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Games like Shadow Overlord: The Beginning

Games like Shadow Overlord: The Beginning

Games like Shadow Overlord: The Beginning

Looking for games like Shadow Overlord: The Beginning? Here are top strategy recommendations with a medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Reignfall, Forged of Blood or Kingdom's Deck.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 418 reviews

    Reignfall is a real-time strategy game with elements of city-building and third-person action. Build a city and defend your keep against waves of increasingly difficult enemies. Can you survive against the fallen horde? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reignfall.

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  2. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    66% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    A Fantasy Turn-based Tactical RPG, Forged of Blood places the fate of an entire world on your every decision. Engage in challenging tactical combat as you find your place in a morally grey fantasy world and decide whether the ends will ultimately justify your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forged of Blood.

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  3. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameKingdom's Deck is a game about survival and growing your kingdom. As the ruler of the land, you must navigate the challenges of staying alive, taking care of your people's requirements, building a powerful army, and protecting your fort from approaching threats Step into the role of the king, entrusted with the fate of an entire realm. Your journey is guided by your co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom's Deck.

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  4. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 15,544 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 5 reviews

    A minimalist game about building and defending a little kingdom. Thronefall is a classic strategy game without unnecessary complexity, just some healthy hack-and-slay. Build up your base during the day, and defend it ‘til your last breath at night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thronefall.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 73 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    Call on the elements and evolve mighty creatures as you unleash an arsenal of spells to defend against waves of enemies, all on your epic journey to seal the rift and crush the undead invaders. Choose your spells & upgrades - it's time to go elemental! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonlore.

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  6. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    As We Descend is a strategy roguelike deckbuilder: you must play your cards right in both the apocalyptic battlefield and the last city of humankind. Overcome all challenges to safeguard humanity's descending city as it makes its way to the core. Assemble your forces Recruit new squads of units by utilizing scavenged technology. Each squad is a unique archetype with its own set of cards which can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As We Descend.

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  8. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 719 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    A new game based on the 1998 PlayStation game Brigandine, which was remade in 2000 as Brigandine: Grand Edition, that will probably be revealed as part of the 2019 Tokyo Game Show in September. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brigandine The Legend of Runersia.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    38% User Score Based on 554 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

    Etherium is the new, futuristic real-time strategy game developed by Tindalos Interactive, the studio that created Stellar Impact. This strategy game, exclusively for PC, offers a particularly dynamic and edgy gameplay with innovative game mechanics that revitalize the genre.In Etherium, three empires are engaged in a merciless struggle to control a handful of planets that contain rich deposits of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etherium.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 3,426 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Warpips is the ultimate quick to learn but amazingly deep tug-of-war strategy game. Deploy the right composition of soldiers, tanks, helicopters and planes in this tight, streamlined strategy-focused war game. Compose the best army, research the right tech; overwhelm your enemy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warpips.

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  11. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 1,385 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    Become the greatest of mages in this turn-based fantasy epic set in the world of SpellForce! From the humble beginnings of your small wizard’s tower, send forth your minions and heroes to explore the realms of Eo. Grow your influence and power and fill your grimoire with arcane knowledge. Face off against magical competitors in your hunt for ancient artefacts and hidden secrets as you build up you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpellForce: Conquest of Eo.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 411 reviews

    Troubles and decay struck the cities, the villages were mired in the vices of madness, and people began to look for a reason for battle in order to throw out their aggression. You are the Necroking. Put on the crown of a powerful necromancy magic and embark on a dark and twisted journey to bring chaos and destruction to settlements desecrated by life itself. Raise an army of skeletons and other vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necroking.

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  13. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 3,536 reviews

    The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King is Watching.

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  14. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Command an army of various unit types and classes through a hostile island world. Experience tactically challenging turn-based strategy action and train your army to become powerful followers. Meet a dark and possessed enemy and fight fervently until the snake's head is at your feet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shields of Loyalty.

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  15. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    Necronator: Dead Wrong is a comedic micro RTS game with a deck-building twist. Collect and deploy undead units and build an army to conquer the insufferable goody-two-shoes of the Livmor Alliance. Raise the dead, drop the mic. Those instructors at the Undead Academy don't understand your talent. Why trudge your way through years of training... when you could just make a deal with an evil ancient … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necronator: Dead Wrong.

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  16. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 843 reviews

    All Quiet in the Trenches is a narrative turn-based strategy game set in the Great War. Get to know your soldiers, take care of their needs and lead them in battle, trying to strike a precarious balance between the ambitions of your superiors and the survival of your men. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Quiet in the Trenches.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 435 reviews

    Lazerbait is a free arcade strategy game set in virtual reality with one simple goal: capture all the planets to build more ships and destroy your enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazerbait.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,794 reviews

    Kingdom Wars is a free to play 3D MMORTS with real-time siege combat, without the pay to win element so common in the genre. Kingdom Wars offers beautiful 3D online world, where players construct strongholds, direct citizens, complete quests and eventually manage a global empire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Wars.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    91% User Score Based on 3,904 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    Mount & Blade is an immersive medieval action/tactics game taking place in a fictitious land named Calradia. Enriched with RPG elements, Mount & Blade offers a captivating environment, beautifully detailed with hundreds of castles, towns, and villages to explore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mount & Blade.

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  20. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 361 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 5 reviews

    Rising Lords is a medieval turn-based strategy game with card and board game elements. Send your serfs to fight and die in your name... or let them prosper, and use them to your advantage! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Lords.

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  21. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 1,300 reviews

    Take your journey even further with the Digital Deluxe Edition. Within, you will find two unique sets of armor, two weapons, an Emotion Shard for Avyanna, wallpapers, a compendium, the Soundtrack and two Packs, which can be used once per new game session. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disciples: Liberation.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Harness the elements in fierce real-time battles while gathering and upgrading a crew of fantasy creatures in this rogue-lite adventure across a world torn apart by war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wartorn.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 307 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Minos is a maze-building roguelite where you, the fabled Minotaur, must defend your sanctuary from bloodthirsty adventurers. Design and re-design deadly labyrinths, set traps, and turn every brave fool into your next victim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MINOS.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    Inkulinati is an ink-based strategy straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkulinati.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,394 reviews

    A side scrolling, pixel art, survival strategy indie-game. Gather resouces, expand your village, explore the underground for riches and train soldiers to defend against the hordes of the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Nights.

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  27. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 260 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    Go to the aid of your future bride, using the powers of Anima to summon an army of magical Guardians in your quest to defeat Zahr's dreaded Golems. Learn to control new types of Guardians on your adventure, each with their own unique talents and abilities useful to explore the vast world of Spark and reveal its secrets, as well as to take down the formidable bosses that stand in your way. As your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masters of Anima.

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  28. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 662 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 5 reviews

    An RPG game with roguelike elements developed in the medieval fantasy world of Kingdom Rush.The Kingdom and the rest of the known world are now under the control of the dreadful Dark Army. However, a new threat bigger than the Dark Lord himself unites the heroes of the realm pushing the notions of good and evil aside.Fight on a turn-based grid moving around the combat area. Switch and match your h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Kingdom Rush.

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  29. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 1,390 reviews

    [Media 3581156] After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Faced with the destruction of their entire... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driftland: The Magic Revival.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    54% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Order.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 676 reviews

    Veil of crows is a sandbox style real-time strategy game set in a chaotic medieval world. From violent, and overtly bloody battles, to completely destructible castles, RPG style hero development, and meaningful interactions with other factions. Trade, extort, and conquer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veil of Crows.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    XO is a relentless, strategic fleet defense game blending real-time with pause, political intrigue and a punishing drive to survive. Take command of the last battleship, gather a fleet and try to unite five hostile factions in a desperate bid to save humanity from an unbeatable enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XO.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 4,788 reviews

    Becastled is about building and defending your castle from sieges in a fantasy world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becastled.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,885 reviews

    A roguelite city builder set in a relaxing fantasy world. Explore and rebuild your kingdom to bring it back to its former glory. Defeat hordes of enemies with an always unique team of defenders. Harvest, capture, build, mine, cook, brew, feed and grow. But be prepared to watch it all burn! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Fantasy Kingdom.

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  35. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 866 reviews

    Songs of Silence is an Art Nouveau-inspired fantasy strategy game with a unique mix of turn-based kingdom management, hero development and real-time combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Songs of Silence.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    80% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Final Stardust Cosmic Nexus is a 2D card game that aims to bring a completely new and dynamic battle system by introducing many new features such as Saiments, Magi'Kura, Eishougi, and more! Fast-paced battles with stunning graphics! Get ready to go through an anime-like experience! No DLCs and micro-transactions. All the content will be 100% available with the full release. Join the early acce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Stardust: Cosmic Nexus.

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  37. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Rally your party. Build your deck and boost its power and potential. Slay your enemies and protect your allies. Play your cards right and you might just survive the perilous descent into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deepest Chamber.

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  39. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 933 reviews

    Shardbound is a tactical CCG. As you play, you’ll collect hundreds of units and build armies to compete head-to-head with other players in matches of cunning and skill. Use positioning, the terrain, and your units’ unique abilities to achieve victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 2,383 reviews

    Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world. The Circle Empires universe is made of interconnected circles, each containing loot to plunder and foes to defeat. You are the god-like leader of your tiny kingdom, hungry for power. Use your skills to hunt down increasingly powerful enemies and expand your empire. The game world changes ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circle Empires.

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  41. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 2,115 reviews

    INTO THE DESERT… This is a fantastical tale of an exotic land. The Old Empire has fallen, leaving rival tribes to fight for control of the great desert. Little do they know of the seeds of darkness which grow in the shadows with each passing day... Sands of Salzaar is an open-world strategy-action RPG set across a sprawling desert. Build up and manage your forces from a single unit to a mighty ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sands of Salzaar.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 795 reviews

    In Godhood, players create their own religion by tending to their flock of disciples as a young god. Set in ancient lands and viewed from an isometric perspective, the player’s followers cannot be directly controlled but are influenced by the choices and direction of their god. From selecting different virtues and vices, to building monuments and nurturing powerful prophets, the options available … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godhood.

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  43. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Sorcerer King: Rivals is a turn-based fantasy 4X game from the people who brought you Galactic Civilizations and Sins of a Solar Empire. Build a civilization, go on quests, craft weapons and armor, research spells and gain enough magical power to ascend to godhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcerer King: Rivals.

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  44. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 690 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A campy, crazy pixelart zombie apocalypse arcade sim where you're the bad guy. Drop your virus and spread it across the globe while you unlock a whole horde of bizarre undead to do your bidding. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infectonator 3: Apocalypse.

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  45. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 2,384 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat and grand strategy. Rule, build, and wage war as one of the minor lords of medieval Europe… Medieval Kingdom Wars redefines Medieval Grand Strategy. Build your cities, wage your wars, serve your king, and experience siege combat with a degree of brutality never seen before If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Kingdom Wars.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 453 reviews

    WARSHIFT is the unique mix of the Action, Strategy and Role-playing gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters. This unusual gameplay requires a complete change of your play style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARSHIFT.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 532 reviews

    Death Crown is a minimalist real time strategy game in a 1bit style, where you will be play Death herself, commanding her legions of death, and punishing humanity's Kingdom for its overconfidence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Crown.

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  48. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 9,193 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Kingdom is a 2D side-scrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom: Classic.

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  49. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,164 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Spell.

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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 483 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! Lead your minions in tactical turn-based combat against the pesky heroes, and unlock a variety of evil Powers. With a dynamic campaign system and a branching storyline, "Reverse Crawl" lets you experience an RPG from a whole new angle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverse Crawl.

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