keith bought. Will you be able to face the darkness and free the studio from its cursed grip, or will the entity silence your voice forever? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Studio Scream: Verse One.

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  44. Snakes with Fists is a retro-inspired beat ’em up RPG where you punch, parry, and brawl through Morbat City. Use combos, parries, and unleash finishing punches! Battle Crawlers and Knucklehead enemies solo or in co-op. Upgrade stats, unlock buffs, and fight to uncover the truth behind Nexis Corp. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snakes with Fists!.

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  45. Inspired by arcade classics like Bubble Bobble and Snow Bros, Wispy Dreams delivers a modernized take on the beloved genre that fans have been waiting for. Bash enemies into each other with a variety of kicks, and watch your score soar as you chain them together. The Wispy Isles are in danger! A mysterious force is taking over the minds and spirits of all the land's creatures. Those you c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wispy Dreams.

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  46. Our Steam Store Page is now live - please wishlist it there! This is the Public Pre-Alpha Demo for Portal Brawlers! Portal Brawlers is a side-scrolling Beat'em'Up in the tradition of Golden Axe and Streets of Rage, set in a beautiful fantasy world and embracing the tropes of classic fantasy storytelling.  Choose from Thunk the Barbarian, Omar the Dwarf or Umi the Corsair and battle your way t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Portal Brawlers.

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  47. Christmas Blaster: Christmas Blaster is an Arcade-type action video game. Santa needs to save Christmas and face creatures with a lot of explosion in this action-packed game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas Blaster.

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  48. Captured by a plotting king of Beku and forced to embark on a challenging quest to finalise his plans, you'll master your devastating ethereal abilities in this 2D platformer to overcome increasing waves of formidable foes. What secrets will you find along the way? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beku.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders.

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  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 245 reviews

    Hunt creatures of the night in this Action RPG set in the suburbs of Arizona in the iconic 1980's. Choose a class, and take to the streets to save your small town from Baphomet and his demon generals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Night.

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