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Games like Surface Doctrine: Crater

Games like Surface Doctrine: Crater

Looking for games like Surface Doctrine: Crater? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bottled Fantasy, God Sight Road of Ashes or Keeper's Vigil.

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  1. Ready to Draw the Sacred Sword and Save the World?This was supposed to be just another classic story about a hero saving the world. Following the prophecy of Merlin, the hero Harold draws the legendary Sword in the Tree. Blessed with extraordinary power, he prepares to set out on a journey to protect his homeland—Avalon. But before his adventure can even begin, a silver-haired girl inside a high… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bottled Fantasy.

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  2. Travel. Survive. Fight. Decide who deserves to stand beside you... in a world where faith can become madness. A tactical turn-based RPG combined with free-roaming exploration in a dark fantasy world filled with conflict, survival, and difficult choices. Lead your own caravan across a dangerous land. Explore towns, wilderness, ruins, and forgotten places. Recruit new companions, take on quests, g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Sight Road of Ashes.

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  3. As the Harbinger, you are the only Keeper who can cast spells. Stop a necromantic plague, uncover an Elven conspiracy, and decide the fate of a dying world! A text-based fantasy novel, 193,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keeper's Vigil.

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  4. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Dungeon Explorers 2 - Early AccessA Journey of Strategy, Romance, and Adventure! In a world shrouded in supernatural darkness, where the war between Chaos and the gods has left eternal scars, a young warrior embarks on his crusade against Chaos itself. Immerse yourself in a high-fantasy RPG that blends first-person dungeon exploration, intense tactical battles, and faction management. Forge allia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Explorers 2.

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  5. There are worlds that live and die in the silence of a server, narrated through text and forged by the will of their players. Modern MUD is a return to that essence, a reimagining of the text-based RPG for an era that has forgotten the power of imagination. This is not a game of radiant heroes or simple victories. It is a chronicle of survival in a grim world, a turn-based tactical RPG where ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modern Mud.

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  6. Welcome to the unique world of "Secret of the Order"! This is a rare blend of visual novel and RPG. We've taken the best from both genres. From the visual novel: Deep story. The game doesn't rush — it gradually immerses you in a world where corruption grows, and making decisions becomes harder. Atmosphere. With each chapter, the world becomes more saturated with darkness. Attacks on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret of the order.

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  7. THE DEEPER YOU GO, THE STRANGER IT GETSAndi cannot speak, and his memories do not fit together. In a frozen island city beneath an endless night, strange companions gather around him. Beyond its familiar streets, places are appearing that seem to follow rules of their own. Dream Ocean combines turn-based party battles, larger tactical encounters, and exploration through worlds that change in styl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Ocean.

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  8. Godforged: Origins of Ozgalor is a single-player action RPG where tactical combat meets branching narrative. Set in the mythic world of Nelethar, you’ll shape your legacy in a land torn by betrayal, ancient powers, and the fading light of unity. Play as a young noble thrust into leadership as Ozgalor crumbles under the shadow of the Forgotten One. Your journey will test your will, challenge your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godforged: Origins of Ozgalor.

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  9. Every step matters in “The Hunt,” the trial Gilens must face to become a soldier. A 2D action-adventure shaped by real-time combat, free exploration, and player-driven choices awaits you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise Of The Time: End Of Blue.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 5,758 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 3 reviews

    Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roadwarden.

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  11. Los Cuentos de Frox is a classic fantasy RPG adventure that pays homage to the turn-based genre's greatest icons. In this story, you will embark on an epic journey filled with danger, strategy, and exploration, with one ultimate goal: to thoroughly prepare, grow stronger, and confront the fearsome and powerful Harpía, the great threat lurking over the world. A standard playthrough—enjoying the st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Los Cuentos de Frox.

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  12. Belatoris is an open-world RPG combining exploration of a procedurally generated world, tactical turn-based combat, and settlement management. Take command of your own legions, venture into unknown lands, and decide what kind of people your followers will become. Every playthrough creates a new world filled with settlements, caves, dangers, treasures, and events that may shape the fate of the ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belatoris.

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  13. Warrior Quest is a challenging dark-fantasy roguelike CRPG where old-school dungeon crawling meets next-generation AI diplomacy. Built to capture what people love about tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons*: the freedom to try your own ideas and see how the world responds without the need of gathering a group. Warrior Quest's diplomacy system lets you speak in your own wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warrior Quest.

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  14. Morhval: Ravenglaire is a dark fantasy text RPG focused on exploration, character building, turn-based combat, and decisions with lasting consequences. You are eighteen years old when hunger reaches your home. With little more than a weapon, a few supplies, and your own judgment, you leave for Ravenglaire: a fractured province of closed gates, frightened villages, old powers, desperate families, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morhval: Ravenglaire.

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  15. Untucheble Ground — a story-driven action RPG set in a grim wilderness, where ancient laws are stronger than steel or magic, and every step could be your last. You play as a wandering fox caught between warring animal clans, forgotten forest gods, and a secret that can alter the very fabric of the world. Enter a world ruled by the law of the predator The Grey Thicket is more than scenery. It’s a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untouchable Ground.

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  16. In ARCHETYPE BLUE, a deck building rogue-lite game of collecting, using, and strengthening cards, players are invited to become legendary heroes who embark with their companions on expeditions into the various parts of this fantasy world. ※ Work in progress. The game will support English. Lead your venturing party successfully to their destination using a deck suited to your own particular… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARCHETYPE BLUE.

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  17. We are currently in Early Development. Features, visuals, and content are still evolving as we continue building the world of Maji. Step into the city of Neo-Bandung, a place where modern life stands side by side with ancient spiritual forces. Dark spirits known as Dzinis have begun appearing more frequently, threatening civilians and pushing local militias to their limits. You play as Suaka, a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SVAKA: Lost Legends.

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  18. A Narrative Roguelite Detective RPG where every choice matters. Explore Oakwood Manor, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth behind a demonic presence hidden among the living. Over 25 narrative paths can lead you to more than 10 unique endings. BECOME A WITCH HUNTERSomewhere in the world, in the present day. The disappearance of Albert Ashcroft and the detection of a mysterious occult cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Hunters.

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  19. Majoris Nightmare is a dark narrative-driven puzzle-adventure built around investigation, tension, and consequence. After tragedy shatters his life, Majoris enters a seemingly ordinary house in search of answers, believing its owner may be connected to his daughter's disappearance. Solving puzzles requires close attention to notes and details. Overlook them and you may find yourself lost. Face rar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Majoris Nightmare.

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  20. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, monetization
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Heralds of the Avirentes is a visual novel, which brings you into the “Crystal punk” fantasy setting, where the world of Nanraas in which the dragon race lives. The game combines a visual novel, role-playing game elements, social simulator, a turn-based combat system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heralds of the Avirentes - Ch. 1 Wings of Change.

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  21. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 814 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

    Golden Treasure is a game for those who carry dragons in their hearts. Hunt, explore, survive, and become Great among the True Children of Sun and Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Treasure: The Great Green.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 4,338 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

    The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic, post-apocalyptic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Age of Decadence.

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  24. PoW is an immersive open-world RPG that rewards exploration with exciting surprises at every turn. One of the key features of the game is its customizable gameplay, which allows you to distribute stats freely among your three characters and choose from a vast array of over 50 unique skills and three factions, each with its own unique gear. This not only affects your options in combat but als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of War: The Legend of Fu.

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  25. The dragons are dead. Everyone wants what they left behind. Uncrowned Dragon is a fantasy party-based RPG (CRPG) in development. Begin as a nobody on the frontier, build a company of six adventurers, and carve out your own path through dangerous dungeons, rival factions, and the awakening power of dragon blood. Development note: The art assets currently shown are temporary placeholders, used sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 无冕之龙 | Uncrowned Dragon.

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  26. Misery Dungeon is a top-down, hand drawn (no AI), narrative tactical rpg. Now that we’re done with the technical stuff: You will : Explore, or succumb to, the Mountain.  Meet various lost souls on their quest to survive this place. You will help them, maybe betray them.  Find secret passages, shortcuts, hidden places of cult hiding the secrets of magic. Reshape every corridors, every hole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misery Dungeon.

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  27. Noctheron: The Eclipse Bringer is a dark pixel art RPG focused on story, exploration, and turn-based battles. Set against a war driven by the ambition of three kingdoms, it follows a tale of power, loss, romance, and moral choices, where every decision helps shape the protagonist’s path and the fate of those around him. In an age consumed by moral decay, each chapter reveals new conflicts, enemie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctheron: The Eclipse Bringer.

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  28. CLIMB THE TOWER. BUILD YOUR PARTY. ADAPT OR FALL. Edroseph's Tower is a dark fantasy tactical turn-based roguelike RPG, playable solo or in online co-op with up to 4 players. Every run begins at level 1. No permanent power carries over from previous ascents. What defines each run is the party you build, the rooms you encounter, the equipment you find and the decisions you make along the way. Cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edroseph's Tower.

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  29. BUILD, EXPLORE, SURVIVEStep into a dark fantasy sandbox where every decision shapes your settlement and the world around it. Lead your people directly in a breathing open world, balancing exploration, combat, and survival as you carve out your place in a hostile land. Engage with rival settlements through trade, diplomacy, or conflict, while venturing into dangerous regions filled with powerful e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impurity.

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  30. Early Access Purchase Offer!The journey is about to begin! ✨ Chaos of Destiny Remake is coming to Early Access, and we want to invite you to be a part of this adventure from the very beginning. ️ Why join now? Participate in the development by providing your feedback. Be among the first to experience new mechanics, items, and never-before-seen content from the remake. And the best part! If yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos of Destiny Remake.

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  31. THE LEGACY OF LIVING NARRATIVE, in THE BANDONA'S STORY, you're not a mere spectator—you are Joseph, a young man marked by physical and emotional scars, forced to confront a past that insists on shaping his future. The kingdom around you isn't a static backdrop, but a living organism where every village hides untold stories, every forest whispers ancient secrets, and every ruin bears the weight of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bandona's Story.

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  32. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    The mighty Dahlan Empire is falling, ravaged by a mysterious plague and internal unrest. While surviving powers and invading nations fight among themselves, adventurers and mercenaries venture inside this land full of opportunities.Create your character and embark on an epic journey, enjoying complete freedom in a true sandbox RPG experience. Everything you do affects the world and its people. All… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dustgrave: A Sandbox RPG.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    IntroductionThis game is designed to be accessible and enjoyable even for casual players, featuring a relatively easy difficulty level. As a result, professional players may find it a bit too easy.Game overview 『Creator of Another World』 is a roguelike RPG with a high degree of freedom. Explore the world full of adventures, interact with its inhabitants, marry, steal, do farming and fishing, black… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creator of Another World.

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  34. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 716 reviews

    The Necromancer's Tale is a narrative-driven top-down RPG where you play the role of a minor noble in the 18th Century, drawn into the Dark Necromantic Arts as you seek knowledge and revenge. Great power awaits... along with the weird, the morbid, and a gradual descent into madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Necromancer's Tale.

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  35. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Cyberpunk Ragnarök in visual novel form! Gods of the Twilight is a multi-season episodic visual novel that puts you in the shoes of two reincarnated gods facing a pending apocalypse. Decide how to handle the supernatural and human organizations that each have their own plans for you, while ancient truths about you and your companions start to resurface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods of the Twilight.

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  36. If you want to try the game out, here's a link to the demo: https://kazuki-t126.itch.io/ones-desolation-demo In the esteemed estate of the Cichy mansion, there seems to be a rift within the household. However, one day Adele Cichy tells her daughter Liridona she has set up an arranged marriage with a prince named Nathaniel. Everything seems to be going well between the two of them until Liridona he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Void Chronicles: One's Desolation.

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  37. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Lawless Lands is an old-school role-playing game featuring a unique setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a dark medieval, low-fantasy world of epic proportions. Discover and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lawless Lands.

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  38. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 478 reviews

    Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy visual novel with RPG elements. The player reads through the story and occasionally has to fight against fantasy monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loren the Amazon Princess.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 621 reviews

    An Ever-changing WorldIn Svarog's Dream, the absolute freedom to explore the world and make decisions is yours. However, every action influences the world around you, for better or worse. A Soul Lost Between WorldsYou start as a lost soul, inhabiting human hosts who are desperate enough to embrace you. With each death, you revisit the underworld to possess a new body from a selection of unique ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Svarog's Dream.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 550 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROK the InvestiGator.

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  41. Delligatium is a surreal first-person RPG focused on the Delegates of Strivers: Gods born from mortal desires, worshiped by those trapped in a land no soul claims, and forced into arena games for the chance of exit. You play as a mortal with a name, a body, and a chosen Striver. Every character enters the lower place carrying their own beliefs, weaknesses, and reasons for enduring what waits ahea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delligatium.

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  42. In a dark medieval world inspired by real French historical places, you play as a survivor marked by an attack that destroyed his past. Years later, you are recruited into the guard of the Château de l’Arthaudière. Your role seems simple : control who enters and leaves. But behind every face, there may be a lie. Behind every traveler, there may be a threat. And behind every decision, the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Doorkeeper.

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  43. Welcome to Kingsport! Home to the best views, friendliest of neighbors, and base to one of the biggest bootlegging operations on the Atlantic Ocean. Join us as Bruce McKenzie, professional Button Man to the local Kingpin, in his quest to find the killer of his boss and beloved socialite. With his friends and associates that you'll pick along the way discover the truth and seal the fate of the city… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Button Man.

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  44. NOSOPHOBIA Nosophobia is a psychological survival horror with elements of thriller, drama, and body horror. You'll take on the role of 23-year-old Jonathan — a former serviceman who sets out to find his 16-year-old sister, Lana. Explore an abandoned psychiatric hospital, uncover its dark secrets, solve puzzles, and try to get out of there alive. Add the game to your wishlist so you don't miss its… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nosophobia.

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  45. A fractured memory. A mysterious weapon. A strange land. Join a young warrior on an epic journey to recover what he’s lost—and find himself. DUALITY is a 2.5D Action RPG that blends intense, skill-based combat with a rich story set in a high-fantasy world. Players engage in thrilling battles and unravel deep, intricate mysteries in the role of an amnesiac warrior searching for meaning and self-un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUALITY.

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  46. Experience a tactical RPG that combines story-driven, grid-based battles with the exploration, quests, and world-building of a classic CRPG. Recruit Unique CompanionsRecruit over 20 unique playable characters, each with their own class, strengths, and role in your party. Experiment with different team compositions to overcome every challenge that comes your way. This includes getting help from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Evtar: Quest for the Dragon Crystal.

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  47. A Skeleton’s Dangerous Quest to Become HumanCrown of Bones is a story-driven stealth adventure about a skeleton exploring a dungeon in search of a way to become human. One day, a nameless skeleton hears a rumor that even the dead can be transformed into humans through magic. Determined to find out whether the story is true, the skeleton enters a vast dungeon and discovers a strange new ability: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Of Bones.

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  48. Story-Driven Dark Fantasy RPG with Precision Turn-Based CombatRequiem for Faith is a dark fantasy turn-based RPG built around precision combat, set in Varnath, a kingdom of seven cities standing at the edge of a breaking faith Play as a Fallen Holy KnightOnce protected by holy vows and sacred light, the kingdom now trembles under war, fear, and secrets buried beneath the Cathedral. Lead Ser… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Requiem for Faith.

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  49. A New Legend Every Time Every Legend is a text-based AI RPG where the story is generated around your choices. Create a hero, enter your actions in your own words, and watch the adventure unfold through dynamic narration, characters, quests, dialogue, images, speech, and music. This is a passion project about exploring what role-playing games can become when AI is used as the engine for living sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Every Legend.

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  50. “If there is a palace, there is a tyrant to bring down.” A Turn-Based Rebellion, Told Through Simple PlayLead a small spark of resistance on a besieged island nation. Command your heroes in fast, turn-based battles, take missions from a desperate people, and push back a tyrant’s grip—one hard choice at a time. Time moves as you travel, fight, and gamble on events, and some opportunities only exis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rebellion.

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