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Looking for games like The Cardboard Cave? Here are top action adventure recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Noita, Just A Humble Swordsmith or Pets Survivors.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 78,360 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 13 reviews

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself. Explore a variety of environments ranging from coal mines to freezing wastelands while delving deeper in search for unknown mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noita.

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  2. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    90% User Score Based on 468 reviews

    In Just A Humble Swordsmith, you play as a smith who has set up shop next to the entrance to a cave full of dangerous monsters. Meet the brave (and reckless) adventurers that come in, craft them a variety of powerful and exciting swords, then send them on their way through the cave to clear out the danger. The adventurers fight completely automatically, so you can focus on finding your favorite st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just A Humble Swordsmith.

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  3. Pets Survivors is a survival roguelike inspired by the horde survival genre. Face endless waves of enemies, defeat monsters to gain experience, and level up during each run. With every level, choose between upgrading your weapon, special ability, or Pet, creating unique combinations in every playthrough. Each run offers different builds and playstyles, allowing you to experiment with strategies an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pets Survivors.

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  4. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 2,918 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 1 reviews

    Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way to aid your adventure, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caveblazers.

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  5. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play. There are a lot of characters, stores and enemies that will tell you a legendary story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xenon Valkyrie.

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  6. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The planets have aligned: you and the mask have found each other. Mask Around is a 2D platformer roguelike. Do you possess the mask or does it possesses you? No time to ponder, you have to run! Dodge, punch and shoot increasingly creepy enemiesBuy weapons and items from trustful shopkeepersStumble upon The Foundation classified secrets Platforms and languages The game is available on Windo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mask Around.

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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 520 reviews

    Welcome to Ocean Keeper, a mining roguelike shooter with a top-down view. Play as a Miner whose spaceship has crashed on a planet, filled with underwater monsters. Find resources and artifacts for purchasing valuable upgrades. Use the time between each attack to power up your diver, mech, weapon or explore a new dungeon. Build automatic turrets, use drones to collect loot and improve your skill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, graphical, turn-based, role-playing roguelike game. Your goal is to delve deep into a dungeon, find a portal to a mythical place called the Zorbus where a mere mortal can ascend to demigodhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zorbus.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Test your limits against a brutal and mysterious world as Parvus, a curious warrior with a heavy burden. Raise your spear and cast ancient spells as you battle hostile creatures and towering bosses in procedurally-generated 2D landscapes. Answer the call. Break the cycle. Change your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oblitus.

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  11. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Interstellar Rogue is a Sci-Fi Rogue-like where you go on a one Ship mission to destroy The ultimate Robot enemy of humanity. It's inspired by various Retro greats such as lander, Metroid and Rogue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTERSTELLAR ROGUE.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 3,109 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 8 reviews

    Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vagante.

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  13. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 1,371 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 3 reviews

    "The Swords of Ditto is a compact action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo. Explore a delightful but dangerous overworld, brave menacing dungeons, and improve your hero in a charming village, during your quest to overcome the evil that plagues the island. Unleash the mystical Sword of Ditto and grab a co-op friend for an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Swords of Ditto.

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  15. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 584 reviews

    Crude slapstick humor assists you, as you continue to fail escaping a dangerous tower in this unique narrative roguelike. Slashy slashy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucky Tower Ultimate.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 455 reviews

    A randomly-generated adventure game about magical coins. You play as a lootmancer, who can unlock the hidden power inside of coins and use them in magical duels. The loots you take from chests and enemies also become your next moves, so plan carefully! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin Crypt.

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  17. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    79% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 10 reviews

    Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear! Rogue-lite - Different layouts for each level is randomly chosen every playthrough. While getting the chance to memorize l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bard's Gold.

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  18. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 2,862 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 26 reviews

    Confront hordes of terrifying enemies in an ever-changing world inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Sundered is a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sundered.

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  19. Step into a quiet, storybook-like world where Catniss, the cat, sets out on a journey through mysterious lands.Each level unfolds as a handcrafted space filled with moving platforms, hidden paths, and carefully placed dangers. Catniss must rely on precise jumps and timing, avoiding wandering enemies, spikes, deep water, and other hazards that stand in the way. Beyond the main path, hidden area… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catniss around the world.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You discover a hollow asteroid filled with procedurally generated mines, facilities, alien creatures, and space-loot. Asterogue is a fast, juicy, "coffeebreak" roguelike directly inspired by the original Rogue. Descend through 17 unique levels into the heart of an asteroid to find the Cursed Orb and save the galaxy. Balance futuristic hand weapons, armour, chemicals, nanotech, medkits… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterogue.

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  21. Play as a robot archaeologist in search of lost treasures. Use your bullet time laser and platforming abilities to explore dungeons, fight monsters, and collect treasure to complete the museum. Use hazards in the environment to your advantage to outsmart your enemies.  Content Intro + Tutorial: Meet the characters and find Pasqualdo (the town leader) in the mushroom forest to begin the tutorial. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Temple Treasure.

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  22. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Ludum Dare 54 Entry Descend Into the Depths Descend into the depths as a greedy dwarf in search of loot and riches in this roguelike dungeon crawler RPG. Each passage presents new challenges as you explore procedurally generated ruins full of enemies to fight and treasures to find.Danger and Reward Await The deeper you go, the greater the rewards, but also the greater the danger. Gather powerful … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarf Looter.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Mr. Pineapple Bundy, a descendant of Al Bundy from the hit TV show "Married with Children," has just found out about the existence of a space jail where life is a daily struggle of killing multi-eyed aliens just to survive. Tired of his mundane life selling women's shoes at the mall, he decides to take a chance and commit a crime that lands him in the space jail in a project known as &qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pop Some Eyes.

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  24. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Run For Your Life is survival Roguelite game being solo-developed by Puke&Guts, where you: -only have melee weapons -aren't very good at combat -are a potato And it's extremely fun! Armed only with a baseball bat, you'll need to be creative- Set Traps, Lure Hordes & Barricade Rooms while you wait to progress. Every object can be moved and destroyed, and even repaired with the right upgra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run For Your Life.

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  25. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Once you open this book, you are no longer just a reader. A "reading-style" fantasy adventure in the spirit of The NeverEnding Story — handcrafted over six years by a 30-year veteran from Vanillaware. 100% handmade, from the first page to the last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    95% User Score Based on 514 reviews

    DWARF COMBAT! Grab your pickaxe. Tighten your beard. Try not to blow up the kingdom. Stonewards is a solo and 1-4 player co-op first-person roguelite defense game where a band of battle-ready dwarves leaves their base camp to answer distress calls from nearby dwarven kingdoms. Each mission sends you to a threatened stronghold on the edge of disaster. Your job is simple: dig fast, forge smart, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewards.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Humanity has been exiled from Earth by ruthless invaders. We now cling to survival in derelict stations and outposts scattered throughout the solar system. As the last hope for mankind, you must navigate the remnants of civilization, uncover lost technologies, and fight for our future. Vortica is a 2D twin-stick shooter roguelite where you take on a variety of unique missions across the solar syst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vortica.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    "It's tough being the servant of an Evil God" After the sun sets and the clock strikes midnight, your task begins: you must feed your master before the first light of dawn. How hard can it possibly be to survive the night?... The Drain (Previously KAISA: Resurrection) is a challenging, strategic roguelite with a dark, culty vibe and a sound-based threat system. Beware of the Shopkeep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Drain.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Kalyzmyr is a short fantasy game about a legendary warrior, Smyrna, escaping from a dungeon called Kalyzmyr. The game is a simplistic mix of popular gameplay elements like tower defense, dungeon crawler and hack'n slash with lots of button mashing and random generated interactions and loot. Fight and defend through hordes of demons in this old-school fast-paced action game. Each floor starts with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kalyzmyr.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    "Bone To Gather" is a synergy-building action roguelike. Embark on an epic journey with a team of puny skeletons determined to revenge the Demon King. Recruit skeletons with unique synergies to create a powerful team and battle through monsters on your way to the final showdown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bone To Gather.

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  31. 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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  32. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    68% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    STARTWelcome to Super Dungeon Muncher! Dive into a tough adventure that tests your reflexes and quick thinking! KEEP MOVING Muncher is very hungry, and you're on the menu! Stay ahead and avoid becoming its next meal! GEAR UP Equip yourself with arsenal of tools to navigate obstacles, open up new paths, and take down baddies! DISCOVER Pers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER Dungeon Muncher.

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  34. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 414 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging 2D hand-drawn action platformer, a Metroidvania with thrilling combat that will keep you on the edge of your seat and heart-stopping platform sections that will put your skills to the test. Become the King of Darkness in an epic journey through 16 connected areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summum Aeterna.

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  35. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    When the Light Dies is a survival game with roguelite elements set in a desolate, frozen wilderness. Step into a murky world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When the Light Dies.

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  36. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can choose between 5 different classes, and use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive as long as you can. Build out unique comps with up to 3 other players in online co-op. 1-4 PLAYER CO-OPPlay solo or choose up to 3 additional friend… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Survivors.

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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,481 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 27 reviews

    Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelite where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Have a Nice Death.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 5,232 reviews

    We Need to Go Deeper is a 2-4-player cooperative submarine rogue-like set in a Jules Verne-inspired undersea universe. In the game, you and your crew must embark on many voyages into a mysterious undersea trench known as The Living Infinite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Need To Go Deeper.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    77% User Score Based on 724 reviews

    JOIN THE COMMUNITY ON DISCORD About the GameThe Braves is an action roguelike game with loads of unique skills, weapons and enemies hordes. They may seem harmless and even friendly at first but these creatures are actually real monsters who only want to tear you apart! Do you have what it takes to survive this battle? Choose your heroes, vanquish hordes of enemies, unlock powerful skills, becom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Braves.

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  41. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 786 reviews

    Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you play as a young medieval soldier who over the course of battles and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of the Hundred Years' War. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heads Will Roll: Reforged.

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  42. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Use the darkness of a blood moon to rise from the nightmares and take back the dream realm! Use unique weapons, grow your power, and destroy the charming creatures of the dream realm. Develop your skills with, unlock pets, and defeat bosses who will challenge your strategy along side your skill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of the Blood Moon.

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  43. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 21,610 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 13 reviews

    For The King is a turn based roguelike, RPG that can be played solo or cooperatively online and features strategic adventuring, turn based combat, and persistent choices. Players must survive cunning enemies and creatures, wicked weather and brutal traps in their quest to solve the mysterious death of the king and bring order to the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For The King.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 123 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

    Make words come to life in this action adventure unlike any other! Haimrik blends gameplay with the narrative of its story set in medieval times. Combined with crisp humor and rare visual style, Haimrik’s journey is sure to entertain. Word’s the word! Fortunately, Haimrik commands the Power of the Words! These are the stones in the path Haimrik walks, and he brings them to life as he steps on eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haimrik.

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  45. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 4,619 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 15 reviews

    UnderMine is an action-adventure, roguelike with a few RPGish elements tossed in. (The good ones) Adventure deep into the UnderMine, discovering powerful relics, deadly enemies, and maybe a few friends to help along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnderMine.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    74% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Woodpunk is an exhiliarating rogue-like experience in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodpunk.

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  47. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 335 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wizard's Lizard.

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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 2,161 reviews

    A Legionary's Life lets you play as a Roman soldier during the years of the Second Punic War and beyond. Rise up through the ranks and win prestigious awards or just focus on making it home in one piece; it's up to you. This is a single-player game with RPG elements, extensive usage of attribute and skill checks, a turn-based combat system involving many variables (including morale, reach, conf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Legionary's Life.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 478 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A tiny, naked cosmonaut with a jetpack & laser blaster must revive a dying galaxy by planting one seed at a time. An innovative and addictive arcade adventure experience with mystery and intrigue in all the right places. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmochoria.

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  50. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    73% User Score Based on 496 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest of Dungeons.

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