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Looking for games like The Tainted? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a fantasy and comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with A Song of Steel and Spirits, The Dragons' Twilight III or Aveyond 3-4: The Darkthrop Prophecy.

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  1. A Song of Steel & Spirits is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a pixelated realm where swords are sharp, magic is unstable, and alcoholic spirits are abundant. Assemble a crew of mercenaries, misfits, and magically inebriated wizards in an attempt to escape the dungeon and uncover the mystery of how they ended up there in the first place. Plot your moves across tight grid-based maps, combining… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Song of Steel and Spirits.

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  2. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The world has been saved. Twice. The land has known peace for more than half a millennium and, well, the world still doesn’t need any more saving. There’s just no Elder Dragon attempting to raze human civilization, no possessed individual getting revenge on humanity, and no dark lords plotting world domination behind the scenes. Yet, that doesn’t mean there are no great tales to be tol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragons' Twilight III.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    In this final installment of the Orbs of Magic series, Te'ijal, Galahad, Edward, Stella, and Mel come together to stop the Darkthrop Prophecy from occurring. Will they succeed? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-4: The Darkthrop Prophecy.

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  4. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    72% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Chapter 1 in a four-part series! Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world. He died before his goal was realized, but the prophecy lingered on. Today, another maniac stands determined to succeed where the sorcerer failed and he nee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight.

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  5. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    The designers of the Bard's Tale series, Wasteland, and Battle Chess pooled their talents to create the ultimate role-playing fantasy. They knew it had to be a first-rate story with sophisticated graphics. The result was Dragon Wars. Sailing across uncharted seas, you and your party are in search of a legendary paradise called Dilmun — a place where the streets are paved with gold and no one want… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Wars.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    In 'I Have Low Stats But My Class Is "Leader", So I Recruited Everyone I Know To Fight The Dark Lord', or 'IHLSBMCILSIREIKTFTDL' for short, you primarily play as the main character Josephine, fated to defeat the Dark Lord. However, as she's generally unskilled in combat, she recruits literally everyone in her hometown to fight enemies with a party of 99 characters! Features: Nearly 1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Have Low Stats But My Class Is "Leader", So I Recruited Everyone I Know To Fight The Dark Lord.

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  7. NO LOVE! An RPG where you try to stop the being Darkness from destroying the world, in hopes of saving the innocent and the ones you love! A game about the human condition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO LOVE.

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  8. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    A JRPG around four kingdoms, colored by the seasons! Make use of up to three roles per character to enjoy the variety in skills, effects and even costumes in turn-based battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chroma Quaternion.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    The LORD OF CATASTROPHE has returned once again to bring misery to the land! Create your party of four CHOSEN HEROES, mixing and matching between six different classes. Battle the forces of evil across more than a dozen unique chapters, each with their own obstacles. But do not despair, for you possess the blessing of the GODDESS OF TIME. Defeat simply means a chance to tell the story again...  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to miniquest.

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  10. Dive into the story of The Elquest: The Legend of Immortal Dremond, a retro-style RPG fantasy game, and live a great adventure with lovable characters, monsters, puzzles and mysteries!   What's the plot?    Something terrible destroyed the neighboring continent of Garrandia, and now the Selstizia archipelago is starting to follow the same destiny. No one knows what caused such a disaster, but fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elquest | The Legend of Immortal Dremond.

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  11. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A retro-styled tactical RPG with a heavy emphasis on player choice and branching story paths. Long ago, the sun went out and the world went dark. Now, the last remaining sources of light are starting to wane. How will you stop the spreading darkness? Or will you even be able to? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Evernight.

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  12. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    The Tactical Rpg Going Full Goblin Mode!In Gobs and Gods, you freely explore a fantastic world full of magic, wonders and crazy surprises. The bad news: its nicest inhabitants are... Goblins. The good news: they seem to believe you are their God. Hire, equip and level-up a band of goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, while you uncover the secrets of this world, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gobs and Gods.

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  13. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Fate intertwines two factions, setting the stage for an epic showdown of power. A new saga of heroes must unite to confront their intertwined pasts and a tumultuous present, as an unstoppable supervillain rises from the underworld, intent on claiming dominion over all celestites/yokai souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Celestite RPG: The All Bearer.

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  14. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    When I started creating this game, I asked myself, "What do I want to create?" and the answer was, "Freedom!" Welcome to "The No-Name Project," where anything goes! Choose from 16 different character designs, with more on the way. In this game, you're free to adopt animals such as cows and cats, dogs and pigs, a mysterious bird, some dead monkeys, literally any NPC t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The No-Name Project.

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

    From Gulag To Glory! Sub-human inmates Mallet and Barrow are about to unwittingly embark on an adventure that will lead them out of the gulag and into the wide-open world that they know absolutely nothing about! Help guide them through unknown territories as they battle ferocious blood-thirsty monsters, meet new friends, explore abandoned ruins, and gain assistance from the gods themselves! Clas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path To Ruin.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    To Aerthen is a 8-bit turn based RPG inspired by the old NES Final Fantasy games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Aerthen.

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  17. After defeating Zarra and Darklin, our newly formed hero kept a promise to his father to spread his wings and travel beyond the Vale Islands.  Despite her attempts to take over and engulf the world in darkness, our hero successfully defeated her and emerged victorious! Everyone celebrated the Blue Wizard's success!  They all dined on cookies and other foods.  They even had cake and that's no lie.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destiny of a Wizard 3: Beyond the World.

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  18. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Fight all of the bad guys! Axe Cop and his team of colorful characters must go on an epic adventure, that covers his ten-year comic book history, to rid the world of all bad guys once and for all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axe Cop.

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  19. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    An old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion.

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  20. The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil is a top-down 2D turn-based RPG set in a decadent fantasy world where the Hero has already been defeated. Exploit Weaknesses and Beat Them Down! — The Unveil System Every enemy standing in your way has an Unveil Value. Strike an enemy with an element they are weak against, and their Unveil Value decreases by 1. Reduce it to 0, and the enemy enters the Unveiled stat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Arch-Enemy of Hy-Brasil.

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  21. A dark fantasy turn-based roguelike RPG with 25 classes and deep buildcraft. Climb the tower solo or in online co-op for up to 4 players, combine talents and equipment, and adapt your party to every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edroseph's Tower.

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  22. The debut game from Black Sheep Game Makers: A Turn-Based Party-Combat Comedy RPG with Skill-Based Quicktime Events. Young Scout gets transported to the zany, offbeat, and magical otherworld of Atlas in retribution for not feeding their leftover pizza to a stray cat. Along their way they fight nasty enemies and meet powerful friends, participate in two (2) coups, investigate a mafia made of anima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonderlanders.

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  23. Wishfarers is the first tactical RPG where you blow up the whole battlefield! Tunnel through terrain, clear out cover, and blast away bosses with 7 classes and over 100 abilities. Wishing season is finally here, and the wishfarers are ready to get granting! Join a plucky band of adventurers as they chase shooting stars, face mysterious foes, fulfill wishes both big and silly, and find a decent p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wishfarers.

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  24. 43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Danger World is a collaborative roleplaying game. You read your way through the story together, writing your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danger World.

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  25. What defines a person’s worth? Metaneurosis is a surreal, story-rich turn-based RPG, blending tactical combat, dark humor, and emotional introspection. Navigate various mindscapes shaped by fear, memory, and unresolved pain, where every absurd encounter hides something meaningful underneath. What does it cost to stay true to oneself? Each world you enter is a manifestation of a deeper struggle,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metaneurosis.

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  26. For the Most up to date version  go to steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/3377840/Jeff_and_Crackhead/ If you like what you see. Dont forget to click that wishlist button! thank you GAMEPLAY Overworld If you’ve ever played Mario & Luigi, you’ll feel right at home here. Explore the overworld as Jeff and Crackhead, conquering top-down platforming challenges and solving clever puzzles using … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jeff and Crackhead.

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  27. Welcome to the world of Odyssey Times, a retro-inspired JRPG that combines the charm of classic SNES-era games with a modern twist. Crafted with love for games like Final Fantasy and Undertale, this game takes you on an epic journey filled with emotion and strategy!   A Story-Driven Adventure In Odyssey Times, you’ll embark on a captivating quest filled with rich characters, mysterious lands, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odyssey Times - A Quest for Adventure.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A reimagining of the classic 2D RPG. - Explore the world around you to discover hidden secrets and meet "special" characters - Take on turn-based battles by breaking through enemies with powerful weapons and magic - Discover an adventure, full of surprises, cool jokes and "political incorrectness" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Le Avventure di Blue.

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  29. Ghosts of Hollow Creek If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghosts of Hollow Creek.

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  30. Chainmail Bikini is an RPG game, built in RPG Maker MV, that follows the cheeky adventures of a hero named Brandi the Red and her companions as they hunt monsters for fun and profit. It is designed to offer a fun and quick RPG experience, suitable for the casual player or for any RPG fan. This game includes 4 playable characters, uses keyboard controls, holds 4 main quests, one sidequest, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chainmail Bikini.

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  31. MY FIRST RPGInspired by classic 1980s and 90s JRPGs, this epic quest challenges you to save the world from a rising ancient darkness. Take control of Imi, a young elf mage, and recruit powerful allies across a world filled with wonder, danger, and a touch of 90s humor. FEATURES 36 Playable Heroes: Discover and recruit allies from all walks of life. No gold required—simply kindly ask them to joi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer Mage: My First RPG.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,336 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 17 reviews

    A genre-bending RPG inspired by the classic Paper Mario games! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Ever After.

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  33. Early Access Title Player Count: Single-player Music: Stream-safe soundtrack (can be used during streaming) Languages: English, Japanese A Dungeon RPG You Can Enjoy in Just 15 Minutes!Classic party-based dungeon crawling, reimagined as a roguelite while keeping all the charm of old-school RPGs. Wizlite redesigns the traditional, time-consuming RPG experience into something modern pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizlite: Everybody loved RPGs.

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  34. I'm Sending you Straight to The Underworld! "Shadow Duels", deathmatches that only happen at night against real rival Contractors and their Oni teams. Lose one, and you're pulled into The Underworld — a place of strange items, mysterious locations, and tasks at hand before you can return to the world of the living. Yami Kids is a dark, retro-styled monster-taming RPG with 80+ Oni to collect, and a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yami Kids.

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  35. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    The Tale of Relm: Definitive Edition is here. Experience new difficulty options, fast travel, improved visuals and numerous enhancements in this story-driven JRPG. As the corrupting Black Essence spreads across Relm, two souls bound by fate must rise against an ancient darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tale of Relm.

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  36. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    94% User Score Based on 1,675 reviews

    When darkness falls and the land is robbed of light, four youths are chosen by the crystals to set forth on a journey to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Fantasy III.

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  37. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, released in Japan as The Puppet Princess of Marl Kingdom is a tactical role-playing game for the PlayStation from Atlus USA and Nippon Ichi Software, the creators of Disgaea, and is part of the Marl Kingdom series. Rhapsody, along with its sequels, are considered musical RPGs, meaning in place of FMV cutscenes, there are musical numbers, complete with vocals. The ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure.

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  38. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

    Evering is a turn-based RPG adventure game that tells an epic story through unique and charismatic characters in a completely new and detailed world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERING.

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  39. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Features: - The sequel to Eredia: The Diary of Heroes, packed with over 50 hours of gameplay. - More than 70 contracts to complete, most of which can be completed in multiple ways. How you choose to do your job matters. - Engaging, thought-provoking story, which picks up right where its predecessor ends. - CTB Battle System with unique trait, combo and finisher mechanisms. - A brand new Divi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eredia 2: The Great War.

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  40. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A fantasy grid-based dungeon crawler role-playing game set in the kingdom of Twin Falls, a lush and colourful world created with beautiful pixel graphics.Chronicles of Vaeltaja: In Search of the Great Wanderer takes you back to the golden era of pc gaming, when role-playing games like Dungeon Master, Might and Magic, Eye of the Beholder, Lands of Lore, WIzardry and Ultima ruled the world. Gather y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Vaeltaja: In Search of the Great Wanderer.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    C. Kane is an old-school, satirical game in the vein of classic Japanese console RPGs. The game features talking beavers and Media Moguls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C. Kane.

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  44. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Climb your way across 60+ floors with hand drawn enemies and some banging music in this comedic RPG by NecroCatic Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tower of Wowers.

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  45. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Solve dozens of adventure puzzles and explore an enchanting world. Aveyond: The Lost Orb is packed with monsters, magic, and humor. Destroy an evil orb. Explore forests, deserts, and mountains within the mighty Eldrion Empire. And whatever you do, don’t let the empress know you can cook. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-3: The Lost Orb.

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  46. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 879 reviews

    Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonschool.

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  47. 19%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    19% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Enter the new and improved world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 3 is a true sequel to the turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger and saving throws you hold so dear! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Pen & Paper 3.

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  48. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Explore a vibrant world where ancient religions fuse with technology in this character-driven JRPG. Master deep turn-based combat as you battle with divine magic against beasts with mecha parts. Embark on a grand adventure to retrieve the sacred Babel code needed to come face-to-face with your Gods.Play the role of Joshwa Asa, a soldier blindly devoted to his gods, and who is on the verge of losin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    A retro RPG wherein you assemble a party of 4 Heroes from 12 Classes and embark on a journey to rid the world of Tsufana from the titular tower's corruption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venaitura.

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