Games like Shining in the Darkness

Shining Force is a tactical role-playing game where players lead a group of warriors in turn-based battles against evil forces. The game features strategic combat, character development, and exploration in a medieval fantasy world with anime-style graphics. Players must make decisions that affect the story's outcome, making each playthrough unique.

In Light Crusader, you play the role of Sir David, a knight in the service of King Frederick. You are sent to the town Green Row to help your king's brother, King Weeden, to discover what has caused the mysterious disappearance of his town people. You must enter and explore huge dungeons in order to find out about an ancient story that has happened many years ago, and to face evil forces who threa…

Phantasy Star II is a turn-based role-playing game where players navigate a top-down overworld and engage in third-person battles. Each of the eight characters has unique abilities and preferences, and the game features a variety of weapons and armor to equip. The game no longer uses the first-person view of the original Phantasy Star, opting instead for a more action-oriented perspective in both exploration and combat.

In "Shining Force II," players step into the shoes of a student at Astral's wizardry school, where they learn skills like sword fighting and magic. However, theiridyloueducation is disrupted when two jewels sealing the Door to Darkness are stolen, unleashing a powerful creature. The player must find the stolen jewels and uncover the reason behind the theft, all while battling dark forces threatening the land of Grans. This turn-based strategy RPG combines tactical combat with a thrilling storyline for an unforgettable gaming experience.

You are Nigel, an elf and treasure hunter extraordinaire. Assisted by his new partner Friday, Nigel will travel to a distant island in a search of a legendary treasure.

Just as you’re about to marry Maia, the mysterious woman you found on the shore, a winged dragon grabs her and disappears. This is the tragic start of what seems like a never-ending journey into a world of loathsome creatures and wicked souls that spans three generations.

Monsters have taken over the land, and every day the citizens fear for their lives, hoping that a hero will step forth and bring peace to the embattled country.

ToeJam & Earl is an early 1990s dungeon crawler. The game features two alien rappers, who have crash-landed on Earth and parodies 1980s urban culture. The game's design was heavily influenced by the role-playing video game Rogue, and took from it such features as the random generation of levels and items. Played from a 2D-top-down perspective the game contains both single-player and two-player coo…

You are Chaz Ashely, a rookie Hunter straight out of training who is supported by Alys Brangwin – a crafty veteran whose good looks and prowess with the blade have earned her an awesome reputation. The two Hunters along with a cast of supporting characters will go beyond Motavia to unwittingly save their entire solar system.

"Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age" is an RPG that features traditional turn-based combat and the ability to switch between 3D and 2D graphics. The game follows the series' exploration-based gameplay, allowing players to venture through worlds and fight against various mon, with the added feature of being able to traverse high areas. The game stays true to the series' roots, providing a classic JRPG experience with a fresh coat of paint.