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Games like The Long Winter

Games like The Long Winter

Looking for games like The Long Winter? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Apocalypse Island, Dungeon Mercenary or Vortex: The Gateway.

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  1. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    36% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Apocalypse Island Survive. Explore. Fight. Step into the shoes of an ex-scientist thrust into a harrowing mission on a desolate land overrun by the undead. This First-Person Survival Open World adventure challenges you to fight for your life against relentless zombies while uncovering the island's dark secrets. Key Features: Open World Exploration: Traverse lush forests, abandoned cities, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalypse Island.

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  2. 85%Game Brain Score
    85% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Dungeon Mercenary Dungeon Mercenary is a dungeon crawler game where levels are randomly generated, meaning you never get to play the same game twice. For the moment, it is in ASCII art: there... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Mercenary.

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  3. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    55% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    Vortex: The Gateway is an open world survival horror game with two game modes. If you want to survive then be alert, sneak, build and fight. Meanwhile life back on Earth changes dramatically. What changes? You will get bits of information through your adventure. Prepare for the worst! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vortex: The Gateway.

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  4. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Isla de la Muerte is a survival game where you must stay alive on a dangerous island overrun by zombies. - Survive the island: Manage hunger, thirst, and health while looting houses for supplies. - Explore & stay alert: Search the forest and river, but beware—zombies lurk near buildings and attack on sight. - Build & shelter: Construct your own base to stay safe from the und… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isla de la Muerte.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Lughnasadh RPG  Game Description: Lughnasadh is a single-player RPG set in a fantasy world where players can choose to play as either a Male or Female character, and can choose to be a Warrior or a Mage. The game is focused on crafting weapons, creating spells and potions, and exploring various worlds through Magic Portals. Players will complete Quests, Slay enemies and collect resources while de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lughnasadh.

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  7. Classroom Akumu by Roesilej This project is still in prototype stage! However, there's a prototype demo to download if you'd like to explore what the school looks like so far. You wake up in your classroom half asleep. All your classmates and teachers are gone. Where is everyone? Explore and find items around the school. Manage your inventory and stock up your base. Many ob… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Classroom Akumu.

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  8. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    57% User Score Based on 322 reviews

    Heavenworld is an open world adventure game mixing role playing, survival and management with NPC survivors. Each game is unique and managed by a game master who influences events. A powerful map editor is also available. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavenworld.

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  9. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    48% User Score Based on 446 reviews

    Have you ever thought or imagined how our world would look like after an apocalyptic event? What would we do if some of us were to survive? What world would we live in and what challenges would we face? The Withering" is a modern world post apocalyptic survival horror simulator in development. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Withering.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 1,506 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Furthering the emerging sandbox genre, Crea features combat and crafting in randomly generated, fantasy-style worlds for you to explore, tear apart and build back up. Crea differentiates itself in many ways such as RPG-style character progression, several unique systems, extensive mod support and a charming art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crea.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    32% User Score Based on 1,124 reviews

    Stranded in a hostile alien world, you must fight to survive. Hunt, harvest, craft, advance skills, and build using local resources along with technology from your voyage. Join others online or play offline in the world of Fragmented. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented.

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  13. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    68% User Score Based on 2,860 reviews

    Force of Nature is an indie open world sandbox game with fighting, crafting, building and farming systems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Force of Nature.

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  14. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    53% User Score Based on 2,070 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Hellgate: London combines the depth of role-playing games and action of first-person titles, while offering infinite playability with randomly created levels, items and events. The player creates a heroic character, completes quests and battles through innumerable hordes of demons to advance through experience levels and branching skill paths. A robust, flexible skill and spell system, highly cust… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLGATE: London.

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  15. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    30% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Deadly Profits takes the rogue genre and steps it into the 3d world. You take on the role of a mercenary wizard and embark on your journey to conquer and explore randomly generated 3d dungeons! Tons of spells and equipment to be found and unlocked bringing a ton of depth and game play as you level your mercenary to godlike levels! Can't find that elusive piece of equipment, fear not deadly profits… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Profits.

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  16. The Game itself: An Action/RPG adventure in the form of a fun typing game! Filled with combat, random events, and difficult boss battles! (1-2 Players) NOW WITH FISHING, MINING, AND SHOOTING! How to Install:  Download the game. Run the installer. This will automatically install the game onto your desktop. Double click "Type To Kill RPG" from your desktop to play. press F11 to fullscreen! How to A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TYPE TO KILL RPG.

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  17. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 1,700 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD See the Community Discord link in our social section on the right panel! OUR EARLY ACCESS ROADMAPThis December 2025, we released Dawn of Defiance "Desert Reign," the second of our planned major updates on our Early Access Roadmap. Desert Reign brought the first iteration of character creator, including the female player model, plus an expansion of the Ancient Desert… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn of Defiance.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    ***Because I am developing the game alone, my ability and energy are limited, I hope you can understand. It may take me a long time to get around to the reviews, but I will try to make the game better as soon as possible, so give me some time. Due to the large number of comments, I am sorry that I cannot reply to each one by myself, but I will read everyone's comments and take them into considerat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Raider.

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  19. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Formulate a strategy and strike back with your own cunning and intelligence as you're forced into the original nightmarish scenario we've all dreamed about. Will you be ready when the dead break down the doors?✞ 20+ WEAPONS✞ SET ENVIRONMENTAL TRAPS✞ MASSIVE REWARD SYSTEM✞ NEW BOSS✞ REDISGNED UI If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STLD Redux Episode 02.

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  20. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    62% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    CrossWorlds: Escape is a hardcore game in which you will have to deploy all your skills to survive in a huge open world that is susceptible to changes in weather, seasons and various natural phenomena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CrossWorlds: Escape.

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  21. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Step back in time and embark on a remarkable journey through the heart of Norman England, spanning over 250 years of fully realised Medieval English history. Begin your humble life as a lowly serf playing your own custom character. Armed with just an acre of land, a ramshackle cottage, and enough provisions to survive winter, your quest for prosperity begins. Guide your family through the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under The Yoke.

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  22. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Zafehouse Diaries 2 is a game of survival, exploration and relationships. Every hour, designate tasks for your handful of characters - each with their own skills, motivations and prejudices - and try to outlast the zombie apocalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zafehouse Diaries 2.

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  23. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 2,287 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Wild Eight is an intense survival action-adventure set in the frozen wilderness of Alaska. Team up with friends in online co-op or go solo, explore the mysterious land, craft weapons and fight to live another day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wild Eight.

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    42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    42% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    A brand new open world first person game set in a tropical archipelago filled with islands, sailing ships and pirates! A brand new game, from a new Indie Studio, bringing you an action packed adventure on the high seas! The year is 1686, and you must make your way through the Caribbean world on the Blue Horizon so find your fortune and seek revenge on the evil Pirate Captain Bloodbeard! A first p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Horizon.

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    10%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    10% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Age of Survival is survival simulation crafting game from Seattletek. Your player has been stranded on an island not far off of the coast of Africa where you will encounter creatures like boar, elephant, lions, hippos, crocs, rhinos, and tons of sea life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Survival.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    50% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Outbreak is a coop first-person shooter with survival elements that turns into a base/tower-defense game during the night in a persistent open world. Capture land, defeat factions and end the mutant threat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRAPPED.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    48% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Nearly Dead is a 2D open world survival game. It's a game about survivors who try to remain alive in a situation where demons from a different dimension have turned most humans into zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nearly Dead.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    49% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Stone Rage is a prehistoric openworld survival game in where you either play as a humanoid, neanderthal or as a creature. You will find friends and create enemies as you struggle for survival through a prehistoric landscape filled with dangerous animals, scarce resources, and a harsh climate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stone Rage.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    If you like prologue add full version to wishlist About the Game SCRAPNAUT : PROLOGUEScrapnaut: Prologue is a free demo version of the game Scrapnaut. Try it yourself for free! Create your own farm and produce food. Use your cooking pot and discover different types of meals. Collect the necessary resources to build your base, fix damaged items and complete quests. Build and improve yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapnaut: Prologue.

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  30. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 548 reviews

    Frozen State is a game about the adversities faced whilst existing and surviving in a dying Siberian city, Duga 40. The experimental city has been infested by an extraterrestrial parasite that has obliterated the native population. Once infected, the parasite causes its victims to become vicious alien hybrids… However, the grotesquely disfigured creatures are not the only menace that threatens t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen State.

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  31. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Formulate a strategy and strike back with your own cunning and intelligence as you're forced into the original nightmarish scenario we've all dreamed about. Will you be ready when the dead break down the doors? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STLD Redux: Episode 02.

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  32. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    64% User Score Based on 3,423 reviews

    Unique FPS multiplayer survival game focusing on teamwork, fortification, creativity and strategy. Secure a structure or roam free, the choice is yours. Test your survival skills against the dead and see how many nights you can survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Nights.

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  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 381 reviews

    Decision: Red Daze is an action RPG with a unique mix of survival and tower defense mechanics. Explore an apocalyptic wasteland and experience the dread of a deadly new disease. The only way to save humanity from this danger is to fight back against hordes of horrifying enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decision: Red Daze.

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  34. Movement: Arrow Keys Z: select/use itemX: open/close menu  A lone dwarf follows a peculiar white cricket through dark tunnels and stumbles upon the entrance to a long forgotten, ancient forge. Once sealed away by unknown magic, the outer barrier is weak enough to enter and explore. Fight strange creatures and discover the mystery of the Forged Curse in this Rogue-inspired game made in Pico-8 with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE FORGED CURSE.

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  35. Description: This game is a bullet-hell survival game all about sacrifice. Use your health wisely to purchase upgrades while conserving your most important stats. Most importantly, reach the goal to escape the demon. Note: Using the exit button on WebGL closes the application, but since it is an html, it will simply look like it is frozen. Detailed Instructions: Note: There is an in-game tutorial … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't make deals with the Devil..

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  36. SAAN: Lunar Flares SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with a time-based combat system. It was developed for Game Off 2020. It is also our first attempt at developing a game, and also our first time using the Godot engine. Game Details SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with an extremely light story. It has three major gameplay aspects: the Overworld, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAAN: Lunar Flares.

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  37. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome to Paco's Quest's project page! Title's still TBD, just a placeholder honoring the current main character, Paco, the bald warrior. What is this? A roguelike game! And like in most of those games, here you can expect to find: Tile-based movementTurn-based combatRPG mechanicsRandomly generated levelsResource managementPermadeath However, the game won't just be a dungeon crawler, but more lik… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paco's Quest (TBD).

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  38. Bootyisland Welcome to the Bootyisland project page. I'm glad you found it. To spare you a waste of time: This is a preview and NOT a finished game. If you feel exploratory, read on and I hope you like it. If you have feedback on how to improve the game, I would be happy to hear about that. About the Project Bootyisland is a game that aims to combine the genres City Builder and Action RPG. It… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bootyisland.

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  39. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Welcome to Paco's Quest's project page!Game might or might not be cancelled! Below is the content of the page as it was before the decision of cancelling the game (maybe). Title's still TBD, just a placeholder honoring the current main character, Paco, the bald warrior. What is this? A roguelike game! And like in most of those games, here you can expect to find: Tile-based movementTurn-based c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paco's Quest (TBD).

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  40. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    Unlock Everything v2.02by DDRKirby(ISQ) Downloadable version (better performance, stability) - Windows - OSX - Linux There is an intermittent bug with the startup of Godot WebGL games -- if nothing loads after a while, try refreshing the page one or more times. Note: You may have to click inside the window to give it focus. Soundtrack download Unlock Everything is my entry for round 45 of Ludum Da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unlock Everything.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The Legacy is a cooperative survival game in the horror genre. In 1990, a curse fell upon our hometown. Our grandfather — a local molfar and magician — according to a sinister tradition, once every 66 years, was supposed to sacrifice one of his descendants to the dark forest forces. But he couldn’t do it. Instead, he sent me, my two brothers, and my sister to Kyiv to protect us from the curse. He… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legacy.

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  42. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 590 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 2 reviews

    Beyond Contact is a fiercely formidable survival game, inspired by the art and style of pulp science-fiction comics, the moral dilemmas of contemporary science-fiction films, and the unforgiving gameplay of survival genre classics. Taking place on the often mysterious and always deadly, procedurally-generated, alien world of Ketern, Beyond Contact features exploration and discovery, a robust syst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Contact.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Atomic Exile is a top down post-apocalyptic extraction shooter set in the desert wastelands of near future America. You will visit enclaves, explore devastated ruins and encounter NPCs such as other survivors, raiders, mutated beasts and rogue machines. Each run is a new experience with procedural generation ensuring that exploring the same area twice is never the same. Equipment You will star… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Exile.

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  45. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 134 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 7 reviews

    Slaughter the Dead, Face the Unpredictable.A rogue-like action where traditional Japanese characters (Samurai, Sumo Wrestler, and Ninja) destroy hordes of zombies. Since everything is randomly generated each time you play, no run will be the same. Need to make harsh decisions to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ed-0: Zombie Uprising.

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  46. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Dungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and ShadowDungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and Shadow is a dungeon crawler RPG that draws inspiration from classic games, seamlessly blending the nostalgia of yesteryear with modern graphics and sound. As your city faces the onslaught of an army of chaos, your only recourse lies in exploring the mysterious dungeons of the long-abandoned Drakensberg Castle in search… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow.

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  47. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    72% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    An Action RPG at its core, I Shall Remain combines role-playing elements with survival and strategic aspects, and creates a blend never before seen. Through complex, real-time character progression and RPG system, over a hundred abilities to learn and upgrade, dozens of weapons and enhancers, thousands of Infected, over twenty mutations, tens of NPCs and teammates, within a twenty-plus hour long s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Shall Remain.

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  48. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    51% User Score Based on 1,413 reviews

    Warning: Game is in early access! Welcome to the mysterious world of Novus Inceptio where new gaming experience of exploring, building and surviving awaits. Explore the true sandbox survival world and take part in the development of the full game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Novus Inceptio.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    The Adventures of Tree takes you on an open ended adventure to save your fellow species from the evil invaders! Explore the vast open world to discover it's many secrets! With over 30+ hours of gameplay, The Adventures of Tree, is not something you'll want to miss out on! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Tree.

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  50. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    66% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Save "Middle Board" from the evil guy named "Dead Serious" and his Fantasy and Popular Culture Rejects in this Card-boiled Tabletop RPG Under the Influence! Expect many parodies and comic moments sandwiched between fantasy and popular culture! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DICETINY: The Lord of the Dice.

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