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Games like The Arena Pit

Games like The Arena Pit

Looking for games like The Arena Pit? Here are top arcade hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy, medieval and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Slayer: The Demon Haunted World, Call of Heroes: Tower Defense or Dawnhold.

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  1. The time of glory has passed, and a new era has begun. Historian called this era "The time of ash and dust" A Slayer Enter the tower to save the world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer: The Demon Haunted World.

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  2. Embark on a magical and thrilling journey to protect the fairy kingdom in this epic TD game, a 2D strategic Tower Defense inspired by classic TD games. Terrible creatures attempt to invade the enchanted fairy kingdom, marching toward the magical portal that grants access to the fairy realm. In this moment of crisis, the fairies have summoned a team of heroes to face this monstrous invasion. You… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Heroes: Tower Defense.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Dawnhold is a top-down action base-defense game where you gather resources, build up your defenses, and survive relentless enemy waves. Strike back by assaulting enemy strongholds and defeating powerful bosses in a fight to protect the Sunstone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawnhold.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Action Roguelite that blends elements of Vampire Survivors with Fantasy RPG themes. Introduces a unique mechanic where the player controls a party of three heroes instead of one, offering a fresh strategic gameplay experience. Featuring RPG-inspired hand-drawn art style and an intriguing storyline. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tri Survive.

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  5. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Folk Hero is an action-slasher with rogue-lite elements set in the world of Slavic fantasy. Explore the ever-changing island, find treasures, combine weapons and artifacts to defeat mythical enemies. Challenge your skills! One life, one attempt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Folk Hero.

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  6. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Welcome to a world consumed by darkness. Take charge of the fight against the Lord of Darkness, whose army of skeletons spreads chaos and destruction. This is a turn-based strategy game with a deep storyline, where every decision you make impacts not only the outcome of battles but the fate of the entire world. Are you ready to challenge the darkness? Cinematic storytelling: The story co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Times.

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  7. The world is in need of a warrior, mage, rogue, or any kind of hero that you can build-craft into existence. Pick a class, a weapon and off-hand equip, a passive skill, and your base stats to go slay some gobbos! Your adventure will likely be short-lived, so there will be plenty of chances to experiment! What to expect from this game: It's a roguelike A high amount of build customization be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warrior Mage or Rogue alike.

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  8. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,219 reviews

    Beware, Monsters are Coming! In this Tower-Survivor rogue-lite, you protect an ever-moving city from unrelenting hordes. Gather resources, fortify defences, and survive for as long as you can. Will you reach the Ark? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters are Coming!.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    86% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildkeepers Rising.

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  10. Thanks for playing! Wishlist Vanquish Evil on Steam! Early Access June 21st!   https://store.steampowered.com/app/3781740/Vanquish_Evil/-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This version is the demo version!This version was last updated June 20 2025.  Starting Tips: - Specialize in 1 spell then branch out from there. The dynamic upgrade system is based on player upgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanquish Evil.

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  11. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 664 reviews

    Achilles: Survivor is a dynamic single-player bullet heaven game where you face thousands of enemies, build destructive structures, develop your character to return as an even more powerful machine of destruction and survive waves of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Achilles: Survivor.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    EXPLORE LINDWYRM'S PIT CHALLENGE DEMO Dive into the intense action of Lindwyrm with the special “Pit Challenge” demo! In this thrilling arena, players face off against waves of fearsome monsters, including Mountain Devils, Nachzehrer, Kulmking, Draks, and the sinister Butzemann. With a 5-minute time limit, your goal is to survive as long as possible and rack up points by defeating enemies. Each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lindwyrm.

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  13. Choose your champion and enter the Labyrinth, survive if you can. Hades has taken over the Labyrinth, forcing souls through an arduous trial to reach the afterlife. Do you have what it takes to succeed, or will you be doomed to guard the Labyrinth for eternity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daedalus.

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  14. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,164 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Spell.

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  15. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    54% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Tunnel of Doom is an action rogue-lite hybrid that mixes tower defense with melee and ranged combat gameplay. Randomly generated, every run is different as you guide Angel on a quest to rescue her husband. Gather resources, discover perks, and use what you find to battle waves of monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tunnel of Doom.

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  16. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Cut through crowds in endless dance with dagger! Leave magic mayhem in your wake If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual: Sorcerer Angel.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    93% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Blocky Dungeon is a roguelike... mixed with a puzzle game! Venture inside dungeons you build yourself, just as you explore them. Place blocks to form paths for the knight and lead him across the dungeon. But be careful! If the Dungeon map fills up, it's game over for you! Luckily if you create a full line with the blocks you place, the knight can 'mark' that line to make it disappear from th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blocky Dungeon.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 337 reviews

    In Castle of Alchemists, a tower defense/top-down action hybrid game with amazing pixel art graphics, play as the Bellator, alchemically enhanced defender, to fight against invaders from other worlds. Delve into the castle, set your traps, equip powerful weapons and gears, and reclaim the castle piece by piece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Of Alchemists.

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  19. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 12,008 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 10 reviews

    You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold! Traits are randomized each time upon death, leading to multiple playthroughs with 3… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Legacy.

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  20. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Use sword and spell combos to slash and blast through hordes of attacking enemies! Guard break a bosses defenses, find an opening, then obliterate them for good with a well placed super deadly attack! Satisfying 3D side scrolling action with game-play elements inspired by fighting games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Sword Incubus.

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  21. Ogre Stampede is bullet heaven incremental game for one player set deep in the wilderness where the trolls, goblins and ogres live. Wield powerful weapons and level up your magical skills to survive longer in the pit. Push out all the other competing monsters out of the arena to prove you should become the new chieftain of the tribe! Ogres are simple creatures that charge headfirst into battl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ogre Stampede.

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  22. Demon Hunters is a dynamic 2D action game with RPG elements, inspired by classic action rpg games. Explore randomly generated dungeons, battle hordes of demons, and defeat powerful bosses to seal the portal and save the kingdom. When darkness engulfed the royal castle, an ancient order of Demon Hunters sent three heroes — a Knight, a Pirate, and a Mage — on a deadly mission. Their goal is t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Hunters.

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  23. Overview: Embark on an epic journey in "The Last Windmill", a captivating action-adventure game that immerses you in a world on the brink of destruction. As a valiant knight, your mission is to defend the last remaining windmill against hordes of relentless monsters. Prepare for intense battles, strategic decision-making, and heart-pounding moments as you fight for survival. Key Feature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Windmill.

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  24. The beginning...In the beginning of time... there were only darkness and purple lights. But then a vortex appeared... and absorbed all the purple lights. This action created an entity, who called herself Ellora, The Goddess. Afterward, she created Zarion (with abundant nature and sacred places - known as Paradise) and bestowed her essence to create other planets, especially Zeloth (which possesses… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Champions.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Three heroes. Three entirely different games. Master unique abilities, dodge relentless bullet-hell attacks, and fight your way through ever-changing halls. Are you ready for the infinite depths? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinicrypt.

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  26. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    74% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Fight off swarms of monsters, fill your backpack with various weapons and items and battle your way through powerful bosses! Each run is different as you level up your character and unlock new weapons, items and relics. Improve your strength by using a powerful talent tree or change your subclass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backpack Survivors.

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  27. Create a coven of witches, defeat the great Blight and harvest its soul. Soul Cauldron is a Min-Maxing dungeon runner set in a dying world, where covens of powerful witches vie for power as everything around them is slowly consumed by the enigmatic Blight. Min-Maxing Challenge: Different builds for every occasion Unlike traditional RPG-s where you build your character in a certain way througho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Cauldron.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Trials of Valor is a roguelike fighting game. Inspired by classic RPGs, it blends simple class-based characters with fast, skill-based combat. Choose your path across a boardgame-style map. Fight enemies, collect gear and face powerful bosses. Select your starting class and build your own unique playstyle. Use your attacks, abilities dodges and blocks to overcome every challenge in this unfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Valor.

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  29. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Dash, sprint, defend, and wield any weapon with 18 unique heroes, each with a loyal combat pet and fully visible gear. Deep strategic item and set bonus system, complete mid-run challenges, survive relentless waves, and face mighty bosses in this fast-paced arena roguelike bullet heaven! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Attack: Survivor.

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  30. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    RotM is an Action Roguelite FPS game where players get in the robes of a Mage. Let the hands of fate open ways for the power of your magic. Save the Multiverse to power up yourself! Unlock, collect, discover, live, die, repeat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge of the Mage.

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  31. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 2,568 reviews

    Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an action-packed third-person shooter and trap defense game. Evolve as an orc-slaying War Mage through rogue-lite choices and obliterate, eviscerate, and incinerate massive hordes with up to four players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap.

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  32. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    60% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Black Dragon Mage is a gorgeous dark fantasy, action-roguelite, top-down horde shooter of the bullet heaven subgenre (aka "survivors-like"), featuring 16 bit style retro visuals and thousands of relentless demonic enemies and your very own battle dragon! Upgrade your mage & weapons on every level-up and pick a unique combination of ARPG-style abilities for your run. Every death is a new opportuni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Dragon Mage.

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  33. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Destroy the enemy base before they can destroy your own. In this single-player MOBA action roguelite bullet-heaven, you play as a viking dinosaur wielding up 4 abilities and weapons at a time. Unlock new warriors and fight along with your soldiers and bring an end on the Alien’s reign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roguenarok.

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  34. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A survivors medieval-themed 3D game, humans, dwarves, and elves unite to survive as a benevolent goddess invokes a spell to cleanse the world of darkness. Players navigate diverse landscapes, battling mythical creatures and exploring dungeons to uncover ancient relics and enhance their unique abilities. As they form teams of up to three characters, they strategically combine their powers to overco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GOI Survivors.

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  35. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    84% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME Сheck out other games About the GameThis version allows you to experience the beginning of the game and get a taste of the thrilling gameplay. Prepare to experience the trial from Ajax, featuring 7 levels and a boss fight in Legendary Hoplite: Ajax's Trial the prologue version of the game Face 7 Levels and a Boss Battle Face the challenge of 7 distinct levels, each f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ajax’s Trial.

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  36. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Fellowship is a survival action-roguelike game where you assemble a party of 5 heroes to combat hordes of monsters. Utilize unique skills, formations, and synergies to liberate the world of Eldrida from the shadow cast by Goltar, the dark sorcerer. Forge an Unstoppable Party Construct a team of five distinct heroes, each boasting unique skills, personalities, and combat styles. As you progress, di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fellowship.

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  37. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    Call of Sentinels is an exciting action game where you will have to challenge real evil! Epic battles await you with hordes of diverse enemies and charismatic bosses that will not leave you indifferent. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Sentinels.

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  38. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Unearth the origins of Marcus, the valiant Knight of Adamantia, in this nostalgic retro-flash, isometric RPG game which precedes Eukarion Tales 2. Follow Marcus’ extraordinary transformation from a humble squire to a legendary hero, as you immerse yourself in a rich, fantasy-filled storyline within a captivating European Middle Age-inspired world. Engage in intense battles against hordes of e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eukarion Tales: Origins.

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  40. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Plague Breaker is a retro rogue-lite platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class, create unique characters by multiclassing or create your own class with the class creator, all while exploring a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plague Breaker.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 3,917 reviews

    Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ziggurat.

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  42. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    78% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the Rook is a roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hoards to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend the Rook.

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  43. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    28% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    Skilltree Saga is the first Rogue-like RPG in Aventuria - the world of The Dark Eye. Choose your race as human, elf or dwarf and battle your random generated opponents in up to 100 deep stages with numerous skill, which you can advance and enhance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skilltree Saga.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Rift Rangers is a sentai themed casual rogue-lite where you defend against an endless horde of dimensional creatures. Construct and upgrade your defensive turrets while dodging enemies! Find the right combination of turrets and upgrades to become an impenetrable fortress! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift Rangers.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    "Hexrogue" is a turn-based strategy roguelike game where you need to survive on a hex board that changes every time you play. Strategy Players can consume Action Points (AP) of a limited amount each turn to perform various actions such as "move," "attack," and "build." Fill the board with necessary buildings such as "villages" that automatically … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexrogue.

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  46. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 4,631 reviews

    Deckbuilding comes to life in Hand of Fate! An infinitely replayable series of quests - earn new cards, build your deck, then try to defeat it! In a cabin at the end of the world, the game of life and death is played. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hand of Fate.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    Based on traditional rogue-likes, Dredgers is a real-time dungeon crawler where you can play as 30 different races, each having their own stats and skills. With the unique class system you can mix and match classes as you desire, anything from an Archer-Knight to a Berserker-Summoner-Priest is possible! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dredgers.

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  48. A Twin Stick, Hack and Slash, Survive Enemy Waves game! Choose from different heroes, fight climactic enemy waves, level up, collect coins, fight against the endboss in three different levels and have fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hack and Shoot Heroes.

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  49. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 381 reviews

    An amazing mix of RPG, strategy, simulation, sandbox and survival game. Aurora Dusk looks like many other games, but instead of being alone, you live in a community. You can play one or more villagers and evolve from the Wood Age to the Steam Age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora Dusk: Steam Age.

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  50. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    "Satsuki" is a ghost girl that lost her memory and substance, and she explores DRIFTWORLD to revive her life. This game is the consecutive mixture of ARPG and tactical RPG in roguelike dungeons with the seamless, rapid and stress-free gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AbsentedAge: Squarebound.

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