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Games like Shadow of the Beast III

Games like Shadow of the Beast III

Games like Shadow of the Beast III

Looking for games like Shadow of the Beast III? Here are top arcade hack and slash recommendations with a horror and fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Luciferian - The Conjuring Book, Anchor: Quest for Atlantis or Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

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  1. Luciferian is an action RPG, hack & slash, top-down shooter, that immerses you into the world of occultism and magic. Set in a medieval atmosphere within a vast labyrinth, Luciferian follows the story of a former King from an ancient European region. Through black magic and sorcery, your brother has usurped your throne, killed your wife and child, and cursed you with a spell. In Luciferian,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luciferian - The Conjuring Book.

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  2. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dive in and solve the mystery of Atlantis! Explore the depths in this Isometric Action-Game, fight against the Guardians and awaken the powers in your Anchor to uncover the truth behind the fall of the Civilization. AN ACTION GAME WITH AN ANCHOR?: Use the powerful Atlantean artifact to make your way to the city gates. Grab, smash and tear apart guardians defending the ruins. Become stronger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anchor: Quest for Atlantis.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,141 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 5 reviews

    Experience the first ever co-op action-adventure game featuring Lara Croft. Team up with a friend or go at it alone as you traverse and solve deadly traps, fight hordes of undead enemies, and collect over 60 artifacts and relics. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light offers fast-paced action and breathtaking visuals shown through an isometric view If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

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  4. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You're trapped deep within the toxic sewers. It's a dangerous place and you have to think quickly in order to survive. Grab all of the keys in a level to open the door to freedom... or at least the next level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toxic Terror.

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  5. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 5,708 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 7 reviews

    Gabriel Belmont learns of a mask with the power to raise the dead and sets out on a mission to obtain it to bring his recently murdered wife back from the dead. Lords of Shadow builds upon the combat systems first explored in this series in 2003's Lament of Innocence and adds more violent kills to the mix. Inspiration for these changes seems to have come from 2005's God of War. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow.

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  6. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The Lone Sword is a narrative platformer where YOU are the weapon. As a living Sword, embark on a nostalgic journey to find your Maker. Explore the Castle, solve physics puzzles, master the blade with unique mechanics, and reflect on your purpose in this emotionally rich adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lone Sword.

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  7. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 25 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Shadow of the Beast is a platform game developed by Reflections and published by Psygnosis in 1989. The original version was released for the Amiga and later ported to many other systems. The game was known for its graphics, with many colours on screen and up to twelve levels of parallax scrolling backdrops, and its atmospheric score composed by David Whittaker, which used high-quality instrument … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Beast.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Pioneers against aliens! JustAxe is an exciting 2D platformer with puzzles, interactive environments and unusual setting! Solve riddles, combine your moves, and set out to save your hometown and possibly all of humanity... And don’t forget to take your axe with you! About the game: The game takes place in the distant future on planet Earth. The small town of New Soviets, hidden in the forest behi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JustAxe.

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  9. A Father's Wrath. A Sister's Prophecy. A Child Lost to the Shadows.Step into the blood-soaked boots of Asbjorn, a fallen warrior consumed by vengeance, in Berserker 2: The Saga of Hilde — a brutal side-scrolling action game that blends cinematic storytelling, intense melee combat, and a haunting Nordic world torn by myth, sorrow, and violence. This is not just a sequel. It’s a reckoning. Key Fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berserker 2: The Saga of Hilde.

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  10. Enter the broken mind of Eliza de Moor, a once-celebrated singer, now trapped in the labyrinth of her own forgotten memories. The only hope for recovering her memories lies with Doctor Stern and his experimental medicine. As Eliza, you'll navigate the reality and the world behind the broken mirror, guided by the effects of the drug. Will you be able to piece together the mystery of your past, or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. It also depicts unholy entities tied to some religions and the abduction of a young woman. Player discretion is advised. IMPORTANT NOTE: The game focuses on exploration and builds tension by keeping you on your feet, creating a deeper and stressful experience. Its story is unveiled upon investigatin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnarly Hike.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Discover the world of Dros, a beautifully detailed story-driven adventure about a slimy little creature and her human bounty hunter shell.Little Dros and Captain both have different strengths and weaknesses and you’ll switch between them to solve puzzles, fight off enemies and sneak through a vast steampunk Tower.The world of Dros features a fantasy story with a huge cast of odd and interesting ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DROS.

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  13. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Ordon's armies have invaded Hailstone and are plundering their resources. Become Andara, the tyrant's daughter, in this frenetic third-person shooter. Engage enemy weak points and move fast in a brief yet intense single-player campaign. Rise for rebellion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANDARA: RISE FOR REBELLION.

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  14. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Spark and The Digital Daydream is a story-based puzzle-platformer where puzzles are intertwined with live-action video and an original soundtrack. Follow Spark, a video game character lost in the world of his creator's computer, as he searches for a way to save his game and something even greater than himself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spark and The Digital Daydream.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hocus Pocus.

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  16. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    With a variety of gameplay mechanics, venture through Mira's fantasy world filled with atmosphere and adventure, and pursue her inner peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Redress of Mira.

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  17. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 8 reviews

    Hidden Dragon is a 2.5D action platformer that takes place in Imperial China, combining classic platform action with fast-paced combo fighting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Dragon: Legend.

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  19. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    76% User Score Based on 955 reviews

    The HD remaster of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate for the 3DS. This version has better graphics, a higher framerate, lip syncing for cutscenes, adds a boss rush mode, changes the hardcore mode and removes quick-time events for boss finishers, If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate HD.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,515 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Tiny & Big, a comic styled jump and slice platformer, gives you the unique ability to shape a whole world at your will! You are Tiny, a nerdy inventor who tries to reclaim his most beloved possession: Grandpa's white, fine rib underpants! On his journey through a forsaken desert he will meet mysterious creatures, no clowns, a taxi robot and his arch enemy: Big! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 553 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    Vessel is a game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life, and all the consequences that ensue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessel.

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  22. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 486 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 19 reviews

    Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

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  23. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Mr. Robot is a 3D action-puzzle-adventure-rpg. Inspired by classic filmation games such as Knight Lore and Alien8 and mixed with 'Ghost Hack' — an abstract RPG in which the player hacks into computer terminals and battles defensive computer programs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Robot.

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  24. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    58% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

    A puzzle platformer with comic RPG elements, where you play as a goblin trying to escape from a team of greedy adventurers. Handcrafted levels with delightful pixel art and carefully programmed interactions: climb walls, hang from chains, push barrels onto the heads of your enemies, lure them into traps with the promise of gold coins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblins & Grottos.

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  25. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 586 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Greak: Memories of Azur is a beautiful single-player puzzle platformer adventure. You will take the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel to guide them through the lands of Azur. Alternate control between them and use their unique abilities to escape from the Urlag invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greak: Memories of Azur.

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  26. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    The rich world of Overlord is yours to explore in this robust, story-driven Metroidvania. Play as fan-favorite Clementine and delve into an entirely new chapter in the Overlord series, brought to life under the supervision of the original creator, Kugane Maruyama. Whether you’re new to the series or a diehard fan, there will be plenty for you to discover and enjoy in this dark fantasy action-adven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK.

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  27. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A lighthearted hybrid of a point-and-click adventure and a metroidvania platformer, the game takes place in a spooky, ancient Hagmore School of Magic on the night of an important ritual. The preparations are sabotaged, and you, Belle Macfae have been scapegoated into fixing it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystik Belle.

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  28. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    61% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Exit limbo is a neo-retro side-scrolling beat ’em up with adventure elements, cool fighting mechanics, memorable enemies and a truly unique setting and visual art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit Limbo: Opening.

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  29. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 223 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    In Between is an atmospheric, award-winning platformer where you solve mind-bending puzzles by manipulating your surroundings and gravity itself. Be invited to reflect on life while getting to know the story of the dying protagonist and his inevitable struggle for existence. Dive into the atmosphere of a dense, hand painted game while exploring the reason why you are here. Welcome to a world In Be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Between.

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  30. 34%Game Brain Score
    34% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Shadow of the Beast II is an action game developed by Reflections and published by Psygnosis in 1990. It is the sequel to the earlier Shadow of the Beast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Beast II.

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  31. 10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Emma is a 2D puzzle platformer that revolves around a potent central mechanic: all the platforms and walls start disappearing when the player touches them. This creates a series of challenges around this idea. Also, the player only needs to focus on jumping and reacting to its environment as he runs automatically. The game is all about overcoming one-screen puzzles with skill and ingenuity. Emma a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emma Lost in Memories.

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  33. A mix of platformer and quest with good-old retro aesthetics and crazy trash-metallic storyplot. You play as Denis, a teenage fan of heavy music. He is bored to live a normal life and it seems that others do not understand him. Together with his friend, musician Max, he finds a way to open the door to another Evil-dimension. The friends decide just for fun to check is it really work. "Da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Тёмное отражение (Dark Reflection).

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  34. "Main character in The Great Wobo Escape is robot named Wobo. He is alone, unarmed, and escaping for freedom, his only chance is to hide in shadows, use the environment to his favor and crush dieselpunk enemy robots. Stealth approach may quickly shift into fast-paced escape combined with creating diversion, causing chaos and avoiding tricky hazards. The Great Wobo Escape combines stealth on mobil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Wobo Escape.

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  35. Peregrine is a Third Person, Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy game.Story:After escaping from an inevitable death you have been chosen to wield the Desolation Blade. While wielding it you can bring justice to those who brought death and destruction to earth and enslaved mankind. Using the most powerful weapon that a mortal can wield you'll purge every enemy until one of the Dominators Kings is d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peregrine.

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  36. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    67% User Score Based on 3 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    The Labyrinth holds mysteries unfit for mortal eyes. Mysteries of eternal life. Of sudden death. Of sorcery and betrayal. Its shadows hide deadly traps, its puzzles tantalize. And from the caverns far below, your lost master, Mordamir, calls for you to save him... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Immortal.

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  37. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In a fight against time, Diego needs to find the 5 stones of Praxx to open the portal and save Princess Amanda from the mighty Lox, leader of all monsters in the Kingdom of Belvedor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Knight.

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  38. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    An unfamiliar room. Vague memories. Explore Luna's room through the objects inside it in this intimate narrative experience about loss, told as a classic-style graphic adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna's Room.

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  39. (IMPORTANT: I WILL CONTINUOUSLY EXPAND THE GAME WITH FREE CONTENT, INCLUDING CHARACTERS, LEVELS, ETC. MY MAIN GOAL IS TO TRANSLATE THE GAME INTO ALL LANGUAGES I KNOW!) Dual Force is a fast-paced 2D action adventure where the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of two warriors. An ancient and growing darkness threatens the realm, and the forces of evil grow stronger every day. The heroes are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dual Force.

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  40. WISHLIST OUR UPCOMING DARK FANTASY GAME! Search for “Potions & Passions: Therapist for Monsters” right here on Steam to add our brand-new cozy monster therapy simulator to your Wishlist! Your support means everything to our indie studio. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ “War takes everything from us... Yet sometimes, it gives us someone to protect.” “War takes everythi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gallipoli Trenches: The Forgotten Front WW1.

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  41. What seems like a miracle at first quickly reveals itself to be more of a nightmare, as Long realizes that restless Ghosts have always Surrounded Us—unseen, until now... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Girl In White.

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  42. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    NOTE: This is the Prologue to the main game currently in development! Mechanical Fury blends the unyielding combat of Doom Eternal and the Incredibly vertical platforming of Ghostrunner to scratch that movement shooter itch! With bloodthirsty mechs attacking from each direction, Eeach engagement becomes a thrilling puzzle. Every split-second decision will be the difference between life and de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanical Fury - Prologue.

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  43. Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

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  44. ***PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING*** ⚠️ Important Update About Necro SiegeDue to changes in my professional commitments, I’m no longer able to continue active development on the project. Because of this, I’m currently looking for someone to take over development and ownership of the game. If a suitable developer or publisher isn’t found, Necro Siege will be removed from sale on or before October… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necro Siege.

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  45. After a devastating car crash with your family, you awaken in a surreal version of purgatory. With no memory and only a cryptic gatekeeper guiding your way, you begin to explore this haunting realm. Along your path, you'll meet lost souls, uncover hidden truths, and confront twisted reflections of your trauma. But not everything is what it seems. What if the world you've come to trust is built on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Identity.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Moroi is set within the Cosmic Engine, a personalized hellscape designed to distort any semblance of normalcy. Truth is an illusion, paranoia is constant, and your humanity is an oddity. You awake to find yourself a prisoner within a living nightmare. Your name, your past: gone, but not the record of your misdeeds. Your crimes: beyond comprehension. Your conviction: incontestable. Your sentence: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moroi.

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  47. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Disoriented, you wake up locked in a shipping container. A 100% physics-based dirt bike game, designed to break the human spirit… or prove it’s still alive If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MotoTrials.

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  48. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

    Enter the chilling world of Goosebumps in Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek! Unravel eerie mysteries, confront sinister monsters, and navigate haunted locations inspired by R.L. Stine’s legendary books —all while experiencing the Goosebumps signature blend of spooky adventure and playful twists If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek.

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  49. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 24 reviews

    The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narita Boy.

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  50. Arachnoid is an intense survival horror game where moving into an abandoned home turns into a nightmare. Clean the house by picking up trash, move boxes inside to unpack, and drive your car to complete various tasks. At first, it's just an old house with a few creaks and shadows. But as the days pass, you realize you're not alone - something is watching, crawling, waiting. The house is infested wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arachnoid.

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