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Games like The Relic: First Guardian

Games like The Relic: First Guardian

Games like The Relic: First Guardian

Looking for games like The Relic: First Guardian? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy, dark fantasy and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Enotria: The Last Song, Bleak Faith: Forsaken or Mortal Shell II.

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  2. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 2,970 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 2 reviews

    Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of civilization in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Open World and Exploration Explore the Omnistructure for the first time ever. Rich in atmosphere and rife with danger, be prepared to be immersed in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleak Faith: Forsaken.

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  3. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 9,525 reviews

    Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel to Mortal Shell that significantly expands on the original with faster and unforgiving combat, deeper weapon design with extensive upgrade options, and an emphasis on free exploration within a compact open-world. The corpses of exceptional warriors are scattered throughout Mortal Shell II’s destroyed world. Once discovered, each warrior can be possessed, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Shell II.

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  5. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    61% User Score Based on 2,178 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    RISE, VIOLENT ONES The city of Gildenarch has fallen. Once a holy jewel, it is overrun by demons, undead, vampires, and Hellgrowth abominations. Humanity's last hope is the Order of the Crimson Moon, and its most feared weapon is you. HAIL THE CRIMSON MOON Embody a Nephilim, a human-angel hybrid forged to defend the world from Hell. Master supernatural powers, weapons, melée combat, and angelic tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Moon.

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  6. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    58% User Score Based on 3,111 reviews

    Enter the Overgrowth, a new land in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore massive biomes, defeat brutal monsters, create new builds, survive the mysterious Crowns and overthrow the almighty Abyss King in this adventure from the creators of Hyper Light Drifter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Light Breaker.

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  7. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 32,968 reviews

    From Moon Studios, the award-winning developers of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps comes No Rest for the Wicked, a visceral, precision Action RPG set to reinvent the genre. The year is 841 – King Harol is dead. As word of his death echoes throughout the kingdom, the crown passes to his arrogant, yet untested son Magnus. Even worse, the Pestilence, an unholy plague not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Rest for the Wicked.

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  8. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 487 reviews

    Adventure awaits in this narrative driven fantasy action-RPG. The war-torn city of Vahrin stands before you on the brink of collapse and in desperate need of aid. As a mercenary in search of your next…opportunity, will you answer Vahrin’s Call? Define Your PlaystyleUtilise weapons, armour, abilities, alchemy ingredients, traps and anything else you can lay your hands on within an entirely classles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken Realms: Vahrin's Call.

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  9. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,020 reviews

    Discover an extraordinary adventure in a dynamic Action RPG with souls-like combat. Explore the mythical world of ancient Greece, where you’ll assume the role of the fearless warrior, Achilles. Dive into a world where mastering combat is key to survival. Block and evade attacks, then sever limbs and heads of your foes. Develop your own tactics and achieve success over your enemies. If you fall in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Achilles: Legends Untold.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 708 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sands of Aura.

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  11. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 268 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 1 reviews

    Prove yourself in this action-adventure and master intense combat while exploring the ancient ruins of a mysterious civilization. Legends tell of Acrea the Lost Valley, a wild and overgrown place but unmistakably powerful. You found this forgotten land yet died. Time passes, and miraculously you are brought back to life. The price you pay: You are bound to this land. Regain your freedom and embark… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Blade.

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  12. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 1,419 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

    Discover Mandragora on the official PlayStation website - screenshots, trailers, story, features, purchase options and more details If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 969 reviews

    The Bastille Edition includes the base game, the Marie-Antoinette outfit, the access to the exclusive beta from August 25, the "Discus Chain" weapon and the "Cagliostro's Secrets" DLC when it releases in November. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steelrising: Bastille Edition.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 6,963 reviews

    Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG. A Handcrafted worldWhile Fatekeeper follows a focused narrative path, the world invites exploration. From ancient battlegrounds, vast underground caverns and serene forests to crumbling s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatekeeper.

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  15. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 1,634 reviews

    It’s a mystical, fantasy world where there’s lush greenery, vast plains, towering mountains – and dark spaceships. Yep. While it seems like your typical world of swords and magic, End of Eternity adds alien invasion in the mix, corrupting humans and animals alike, turning them into heartless metal monsters. Daryon, the game’s redheaded hero, heads out to escape from the attacks of his own kind an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge Of Eternity.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 465 reviews

    Kristala is a dark fantasy Action RPG that invites you into the role of a magically gifted feline warrior on a quest to master the ancient magics of the Sacred Kristals. Simultaneously, you must battle to cleanse a cursed world teeming with mutated, monstrous creatures and the grim remnants of a devastating war. Blending challenging, fast-paced combat with agile parkour, feline stealth, and deep w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kristala.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 1,209 reviews

    A solo or co-op RPG inspired by Morrowind. Drawn by a shared dream, you awaken on an isolated island crowned by a silent Tower. Unravel the mystery of the Laughless Saint, confront the weight of human desire, and decide what deserves to be saved when the light beneath the world finally stirs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lantern of the Laughless Saint.

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  19. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 4,717 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    This edition includes the following: - Mortal Shell [Game of the Year Edition] - Steelbook - The Virtuous Cycle DLC - A3 Poster - Holograph Postcards - Limited Edition letter ( all numbered) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Shell.

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  20. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 486 reviews

    Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

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  21. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    57% User Score Based on 1,468 reviews

    Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern designs. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of Ash and Steel.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 4,461 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

    Buy Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty on PlayStation Store. Greatness awaits those brave enough to take on ferocious demons and invading enemies in the Three Kingdoms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    56% User Score Based on 1,854 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Samson comes home to the worst streets of Tyndalston, a place that built him hard and never forgave him. Muscle, speed, and nerve decide who stays upright. Close-quarters fights, tight corners, and no room for hesitation. He learned violence before he learned mercy, and the city hasn’t forgotten. Every clash matters. Every hit is meant to break or be broken. You cut through alleys, rooftops, and b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samson.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 14,804 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 37 reviews

    Explore an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe in The Blood of Dawnwalker for PlayStation 5. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blood of Dawnwalker.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    58% User Score Based on 490 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 6 reviews

    Brave the harsh realities of the Italian late medieval period through the eyes of a courageous noble whose life is about to change fundamentally. Follow Aeta (Alby Baldwin), a young knight errant, on a brutal journey through Italy to find and save her closest one, Bianca (Jennifer English). 1348 Ex Voto is a thrilling 3rd-person action-adventure game inspired by classics of the genre and chivalric… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1348 Ex Voto.

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  27. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 609 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King, an adventure game where exploration and boss fights intertwine. In the world of Hypnos, the player gets to roam a vast continent scattered with gigantic fortresses and cities in ruins. Between phases in 2.5D and 3D, they will dive in the history of a forgotten world where savage enemies await. To reach victory, the precision of movement and observation of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered: Tale of the Forgotten King.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 18,509 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is an open-world RPG full of complex quests in which your decisions matter and your choices are respected. A vast world full of monsters, fallen heroes, and exciting places to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon.

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  29. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 7,284 reviews

    Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued by warring factions and a mysterious illness that spawns monstrous creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

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  31. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 1,142 reviews

    The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is a satirical action-adventure, brought to life by a twisted and wicked tale. Featuring hard but fair combat, *full character customization, unique battle armor and engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore, Nostalgaia plunges you into almost certain death at every turn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Hero of Nostalgaia.

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  32. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 441 reviews

    This is a standalone story in Hellpoint universe, a dark and challenging action RPG set in the world where the line between science and occultism is blurred. The Thespian Feast tells the story of an investigator arriving at Irid Novo station 50 years after the Hellpoint events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast.

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  33. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,307 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 27 reviews

    Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterigos Curse of the Stars.

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  34. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 422 reviews

    Ferocious is a survival shooter in which you will discover a lost prehistoric world full of deadly creatures under the control of hostile forces. Fight, Explore, Survive If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEROCIOUS.

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  35. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 711 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 3 reviews

    Buy Skydance's Behemoth at PlayStation Store. Embark on a blood-spattered odyssey to defeat the colossal gods who have doomed the land in this dark fantasy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skydance's BEHEMOTH.

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  36. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    59% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spirit of the Samurai.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 3,659 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI LIMIT.

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  38. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 930 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Fear everything and nothing for death brings you closer to victory in this challenging open world action-roguelite. As the Vessel of an ancient power you must use steel and skill to complete your mission in a dangerous fantasy world inspired by Scandinavian folklore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravenbound.

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  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,096 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 19 reviews

    The wicked and the blessed will be judged the same - let nothing stand in your way.Often brutal, always empowering, The Last Faith is an unholy alliance of metroidvania and soulslike. The Last Faith thrives on merciless and precise combat, with a huge range of custom executions to perform.Discover a formidable arsenal of melee weapons, arcane spells, and long-range firearms, allowing you to carve … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Faith.

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  41. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    58% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    Dolmen is an action game with RPG elements, where the player’s worst fears turn against him, finding the aberrant alien world of Revion Prime. Sci-Fi and Cosmic Horror are mixed in an engrossing gameplay experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dolmen.

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  42. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    62% User Score Based on 698 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 17 reviews

    Your destiny is in your hands This all-new tale begins three years before the events of Greedfall, and follows the adventures of a native Teer Fradeean snatched from their homeland and brought to the Old Continent against their will. You discover the world of the “renaígse” (foreigners): a land full of mystery, whose beautiful facade belies its rotten core. Crowded into decaying cities rife with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GreedFall: The Dying World.

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  43. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    53% User Score Based on 7,474 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

    The new edition comes with all previously released DLCs bundled in, which include: - ‘Lords of the Fallen’ itself - ‘Ancient Labyrinth’ DLC - Demonic Weapons Pack - Lionheart Pack ‘- The Monk’s Decipher’ DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of the Fallen.

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  44. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    77% User Score Based on 522 reviews

    This game is a free CONCEPT demo created to showcase early ideas for Knight’s Path and does NOT represent the final game!!! The Tournament is a short (2-3 hour long) medieval action RPG featuring challenging combat, an immersive progression system, and a nice little story. It serves both as an announcement and a teaser for the forthcoming open-world RPG Knight's Path, which is currently … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight's Path: The Tournament.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 789 reviews

    Grimlord is a dark fantasy action RPG built for VR. Use every type of weaponry and armaments with full customization and limitless move sets to annihilate anyone who dares to stand between you and your destiny If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimlord.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,617 reviews

    Blood Spear is a student game which won the first prize of the jury at ISART Digital Montréal in 2021. Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Spear.

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  47. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 3,468 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Set in the Forgotten Realms, the game features real-time combat and dynamic co-op gameplay, and pits the infamous Drizzt Do'Urden and his legendary companions – Catti-brie, Bruenor, and Wulfgar – against some of the most iconic monsters from the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Frost Giants, Beholders, and White Dragons roam the frozen tundra of Icewind Dale in search of the Crystal Shard— and it's up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance.

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  48. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,416 reviews

    Set in a vibrant fantasy world, Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms offers fast paced action with a deep narrative, developed by a team of industry veterans. The game brings the aRPG dynamics to a new level with a skill based gameplay inspired by great classics such as Moonstone and modern masterpieces as Dark Souls in a gritty, dark, mature environment filled with blood and magic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 7,952 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 61 reviews

    Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most unpredictable and enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must succeed where many have failed – to bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darksiders 3.

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