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Games like The Chalice of Illusion

Games like The Chalice of Illusion

Games like The Chalice of Illusion

Looking for games like The Chalice of Illusion? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a horror, fantasy, mystery and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Absym, Verfall or Tombwater.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    A Battle for Survival Between Two Dimensions Welcome to ABSYM, a dark rogue-souls-like that will take you to the edges of reality. Traverse the fragile balance between the decaying world of Nihilor and the corrupted parallel dimension of Absymalith. Face deadly challenges, explore stunning environments, and uncover the secrets of a universe on the brink of collapse. Every step brings you closer t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absym.

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  2. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  3. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the eldritch horrors that lie beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that might just drive you to madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tombwater.

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  4. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Game Features Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the aesthetics of nomadic Asian cultures. Explore the vast and enigmatic world of the Ark, once again standing on the edge of the Abyss. Fight in rhythmic battles using the power of the shamanic drum. Let ancient melodies help you crush your enemies! Defeat gigantic bosses. Acquire abilities that will unlock new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shaman's Ark.

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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 412 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 5 reviews

    Explore an atmospheric setting on the edge of nightmare Guide a team of occult investigators to investigate the disappearance of a noble family. Keep your team well equipped and safe from hunger, injury, madness and disease. Each member of this motley crew offers their own unique skills to aid with your quest. But they also harbour their own secret ambitions... Master the dark arts Combine charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror at Highrook.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 11,674 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Lunacid is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by old FROMSOFT games like Shadow Tower and King’s Field. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunacid.

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  7. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 372 reviews

    Spark in the Dark is an atmospheric Dungeon Crawler in a medieval dark fantasy setting, where our hero dives into the depths of a grim ancient Dungeon. Several classes of heroes each with unique skills. Bloody battles with monstrous creatures and deadly traps. A lot of interactions with the environment, including testing the skills of the hero. Many secret places. Deep and intricate lore; About on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spark in the Dark.

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  8. 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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  9. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Harlequin Fair is an experimental RPG and immersive sim set in the shadows of Toronto by night. Cast dreadful spells, buy small arms with cash: cling to the light 'til the light bites you back If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEXCRAFT: Harlequin Fair.

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  10. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 4,813 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    Drova is a pixel art role-playing game inspired by classic role-playing games. We want to create a challenging and interesting world and offer a well-rounded and consistent gaming experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drova: Forsaken Kin.

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  11. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Your exploration ship crashlands on a mysterious planet where apparently magic is real. Learn how to survive in this hostile territory by applying your technical abilities to the arcane. Discover how to cast spells and craft elixirs. Uncover the planet's secrets to find your way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artificer: Science of Magic.

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  12. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 3,325 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    Get Wytchwood for PS4 and PS5. Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of mythical fables and fairy tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wytchwood.

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  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 339 reviews

    Master high-skill combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOUNTAINS.

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  14. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Explore Mendacium, a dark, mysterious world infected with depression, and uncover the truth and the fate of a sightless young boy, Caecus. In order to solve the mystery of the game, it is necessary to read all of the dialogues carefully. When the player is killed and sent back to the main menu, it does not count as an actual ending, since there are only two legit ones and you will get an end credi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mendacium.

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  15. Explore the Untold Story of the south american Tahuantinsuyo Quipu Runner: Warmi’s Legacy is a groundbreaking action-adventure game that immerses players in the awe-inspiring world of the Incan Empire. Set in 1471 C.E., you step into the shoes of Warmi, a courageous survivor of a secret society dedicated to safeguarding the empire’s ancient wisdom. Following the death of Emperor Pachacuteq and a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quipu Runner: Warmi's Legacy.

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  16. A gruelling first-person exploration game. Delve Deep, Ascend High.To progress you must explore The Tower over three separate levels, The Underground Dungeons, The Industrial City and The Dark Palace. Each level is made up from many different locations which change each time you play. The Queen and Her Heresies.Demented skeletons roam the halls and dungeons, fight your way through them using… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeletons.

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  17. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Selfloss - Sorrow adventure of the kind old-man and his magic staff, inspired by the era of postimpresionism, in mixed fantasy setting of Ancient Russia, Iceland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Selfloss.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The kingdom stands on the brink of ruin. Whispers of doom echo through the streets, yet no one knows the truth. Beneath the castle, in the depths long consigned to oblivion, something stirs. An ancient darkness, thought to be sealed away forever, awakens once more—and you are the only one who can uncover its secrets. In Rune Ark, strategy and storytelling intertwine in a unique fusion of Match-3 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Ark.

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  19. Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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  20. Absence of Light is a soulslike game, also known as an action RPG.  The world is ruled by Supreme Demon Lords, who wield ancient necromantic powers. Society is on the brink of extinction, shrouded in perpetual darkness and under constant subjugation, with even human heroes falling under their control. The protagonist represents humanity's last hope, being immune to mind control by the Supreme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absence of Light.

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  21. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    An innovative survival horror imbued with the eternal brilliance of dungeon crawling In a confined space with no escape, face relentless attacks from masked humans. Use your limited resources and wits to survive this desperate situation! Simple combat system with grid-based movement and free camera control. The only way to survive is to dodge dangers and defeat the approaching masked humans! Adven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Mask.

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  22. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    78% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Explore the dreamscape of an Alchemist. Uncover his attempts to bring back the dead. Survive in a doomed world, where the Alchemist's failed experiments linger behind, guarding his abandoned secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy of the Earth.

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  23. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    First things first... How to pronounce "Enypnion"! [ɛnˈy.pni.on / e-nip-nee-on] • Greek (n. | literary) Something seen in sleep, i.e., a dream, a sequence of representations that appear in the mind during sleep. Enypnion was originally developed by Sinking Sheep. Joining forces with Dionous Games, it has been transformed into the enhanced and reimagined game, Enypnion Redreamed. We'v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enypnion Redreamed.

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  24. View Game
    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Runehaven is an atmospheric first-person roguelike dungeon crawler. Explore eerie, procedurally generated dungeons, battle malicious creatures, solve puzzles, discover hidden secrets, and dodge deadly traps in your quest for survival! Craft unique spells by combining runes with a runic magic system inspired by Arx Fatalis and Ultima. Experience a fully destructible voxel environment. Nearly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runehaven.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Eydigard is a folklore-inspired RPG set in the mystical fjords of Northern Norway during the turbulent early 16th century. A relentless plague has turned prosperous farmlands into abandoned ruins, while mythical creatures now roam the surrounding wilderness. As a mercenary gifted with shapeshifting abilities, you'll battle legendary beasts, reclaim and upgrade abandoned farms as your bases, and n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eydigard.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 148 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Your life is plunged into disarray by a monstrous entity known as “the Vile”. With the town in shambles and your arm left blackened by the Vile, you discover that your best friend, Luella, is also missing. Will you save the town and find Luella — or will you give in to the monster you've become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venture to the Vile.

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  27. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 317 reviews

    Navigate the eerie world of Dreams in the Witch House, a unique blend of point-and-click and RPG-adventure. Unravel occult mysteries in Arkham, maintain your sanity, and survive the May-Eve in this Lovecraftian horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams in the Witch House.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Dark Cave is a third-person slasher action game set in a dark fantasy world. Built by one-man development studio Denoriks, powered by the Unreal Engine using free assets. Death is just the beginning. In the uprising against the Gods, the leader of the kherons, Alalik, dies in the last battle and falls into the buffer for souls. This is where his adventure begins. You need to find a way out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Cave.

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  29. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 11,267 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 5 reviews

    Buy Tunic on PlayStation Store. Explore a hostile world and fight mighty enemies in this stylish isometric adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TUNIC.

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  30. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    99% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Finally you've made it! The Order accepted you as a novice and sent you to the unknown land called Draheim. There the conflict between the Order and a local faction is about to escalate. Alban,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drova - Teaser.

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  32. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    49% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    Guide Elden on a mission across a blighted land to save their mother from ancient horrors. Engage in brutal, technical, combat and master eldritch magics as you walk the Forgotten Path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elden: Path of the Forgotten.

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  33. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 1,596 reviews

    BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BELOW.

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  34. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is a side-scrolling Action-Adventure game that places an emphasis on player decisions. Featuring intricate storytelling, a vast world to explore, valuable crafting, and multiple endings to experience. This highly atmospheric game is filled with drama, mystery, and dread. This Prologue version of the final game is intended to give players the early experience of Rise of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Betrayer: Curse of the Spine - Prologue.

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  35. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    Infernium, a non-linear first person survival horror. Dive in an interconnected beautiful portrait of hell, die in a prison without bars and overcome a brutal penitence. An agonic anxiety-inducing experience that will shake you to the core. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFERNIUM.

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  36. Survive the collapse of reality in a dark fantasy turn-based RPG where worlds collide and planar rifts unleash ancient horrors. Explore frozen seas, ruined kingdoms, and corrupted realms while gathering powerful souls to restore or destroy the Veil between worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift of Legendary Souls.

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  37. A cozy action-platformer with an open world, nonlinear storyline, filled with battles, building, entertainment, and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rootborn.

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  38. An action survival game where you collect Gold Coins for random skills, upgrade abilities with Stones, and overcome monsters and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Escape.

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  39. Step into the forgotten world of Vokir Island, where echoes of a lost past stir within the mists. You are the Lost Guardian, awakening with fragmented memories and an unshakable pull toward an uncertain destiny. As darkness tightens its grip over the land, specters of your former life rise to meet you — foes, allies, and secrets long buried beneath the sands of time. Lost Tales of Altoris invites… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Tales of Altoris.

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  40. Dive into Follow Nightmare, a psychological horror adventure where gore and macabre tales intertwine. Face a terrifying enemy and its nightmarish creatures. Survive through combat and parameters that customize your adventure. Dare you face the horror? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Follow Nightmare.

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  41. Enter the darkest labyrinth ever discovered.A forgotten place buried for thousands of years, where the stones seem to breathe, statues watch your every step, and every corridor may hide a secret capable of changing your entire adventure. You play as Joy, a strange yet fearless little creature lost within a vast living labyrinth. Your objective seems simple: find the exit. But the deeper you vent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscurinth.

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  42. Scrow Island is a first-person horror adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering buried truths. You play as Jack, a lone traveler who arrives at the island years after his father vanished during a mysterious rescue mission. What begins as a personal journey soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival on an island bound by ancient elemental forces and long-forgotten traged… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCROW Island.

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  43. Fight relentless hordes of bloodthirsty monsters and choose which room lies beyond the next door in this retro-style dungeon crawler, where death is not an option. But tread carefully, do not awaken Count Dracula, or his curse will be unleashed upon you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Rest.

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  44. About the Game: Dive into the thrilling underworld of covert operations with Stealth Raider, the ultimate stealth-action adventure. As a master thief, your skills in subterfuge, agility, and cunning are your greatest assets. Navigate through intricate mazes, ancient dungeons, and high-security vaults, each filled with treasures to plunder and dangers to avoid. Key Features: Dynamic Stealth Mec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stealth Raider.

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

    Set in a fantasy world, you take on the role of Jimmy, a young hunter and amateur fisherman. Setting out from your town for an afternoon of fishing, things suddenly take a terrible turn! You awaken at the shores of a land seemingly far from home, your boat wrecked, not really knowing what actually happened. Your only option is to find civilization and hope to find a way home. Not all is as it se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Realm.

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  46. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2282050/ Cryptlord is an RPG designed to give you a quick dose of dungeon crawling adventure. Prepare to be immersed in a dark and mysterious world filled with horrors and secrets. The game features a unique sacrifice system, where you can offer up items you find to gain reverence, which allows you to increase your stats. This system ties progression dir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypt Lord.

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    GILLES is the Gilles Villeneuve Metaverse. A Exploration Story Driven Adventure. You play as the New Guest invited for the Klown movie premiere. Shows the Journey of a Theater Director's 10 years exile to write a Theater Play of his Great Work, The Klown. Gilles settles alone while he waits Sam Path and his crew to arrive and join him on his Journey to show the The Klown's Great Premiere.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GILLES.

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  48. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The Village - is a game that links some traditional occidental cultural's elements (poetry, classical music and myth) and standard 2D rpg features (mainly influenced by SNES and PS1's 2D rpg). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Village.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Dark, surreal point-and-click text adventure inspired by the poetics of Dark Souls. Guide the Wanderer through ruins and tombs in a purgatorial world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkward.

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  50. To save her people from the world destruction, the supreme tried to breakthrough to the legendary supreme realm but failed! She is coming back. In this fantasy world with various traces, you will explore the race origination, recover the prehistoric secrets, and become the most powerful supreme! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Supreme.

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