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Looking for games like The Next Big Thing? Here are top casual role playing recommendations with a anime and erotic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire, Moon Princess or Elements Destiny.

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  1. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    84% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    The girls of Starnova are back in a new business simulation game! It's up to you the producer to build your office, re-hire the girls and get the money flowing to put on the greatest live concert ever. Do you have the management skills to once again accomplish everyone's dreams? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire.

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  2. Official Communities Twitter/X: @eggHatcherGame @egghatcherJPN Weibo/RedNote/Heybox: @养蛋人 Discord: Moon Princess Official About the GameMoon Princess is a daughter-raising game set in a world of wuxia and mythology. In Mingyue, a land where wulin heroes thrive, you play as a great hero who personally raises your young daughter into adulthood. Over 50 career endings and 20+ relationship o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon Princess.

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  3. Years have passed. The threat from once seems so far away and unreal these days. And yet, the appearance of a stranger changes everything. Airic O' Fory brings grim news, a warning that another Dark Foray is about to happen. A danger which could consume Solitas forever. A danger also Erika cannot escape as only the descendants of the Clans of Elements have the power and at least the chance to with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elements Destiny.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    NEW: Update 0.8.4a, Catacombs and Catgirls is here! Download it via the link here or via the Axugaem2 Discord! Copy/paste your save files from the old Axu2 folder to the new one and you should be good to go! Want to play Axu2 on a mobile device? Here's a link to the Zip File for Joiplay users: https://www.mediafire.com/file/k5m1jbqraiync42/Axugaem_The_Second.zip/file - - - Please consider leaving… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axugaem2: Pandara's Box.

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  5. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A love letter to the thrilling world of K-pop! In this life simulator, you're the manager responsible for scouting talent, organising schedules, creating budgets, planning social media, choosing music, and styling your idols. Your goal? To debut the next big K-pop idol group! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut.

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  6. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    As Traveler entered that forbidden place and approached the machine, the instrument on his back began to hum. Suddenly, it spoke with a maniacal voice. "You seek to reunite the lovers?" Traveler stared in stunned silence. "Find the three fates…", the mad device droned on - and Traveler realized what he must do. Traveler's Refrain is a dark song-casting, story-driven action RPG about one man's ques… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Traveler's Refrain.

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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 1,272 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

    Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! is a wacky simulation game where you manage your very own weapon shop and expand its business across an incredible potato world.Use your potato smiths to forge weapons and sell them to questing heroes. You will meet more than 70 potato heroes, forge more than 200 weapons, expand your business into 20 wacky areas, manage 30 zany potato smiths, discover 10 legendary po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?!.

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  8. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 479 reviews

    Bloobs Adventure Idle is a massive RuneScape-inspired idle RPG built around endless progression, powerful account growth, and thousands of goals to pursue. Train 24 interconnected skills, defeat powerful bosses, collect over 500 souls, complete thousands of challenges, and scale your character through a deep prestige system designed for hundreds — and eventually thousands — of hours of progressio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloobs Adventure Idle.

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  9. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    ⏹︎ Game Description ⏹︎This is a fun dungeon exploration RPG game! The protagonist, "Memelis," heads to the dungeon in search of treasure to pay off her debts. Along the way, she will encounter fearsome monsters and heartwarming companions! Will she be able to find the treasure and clear her debts? ⏹︎ Game Features ⏹︎ A classic Japanese-style RPG adventure Rich dungeon maps RPG … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cute, Broke, and Dungeon Bound.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development
    94% User Score Based on 306 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosewater.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    Inkulinati is an ink-based strategy straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkulinati.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 424 reviews

    Because of the Great hero Galoluise, demons are all destroyed.For a rookie teenage girl to become the Savior, everyone loved her.Life seemed happy, and the world was as peace as it could ever get.But 3 years later,Hero Galoluise not only have lost her house, her friends and family members were slaughtered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King Exit.

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  13. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,458 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 6 reviews

    In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anodyne.

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  14. Reaching For The Star is a life simulation and role-playing game set in the modern entertainment industry. You play as a young woman taking her first steps into show business. Beginning as an unknown newcomer, you will plan your daily schedule, improve your abilities, pursue new opportunities, meet people from across the industry, and gradually discover what kind of star—and what kind of person—y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reaching for The Star.

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  15. Furry Adventure is a relaxing fantasy puzzle game with beautiful furry heroines, pleasant music, colorful illustrations, and Steam achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Adventure!.

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  16. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    STORY: This is the story of Gil, the Goblin.Gil is a kindhearted young goblin who enjoys playing music for all those willing to hear. He's terrible at it. That said, his loving father-figure Boggy gifts him a special lute that was brought in to be scrapped. Once Gil takes home his new gift, he soon realizes it isn't just any normal Lute, but a Lute that houses a creature who goes by the name "Mel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melody of Magic & Desire: A Goblin Story.

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  17. About UsJoin our Discord: ysbxSfYaQs Join our players’ QQ group chat: 1002788058 Developer on Bilibili: @狸老师工作室 Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Eternal Dream” to visit our homepage. Follow us to get more updates on the game! About the Game Open the notebook and explore seemingly ordinary yet mysterious incidents together with two girls! Watsen, a student in Grade 5, Class B … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Grade 5B Case Files.

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  18. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 918 reviews

    Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history. City Builder and ManagementForge your legacy amidst the tapestry of time, as you carve out an estat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Legacy.

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  19. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Become a movie mogul in Super Movie Tycoon! From script to screen, build your dream team and create blockbusters to conquer Hollywood! Through your creative designs, build a unique cinematic world! From scriptwriting to set construction, from character development to special effects, every detail is crafted by your own hands. Here, you are the director, screenwriter and producer - use your boundle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Movie Tycoon.

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  20. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 498 reviews

    Drown in nostalgia and go on an adventure in search of your missing childhood friend. Dokimon is a game where you capture monsters to battle alongside and push through the dangerous open world. In advances to uncover the the mystery about your missing friend, you must become stronger, allowing you to venture on into increasingly dangerous areas. Battle against fellow Dokimon battlers who are also … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dokimon Quest.

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  21. Controls: Arrow Keys: MoveCtrl: ShootShift: Lock AimThis is a submission to Devtober 2022 When I joined Devtober, I only had one goal in mind, gain familiarity with the Godot game engine. Way back in 2002 I made many small video games using Mark Overmars' Game Maker(now known as GameMaker Studio). The hobby of developing games grew into a passion for software engineering in general which ultimate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devtober Dungeon.

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  22. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    A classic style turn-based RPG. While traveling in the country of Stivale, Ryuunosuke bumps into a fox girl named Selena. Before long, he's brawling with the police, and he gets wrapped up in a movement to reform the country. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fox Girls Never Play Dirty.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    96% User Score Based on 1,738 reviews

    Deliver more and more kiwis to satiate the kings' hunger - sacrifice their pulp and transcend beyond your fruital form! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiwi Clicker.

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  24. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 662 reviews

    “Between the infinite worlds was infinite nothing. A void, a darkness between realities. But nothing is as crowded as is nothing. The House built itself in reaction to its own lack of existence.” A House of Many Doors is an indie RPG written and coded by Harry Tuffs, with art by Catherine Unger and music by Zach Beever. In A House of Many Doors you are an explorer, poet and spy, traversing and m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A House of Many Doors.

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  25. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 1,697 reviews

    Crusaders of the Lost Idols puts players in charge of a band of fighters set in the fantasy world. Their mission is to form a mighty group of adventurers to take on waves of enemies as they rid the world of evil-doers, bad guys, terrible T-Rex, irritable escargot and Panda Claw. Yes, that’s right, a giant panda with lobster claws. Crusaders of the Lost Idols is the only idle game to include a str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crusaders of the Lost Idols.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 1,634 reviews

    An action platformer with size-changing mechanics. Be quick and nimble or large and in-charge! Tribal Hunter is an action platformer. You play as a village guardian who can modify his body shape, allowing him to grow huge and devour enemies. As you grow, you can use this 'growth' as energy to fire projectiles at enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribal Hunter.

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  27. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 1,248 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

    Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stacking.

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  28. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 193 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Helheim Hassle is a narrative adventure game with puzzle platforming elements. Play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking that can detach and combine limbs at will to solve challenging puzzles and get out of uncomfortable situations involving desperate Norse Gods, Goblins, Dragons, and angry skeletons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helheim Hassle.

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  29. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    After having the magical grimoire stolen, Liz and her mentor Aisha, pursue the thief to a town called Brunach. Sensing danger, Aisha tells Liz to wait for her. Liz however, decides to disregard Aisha's order, and continues her pursuit of the thief. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liz: The Tower and the Grimoire.

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  30. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 358 reviews

    This demo is now available with interface and subtitles in German, Spanish, Italian and Russian. Lucy is a young girl with a sharp wit and a recurring nightmare! Adventure between dreams and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucy Dreaming.

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  31. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 9 reviews

    In River City Saga: Three Kingdoms, the characters of the Kunio-kun series run-amok in the world of Sangokushi. The game, which follows the flow of the popular Downtown Special Kunio-kun's Historical Period Drama!, sees players cross countries and challenge the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River City Saga: Three Kingdoms.

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  32. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 146 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Join Penny in planning and executing daring heists across the city, and navigate the intricate web of alliances and betrayals that makes up the criminal underworld. With snappy comic book artwork, a swinging soundtrack of electro-jazz and a multiverse-spanning storyline of victories and disasters, Penny Larceny is a must-play for visual novel fans. Are you ready to embark on the heist of a lifetim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain.

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  33. Enter the world of alchemy in the daily adventures of the money-hungry but good intentioned Misty, the arrogant adventure-seeking Gladys, and the explosive "expert" Winifred. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Emerald Tablet.

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  34. This is a game made with RPG Maker MZ that follows a young woman that is trying to cope with her life being turned around as the disease she suffers from now forces her to live a different life. This is game is a work in progress that will receive updates until its completion. The current game takes players between 20 - 30 hours depending on expertise and familiarity with classic style RPGs. ..… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Short Adventure.

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  35. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    This game is a demo. The game is currently in development and is scheduled for release in November. The game is released on PC / Window. If you have any feedback on the game, please leave it in the comments.  Or you can send us an email. We'd love to hear any feedback or comments. ※If the language happens to be in Korean, go to '설정' -> '언어' -> 'English' and press '네' to change it to E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Novice Dungeon Master.

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  36. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    Fight groovy enemies, and recruit a team of sexy, cute and quirky Monster Girls to get your fits back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Socks RPG.

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  37. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    85% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    From out of an old vase emerge two Sengoku Era generals but... they're hot babes?! Our protagonist Jun finds himself responsible for helping Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen adapt to modern Japan, as well as fulfilling their (after)life-long regret of not experiencing the joy of motherhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Babes.

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  38. Clea’s parents were murdered by a “dragon”―a creature that shouldn’t even exist. Determined to find it and gain the strength to slay it, she steps onto the adventurer’s path. When four individuals, each driven by different motives yet bound by a single purpose, come together, their story takes a dramatic turn... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragon and the Sword.

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  39. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 3 reviews

    MADO MONOGATARI is back and heading to the West for the first time! Join Fia on her journey to achieve Great Mage status at The Ancient Magic Academy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy.

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  40. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 179 reviews

    Includes: Base game “Breeze of the Sea” DLC Dragon Song Tavern invites you into the enchanting story of two adventurous siblings: the sister Gracie, a warrior, and the brother Elio, a bard. After impulsively buying a seaside tavern in a coastal trading town, you discover a baby dragon and decide to run the tavern together, forming bonds with new friends and the town's residents. You’ll grow crops,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Song Tavern: Cozy & Adventurous.

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  41. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Hunt down strange alien creatures and plants, then cook 'em! Deliver your tasty creations to the galaxy's most unsafe places on your homemade star scooter. In a quirky mix of exploration, cooking and action, you’ll rebuild your mysteriously destroyed kitchen using nothing but junk and scrap parts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Chef.

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  44. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 1,957 reviews

    "Hero's Adventure" is an open world RPG game: a pixel version of the Jianghu survival simulator. It restores the experience of a common person standing out from the bottom of the heap. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero's Adventure:Road to Passion.

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  45. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 335 reviews

    MATCH DNA BUBBLES IN AN UNDERGROUND LAB TO KEEP YOUR PSYCHIC CLONE FROM INVADING YOUR MIND AND TURNING YOU INTO A CANNIBAL. This is the match-3 survival horror comedy RPG metroidvania you didn't know you needed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3.

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  46. 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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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    Mars Attracts is a park management sim set in the iconic universe of Mars Attacks. Build rides, hire staff, manage guest needs, and abduct humans to serve as the star attractions. You'll face demanding visitors, environmental hazards, and the ever-looming threat of human escapes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mars Attracts.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    94% User Score Based on 104 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 16 reviews

    Master the Power of the White Chronicle and repair time! Unlock the time travelling power of the White Chronicle once again in Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology. This beloved classic is expanded from the original Nintendo DS game and contains a great deal of added gameplay and story content, updated presentation, and new ways to experience the adventure! The continent of Vainqueur is plagued … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology.

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  49. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    IntroductionThis game is designed to be accessible and enjoyable even for casual players, featuring a relatively easy difficulty level. As a result, professional players may find it a bit too easy.Game overview 『Creator of Another World』 is a roguelike RPG with a high degree of freedom. Explore the world full of adventures, interact with its inhabitants, marry, steal, do farming and fishing, black… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creator of Another World.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Rock Star Life Simulator is an extensive fame simulation game. Start this adventure by playing the guitar on the street, form your own band. Protect the fame, money, and charisma you earned with the right decisions and become a world star!If you want to be a rock star, of course you have to compose great songs and play the guitar well. Master your guitar playing and improve your stats. Upgrade you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rock Star Life Simulator.

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