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Ryuutama is a tabletop role-playing game developed in Japan by designer Atsuhiro Okada, now available in a complete English edition. It is set in a world where the "NPCs" of the village--the bakers, farmers, shopkeepers and healers--set off on a wonderful adventure exploring a fantasy world together. Some people colloquially call it "Hayao Miyazaki's Oregon Trail", because of its heartwarming (in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryuutama - Natural Fantasy Roleplay.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

55% User Score Based on 184 reviews

The Book of Legends is an epic, sprawling role-playing game packed full with characters, quests, items and secrets, evocative of the greats of the genre such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Phantasy Star. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Legends.

BLIND LUCK THE LAST ENGINEER A Solo RPG INTRO It’s been six months since they arrived: strange insectoid creatures known as Scuttlers. No one knows where they came from or why they’re here. Little is known about them except that they hate the light and they love to kill. After they arrived, the skies blackened. A dense cloud blocked out the sun, making day no different from night. Plants and ani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind Luck - The Last Engineer.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 296 reviews

"I'll tell you a scary story. It's so scary you might not be able to take it. It's the story of the Sand Man..." This is the second title in the Strange Man series. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sand Man.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 404 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 23 reviews

Explore the afterlife If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Dead.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 432 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wintermoor Tactics Club.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 2,000 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

Experience a magical adventure. Journey with Jerry to the enchanted realm of Mousewood , master fascinating spells and solve tricky puzzles. Along with a intriguing story you will see breathtaking hand drawn backgrounds and elaborately animated characters. A Unique soundtrack complements Jerry's incredible adventure with fabulously composed music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night of the Rabbit.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

98% User Score Based on 5,690 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rakuen.

When I was first asked by my fans to 'fix the thief', I had had no idea that it was broken.  I was surprised by the ask, for multiple reasons. Firstly, because Jesse Ross (yes. The one who wrote Trophy! I was as surprised as anyone. He apparently reads and enjoys my work? I talked to him, really nice guy) directly asked me to do this. He's obviously a man who knows a thing or two, so I gave this a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why Thieves are Anti-OSR, 3 Thieves That Aren't, & why we Love them Anyways.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 336 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace. There is also a deeper, more adventurous path in which you can complete complex puzzles to restore life changing events of the patient's histo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ether One.

Chrono Illogical is an 18 card, tabletop roleplaying game about unwilling time travelers, sent to a random time to fix a problem they know nothing about, and trying not to mess up the time line further before they can return home. The game requires 1 to 5 players that takes about 1-2 hours. The game is GM-less and requires the players to build a communal narrative through imagination, role playing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrono Illogical.

About Journey of RuneYou have been chosen by this powerful rune book and made a contract of destiny with the mystery fairy Meira. This book has been lost for ages, it ran off its power and fell into pieces. To discover the ancient secrets, you have to start your journey to Emerald, where the story began, in search of the legendary GoldenRune. However, when you take your step into this adventure...… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey of Rune.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

In Once Glorious Artahk, you’ll explore the ruins of the ancient city of Artahk in search of a way to save the world from an endless night. Solve a variety of different puzzles to unlock new paths, abilities, and forgotten lore, then read the lost stories you uncover to gain insight into a tangled web of mysteries. Using only your wits and your trusty torch to guide you, you must find a way to ret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Glorious Artahk.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

A game about nurturing friendships and celebrating the changing of seasons, where you play as Sunny, a cute little tanuki with the ability to control the flow of time just by walking around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seasonspree.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

After a shipwreck, you find yourself on a mysterious island that isn’t marked on any map. Yet, standing tall on this enigmatic island is a lighthouse - our only path to salvation. Cloud Cats are friendly and playful creatures that warmly welcome new guests. However, what happened to the lighthouse keeper? And are the kittens truly innocent in his disappearance?   Each cat is unique and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloud Cats` Land.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

82% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 52 reviews

The Deluxe Edition includes: - The Game - Deluxe Edition package - Collectible Pin - Steelbook Case - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Hearts III.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

86% User Score Based on 703 reviews

EARLY ACCESS ROADMAP About the Game Welcome to your enchanting new life in a magical world of wonder and adventure! Seikyu — an island haven hidden far from the human world — is a sanctuary full of Yokai residents who can freely express themselves in human form. Settle down in your homeland, help expand the town, and uncover the secrets of this island and your long-lost family! Game F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Seikyu.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

PHANTASIE I: When sorcery ruled, and trolls and minotaurs still walked this Earth, a party of six intrepid adventurers set out to find the Nine Rings and use them to destroy the Dark Lord. This is your quest. This is your... Phantasie. A multiple-character role-playing game, PHANTASIE transports you to the medieval isle of Gelnor for the adventure of your dreams. You command a group of one to si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantasie Memorial Set.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

97% User Score Based on 2,221 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 12 reviews

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a musical adventure game in which Snufkin needs to restore the harmony of Moominvalley, after a series of grotesque parks has appeared and ruined the valley's natural balance. The game is an ambient and wholesome experience for both kids and adults, and combines open world-mechanics with puzzles, stealth and melodic elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

98% User Score Based on 656 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila - a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit and the Mouse.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 141 reviews

The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind Ravenhearst Manor, yet pages are missing. Locate and assemble diary pages to unlock the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 3,488 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

"Spirit of the North is a single player, 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. The story takes root from various pieces of Nordic folklore. The game is unique in that it purposefully has no dialog or narrative. Players must breathe in their surroundings to solve various puzzles and speculate the meaning of a lost ancient civilization. Play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit of the North.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

"Can you take him in for a while?" - One fateful night an old friend drops by with an orphan boy and asks me to take him in. And not just any boy - there seem to be some hidden secrets bubbling just beneath the surface of that innocent face. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little One.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

75% User Score Based on 40 reviews

A game you can read. A book you can play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNMEMORY.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

89% User Score Based on 90 reviews

On day 200 of a 365 day mission your ship suffers a catastrophic engine meltdown. Stranded in space one hundred light years from Earth, you must make your way back one light year at a time. It's going to be a long way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Long Way Home.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

65% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A true role-playing adventure. Set in the icy Staglands, this party-based CRPG has you take the role of a trapped god on a perilous journey across a beautiful, deadly peninsula. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serpent in the Staglands.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

97% User Score Based on 352 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

The award-winning game Cateau is a visually, musically, and narratively beautiful experience. Enter the enchantingly atmospheric streets of Paris, getting to know truly distinct characters while every choice you make, whether big or small, carries weight and consequence in this little adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cateau.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

94% User Score Based on 289 reviews

You're a young man named Alex who arrives in the cliffside town of Silverpine. Explore the town's many mysteries and meet its colourful townsfolk, while you grow closer to a kind-hearted local named Jake. Can the two of you save the town from the impending doom brewing inside the mysterious Vault? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Newfound Courage.

This is an adventure story of traveling to a different world. At the same time, it's a story of hope in the midst of despair. The story of two people supporting each other. Produced by Taiwan Indie Team The furry adventure visual novel “Return” is coming soon! Set in the otherworldly world of the Second World, this is the story of a scarred teenager who travels to the world of the Second Wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return 回歸.

A Bite-Sized Classic Platforming Adventure Do you remember old internet cartoons from the early-late 2000s? Maybe some cheesy animated effects from an old school website? Those were the days, huh? Well, FOLDED aims to rekindle that spirit. FOLDED is a physics based, high speed puzzle platforming game inspired by those classic animations and cartoons, but specifically ones from the Object Show … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOLDED.

Community Join Huglings' official Discord! Share your ideas with the developers and exchange gameplay tips with fellow players for an even more fun experience. You'll also be the first to hear about the latest updates and events! About the GamePlease note: Huglings is currently midway through development. Many core features are already taking shape, but some elements - such as visuals, co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huglings.

Tale Of A Wolf is a story driven, open world wolf adventure, that puts the fate of Sylvanna in your hands. Join forces with nature and expel man! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tale Of A Wolf.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Purrr! Prepare for a delightful mission in a fantasy landscape – many cats can be found across this magical realm… Every corner hides a fluffy surprise just waiting to be discovered – over 350 of them, to be somewhat precise… Pick your favourite colours for your game’s look and feel, and keep your eyes peeled for any balls of joy that wait to be pet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

83% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Play as Eilayda, the Fairy Queen, on a quest to save her people from a deadly sickness. Navigate a human prison district rumored to hold a cure, facing ruthless criminals and tough moral choices. In this RPG, your resilience will be tested—will you uphold integrity or succumb to corruption? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ethereal Sunder.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Danger in Pompeii is an adventure puzzle game where you relive the city’s final day. Explore its streets, help its people, and solve the mystery of Mercury. Can you escape the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and save your friends? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danger in Pompeii.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Ritual of Raven is a cozy, story-based farming sim - but you don’t do the farming yourself! Instead you collect and enchant Arcana Constructs to grow your magical herb garden. In a world where different traditions of magic live side by side, ambitious plans were made to open portals between worlds, but the ritual went terribly wrong. Those involved each lost something most precious to them and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual of Raven.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Willow Guard is a story-driven indie RPG set in a world where the Gods have abandoned the animals they once uplifted. Left to their own devices, and invaded by mysterious, horrific monsters from another dimension, the denizens of Tersa turn to the Willow Guards for protection. Isometric Action Gameplay Build an action deck of specialized Willow Guard abilities that you activate as you battle thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Willow Guard.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

In Beanrise, Nina is a young girl living in the quiet, isolated town of Byllis. Bored and restless, she stumbles upon a collection of VHS tapes left behind by her late father, Justin. As she begins watching the tapes, the player is transported back in time to play as Justin, living through his experiences just before the current lockdown. Through Justin’s eyes, players uncover a series of mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beanrise.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

Become Hal, an inspector with the ability to manipulate the past. Your mission is to solve a crime in the city where no crime is possible. Investigate in the real world and the dream world. Solve the mysteries that the citizens and places hide and survive the threats that will try to stop you. You're the only one able to reveal the truth and avoid the foresight of the destruction of the city after… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

93% User Score Based on 586 reviews

Explore bright, fictional Japanese streets filled with details and interesting objects to capture with your camera. Each photograph you take will translate the name of the content into Japanese and English so you can learn with your surroundings. Features: A stylised, approachable 3D environment In-game photography system Japanese audio Photo album to store your flash-cards Game mode… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

43% User Score Based on 348 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 9 reviews

Uncover the mystery of the Shadow If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drawn To Life: Two Realms.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

90% User Score Based on 549 reviews

Add Potions: A Curious Tale to your wishlist!Use your wits to strategize conflict resolution that goes beyond pure combat-- you’ll have to think on your feet and act quickly to sidestep danger and trick, charm, and scare your opponents into dropping valuable resources. As powerful as your potions are, you’ll find yourself up against monsters that can shrug off your most powerful attacks. Manage yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potions: A Curious Tale.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

82% User Score Based on 102 reviews

The story is set in the city of Rylan on an isolated island. Everything seems peaceful until a mysterious aura approaches... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to False Myth.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 51 reviews

The Witch's Cauldron – a medieval witch simulator from the young indie team Harvey Games.   You’ll practice your craft in a town where good rumors spread just as fast as bad ones, with the latter quickly reaching the ears of inquisitors. Balancing your popularity among townsfolk and the inquisitors’ growing attention is essential for survival here. And if your witch’s intuition tells you the end… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Cauldron.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 240 reviews

Dive into 'Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenwood', an engaging hidden object game brimming with elusive cats, interactive elements, and captivating mini-stories. Venture beyond whiskers in a world rich with surprises and discover the wonders of Kittenwood! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purrfectly Hidden Cats: Kittenwood.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development

85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

With inAntrum we are combining action RPG elements as in Witcher, and adventure elements similar to Zelda games: a far reaching story, challenging quests, tricky puzzles, a reputation system, strong opponents and lots of items! inAntrum is a third-person, single-player game in which the whole city of Haven with its surrounding landscape and the underground maze beneath it will be completely ope… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to inAntrum - Prototype.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

78% User Score Based on 60 reviews

The Great Perhaps tells the story of an astronaut returning to Earth destroyed by natural cataclysms. There, among the ruins he finds an unusual artifact — an old lantern, in the light of which you can see glimpses of another time and travel to the past. Experience constant time traveling between an empty, melancholic scenery of the post-apocalyptic Earth and its vivid days gone by. The her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Perhaps.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 354 reviews

Paws is a standalone, single player, adventure, platformer set in the world of Shelter 2 with loss and friendship as its central themes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paws: A Shelter 2 Game.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

72% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

This game lets you try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. It was inspired heavily by the works of H.P.Lovecraft and it builds on the atmosphere of uncerta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

73% User Score Based on 288 reviews

Alchemist's Awakening combines an open-world fantasy experience with a multiplayer survival/creative gameplay. Use elements as attacks, recombine them into building blocks, and give life to any shape you built: then watch your truly unique creatures stand for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Awakening.