Games like SPECIAL DIRECTIVES

CONGRATULATIONS! You have been selected for deployment as part of OPERATION GDN on behalf of the External Containment Bureau. We look forward to seeing great things. Operation GDN is an unofficial supplement to the External Containment Bureau roleplaying game. It allows players to join the Global Development Network, an ECB front organization disguised as an international NGO.  Operation GDN inclu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation GDN.

Worldwide conspiracies, old mysteries in new light, and powerful artifacts from the past. Mission Marginalia is a supplement for the External Containment Bureau RPG. Within is a collection of three missions, unique artifacts, and new paranormal powers. They are inspired by stories like Hellboy, Indiana Jones, and other pulpy stories about chasing ancient artifacts across the world. Sprinkle these … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission Marginalia, An ECB Supplement.

The people of Last Pine have been reporting petty crimes—items missing, businesses burst into, and refuse of food and medicine scattered in the wake of the burglaries. Local disorderly teen Ricky Burning, a part-time employee at the hardware store, is widely suspected for the break-ins, including a recent theft and vandalism at the lumberyard, but he has a different story: of objects floating, cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Shadow of your Former Self.

2 weeks ago, Dispatch lost contact with one our agents investigating reports of a spate of plant based anomalies in the Hagley Wood area of Birmingham, England. 4 local boys found her body a week after loss of contact. Post-mortem reports detail decomposition equivalent with a time of death almost 18 months ago. Identify the nature of the Hagley Wood trees, Contain them if necessary, Obfuscate the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Wych Elm.

External Containment Bureau is a game of paranormal investigation and bureaucracy using a lightweight, hackable version of the Forged in the Dark design framework. You play as trained agents of the External Containment Bureau, an organization tasked with the study, identification, and containment of paranormal phenomena. The Bureau authorizes agents to make use of these phenomena to give yourself … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to External Containment Bureau.

The Broken-Hearted has been deeply hurt in love or in life, but dares to hope that they can love and be loved again. Their central conflict is about making tough choices and taking risks to grieve, heal, and find something new worth believing in. ———— Cry it out with The Broken-Hearted,  a new unofficial playbook for Thirsty Sword Lesbians. This Powered by Lesbians community playbook inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken-Hearted playbook.

This SRD The Breathless SRD is a creation toolkit that helps you design a game where every mechanic ever-increasingly rises the tension until the characters are forced to suffer dangerous consequences. This survival focused system is simple, condensed, and already powers more than 150 different games. Based on Breathless, you will find here everything from rules, to design guidelines, to help you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathless - System Reference Document.

… and the people of Expath enjoy long life. Their priests document the secrets hidden in stars. Their scholars unleash the power of gunpowder and of coal. Great masters devote themselves to works of art and engineering with the power to capture the soul. Our story takes place at the edge of the Star-Blue Sea, an ocean of viridian waters whose beauty is described in countless legends. Beneath its b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Death's Door (beta).

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 232 reviews

Your uncle’s once-thriving jewelry shop is crumbling, and it’s your job to bring it back to life! Mine precious ore, smelt it into shiny jewelry, add rare gemstones and sell to every customer who walks in. Mine by day, sell by night, solo or in co-op, and become a successful merchant! Mine the UndergroundHead into the depths to dig up precious gems, rare metals, and hidden treasures. Play solo or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mining Merchant.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

86% User Score Based on 348 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

An epic story that delves deeply into the life of Yukimura Sanada. From his early days of watching his father Masayuki and determining his goals to his heroic end at the Siege of Ōsaka, the entire life of Yukimura Sanada is fully depicted. As the dramatic story unfolds, Yukimura and company will grow and mature, and their appearances will change as well. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMURAI WARRIORS: Spirit of Sanada.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 1,178 reviews

Imagine an enemy that is everywhere and moves like a giant, organic mass across the map. Imagine your base and your people surrounded by a blanket of crushing destruction from all directions. Your only hope, well what hope? Then you take the high ground and pound this enemy into oblivion. You've saved the day just so you can do it again and again. Do you have what it takes to save your great city … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World.

The Amalgam was constructed from inhuman, mismatched, repurposed, or reanimated parts. Their central conflict is understanding who they are despite the lies of their creator and the fear they inspire in others. ———— Inspire awe and fear with The Amalgam,  a new unofficial playbook for Thirsty Sword Lesbians. This Powered by Lesbians community playbook includes: The Amalgam playbook… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amalgam playbook.

The Hopes & Dreams SRD is a creation toolkit that helps you design a game where every mechanic serves the narrative in a quick, and efficient way. This goal focused system puts player characters against what they dread the most in every single roll. Based on Hopes & Dreams, you will find here everything from rules, to design guidelines, to help you make your own game Ignited by Hopes & Dreams.Read… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hopes & Dreams SRD.

Ramza's Skill Shop Currently only for RPGMaker MZ (MV Version coming soon!) Overview: Skill shop is a plugin which does exactly what it says on the tin - allows you to make a shop that sells skills to the player. It has support for multiple shops (basically limitless shops, in fact), each with their own available skills, and stock values for those skills. Each actor has a list of skills that they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MZ - Skill Shop.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

Solareth is a high-intensity top-down arena shooter where quick thinking and sharp reflexes are key. On a vast space battleground, you’ll confront waves of enemies that grow faster, fiercer, and deadlier with every round. With over eight weapon types, every encounter offers new possibilities: precise pistol shots, explosive rocket volleys, focused laser beams, or blazing flamethrowers that turn t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solareth.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 922 reviews

Prep Less. Play Better. Exciting upgrades await you in one of the most popular virtual tabletops. Fantasy Grounds Unity has amazing new features to take your gaming on to new adventures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Grounds VTT.

28%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

29% User Score Based on 48 reviews

MyRPG is a set of many editors that will help you create your 3D (MMO)RPG World. These editors are divided into 4 categories: 3D editors, GUI editors, Rules editors and Universe editors. My RPG is a tool that is able to create game universes and storylines playable solo or multi through local network or online servers. World EditorThe World Editor allows you to design the 3D environment your a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MyRPG Master.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

74% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Sharded World is a survival and mission game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements. Your main task is to collect all the pieces of the main character's soul. They are needed to defeat the main villain Lich. He destroyed our world. And now the fate of the world depends only on you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sharded World.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

70% User Score Based on 2,130 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Based on the best-selling board game and set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Space Hulk is a 3D digital turn based strategy game that recreates the classic claustrophobic board game experience for single player and multiplayer cross-platform play between PC, Mac and on iOS. Space Hulk is set in the isolated corridors and tomb-like chambers of an ancient vessel lost in the graveyard of space. Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Hulk.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

66% User Score Based on 732 reviews

Adeptus Titanicus: Dominus, the 3D turn-based strategy PC game adaptation of Games Workshop’s Titan Legions tabletop game, puts you in control of the greatest weapons available to the Imperium of Man, the mighty Titans of the Adeptus Titanicus! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adeptus Titanicus: Dominus.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 908 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Ring Runner combines the fast-paced action of space combat with the rich story and skill variety of an RPG. Trek across the universe in a 30 hour long story-driven campaign based on a companion Sci Fi novel, or challenge 6 scenarios alone, cooperatively, or competitively through local or online multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

You have inherited a farm! What is waiting for you on arrival at the place ?! Huge field with a bunch of the crop? The big and vast land? Not a bit of it! Your new farm it is - an old junk! Next to that, nestled ancient cemetery! Restore and improve and protect his farm from attack undead! Collect resources, strengthen structures, eliminates breakage, set traps, start the hunt! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save Home.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

68% User Score Based on 1,132 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 19 reviews

Earthfall is a co-operative shooter for up to four players. Using team-based tactics to fortify holdouts and complete objectives, players must work together to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthfall.

Fact Sheet Developer: Gem Room Games Digital Edition Release Date: December 16, 2021 Physical Edition Release Date: August 2022Platform: Tabletop Role-Playing Adventure Digital Edition Available here: https://gemroomgames.itch.io/the-weavers-observatory Physical Editions Available at multiple retailers Brought to Print by the Chapbook Co-Op (Updated August, 2022) In August 2022 The Weaver’s Observ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Weaver's Observatory Press Kit.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

95% User Score Based on 598 reviews

Flight Of Nova is a flight simulation in which you take control of spacecrafts on the full-scale planet NVA-31. You will fly on different types of machines during transport and research missions in an environment with realistic aerodynamics and orbital physics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flight Of Nova.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

93% User Score Based on 1,122 reviews

MewnBase is a cute, 2D exploration/survival game. You land on an uncharted world only to realize you didn't bring any snacks and forgot half your luggage. But hey, at least you brought this workbench thing. You'll need to collect resources in order to construct a make-shift base. Craft a variety of different base modules, from airlocks to rain-water collectors in order to make your new home on thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MewnBase.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

77% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Command your Squad of Survivors in a game where Line of Sight is extremely important, you cannot shoot what you cannot see. Develop your formations, move as a unit and cover every corner. Leave no man behind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor Squad: Gauntlets.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

89% User Score Based on 610 reviews

Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light. But tragedy strikes, as Earth is ravaged by an alien force. The dawning of a new era was stymied b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword of the Stars Complete Collection.

Tank Mayhem is an intense local multiplayer tank shooter with many unique power-ups and game modes. With a 3D environment and real-time lighting, this game aims to add a modern twist to classic 2D tank shooters. Have fun blasting your friends and trying out all of the exciting weapons :) Key Features: 22 unique and devastating power-ups. Highly destructive enhanced versions of all base power-u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tank Mayhem.

The Tempered has had life-changing experiences. But, like a well-tempered sword, after being shaped in fire and facing the heat they’ve become honed, sharp, and capable. They want to forge a new life filled with love. But they must first find balance — weighing safety, stability, and vulnerability against change, justice, and facing foes. ———— Balance your sharpness and tenderness with The Tempere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tempered playbook.

**A new one shot LUMEN game is now up on Kickstarter!**This is LUMEN.  It's an Creator Kit, a design philosophy, a commentary on my games. It's a toolkit and conversation. If you've seen my game LIGHT, you've seen a piece of LUMEN. If you saw FRAME, and NOVA, you've seen a few more pieces. Now you have the whole thing. Make Your Next RPG Illuminated LUMEN is an RPG system for action packed, power … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUMEN.

Weird Stone & Sorcery Adventure Game by Diogo Nogueira Primal Quest - Essentials is a streamlined set of rules for weird stone & sorcery adventures in a mythical world where humanity survives side by side with dinosaurs, aliens, and creatures more ancient than the world itself. Written by: Diogo Nogueira Edited by: Wayne Canepa Graphic Design by: Guilherme Gontijo Art by: Felipe Faria Map By: F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Quest - Essentials.

The Unknown is a Powered By Lesbians playbook compatible with the Thirsty Sword Lesbians RPG.  How can you be your authentic self when you don’t even know who or what that is? Lost in a world with no clear answers, The Unknown struggles to define themselves. It’s one thing to be mysterious to others, but to yourself? Their central conflict is self discovery; finding true identity separate from ext… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unknown Playbook.

Print-on-demand: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/382936 A mythical artifact that might alter reality and circumvent the laws of the universe The Small Deck of Many Fortunes is a tarot deck (poker-sized) conceptualized to offer blessings and malisons for Ironsworn and Starforged. Designed for any fantasy or science fiction setting, this object of power bends the ruleset by providing 78 cards, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Deck of Many Fortunes (for Ironsworn & Starforged).

CW: darkness, tight spaces, marine wildlife, peril, bodily harm, extreme solitude Thought space was full of horror? Try being trapped 70 metres underwater. On your own. In the dark. THOUSAND EMPTY LIGHT is a psychedelic-xerox adventure zine that brings solo play to Mothership RPG (1E). Written throughout as an in-game corporate document, the zine takes the core game’s rules and builds a procedure … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thousand Empty Light.

What type of game is Glyfi? Glyfi is a system that can be used to support a tabletop RPG adventure or be used for making other games! It is a system reference document, or SRD, that can be used to play a game as-is or can be used to build into other games and variations. Change your odds with Glyfi's diceless mechanics! Instead of using dice, Glyfi uses printable tokens that players draw from a c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glyfi SRD.

Print-on-demand: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/382532 A mythical artifact that might alter reality and circumvent the laws of the universe The Deck of Many Fortunes is a tarot deck conceptualized to offer blessings and malisons for Ironsworn and Starforged. Designed for any fantasy or science fiction setting, this object of power bends the ruleset by providing 78 cards, each with a blessi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Many Fortunes (for Ironsworn & Starforged).

Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 15: Warriors.

Learn to play harmonica tunes, melodies, Irish jigs and reels easier by seeing the notes. You can open the tabs from a text file OR you can paste the harmonica tab sheet music from websites   How to use: 1 - Find any harp tab that you like from websites  2 - Copy & Paste into the program 3 - Train visually!   Note: the program generates visual guides for easy training, it doesn't ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harmonica Visual Trainer.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

90% User Score Based on 152 reviews

U.V.S. Nirmana is an engineering puzzle game from Coincidence, the creators of Kaizen: A Factory Story and the inventors of the Zach-like. Set off on the Unreturning Void Ship Nirmana as it continues a journey of uncountable eons toward the edge of the universe. Stop by distant worlds and ancient civilizations, helping them as part of your pilgrimage with your companions, the Renunciants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to U.V.S. Nirmana.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 64 reviews

In Oceaneers, a survival-crafting colony simulation game, you manage a group of stranded survivors in a flooded world where sci-fi meets palm trees. With sinking islands, and scarce resources, you’ll need to grow an island colony, recruit new survivors and protect them from dangers on both land and sea! SURVIVE ON FLOATING ISLANDSThe ocean is scattered with floating islands powered by Float-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oceaneers.

HISTORY:When Count Dracula inherits the legendary Dark Dreams Hotel, a once-glorious resort, he expects a grand legacy - but instead finds himself in a new nightmare. As Dracula prepares to restore the hotel to its former grandeur, he discovers that rival hotel owners—witches, werewolves, and magicians—are plotting against him. With his rivals getting up to no good, it’s up to you to help Dracu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incredible Dracula: License to Relax.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Grimstar is a real-time strategy game with a story-based single-player campaign. Your brother's sudden death has hit you hard, but the laws of the corporation for which he laid down his life dictate that you must take his place until his contract is fulfilled... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimstar: Crystals are the New Oil!.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Hunt down strange alien creatures and plants, then cook 'em! Deliver your tasty creations to the galaxy's most unsafe places on your homemade star scooter. In a quirky mix of exploration, cooking and action, you’ll rebuild your mysteriously destroyed kitchen using nothing but junk and scrap parts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Chef.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

79% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Alien invaders invaded the planet, having exterminated most of the population, humanity, being on the verge of annihilation, united the armies and gave a serious rebuff to the enemy. After several years of war, the climate on the planet has changed. The military founded fortifications. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Effect.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 465 reviews

Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yaoling: Mythical Journey.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 1,661 reviews

Immerse yourself in Astrometica, a space exploration and base-building survival game. After an explosion at a mining space station, you awaken inside an emergency pod adrift in the vastness of space. To survive, you must harness your skills, explore the endless universe, and search for other survivors’ emergency pods or outposts. Space Exploration: Experience the thrill of exploring the vast… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrometica.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

70% User Score Based on 762 reviews

Creeper World IXE is a real-time strategy game in the Creeper World franchise with groundbreaking pixel-level simulation. Command a squad of ships, coordinate your tactics, and fight back the alien menace known as "The Creeper," an all-consuming fluid enemy that has already devoured thousands of colonies. Your mission: stop the Creeper's endless advance or all life in the universe will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World IXE.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

76% User Score Based on 105 reviews

Critic Score 43%Based on 1 reviews

Empyreal is a complex, challenging, feature-rich action RPG. In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilisation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empyreal.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

36% User Score Based on 290 reviews

The next major game in the Planetary Annihilation universe, Industrial Annihilation combines the iconic real-time strategy of the beloved Annihilation games with deep factory-building to deliver a blend of genres unlike any you’ve experienced before. Latest Game in the Franchise The team behind Planetary Annihilation, which has sold over 3 million units and is still celebrated and played by fan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Industrial Annihilation.