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Games like The Secret of NecroNancy

Games like The Secret of NecroNancy

Looking for games like The Secret of NecroNancy? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror and fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mina the Hollower, Undying Fortress or GRIME II.

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  1. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 6,106 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 29 reviews

    Descend into a frightful world of action-adventure in Mina the Hollower. Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Burrow beneath hazards and monsters, whip foes into oblivion, and gear up with an arsenal of sidearms and trinkets. Explore a vast world filled with pixel-perfect graphics, masterful gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mina the Hollower.

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  2. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Can you and your magic sword save the kingdom from death herself? Infiltrate a tower full of skeletons, decipher its secrets, and escape with your team! Undying Fortress is an interactive dark epic fantasy novel by Yeonsoo Julian Kim, author of The Fog Knows Your Name, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based, 500,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undying Fortress.

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  3. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 716 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 5 reviews

    STORY Become a stealer of forms in GRIME II, the sequel to 2021's acclaimed action-adventure metroidvania. You are a Formless - an art mimic, absorbing creatures and summoning molds in their shape.Venture into a new and mysterious land in the GRIME universe, where danger and wonder await around every corner. Use your surroundings in tandem with your summoned molds to overcome deadly enemies and ep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIME II.

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  4. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    If you're interested, be sure to Wishlist the game - that helps a lot! Infinitevania is a 2D platformer in the metroidvania style, heavily inspired by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and featuring elements from Hollow Knight. The game focuses on combat, exploration, puzzles, upgrades, and an breathtaking story. Explore different worlds Defeat the most powerful creatures in these worlds, absorb … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinitevania.

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  5. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Experience the rush of soaring, dashing and leaping with unmatched agility as you navigate intricate levels and test your skills in a vibrant, treacherous world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quetzal's Call.

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  6. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Unleash your inner necromancer in Crypt Keeper – a roguelite base and tower defense game. Summon your skeleton army, build your base and defend it against endless waves of heroes determined to see you vanquished. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypt Keeper.

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  7. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Skeletos Sword plunges players into a thrilling third-person sword battle against a legion of crazed skeletons. Assume the role of a skilled warrior, armed with swords and powerful fire attack skills, on a quest to uncover the legendary bowl of gold guarded by the undead. Navigate through a treacherous, bone-riddled map where danger lurks around every corner, and only the bravest will emerge victo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeletos Sword.

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  8. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 102 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    The Return of the (Vi)kingMore than a decade after Volgarr the Viking’s chaotic, challenging debut, the barbarian king’s story continues in an uncompromising new form. Volgarr the Viking II is a hardcore, 2D action-platformer where precision is everything and one false move can spell a brutal death. Players of the original game will feel right at home on this relentless voyage, even with the addit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volgarr the Viking II.

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  9. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 495 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidwrought.

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  10. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    62% User Score Based on 204 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the Monsters’ Domain. Kill heroes and collect their treasures. Play the Monsters’ side and loot foolish warriors who dare to explore your realm. Build up your forces, upgrade them and equip them with better weapons, skills and tricks to lure and kill even more shiny forces of the light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters Domain.

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  11. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,364 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    Battle through the longest night as Leila, the last member of The Vigil. Uncover the truth behind the eternal darkness, Leila's mysterious sister, and the eldritch horrors that stalk her in a world that has forgotten daylight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vigil: The Longest Night.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 197 reviews

    Take on the role of a skilled hunter in Faeland, an adventure RPG set in a beautiful world inspired by 8-bit classics. Traverse through the expansive world of Faeland, making your way through forests, caves, dungeons and castles. As you unlock new abilities, revisit old haunts to explore previously inaccessible areas hiding deep secrets. Along the way, you will create enemies and make friends. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faeland.

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  13. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Escape the Phantom Library! Embark into worlds of fantastic books haunted by dangerous ghosts, but you're not alone! Join Ravva and 4 unusual companions in this pixel-art platformer in cute dark-fantasy visuals! Can you face this challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravva and the Phantom Library.

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  15. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Brave the dangerous world of the small insects that suffered from the attack of the mind-bending roots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots of the mind.

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  16. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 55 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Cast spells, solve puzzles, and bring your enemies back from the dead as you dance towards the noblest goal any necromancer has ever had: PARTYING! [Media 2155316] ‘Skeletal Dance Party’... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeletal Dance Party.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 342 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathedral.

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  18. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Experience communication with a virtual character in a VR title developed as "an adventure game for the VR age." Work with Haru to deactivate the large, puzzle-like barriers blocking your path. Teamwork is key, as some objects can only be used by one of you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tale of Onogoro.

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  19. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 38 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Wield your flame to overcome menacing creatures lurking in the shadows of a ruined castle, use the dynamic difficulty system to your advantage, traverse challenging platforming sections and solve cryptic puzzles inside surreal paintings in this 2.5D action adventure platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candle Knight.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 406 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Experience a Lovecraftian inspired story-driven action RPG game with skill-based combat. Explore and Fight in a dreadful world rich in treasures and deadly creatures. Elderand is a love letter to Castlevania with modern elements. Make your own path as you unveil the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elderand.

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  21. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 850 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

    In Alwa's Awakening you play as Zoe, a heroine sent from another world to bring peace to the land of Alwa. Equipped only with a magic staff she awakens in a distant land and must set out to help the people. Traverse dangerous dungeons, meet interesting and fun characters and explore the world in this 8-bit adventure game. Just like the old classics you won't have a flashing arrow telling you exact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alwa's Awakening.

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  22. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Forrader Hero – turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler where heroes can’t step back and must fight through the end to save their soul in ‘Forgotten Proto.World’ fighting hordes of monsters, undead creatures, and their overlords. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forrader Hero.

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  23. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,263 reviews

    Environmental Station Alpha is an action adventure platformer with a retro aesthetic and heavy emphasis on exploration. In the game the player controls a robot sent to investigate a mysterious, abandoned space station with the mission to find out what exactly took place there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Environmental Station Alpha.

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  24. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    An open-world 2d platformer, Blessed Surface uses the side-scrolling perspective to create a deep, greatly vertical space with no sky, only endless passages upwards. A functioning ecosystem, equipment customization, timed/random events and more form a rich, living world. With online multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blessed Surface.

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  25. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 764 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    Odallus is a NES inspired exploration game with lots of action. It brings elements of classics such as Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania while subverting some modern twists. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odallus: The Dark Call.

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  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 2,915 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a methodical and unforgiving 2.5D soulslike metroidvania in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function. Parry attacks to absorb prey, acquire their skills and empower your vessel in a world of anatomical horror and intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIME.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 1,543 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islets.

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  28. Build VarietyEvery stage arms you with a new set of tools. Stack, synergize, and push your upgrades to the absolute limit to create BROKEN builds. Experimentation is your best weapon. You will probably fall, but losing is just part of the process. Learn the enemy patterns, tweak your strategies and push further on the next run. Choose Between 2 Challenging Play ModesWhether you prefer deliberat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Kyria.

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  29. STORY Nick, an orphan who has learned to survive on the fringes, is being transported under custody to the police station when the journey spirals out of control. Sheriff Robert, an old acquaintance of his family, begins to act erratically. The conversation grows tense, control of the vehicle slips… and a sudden skid brings them to a halt in front of an isolated motel in the desert: the Amberhus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal: Unleashed Darkness.

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  30. Travel across an interconnected world in pursuit of powerful relics and knowledge lost to the ages. Kill monsters to fuel your necrotic magic, and learn new spells to carve a path through ancient dungeons. Delve into Dungeons Every dungeon has its secrets, and you will need to uncover them if you want to master necromancy. With each dungeon being more dangerous than the last, you will need to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathward.

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  31.        First, we kindly ask all players: if you have even a little expectation for this game, please add it to your Steam wishlist — this will give us greater motivation. When writing this introduction, the game is still in development: currently, only two people are working on it full-time, and occasionally friends help in their free time. The specific release date has not been determined yet, bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AKU: BRAVE REBORN.

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  32. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Nodes of Nebula is a strategic roguelike tower defense where every defeat fuels your next victory. Fail forward, grow stronger, and crush all 99 waves of AI-corrupted enemies in a castle siege that never stops challenging you. BUILD YOUR DEFENSES, CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES! Place archers on your towers for rapid-fire attacks! Deploy catapults for devastating siege damage! Summon wizards to unleash f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nodes of Nebula TD.

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  33. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    FAIL. UPGRADE. CONQUER! Your castle WILL fall. And that's exactly how you get stronger! Nodes of Nebula is a roguelike tower defense where every defeat fuels your next victory. Defend against waves of AI-corrupted enemies, earn Nebula Cores when you fall, and upgrade your arsenal until you finally conquer wave 99! EVERY DEFEAT MAKES YOU STRONGER! Fail forward in this unique roguelike tower defe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nodes of Nebula.

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  34. Grimfog: A Black Metal Themed Base Building Action RPGCast out from your village, rightfully accused of witchcraft, you flee into the darkness. Survive the wilderness. Build your strength – your exile. But is your heart black enough to live forever? Can you uncover the secrets of necromancy and raise the dead? Can you shed even your own weakness, your mortality? Then craft your phyla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimfog: Dead Hand Path.

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  35. Explore a world teeming with subtle mysticismWitness the shattering of Gaia, a world on the brink of destruction and war, through the eyes of an Elysian - a member of an ascended species of higher-dimensional beings -, sent to restore balance before it is too late. A curse befell him on his path to incarnation; now, he is stuck between realms - a disincarnate essence, a mere shadow on the wind, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysian Echoes.

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  36. Investigate, explore and fight your way through a cursed manse to find the keys to your escape. Cast spells with the power of Argentum; manage limited resources, and navigate with a classic fixed-camera perspective while you solve puzzles and defend against cursed creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Argentum.

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

    Amata     The path of broken stone is ended. Amata is ended. Yet, you remain, now stranded.    Escape the mad realms of a dead god as Charlet, the Immortal Artificer. Witness the once inevitable fate of her world and hope that it is not too late. Hope that within the malignant realms of Amata you may find a way back home. Development info     The full campaign for the game is ready to play! Ama… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amata.

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  38. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    43% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    ANCIENT EVIL is a real-time tactical puzzle game where you need to pass severe tests and win the final battle with the enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANCIENT EVIL.

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  39. Hop into the charming and unusual world of Frogbound, and play as the fabled Sir Hopper, a budding frog knight in search of adventure! From the placid pond to the intricate mysteries below and above this strange world, you will slay countless enemies and uncover the cryptic secrets of the enigmatic old wizard toad. Frogbound: The Legend of Sir Hopper is a retro-style classic action-adventure i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frogbound: the Legend of Sir Hopper.

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

    The MOST DIFFICULT Game Ever Made. A 3D platformer where you play as a seed traveling through 6 environments to save its village and succeed the dying World Tree. - Original Game An original gameplay experience featuring unique levels and varied camera angles. - 6 Environments 6 environments, each completely different from the others. - Multiple Difficulties 3 difficulty levels: Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed Adventure.

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  41. Undead Tide: Light's Defense is an easy-to-pick-up yet strategically deep bullet hell survival game. You will take on the role of a hero, carving a path through an unending tide of the undead, defeating powerful bosses, and protecting humanity's last bastion of hope – the Light! The game features 16 progressively challenging chapters, scaling from a relaxed experience to hardcore trials. Every bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

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  42. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    96% User Score Based on 84 reviews

    Return to Dark Castle revives the legendary Macintosh series that defined precision platforming and comic peril. This definitive edition includes the complete Dark Castle (1986) and Beyond Dark Castle (1987) adventures — rebuilt with color visuals, remastered audio, original music and refined controls — plus 50 all-new rooms created exclusively for this release. Step into the boots of a new hero… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Dark Castle.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Light of Coco is a 3D puzzle platformer, played as a feline star creature named Coco.IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE STORYLight of Coco is a story about love, lonelines, hardship and determination. As you play, you will uncover little pieces of the story delivered via gameplay, level/character design, cinematics and interactive illustrations. The original soundtrack is designed to set the mood and guide t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light of Coco.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    In UNDIVINE you take the role of a nameless traveler who apparently, seeks salvation. He arrives at the village of Tessalem, a place being engulfed by a giant abyss and it's your task to enter the chasm and unravel its mysteries. Previously known as "Shadows of Tessalem", Undivine has grown so much in terms of its story and mechanics that a new name was needed to reflect its new approach. A demo i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undivine.

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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 378 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through the lands of Clesseia to become the unlikely hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knightling.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 145 reviews

     ▼Summary Set in a hand-drawn world, this 2.5D action RPG blends metroidvania exploration, RPG elements, and a sprawling overworld map. With dungeon hubs, narrative depth, and level-up mechanics, it offers freedom and classic adventure in a richly crafted fantasy setting.  ▼Story The land of Speria is shrouded in darkness, with monsters ravaging villages. Survivors gather at Crescent Isle’s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight Monk.

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  47. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    Haunted Lands is a 2D pixel shooting game. You are on a contract to eliminate the undead. Can you complete it successfully and still alive? Release Date October 2019 Developer Haunted Lands was developed by alevgor. You can support the developer on itch.io. Platform Web browser If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Lands.

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  48. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 785 reviews

    This is the original Shady Knight prototype made for 7DFPS jam. Follow me on Twitter to get the latest news about the project and its development process  @cptnsigh Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.com If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shady Knight.

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  49. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Guide to creating and streaming game contentFeel free to stream it, post it on YouTube~! If you have any other requests or questions, please feel free to contact us :) [email protected] About the Game " That’s why I’m here—to smash it all. Till not even a speck of dust is left. " In an age when humanity gave up on happiness—just to escape unhappiness—and became nothing but b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KILL THE WITCH.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 411 reviews

    Troubles and decay struck the cities, the villages were mired in the vices of madness, and people began to look for a reason for battle in order to throw out their aggression. You are the Necroking. Put on the crown of a powerful necromancy magic and embark on a dark and twisted journey to bring chaos and destruction to settlements desecrated by life itself. Raise an army of skeletons and other vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necroking.

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