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Games like Skyward Heroes

Looking for games like Skyward Heroes? Here are top hack and slash recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dungeon Souls, Quantron's Game or Rune Knights.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 1,630 reviews

    Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Souls.

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  2. A game that I made for Quantron. This was a failed Ludum Dare 53 entry, now finally finished. You can still visit the Ludum Dare page if you want to see the original version. Please read this post for why it took so long and is still broken. WARNING: This game is hard. And contains flashing screen effects. Press "F" on the title screen to toggle them. How to play Player 1 WASD = Move/Jump Space … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantron's Game.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 349 reviews

    Rune Knights is a cooperative action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, gameplay, and gear as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted levels with your allies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Knights.

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  4. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    52% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Next Up Hero is a dungeon crawler featuring hand-drawn heroes that hack, slash, bongo-drum, boomerang, and jet their way through Ventures. Choose your Hero and start rolling dungeons, gearing out, and maxing your stats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next Up Hero.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    51% User Score Based on 643 reviews

    Fangs is a free-to-play 4v4 Action MOBA currently in Early Access. Developed by Hidden Leaf Games, an international studio led by veteran developers from League of Legends, PUBG, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fangs.

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  6. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 441 reviews

    This is a standalone story in Hellpoint universe, a dark and challenging action RPG set in the world where the line between science and occultism is blurred. The Thespian Feast tells the story of an investigator arriving at Irid Novo station 50 years after the Hellpoint events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast.

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  7. Warriors United is a cooperative action game for up to 4 players. You'll fight and progress through levels filled with increasingly powerful enemies and bosses. Upgrade your skills and unlock abilities to become even stronger in your battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warriors United.

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  8. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Fast paced reactive combat  Wave based enemies with unique moves each increasing in difficulty Advanced bossfights that don't care about your stats Decorate your own island and enhance your home with items you unlock during your adventure Work on secondary skills and systems to enhance the power of your character: Farming, Alchemy, Fishing, Smithing, Hunting, Slayer and Cooking! Gather e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incursion2D.

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  9. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 217 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 1 reviews

    Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Mists of Noyah is a co-op survival game with randomly generated worlds and many RPG elements. Fight factions that evolve over the days and bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mists of Noyah.

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  10. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    Gatewalkers is a cooperative survival game with action RPG elements, where players travel across different worlds in order to save their own. Explore procedurally generated worlds, face hostile inhabitants, face challenges like extreme weather conditions, toxic atmosphere, lack of water and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gatewalkers.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    93% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    Journey across the Indian Ocean, uncover the secrets of the Drunken God, and become a legendary pirate captain. Rum & Gun mixes fast-paced shooter action with light ARPG elements. You're not on the Caribbean anymore... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rum & Gun.

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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. This modern take on the classic ARPG features a detailed item and character customization system, procedurally generated maps, and beautiful 2D isometric art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghostlore.

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  13. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Shiba's Quest is a 3D adventure-platformer set in Feudal Japan, in which a Shiba Inu dog goes in search of his master who has gone to fight in the war. Controls: - Movement: WASD or Left stick - Jump: Spacebar or "A" button. - For testing purposes: L to Respawn - Dialogue: Enter or Y button *Controller support works within the game itself, it is not fully implemented into menus yet.* We are Dream… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiba's Quest.

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  14. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Assemble! The Ultimate Bounty Hunting Party In the darkest corner of the galaxy lies "Hunter Haven, " a guild recruiting only the elite. Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted is a high-octane Action Roguelite shooter game. Here, justice is just a commodity sold to the highest bidder. Whether you choose to go solo or squad up with friends, you must dive into hostile planets and track down the universe's most w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bounty Brawl: Most Wanted.

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  15. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    78% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    Unleash mythic heroes and their mighty vehicles in this thrilling co-op action roguelike. Seamlessly shift into car form, create builds with unique abilities, and battle endless enemies to stop the evil Dominion. Rev through high-octane missions, conquer epic bosses, and become an absolute legend! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Champion Shift.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    83% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Striving for Light is a rogue-lite ARPG where you utilise a unique infinite expanding skilltree to fight your way through the darkness, striving for light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Striving for Light.

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  17. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 2,502 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    KILLSQUAD is a coop A-RPG of mercenaries raiding planets for glory. Choose a raid on the Online Contract System. Unlock skills mid-mission to adapt. Unleash hell with unique weapons. Scavenge materials to boost them. And, if you survive, spend your bounty on gear to live another day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killsquad.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Riverbond is a voxel-based action-adventure game set in a collapsing world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riverbond.

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  19. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    Traverse an ancient city with randomly generated dungeons, discover rare loot, upgrade your gear, level up your skills and engage in visceral combat with completely unrestricted VR movement and combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERSLAUGHT.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    59% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Embark on an epic journey into the anime world of Asteria. Bring your friends along and delve into endlessly different scenarios in this action-packed cooperative roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonspire.

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  21. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    61% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    You've crash landed on the planet Titan. Suffering from amnesia and armed with only a basic survival kit you begin exploring the planet looking for any signs of life. Can you craft, build, and survive long enough to discover the secrets of Titan and escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surviving Titan.

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  22. The Long Survival is a cooperative survival shooter focused on resource management and battling the largest waves of enemies ever seen in VR. You'll need to devise real-time strategies and efficiently build defenses to fortify the area if you want to survive. Choose from four unique heroes, each with their own special abilities, and unlock powerful skills, weapons, and structures through a dynamic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Survival.

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  23. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    *Game is about 25-30 minutes of gameplay* v17 is uploaded. 05-05-2025- 4:00pm PST (GMT-8): Added Recommended Controller screen. Added option to toggle full screen in-game in the options menu. Added the option to toggle CRT Filter on and off in-game in the options menu. Fixed various larger issues, such as the duplicated player, poison not taking when hit by the slime boss, removed the lift in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bone Warrior's Oath.

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  24. Ygritte is a Boss Battle game that draws inspiration from the Legend of Zelda series and Monster Hunter. Features Different enemy behaviors based on the amount of health remaining Pixel art graphics Adjustable volume and UI levels Two scenes available: one for practicing and one for the real fight Occasional time-slowing mechanics Ygritte is (probably) playable with a gamepad, but it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ygritte.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Train slimes, make friends, and get set for adventure! It's time to pick up your slime catcher and become the latest and greatest tamer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Saga.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

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  27. explore a deep and endless ocean instead of fighting your enemies. a 5 mile plus world awaits. have you ever? You know what I've always wondered about porcupine sex. They have all those quills and poison. It just seems dangerous to me and yet ive never heard of any If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to life's a beach.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 648 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    When a cataclysmic cosmic event threatens your homeworld, the only hope for survival lies within the endless labyrinth of dungeons on the forsaken planet known as Eternity. Hack-n-slash takes on a new meaning in VR: swing swords, throw axes, use bows, wield magic staffs, and more to make it out alive. With the power of VR, you will be immersed in a fantasy adventure like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Eternity.

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  30. Slayer Knight Playground is intended to be a testing platform for the actual game Slayer Knight, and a way where testers can very easily access the game and provide feedback to me as I develop. Overtime, Slayer Knight Playground will evolve to a demo version of the game, accessible either over browser or downloadable through itch. It's highly recommended if you plan to download the game for Mac, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer Knight Playground.

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  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    90% User Score Based on 725 reviews

    "Endless Alice" combines Rogue-lite random elements with RPG strategic character development. In the game, you can explore maps to collect enhancement elements and interact with various creatures to gain special effects or alter gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Alice.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    83% User Score Based on 344 reviews

    RIFTSTORM is a co-op PvE looter-shooter where squads of Weavers deploy to take on missions, fight escalating hordes, collect powerful weapons and resources, and extract. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RIFTSTORM.

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  33. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Absolutely Barbaric The ancient prophecy has come true and the world of Rye has been tainted by darkness! Once peaceful and shy creatures are roaming freely under the sun and terrorize the lands... The inhabitants of Rye are too afraid to fight back and kill these creatures because they fear to destroy the ecological equilibrium of their world, yet they are waiting for someone, a warrior, who is s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolutely Barbaric 0.6.0.Xa (Xmas Update).

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  34. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 443 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 12 reviews

    Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Marked For Death.

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  35. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    77% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift Loopers.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 331 reviews

    Never Return is a 3D free-to-view randomised dungeon action game with light Roguelike elements. With a rich weapon and talent system, the game's real-time combat feels solid and varied, allowing players to build according to their own fighting style and gaming habits. every battle is a dizzying experience, and the challenge of random maps and enemies keeps going further and further. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Return.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    48% User Score Based on 1,044 reviews

    An alien threat looms in a new comicbook-inspired Action RPG! Take on waves of grotesque minions and bosses with up to 4 friends in co-op, or go it alone and uncover a vast conspiracy that endangers all of humanity. Become a hero in a world where superpowers are controlled by society’s elite! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superfuse.

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  38. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    51% User Score Based on 9,556 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 8 reviews

    Set in the same beloved universe as Torchlight I and II, this shared-world action-RPG brings back many of the franchise's signature features and mechanics that captured the hearts of ARPG fans around the world. In true Torchlight style, players will team up with friends and devoted pets to hack and slack their way through a vibrant world, discover ancient ruins of lost civilizations and brave dung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torchlight III.

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  39. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    62% User Score Based on 21,714 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Hero Siege is a Hack 'n' Slash game with roguelike- & RPG elements. Annihilate hordes of enemies, grow your talent tree, grind better loot and explore up to 7 Acts enhanced with beautiful Pixel Art graphics! This game offers countless hours of gameplay and up to 4 player online multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Siege.

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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    74% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Metaverse Keeper is a cooperative dungeon crawler with roguelike element. Explore its randomly generated world full of danger with your teammates while collecting resources, exploring bastions, and making fun of enemies with the help of all kinds of amazing weapons to uncover the hidden secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metaverse Keeper.

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  41. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Absolutely Barbaric The ancient prophecy has come true and the world of Rye has been tainted by darkness! Once peaceful and shy creatures are roaming freely under the sun and terrorize the lands... The inhabitants of Rye are too afraid to fight back and kill these creatures because they fear to destroy the ecological equilibrium of their world, yet they are waiting for someone, a warrior, who is s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolutely Barbaric 0.6.0.Xa Pre-Beta (Xmas Update).

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  42. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 1,899 reviews

    Dungeons of Sundaria is an action-packed RPG where Heroes adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Sundaria.

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  43. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    72% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Metaverse Keeper is a dungeon crawler with roguelike elements where four heroes join forces to save the “Metaverse" – created when a cosmic event tangled space-time. Explore randomly-generated worlds, customize your weapons, and fight crazy monsters – in solo or co-op mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metaverse Keeper.

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  44. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Fight through dungeons in a tactical, turn-based roguelike where choices have real consequences. Recruit diverse heroes and steer them to their death... *ahem*... glory. Explore and rebuild the overworld to boost your heroes and discover hidden quests and new dungeons to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsidian Prince.

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  45. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 282 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

    ArcRunner is a beautiful Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite set in the far future on board a huge space station where the controlling AI has gone insane, and its up to you to traverse the Arc to find and destroy it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ArcRunner.

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  46. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,108 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 15 reviews

    Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte! Runaway apprentice wizards seize the opportunity to complete their spellbooks by going after the lost Nine Parchments. As the would-be wizards rapidly acquire powerful new spells without learning proper safety measures, it's natural their hasty progress results in plenty of deadly accidents... Nine Parchme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine Parchments.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 170 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The game is set in a dark pixel fantasy world. Destroy hordes of monsters ruling over what once was a prosperous land. 10 levels filled with various enemies await, you, each requiring a different approach to defeat. Like in any RPG, leveling up is the core element of the game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diabolic.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 3,904 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Dungeon Siege combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Siege.

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  49. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 4,200 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

    Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal. Be Van Helsing, monster-hunter extraordinaire and save the day with your charming and beautiful companion, Lady Katarina. Explore the savage wilderness in the mountains and the soot-stained brick distri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    44% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    CroNix is a fast-paced, action-packed multiplayer PvP game set in battlefields of a post-apocalypse world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CroNix.

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