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Looking for games like The Researcher? Here are top role playing recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with going rogue 2e, Exodus or Ironsworn: Starforged.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    85% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    As featured in an Actual Play on the A More Civilized Age podcast with Natalie Watson, Rob Zacny, and Austin Walker & Ali Acampora of Friends at the Table! Some dedicate their life to the cause... One day, you will dedicate everything those who dream of a better world know one simple, terrible fact: not everyone who helps build it will be blessed with the opportunity to live in it. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to going rogue 2e.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Exodus 1.4 - the big update with new art, bonus content, new playbooks, and more - is now available! be sure to check out the beautiful new art, and the bonus content in the Exodus Companion! Exodus is a role-playing story game about being on the run in a society that has turned against you. It's a story of angels on the road, making community as they go, and trying to find somewhere better. It's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exodus.

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  3. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    IRONSWORN: STARFORGED The standalone, sci-fi evolution of the Ironsworn tabletop RPG is here! In Ironsworn: Starforged, you are a spaceborne hero sworn to undertake perilous quests. You will explore uncharted space, unravel the secrets of a mysterious galaxy, and build bonds with those you meet on your travels. Most importantly, you will swear iron vows and see them fulfilled—no matter the cost. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironsworn: Starforged.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    FAQQ: My controller isn't responding? A: Please confirm the controller is connected to your pc, or re-plug it and see if it works. If not, try right click the game from your steam library - properties - controller, and turn the override off if it's on. We are currently looking into this issue and working on it around clock, so please keep the game up to date. Q: How do I remove the barrier from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Weird Dream.

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  5. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Greetings, wallpaper enthusiasts! Are you tired of staring at the same old boring wallpaper on your devices? Fear not, for I have some exciting news for you! If you're looking for a fresh and funky iXe wallpaper, look no further! You can download them right here, right now! Get ready to jazz up your screens with these snazzy wallpapers. The main cover wallpaper is an absolute stunner, and it's sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iXe: Sandbox Solo Journal for your imagination.

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  6. INTRODUCTION Welcome to your afterlife. Become a Purgatory Guardian, a lone protector of souls wandering the realm between life and death. Once destined to ascend to Heaven, this Purgatory has been corrupted by ancient sins, forgotten gods, and demonic hunger. Only one warrior remains capable of restoring balance: you. The Purgatory Guardian is a semi-open-world action RPG first-person shooter s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgatory Guardian.

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  7. Create a party of up to six custom adventurers and descend into the sacred Crypts of Carith, where long-buried evils are beginning to stir beneath the stone. What begins as a simple expedition soon becomes something far darker. Beneath the quiet village streets lie forgotten catacombs, cursed chambers, and ancient secrets that were never meant to be uncovered. Every descent pushes your party de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypts Of Carith.

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  8. Welcome to Mythic Realms, an exciting RPG adventure inspired by traditional tabletop games! In this unique create-your-own system, you and your friends craft items during gameplay, unleashing the power of your imagination as you describe your moves (similar to traditional RP). An action menu acts as your game master, determining the success or failure of your actions. Game Features: Fully C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythic Realms.

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  9. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Game Background Brief: Get ready for an epic Mars survival challenge! In "Red Planet Rampart," an immersive sci-fi survival role play game, you are deployed to the desolate red planet to reforge humanity's hope. With no hospitable atmosphere, no nurturing water sources, only relentless storms, unknown alien creatures, and the remnants of ancient Martian civilizations, you must use wit an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Planet Rampart.

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  10. 74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    get by, get out, or get even the galaxy can be a rough place. the margins of empire, desperate people do what they must to make ends meet. but where some see desperation, others see opportunity. these racketeers and warlords will kick you while you’re down, then charge you for the opportunity to stand. the scum & villains expansion is an expansion for riley rethal’s galactic 2e, a tabletop role… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the scum & villains expansion.

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  11. Hello!, The story begins then the Colony on the Ice star is raided, and the mining spaceship is captured, the Captain must do something to save his men and the mining colony from the raiders. The Game 3d shooter , includes many different items and weapons to use in game, Interesting mini quests as this is a shooter game with ammo and weapons, free open scene world for this part of st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice Star.

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    18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You are a Starlord. In command of a planet but hungry for real power. Your ultimate aim: to control the entire Galaxy and enable your family dynasty to rule forever. But one thousand other Starlords have similar ambitions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlord.

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  14. Help young Aris to solve the mystery of the fall of Asfand and It’s guild of alchemists, avenge the death of her brother, discover the limits of her powers all of that and more inside a 3D voxel action adventure game where you control weapons made of metal. Aris has been training for all her life due to her special powers and skills along with her brother to go inside the Alchemists Dungeon and re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Fate.

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  15. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Blow away everything in your path in this 4 player co-op, sci-fi, twin-stick shooter! Explore huge worlds, level up your characters, defeat giant bosses and discover the mystery of Nova Genesis! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Purge.

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  16. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    IT'S ALWAYS NIGHT IN SPACE Journey through a mysterious flying city called Starship Frivolity where every inhabitant is obsessed with the latest space-craze, The Card Game! Battle them to win their trust - and their cards! - and progress through the dubious laboratories, haunted docks and lethal restaurants of this space station to find out its greatest mysteries. The Card Game (or TCG for short… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card City Nights 2.

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  17. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 556 reviews

    Imperium Galactica II: Alliances is a real-time game featuring aspects of RTT, RTS and empire-building computer games from the Hungarian-based studio Digital Reality. It is the sequel to Digital Reality's previous game, Imperium Galactica. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium Galactica II.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 13,898 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Immerse yourself in the award-winning strategy experience. Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Command mighty European powers looking to explore new lands in the New World; or jump eastward to Asia and det… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Empires III.

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  19. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/winterborngames/externus-path-of-the-solari/widget/card.html?v=2 Pre-Alpha Demo The Pre-Alpha Demo lets you see the game far earlier in development than expected. We want to show you the early build so that you can see the improvements we make throughout development and also include you in the process as we hope to build our community. We want to keep the colla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Externus: Path of the Solari.

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  20. Bridge Orders — Outrim: The Unseen Enemy is a single-player, bridge-focused sci-fi strategy game where you move your fleet by “Observation → Judgment → Command” instead of piloting ships directly. GameplayYou don’t steer the ship yourself in Bridge Orders. Instead, you sit on the bridge, receive reports from your officers, and repeat a cycle of Observation → Judgment → Command. You are not the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bridge Orders - Outrim: The Unseen Enemy.

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  21. Join a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure: a story-driven, point-and-click experience designed for players who enjoy exploration, observation, and clever problem-solving. You’ll search richly detailed scenes to find cleverly concealed objects, interact with the environment, and solve a variety of mini-games and puzzles that move the story forward. When the desert begins to stir and ancient stone aw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Portals: Chronicles of the Sunbound Collector's Edition.

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  22. Hotdog Hazards puts you in Tony's shoes, a highly trained grill master and undercover agent for the Galactic Tasteforce. Save the world by serving hot dogs to alien tourists, or fight for survival one hot dog at a time in challenge mode. Wishlist now to prepare for the grill of a lifetime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotdog Hazards.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Lancer imagines a future where a survivor humanity has spread to the stars after weathering terrible ecological collapse on Earth - the end of the Anthropocene as a consequence of unrestrained consumption and poor stewardship. Five thousand years later, humanity lives in the wake of a desperate revolution, one where the victorious radicals now manage the galaxy they've won.   The setting features… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lancer Core Book: First Edition PDF.

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  24. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self is a Powered by the Apocalypse RPG inspired by anime like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and video games like the Persona series. In this game, your character gains the power of an Eidolon, a physical manifestation of their soul that reflects their truest, innermost self and grants them incredible, reality-defying powers! With the help of their friends. they'll fight again… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self, First Edition.

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  25. Studio Unagi's Ghosts over the Water: Changing the Tides of Japan's Future is a historical, immersive strategy game made by four undergraduate students from Yale University and University of Texas, Austin in association with UT Austin's JapanLab. Built upon a familiar and accessible visual novel framework, Ghosts over the Water takes you into a fast-paced world filled with difficult decisions. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghosts over the Water: Changing the Tides of Japan's Future.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    73% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    An important note: The game is no longer available for purchase (neither in PDF format nor in print-on-demand on Amazon). I'm working with Need Games on a new expanded edition! Once the work is completed, it will be distributed by Need Games, both in PDF and physical format. Thanks to everyone who has supported the game to date - your help has allowed the game and the community around it to grow. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Breach.

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  27. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    **this game will always have free copies, they can be claimed below** droids is an expansion for 2-6 players based on galactic 2e by riley rethal, a belonging outside belonging game inspired by star wars. new additions include: 5 character roles: the strategist, the apostle, the liquidator, the memory wiper, and the concord2 pillars: the intergalactic droid's union and the scrap hunters4 mechanics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic 2e: The Droid Expansion.

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  28. Remember when you were young and everything seemed possible? Back when you owned a pair of lucky socks and a dragon lived in the school basement? Back when the rain stopped if you sang a song about it and wolves prowled your home town’s streets after dark? Back when everything was more wonderful and more terrible than it is today? When you were just a kid and didn’t really understand the world, ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Troublemakers.

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  29. You and your fellow felines are stranded on an island. Explore the land and talk to a stone head statue to begin your adventure. There's a farming/survival component in the game, essential for your health and to defeat the threats, then a bit of strategy. Ensure you're the leader of the pack, the others are not too bright on leadership; they're good at stealing your precious crops though. Controls… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Kuna.

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  30. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure where William, a young writer in search of inspiration, enters an abbey shrouded in silence. What William finds within those walls is not just a story to tell, but a secret that should never be discovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,631 reviews

    Accolades About the Game System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster by Nightdive Studios brings to you the modernized remaster of the FPS/RPG classic, featuring Cross-Play Co-Op multiplayer, Mod Support and more. It’s the year 2114 and as you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.

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  32. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Descend into the dark ages of space and take control of one of five Royal Houses vying for dominance in a universe on the brink of collapse. With 28 years of passionate community-driven evolution, Emperor of the Fading Suns returns with new features, modernized gameplay, and immersive visuals designed to expand on the already treasured strategy game as a part of the Enhanced Edition. This classic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced.

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  33. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    56% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    The galaxy has been a peaceful place for many years. After the ruthless Terran–Hegemony War, much effort has been employed by all major spacefaring species to prevent the terrifying events from repeating themselves. The Galactic Council was formed to enforce precious peace, and it has taken many courageous efforts to prevent the escalation of malicious acts. Nevertheless, tension and discord a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy.

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  34. Explore a hypnotherapy clinic receptionist's memory of an insignificant (yester)day in this BL visual novel. storyHypnotherapy clinic receptionist Cereus Bai lives a boring life until he finds out that he has lost his memory of yesterday. His boss and doctor Vere Strauss confirms that lost yesterday was just a boring day like his previous life. But mysterious men keep appearing in his life o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everlasting Snooze.

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  35. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    Being the Dungeon Keeper and all, this is your home, too. And it’s your business to take these loathsome creatures of darkness and hone them into screaming, frothing, clawing forces of destruction. Lure them in with food and the promise of dank and fetid places to sleep. Keep them in line with the back of your hand and the threat of dire consequences. Pit their scaly hides against the best that th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Keeper Gold™.

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  36. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,999 reviews

    Moonring is a retro-inspired open-world, turn-based, tile RPG in the style of the old Ultima games, but created with modern design sensibilities, and a unique neon aesthetic. The world is fixed,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonring.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

    Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Ruler 2.

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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    78% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Space is easy... Prepare for Earth. Beyond Flesh and Blood is the harsh shooter designed to push your skills to the limit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Flesh and Blood.

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  40. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 12,918 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Helldivers is a topdown shooter set in a satirical dystopian future where mankind is ruled by a managed democracy. You are part of the Helldivers – the spearhead of humanity’s defense against the perpetual alien threat on Super Earth. With up to four player co-op missions, working together as a team is vital, whether calling in strikes or placing weapons, each action must be totally synchronized … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helldivers.

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  41. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,100 reviews

    Master of Orion 2 also known as MOO2 is considered the classic 4x turn based strategy game set in space. The game has a kind of cult status and even by to days standards is still only matched in game play by very few of its competitors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Orion 2.

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  42. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Prince of Qin is an action RPG that blends fighting and strategic elements in a voyage through the ancient Qin Dynasty. Meet over 70 NPCs based on real historical characters in over 100 different settings including the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors Tomb. Use a variety of weapons, equipment and abilities to fight for your cause and search for the treasure that will bring you close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince of Qin.

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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 12,281 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 18 reviews

    Endless Space 2 will put you in the fascinating role of a leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, develop advanced technologies of unthinkable power, and, of course, encounter new life forms to understand, to court or to conquer. Your story unfolds in a gal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Space 2.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Age of Wonders, the authentic turn-based fantasy strategy classic that started the hit series. Age of Wonders’ intimate atmosphere with painterly graphics still shines today. The game’s fully patched up, start building your fantasy empire today! The Age of Wonders, once a time of magic and peace. An age swept into the ravaging gale of chaos by the arrival of a single, uninvited race: t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Wonders.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    87% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere. Research technology, design new ships, wage war on a tactical level, put down rebellions, meet and greet new species, and much more.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Empires IV Deluxe.

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  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 552 reviews

    Write your own story and change the course of history as you lead of one of the Great Powers during the era of the First World War. Can you prevail as modern industrialized warfare changes the age of empires forever? Your actions will influence world events as you navigate a path through shifting alliances, emerging technologies and self-serving nations who hold power over vast populations eager … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Making History: The Great War.

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  47. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    44% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    Second Galaxy presents a vast open sci-fi world combining RPG and SLG elements and consisting of 4,961 galaxies filled with all manner of dark matter, wormholes, space stations, and more. Command various space ships and align with like-minded allies to form corporations, amassing scarce resources throughout the universe and competing or trading with other players' corporations as you wish. True fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Galaxy.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    A turn-based Galaxy totalwar game. Choose one of 12 factions, direct dozens of admirals, control hundreds of warships, mecha and monsters, set up various buildings, study technology, and lead fleets to carry out grand strategic actions on the map of the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Galaxy 2.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 11 reviews

    Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of SaGa with one epic collection including the three original Game Boy titles, now updated with new features for Nintendo Switch. Experience the origins of the SaGa series with the COLLECTION OF SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, the first complete port of these hugely popular titles. The collection includes new enhancements like high-speed mode as well as features unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND.

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