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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 Duskpunk, Hinterland or Deathbound.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    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 will prove a challen… 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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  3. 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 one-of-a-kind party-based soulslike set in a callous world where Faith and Science clash. The forbidden city of Akratya is an unforgiving land that cannot be conquered alone. Bind with fallen warriors found throughout your crusade and dynamically transform between characters seamlessly in mid-combat with the unique 4-hero party system. The fallen are individual characters with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathbound.

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  4. 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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    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  11. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    52% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Revisit Crime Cities, a revolutionary cross between a shooter and a futuristic vehicle simulator, originally published in 2000. Immerse yourself in the dense atmosphere of a grim future, as you follow a complex plot and complete a variety of deadly, unpredictable missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime Cities.

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  17. 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

    Kyle Katarn is a former Imperial officer turned mercenary, now hired by the Rebel Alliance. After having stolen the Death Star plans from a remote facility, he is tasked with investigating the sudden destruction of a hidden Rebel base. This leads him to face off against Imperial General Rom Mohc and the various iterations of his ''Dark Troopers'' - cybernetic soldiers with the armor and firepower… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Wars: Dark Forces.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Giants: Citizen Kabuto is a unique blend of action, strategy, and humor set in a fantastical world. Long before human civilization arose, a massive fragment of a lost planet, the Island, hurtled through space. This paradise was home to the towering giant Kabuto, created by the matriarchal Sea Reapers as a defense against intruders. But Kabuto became self-aware, and his loneliness and pain drove hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Giants: Citizen Kabuto.

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  19. 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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  20. Project25 is currently Early Access Please Refer to the Early Access Q&A for more info. The Currently Displayed Screenshots are from the current Alpha Build and will not be Applicable to the Early Access version of the game. Project25: The War of Echoes 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project25.

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  21. 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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  22. Dragomir: The DreamingIn the beginning, there was only the Breath… and from it, all realms were born. Before stars lit the sky, the Great Winged Mother and Orrann, the force of light, shaped Dragomir from the void. A land where elements thrived, life stirred, and shadow waited. Out of a long-forgotten conflict, the Dytann—elemental wolves—were created to defend the fragile Dream. You are Rehocca, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragomir: The Dreaming.

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  23. A Brutal and Rewarding Tactical RPGFallen Starborn is a Top-Down RPG featuring tactical turn-based combat, where every decision matters and preparation is the difference between survival... and annihilation. Assemble your party of up to 4 characters and face creatures born from the stars in intense, strategic, and unforgiving battles. Break enemy posture, exploit weaknesses, and combine skills, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Starborn.

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  24. Mukuro no Rasen is a Japanese dark fantasy rogue-lite action game with one-stick, one-button controls. The player gains power with each death, opening up new paths to confront their cursed destiny! STORY It is the time of the warring states. Demons rise from beneath the earth, invading a castle and the surrounding town, transforming them into a warped, monstrous fortress. In order to save his c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mukuro no Rasen.

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  25. IN THE YEAR 10000, HUMANITY HAS REALIZED ALL TOO LATE THAT THEIR FATE HAS BEEN SEALED IN DOOM BY THE MALICIOUS VOX AND THE ABYSMAL HORRORS THAT LURK IN THE SURROUNDING DARKNESS. ONLY ONE HOPE REMAINS: AN ULTRA-ADVANCED STARSHIP HELLBENT ON DESTROYING ALL THAT EXISTS TO REBOOT THE UNIVERSE AND RESTORE THE GOLDEN AGE. GO NOW, SPACE FIGHTER, BRING FORTH CATACLYSMIC DESTRUCTION!EXPLORE UNIQUE SOLAR … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Space Planet Fighter.

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  26. 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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  28. 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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  32. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 529 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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  33. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    You’re held prisoner by the hideous Lich, who captured you during his expansion wars and locked you up for eternity in his fortress with the other outcasts. With no name, no past, and left to rot in a place of death and damnation, you have one goal: survive... and escape. Advance through different rooms in this horrific citadel, face the enemies that block your way, and keep on your path toward an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fortress.

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  36. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Abyssal Blade is a 2D, pixel-art "strategic" boss rush inspired by difficult mechanics in high-level MMO raids. You awaken as the Wanderer, now strong enough to confront your sorrow—with only 1 HP, conquer the five stages of grief and escape the abyss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ABYSSAL BLADE.

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  37. 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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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 348 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Team-up, brawl and build in this co-op action game that blends hack and slash combat with roguelite-inspired missions and town-building progression that goes beyond the run! Unlock and upgrade gear, rescue robot allies, and lead the resistance against the world-dominating Combots! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lynked: Banner of the Spark.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    Star Fire is a quick-to-pick-up, action-packed roguelite built for fast, satisfying gameplay — no steep learning curves, no overcomplicated systems. It combines the precision of side-scrolling action with the unpredictable buildcraft of roguelites, offering tight feedback, responsive movement, and random skill progression. Fluid, Skill-based Combat Dodge, dash, and unleash combos with satisfying… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Fire: Eternal Cycle.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 659 reviews

    Support the development by wishlisting Tyrant's Realm on Steam! Tyrant's Realm: Origins is a short souls like action game with a retro 3d aesthetic. Future developments: https://twitter.com/TeamTyrant_Dev Tyrant's Realm includes melee combat, collecting weapons and armor and some exploration as well. You can customize your character by equipping different armor sets in helmet, chest and le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tyrant's Realm.

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  41. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Death or Glory is a dueling card game where fighters compete in an arena. Defeat your opponent with ANY character imaginable with a unique deck embodying that fighting style. Unlock more and more cards to customize your deck on your journey to become the ultimate champion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death or Glory.

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  42. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    62% User Score Based on 204 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the Monsters’ Domain. Kill heroes and collect their treasures. Play the Monsters’ side and loot foolish warriors who dare to explore your realm. Build up your forces, upgrade them and equip them with better weapons, skills and tricks to lure and kill even more shiny forces of the light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters Domain.

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  43. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th.

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  44. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    After the fall of civilisation, the City is the only thing still standing. Outpost Alcyone : the Nihility spread across the universe at close to the speed of light, unmaking & twisting everything it encountered. We had enough warning to protect ourselves as we saw the distant stars flicker out one by one. Alcyone's old name was forgotten and became simply the City. Shielded and walled away from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alcyone: The Last City.

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  45. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 286 reviews

    Monsters Domain: Prologue the beginning of your adventure in the domain of monsters. The prologue version of the game is a shortened version of the full game. You can learn about the main game mechanics here. Try to command your great army and defeat the first boss. Your objective is to stop any visitors to your Monsters’ Domain. Start from simple monsters and skeletons and with time build up you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters Domain: Prologue.

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  46. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 3,927 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 13 reviews

    Book of Demons is a deck-building hack and slash adventure, with a dark theme reminiscent of classics of the PC ARPG genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Book of Demons.

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  47. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Star Trail (1994) is the second part of the glorious Realms of Arkania Trilogy... Can you join together the elves and dwarves in common war against the orc invaders? Star Trail features over 70 spells, 50 skills, over 350 types of items and weapons. A convenient autodiary records your adventure while a sophisticated automap allows for fast travel. Star Trail was acclaimed best RPG of 1994 by: PC… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms of Arkania 2 - Star Trail Classic.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,372 reviews

    'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warm Snow.

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  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    57% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action RPG with Rogue-like elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help Tama reach the dungeon's depths in order to gain enough power to bring Koko back from the dead. Gather a little army of monsters, equip yourself… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword of the Necromancer.

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  50. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Tower defense reimagined! Dead Ground is a procedurally generated tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Each playthrough will offer randomly generated guns, skills and augments. You'll have to travel, collect scrap, water, manage your inventory and upgrade your base to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Ground.

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