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Games like The Dark Ones Challenge

Looking for games like The Dark Ones Challenge? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Palins Fate, Brushwood Buddies or Dungeon Antiqua.

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  1. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    This is a new updated Demo of Palins Fate with more bug fixes and more content! Follow and support the games development on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/sorceressgamelab Follow the upcoming Kickstarter Page: KickstarterPage Welcome to my new action RPG Palins Fate! In Palins Fate you play a wizard who has to find the lost soul of the king inside your kingdom. The king has been put in a deep sleep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palins Fate.

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  2. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    84% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    In Brushwood Buddies, an unusual puzzle game, adorable creatures will enlist your help to craft various items as they journey through forests, grasslands, and villages! Discover tons of recipes, and find clever ways to manage inventory space and resources while keeping your buddies happy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brushwood Buddies.

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  3. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Dungeon Antiqua is a dungeon crawl-type RPG with beautiful dots and nostalgic sounding chiptunes that are reminiscent of the 1980s and 1990s. - 2D maps that expand to match the character's field of view. - A game design that can be played over and over again thanks to a wide variety of professions, free party formation and auto-generated maps. - Game progression focused on hacking and explora… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Antiqua.

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  4. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    What would you do to bring back someone you love? 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword of the Necromancer - Prologue.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    [Media 2293963] PRE-ORDER LENIN - THE LION RIGHT NOW Patreon Page - Support the project and get access to exclusive content and rewards Attention - In order to have a better immersive experience... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lenin: The Lion.

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  6. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 506 reviews

    Welcome to the first puppet show RPG! Participate in battling a ton of foes, buy new upgrades, cast magic and recruit new Heroes. Or just sit back and enjoy the show as your Heroes fight on their own while you watch or do other things. But just remember that you still need to make sure your heroes are strong enough before you leave them to their own, especially if you are about to face a Boss! Enj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tap Heroes.

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  8. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    A free educational math RPG that caters to children. Helps in practicing basic addition skills through drills while adventuring in the land of Mathoria. Also aims to target educators and gamer parents alike, so that Mathoria can become a bonding tool between them and the children they care for. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mathoria: It All Adds Up.

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  9. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Way Home is a rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Defeat enemies, collect resources, and construct buildings. You can enjoy dynamic battles with the cuteness of pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Way Home.

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  10. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    LambdaRogue: The Book of Stars is a complete roguelike role playing game, with unique features and story, distinct atmosphere and feel, and a user-friendly, but traditional interface. LambdaRogue was created in 2006 by Mario Donick. Find the Book of Stars and set mankind free in story mode, or fight Eris, the evil deity, in the shorter Coffeebreak mode — the choice is yours. Click "download now" a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LambdaRogue: The Book of Stars.

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  11. #beginner#pixelgamejam2024Game created for Pixel Game Jam 2024.The earth was invaded by beings from another planet, they came to steal all the fish from the earth which can cause the extinction of all fish and humans, but a fisherman knowing the situation decided to fight the aliens.Defeat the aliens and save the Earth and its fish.note: A bug in the game in phase 2 unable to let the player move o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishman Vs Aliens.

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  12. Finalized Release: https://maryam-teima.itch.io/telltale Mysterious manifestations have transformed an illustrated novel's world into a boss-invested, hostile environment.  YOU, Hero, the protagonist of the book, have been asked by your village to defeat the inhabiting monsters and uncover the mystery behind this sudden transformation.Objectives:Interact with Npc's, collect Resources to restore th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TellTale.

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

    Isotiles 2 is an isometric puzzle game and the sequel to Isotiles. Like the first game, the main goal of each level is to remove all the blue tiles and then get to the exit tile. The game features all new levels and some new tile types as well for more interesting puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isotiles 2.

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  14. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microvania.

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  15. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A Retro Style RPG that involves 6 main character classes, multiple story paths, multiple endings, turn based combat, exploration, and an epic sized story filled with twists and turns. Embark as 'The Last Chronomancer', and guide the 6 heroes towards the moment of destiny, where The World's fate hangs in the balance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Chronomancer.

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  16. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skelethrone: The Prey.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Become a master hacker 'X' and hack into the digital world of a corrupt conglomerate. Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies. Please enjoy the hack and slash action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X Invader.

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  18. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 485 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 15 reviews

    In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 144 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 7 reviews

    Test your limits against a brutal and mysterious world as Parvus, a curious warrior with no memory and a heavy burden. Raise your spear and cast ancient spells as you battle hostile creatures and towering bosses in procedurally-generated 2D landscapes that are both beautiful and dangerous. 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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  21. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 325 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 13 reviews

    Conan Chop Chop is a 1-4 player action-adventure game with rogue-like elements, set in the savage world of Conan the Barbarian. Venture forth in a world full of strange and wondrous creatures… and bash ‘em all to bits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conan Chop Chop.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    74% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Metaverse Keeper is a cooperative dungeon crawler with roguelike element. Explore its randomly generated world full of danger with your teammates while collecting resources, exploring bastions, and making fun of enemies with the help of all kinds of amazing weapons to uncover the hidden secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metaverse Keeper.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    An adventurer named Quem is the first person to step foot inside "Heaven's Ladder" in 500 years. But not long after, she's cursed by a strange, shadowy monster. Now she must reach the top of Heaven's Ladder, and hopefully, break the spell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruins Seeker.

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  24. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Perseus: Titan Slayer is an over-the-top hack and slash, rogue-like adventure that focuses on depth and branching choices which allow for multiple unique runs. Branching choices allow for custom runs and many opportunities to play again and try new builds. Wield a Sword, Dagger, Bow, or Katana, each with their own special abilities. Feel like a real Olympian and explore the secrets of each weapon.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perseus: Titan Slayer.

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  26. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Explore dark dungeons, defeat challenging creatures and collect unique loot in this hardcore roguelike game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once upon a Dungeon.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 374 reviews

    In this adventure RPG you will have to decide how things will go for Alice. Will she redeem her noble name and life? Or will she just abandon herself and become a sex tool? Will she become something evil, or remain a virgin to her Good End? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heiress.

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  28. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 259 reviews

    Minimalist, Top-Down, Souls-Like This is a Prologue of Void Sols. We want to hear your feedback on this game, to help us decide if we will continue to develop it into a larger experience. Learn enemy attack patterns, manage your stamina, and die until you learn. Patience is rewarded in this challenging reinvention of the souls-like genre. Light torches to keep track of where you've been. Run th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Sols: Prologue.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    89% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Welcome to Death Mountain, stranger! So you want to be the new Herald of The Mountain, huh? Well, if you're any good at 2D jumpin', gun-slingin', and puzzle-solvin', maybe you should give the The Ice Caves a run for its money. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ice Caves.

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  30. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 6 reviews

    [Media 3738411] [Media 3636391] In a long-devastated world, only one city remains intact. Protected by a glass dome, the city of Endeavor rises above the wreckage of the past. Inhabited solely... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Machina.

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  31. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    44% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    This is a tactic RPG with Galgame element. The village you live in will be attacked by all kinds of monsters as the story expands. As the owner of the village, you'll need to recruit beautiful adventurers, use magic, build walls, turrets to defend it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village of Adventurers 2.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    52% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Dimension Reign is an RPG Rogue-like game where you can build the skills of two-player characters and destroy enemies by the combination of skills and attacks. Destroy the enemy's HP gauge to increase the number of attacks to let the enemies do nothing and defeat the boss waiting at the end of the dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Reign.

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  33. Capitán Kalani it’s a 2D action platformer game inspired in the old NES games, having big influence in titles like Batman, Megaman, Shatterhand and others. The history is set in a future where the life is comfortable above the clouds and the machines are a big part of the daily basis. Taking inspiration from the old NES games, the difficulty scales considerably, the mechanics are the basics … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Kalani Definitive Edition.

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  34. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A retro-inspired action platformer game with the high quality pixel art style. Tight controls, complex level design (including multiple paths and secret areas), RPG elements, collectibles and achievements, boss fights, NPCs, a fair amount of challenge and decent number of levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The East New World.

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  35. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Torches of Fate, a love letter to old school 16 bit RPGs. Made with the RPG Maker MV engine embark on an epic journey throughout the land of Alga to find the source of the monster outbreak plaguing the land. It will be up to you to lead our cast of characters on their journey to save and explore Alga! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torches of Fate.

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  36. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Phantom Leap – The Great Forest Adventure! (AMIGA - WIP)     A winding path cuts through the deep forest, hidden among moss-covered ruins and ancient trees. Legends speak of untold secrets, hidden treasures—and countless dangers. Only the bravest adventurers dare to enter, seeking to uncover the mysteries that lie within. As a fearless explorer, you leap into this adventure, jumping over dee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Leap ( AMIGA - WIP Version 1.4 DEMO).

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  37. Begin your adventure with your new friends! Explore the amazing world of box, from the wilderness, desert, to super duper cold snowy mountains! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Babol the Walking Box.

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  38. Conquer the SummonArk Maze with the power of your deck! Unravel your own strategy in a dungeon full of the unknown! Take on the role of Ceria, a Cardmaster who wields legendary cards with ease. Every dive into the dungeon presents a brand-new challenge with ever-changing layouts and encounters. Defeat monsters using your deck of powerful cards as you push deeper into the labyrinth. Gather new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SummonArk -Deck Building Roguelite-.

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  39. A game about Fresh Cut Slim, and my first ever published game! The story continues off of my second YTP, Fresh Cut Slim Turns Into A Piranha Part 2, where Charmx (FCS's previous alias) stole beans from FCS! I won't give any spoilers, but the game currently features 4 levels and 2 difficulties, with more difficulties being added possibly later. DISCLAIMER: AI was used to make a lot of voice lines f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FCS: The Bean Heist.

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  40. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    92% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    After falling into a hole, this Chicken finds herself on a journey to find her chicks. Solve puzzles and make a safer path for the chicken to complete this journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make a Path for the Chicken.

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    “Cold Way” is a pixel-art platformer about a boy whose home was destroyed by evil yeti. And he has to travel through this cold, arctic world full of dangers to find and destroy him. He will have to go through a difficult path and be very careful not to die. He needs to kill enemies to collect coins from them and improve his skills. Pass large, interesting levels Explore the world E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Way.

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  42. Unformed is one of the most Souls-like Metroidvania 2D horizontal ARPG. Players will explore the eastern dark world, seeking the astonishing truth behind the mysterious events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unformed.

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  43. The ultimate 2D action game where a cat with a bazooka fights! A variety of missions await you and your cat. Regain love and peace! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nekoba RocknRoll.

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  44. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    RETRO ARCADE MADNESS MEETS SLEEK POST-APOCALYPTIC THRILL RIDE Cy is a psionic superhero on a mission to save the last, scattered remnants of humanity. She is battling alone against hordes of zombies, mutants, and killer robots with only her ever-evolving mental powers to protect her. Will she survive the sinister onslaught or is she destined to become just another victim of an evil, unfathomabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cy: Cyberpunk Survivors.

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  45. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 1,582 reviews

    Vanguard Princess Director's Cut features uncensored content demanded by longtime Vanguard Princess fans. Play Vanguard Princess as it was originally intended. Recommended for mature audiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanguard Princess.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    WORLD SETTINGCivilization entered an age of rapid technological advancement, but Earth's resources were depleting at an alarming rate. In a desperate effort to secure humanity's future, pioneers were sent to the Moon, where they uncovered a miraculous substance known as Blackstone—a limitless energy source capable of renewing other resources. There was just one problem: Blackstone became inert the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunavania.

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  47. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 129 reviews

    Exquisite hand-drawn animations and sound. Dozens of delicate H-scenes. Hundreds of random skills.  Zombies, firearms, and beautiful girl! Excellent gamepad vibration experience. English Language Patch available. TUNNEL ESCAPE - Fates Entwined (TEFE) is a side story to the classic game TUNNEL ESCAPE. This game (TEFE) is currently in development and is being crowdfunded through monthly s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tunnel Escape.

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  48. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    58% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Meifumado is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan. Features non-linear levels and a diverse combat system offering varied arsenal of weapons and fighting skills at the player's disposal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meifumado.

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  49. 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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  50. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    This game is a puzzle adventure platformer in which you got to help Dorke (and Ymp) to make some errands for your evil Master Wizard in exchange of him training you and teaching you his magic spells. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dorke and Ymp.

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