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Games like The Brightest Things We Know

Games like The Brightest Things We Know

Games like The Brightest Things We Know

Looking for games like The Brightest Things We Know? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Vergence, Deathbound or Duskpunk.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Within the multiverse are a few places of great power called Vergences. They are ruled by families bred for the ability to open portals between worlds. You play a member of one of these empowered bloodlines. Your birthright gives you the capacity to travel across infinite dimensions and manipulate reality. But you’ll need to deal with conflicts involving your own powerful and manipulative famil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vergence.

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  2. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Deathbound is a unique Soulslike. Build a party of four characters and instantly morph between them in and out of combat. Combine their abilities to pull off devastating attacks and slay those who stand before you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathbound.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    A CITY ON THE BRINK Dredgeport is spiralling out of control. Gangs rule the slums, corruption trumps the law, and corpses of the war-dead are burned daily for fuel. You are an ex-soldier, mistaken for dead and shipped back to Dredgeport for processing. After a narrow escape, you find yourself alone in the guts of the city, with only two things to your name: your life and your sanity. Keeping both … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duskpunk.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    81% User Score Based on 342 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Loot, level and build with fast paced RPG combat and strategic base building. Can you build a vibrant settlement, lead your people to prosperity, and tame the wild Hinterland. A variety of characters, weapons, and strategies are at your disposal -- will you lead the charge with a devastating two-handed strike, or stand behind the herder in plate mail with your trusty bow? Choose your settlers f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hinterland.

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  5. Fight through the shifting tower, loot powerful gear and gain new skills. Challenge bosses and free your villagers to revive your town in this Action-RPG. The tower will change, but the fountains' magic will save your progress until you face the bosses and the wizard himself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribal Towers - Siege of the Shifting Fortress.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    You are a lone soul who awakes in a hostile and sorrowful world. As you explore, you will discover landmarks enveloped in flesh, abominable creatures who will seek you out, and fragments of your past. Your journey will be wrought with conflict, but it is up to you to overcome and unravel the mysteries of this world. If you're interested in playing the final game, wishlist the game on Steam: ht… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Forgotten.

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  7. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    80% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    The Awakener: Forgotten Oath is a highly flexible rogue-like action game, players will act as the Awakener summoned by the Twelve Gods of Therad, and experience exciting battles from a third-person perspective. It’s up to you to decide how you will respond to the battles in this decaying world. Enhance your abilities through battles and death, defeat the slaves of Chaos and stop the Demon Lord fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Awakener: Forgotten Oath.

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  8. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    30% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    In a dystopian future, an alien race, known as the Cirinians, rules over Earth and is building an army of genetically altered humans. Step into the shoes of an escaped experiment and wreak havoc across the facility in which you were created against your will. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Experiment Gone Rogue.

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  9. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    48% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    The gods’ torturous rule over humanity has lasted for millennia. Bent on cruelty and suffering, they demand to be served with blind worship through an oath of fealty pledged from every man, woman and child. To those who don't submit to the gods’ will; a slow and merciless death awaits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gods Will Fall.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    79% User Score Based on 643 reviews

    Ascend Reborn is an old-school, 3rd person action RPG. Wage war as a brutal Caos warrior on your journey to Ascension. The reign of the Titans has come to an end. The New Gods have risen to claim ultimate power and need a champion. Will you rise to the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascend: Reborn.

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  11. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

                      You open your eyes, and find the whole world broken;the past you knew washed away in blood and fire,and the world all but consumed by the Sins of our Fathers.The Song of the Mother denies the dead their rest,and they howl for the communion of all flesh; the end of mankind.Slavers scour the wastelands looking for the unfortunate and unwanted,wars of faith consume what remains of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SINS - The RPG - PDF.

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  12. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of the Banished.

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  13. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    47% User Score Based on 14,140 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 11 reviews

    In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron. With war raging and the planet under siege by the armies of greedy Ork warlord Gorgutz, ambitious Eldar seer Macha, and mighty Space Marine commander Gabriel Angelos, supremacy must ultimately be suspended for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3.

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  14. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 243 reviews

    The Official Release is NOW! Your adventure awaits! Starting now, logging into the game will grant you exclusive rewards for free! BOGX emerges from the shadows as a captivating dark-themed Action RPG crafted, marking a thrilling continuation of the Blade of God saga. From Game, Beyond Game. Inheritor, the gods lie vanquished in twilight— You stand as the last sentinel. World Creation Roo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade of God X: Orisols.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,123 reviews

    Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine. Manage Your Ship Your starship is a mighty and terrible vessel, brimming with arcane technology and devastating weapons. Harness your sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void War.

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  18. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,175 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

    Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro sci-fi strategy RPG with a unique blend of base building, exploration and deep tactical JRPG style combat system with capital starships and their idiosyncratic officers, all captured in stunningly beautiful modernized pixel graphics. In Halcyon 6, an unknown alien force is carving a path of destruction towards Earth and you, as the Commander of an immensely… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halcyon 6 Starbase Commander.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    79% User Score Based on 233 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

    Loopmancer is a 3D horizontal roguelite action game with realistic graphics that takes place in a cyberpunk universe. Players play as a detective who comes back to life after an unexpected death, and battle in this lifelike and futuristic city of the east. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopmancer.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    37% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Mythos is a Hack & Slash RPG game that offers exciting experience that makes you want to play again and again with unique content, such as a differentiated job and Dungeon system in terrain that varies with entry. We invite you to take on a dynamic adventure on the planet ‘Uld’ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythos.

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  22. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 2,204 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 3 reviews

    Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire, then battle every man and machine the Imperial Forces can muster. Search a vast galaxy for clues, attack enemy bases-all in a desperate att… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wars: Dark Forces.

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  23. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Merge and Blade is a fantasy puzzle game. You will engage in large-scale battles with monsters with your own squad which is made using merge mechanics. After a battle, you can recruit new units using merge mechanics. By proceeding with these puzzles and battles, you will retake the castles occupied by monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merge & Blade.

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  24. KHAN 2 – The Return of a Legendary WarlordTwenty years after the original KHAN defined an era of early MMORPGs, the legendary world rises again—reborn, renewed, and more powerful than ever. KHAN 2 is the true continuation of a beloved classic, bringing the essence of the original back to life while expanding it for a new generation of adventurers. Step into a vast ancient kingdom shaped by war, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KhanII M.

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  25. An amnesiac astronaut wakes up disoriented after an unscheduled landing in an unknown location among the cosmos. Who are you? Where are you? And why are you here? Something calls, the star of the void awaits... Descend into the depths of the event horizon with the assistance of The Motherboard, an artificial intelligence that miraculously survived the crash. Regain the memories of the astronaut a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Event Horizon.

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  26. Project25 is crossing the Genres with a mashup of SciFi and MidEvil Magic. Play as a Caster or several other Hero classes in many Space and SciFi Themed maps while fighting again a range of attackers from Robots to Zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project25.

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  27. 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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  28. Enter the dark fantasy World of Regnum, where skill, survival, and progression shape your fate. Regnum Last Sanctum is a stylized medieval dark fantasy action RPG that begins with Saga I - Combat: Wrath of the Goblins, its opening Saga. Take on the role of the Nordheim hero, protect Regnum's last sanctum, defend fort Nordhold, and defeat the goblin invasion through fast-paced and skill-based comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regnum Last Sanctum.

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  29. Enter a stylized wilderness as a lone wolf and learn what it takes to survive. Hunt for food, explore the wild, complete quests, gather resources, trade with inhabitants, and discover a world shaped by nature, danger, and the life of the pack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragomir: The Dreaming.

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  30. Star creatures, fallen to Earth like shooting stars, together with their Lupine Lord, Vehord. They bring destruction and suffering wherever they go. Join your team of Moonlit Travelers, explore the Underground and face the Lupine Lord in a deadly battle that will decide the fate of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Starborn.

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  31. Rogue-lite action with a Japanese dark fantasy style! Move and fight nimbly with simple one-stick, one-button controls. Grow stronger, death after death, and aim for the peak of the demon castle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mukuro no Rasen.

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  32. Fight fast-paced boss battles against Moons, Planets, and even Stars as you travel through solar systems on a perilous mission to destroy the Core of the Universe as pirates, aliens, and cosmic horrors hunt you down while you explore the depths of the cosmos and collect unique technologies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Space Planet Fighter.

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  33. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    "Shudderfly", is my passion project. I planned it to be a series of games, namely 3 games, but I could settle for 2, and I am currently working on the first one. The gameplay is derivative of LISA: The Painful but the story and themes are very different. It's not as dark or as grim as LISA, but it is very adult still. A world revolving slavery, drugs, with some weird powers and shit. The premise … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shudderfly Archive.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Witch Sword is a story driven, indie A-RPG. The game takes place in a dark, medieval style fantasy world. The player will play as a swordsman and begin an adventure to unveil a conspiracy to overthrow an empire, and to take part in a deadly contest for a powerful ancient artifact. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Sword.

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  35. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You are a Sockgoblin! One of many loyal to the Great And All Powerful And Really Important Queen, living in the secret underground goblin city. Your Queen demands all sorts of items from the surface world; coffee, really big hats, the occasional hubcap. But what she craves most are Socks. Every year, the Queen demands a sock tithe, which is where you, little sockgoblin, come in! Every other Sockgo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sockgoblins.

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  39. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    "Try all you can, through hell and fire's end..."Forge yourself the best weapon you can, and jump into the ever-changing dungeon searching for your memory and the truth of this world!Roguelike X Forging X Souls-like, Dungeon Crawling RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith.

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  40. 《Rise of the Lambs: Awakening》 is a 3D Roguelike where you play as a young lamb. After a brutal coyote pack invades your peaceful sheep tribe, you must protect your home, uncover the truth, and awaken your powers to stop the war and save the world from apocalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Lambs : Awakening.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravethorn.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Sector Space is a cozy top-down single player space sandbox with retro graphics. The game takes place in a procedurally generated world with a seamless travel system. Each world represents a single galaxy in the void with hundreds of star systems and points of interest for the player to visit. Characters pilot their own ship and depending on the chosen character class (profession) may have up t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Space.

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  44. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 595 reviews

    Superhero Simulator is an open-world superhero game where you fight villains and save lives! But being a hero isn’t free! You’ll need to work, pay rent, and survive. Can you handle both sides of the superhero life? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superhero Simulator.

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  47. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is an adventure RPG inspired by the Japanese PC classics. A lost soul is called upon this accursed world to end the Dark Lord's reign over humankind and rediscover its purpose and memory along the way.KEY FEATURES A short-but-sweet Action RPG that won't hold your hand, nor waste your time Shapeshift into monsters and use their power to your advantage Fight enemies to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ringlorn Saga Gaiden.

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  48. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Enter the world of Steamdolls in this narrative-driven stealth-meets-action adventure. Step into the blood-drenched shoes of The Whisper, played by David Hayter, and entrench yourself in the shadows of a labyrinthine city gone mad. You will know 4 words: ACTION, EXPLORATION, STEALTH, AND BLOOD. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamDolls - Order Of Chaos.

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  49. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    With each buff you choose, the loop grows stronger by forcing you to select a curse. Your success hinges on making strategic decisions that enhance your power while managing the increased challenges posed by the loop, guiding you toward ultimate victory! Defeat the powerful bosses guarding each loop's exit to unlock new paths and inch closer to freedom. Each victory brings you one step nearer to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Loops.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    What is Arhaekon? A challenging roguelike, turn-based RPG dungeon crawler set in a grimdark world on the brink of collapse. You lead small bands of units through procedurally generated dungeons, battling corruption and eldritch abominations to save humanity. Is it finished? Yes, Arhaekon left Early Access and is officially released since July 4th 2025. Why play this instead of other similar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arhaekon.

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