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Games like True Darkness

Looking for games like True Darkness? Here are top survival role playing recommendations with a horror, fantasy, dark fantasy and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Fear & Hunger, Lich Lords or Sir Galgano: A Medieval Tale.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    A dark fantasy survival horror RPG in which players must uncover the secrets of the dungeon of Fear & Hunger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear & Hunger.

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  2. A Lovecraftian roguelite where you wake up as a Lich with no memory, trapped in a world where everything wants to kill you. Forge deadly builds, slay rival Liches and monstrous horrors, and uncover the truth behind this strange new world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lich Lords.

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  3. Sir Galgano is a side-scrolling medieval beat ‘em up game with RPG elements If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sir Galgano: A Medieval Tale.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance to ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria.

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  5. Magic meets forgotten tech in a first-person, 1-4 player co-op PvE-only extraction RPG and dungeon crawler. Descend into handcrafted, ever-changing dungeons, risk what you bring, claim rare loot, and extract to keep what you earn. No pay-to-win. No microtransactions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Realms: Quest for the Forgotten.

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  6. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    THIS IS A DEMO VERSION OF THE GAME: The Green Earth is in active development and new updates will be released soon. The current version is likely to have glitches and possibly other errors.  You have reached The Green Earth. The Green Earth is an in-development roguelike combining concepts from both traditional and modern games in the genre. In this game you will explore an open-world, procedura… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Green Earth.

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  7. Lazarus Regress – Demo v0.6 A High Fantasy Turn-Based RPG with ATB Battles, Choices & Mulitple endings. About the Game You are Lazarus, a young baron who has just lost his father and is about to be married. But as darkness brews within the nobility, your future takes a deadly turn. Explore a dark high-fantasy world filled with political conspiracy, ancient secrets, and a fight for survival. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazarus Regress.

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  8. A classic story with fun exploration, an RPG like nothing you remembered. Familiar gameplay with new twists, building your Warriors into Legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gears of Phantasm: Destiny Tailored(Act I).

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  9. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    49% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    Guide Elden on a mission across a blighted land to save their mother from ancient horrors. Engage in brutal, technical, combat and master eldritch magics as you walk the Forgotten Path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elden: Path of the Forgotten.

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  10. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 1,429 reviews

    Stoneshard: Prologue is a demo to Stoneshard, an open-world roguelike RPG currently in development.Key features: Familiarize yourself with the basic mechanics of the main game. Learn the backstory of one of Stoneshard's main characters, Verren. Explore the dark catacombs of the abandoned abbey. Try out a variety of skill trees, from two-handed sword and bows to pyromancy and geomancy. S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stoneshard: Prologue.

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  11. 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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  12. Arise! This isn't the world you knew, but at least it's a cute one! Explore a turn-based, story driven JRPG that feels alive! Befriend strange, anthropomorphic creatures, wield bizarre, unique weapons, uncover secrets in an interactive world and...pet dancing bats? Just, don't look closer... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Song Of WILL: ACT I.

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  13. HALLS OF JÖTUNN is a first-person atmospheric dungeon crawler set in the ruins of a forgotten Norse world where Ragnarök has already happened. Ragnarök is no longer a prophecy. It has become a state of the world — a slow collapse of memory, faith, and meaning that nobody noticed happening. You awaken at the edge of death, a broken warrior abandoned upon a rain-soaked battlefield. In that final … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halls of Jötunn.

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  14. In this fate-tangled turn-based RPG, you play as Kunzai — a lost hero drowning in destiny. Team up with your destined partner and eccentric allies to explore a world of sand and sea, uncover the meaning of “Kun-life,” face snarky teammates, and try not to get emotionally wrecked by your own drama. The StoryThe Sun Kingdom once shone with glory—until its brilliance began to fade. As darkness sprea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahadesora.

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  15. You Alone Can Defeat Evil is a gripping and challenging 2D top-down action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Alone Can Defeat Evil.

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  16. Darkest Cube fuses card games, roguelikes, and RPG elements – adapt your starting deck with cards gained from quests, and adjust your strategies to seal the mysterious Dark Cubes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Cube.

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  17. Rogue is a turn-based dungeon crawler where every run is a unique challenge. Venture deep into the Dungeons of Doom in search of the legendary Amulet of Yendor—but be warned: there are no second chances. Monsters are fierce, traps are deadly, and supplies are scarce. You'll need to explore carefully, fight strategically, and manage your inventory wisely to survive. Death is permanent, and each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Remastered.

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  18. Controller recommended, but not mandatory. XBOX / PS5 controllers tested and fully compatible. -- Preface -- Grief, as an emotion, is the heaviest of them all. Heavy not only for what we have lost,  but for what  we shall never have again. Tell me, traveler... Are you angry? -- Summary -- "Stagnant Gold" is a narrative RPG about a youth named Aurelio who traveled to find the Darkness Its… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stagnant Gold (DEMO V0.05).

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  19. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Torchless is a dark and gothic dungeon crawler RPG played through a text-based retro console. Forge your party and take up arms against the horrors lurking within the dungeon halls in strategic, turn-based combat, clinging on to survival using everything at your disposal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torchless.

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  20. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    --[ PLEASE READ! ]-- -For Windows 10 - This game has only ever been tested on Windows 10! If you're running on an older version of Windows, please consider downloading the demo first before purchasing to see if this works for you! Due to the game having to be deployed for windows, running this game on a Windows emulator for Mac may cause issues and even unplayable! Please Download the Dem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Time At Etheria.

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  21. A retro style party based RPG smashing together concepts from several of my favorite games! Build and name a party of 3, then 6 characters with a large selection of male and female (few cats too) character avatar sprites. Explore the 15 levels of the dungeon to protect the people of Airi from the secret threat contained within. Many original music tracks throughout! Jobs: Combine any number of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Tactics.

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Introduction Ultimate Odyssey is an adventure exploration game where you take on the role of a destined hero to rid the lands of a darkness falling over it. Creatures are getting vicious and attacking people. Pirates have taken over the waters. And there are even reports of the dead rising from their graves. Can you find the source of the deadly incursion and put a stop to it? How to play There … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Odyssey.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Choose whether to indulge your inner demon and become a sexual threat in this lewd RPG. You play as Gloria and you must try to balance the demonic urges of your demonic companion, Baal, in order to not being consumed by them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonherd.

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  24. Create a coven of witches, defeat the great Blight and harvest its soul. Soul Cauldron is a Min-Maxing dungeon runner set in a dying world, where covens of powerful witches vie for power as everything around them is slowly consumed by the enigmatic Blight. Min-Maxing Challenge: Different builds for every occasion Unlike traditional RPG-s where you build your character in a certain way througho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Cauldron.

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  25. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Kalyzmyr is a short fantasy game about a legendary warrior, Smyrna, escaping from a dungeon called Kalyzmyr. The game is a simplistic mix of popular gameplay elements like tower defense, dungeon crawler and hack'n slash with lots of button mashing and random generated interactions and loot. Fight and defend through hordes of demons in this old-school fast-paced action game. Each floor starts with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kalyzmyr.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    THYSIASTERY is a turn-based, dungeon crawling roguelike role-playing game rendered in a retro-inspired art style. Play as a group of bearers of the Brand that have been drawn into the vast and enigmatic Labyrinth. Save, ally with, rely on and learn from characters you encounter whilst exploring in hopes of finding a way out. Discover buried forests, underwater cities and other ancient secrets as y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THYSIASTERY.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 62,868 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 9 reviews

    The Ancestral Edition includes the Darkest Dungeon core game plus the following content packs: The Crimson Court, The Shieldbreaker and The Color of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Dungeon.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    58% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    This digital download edition includes: 99 Spirits 99 Spirits: Artbook and Soundtrack Pack Next to the base game includes a digital artbook (76 pages) and the digital soundtrack with 17 tracks, featuring Yoshiyuki Obi and Karen Tachibana. The extras can also be purchased separately, outside of this edition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99 Spirits.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    65% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Inspired by Monster Hunter, World of Warcraft, and Dark SoulsThe difficulty of Sinderfury does not lie in timing dodge rolls, but in preparing for the unknown. You must craft a build and take down the ever powerful demon bosses that await you at the end of each dungeon. Think carefully about your build and how to approach fights - it will be the only path to victory in Sinderfury.Time Trial Dung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinderfury.

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  31. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A souls-like action-RPG with lots of battles and exploration. Defeat your enemies, steal their weapons, and uncover the secret of the stronghold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Night of Winter.

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  32. “Another Red Riding Hood Story” is a hybrid Dungeon Crawler and Visual Novel, told through an urban horror narrative reminiscent of Junji Ito’s storytelling style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Red Riding Hood Story - 另一个小红帽的故事 - Cô Bé Quàng Khăn Đỏ.

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  33. As one of the most legendary and highest-ranking adventurers of all time, countless tales about you have been spoken. No person does not know of your name or your deeds. However, this wasn't enough for you. While tales about you will be told for decades to come, you believed none will outlast the test of time. No tale could withstand centuries - even millennia. Thus, you picked up your trusty swo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spiritbound.

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  34. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Dungeon Explorers 2 - Early AccessA Journey of Strategy, Romance, and Adventure! In a world shrouded in supernatural darkness, where the war between Chaos and the gods has left eternal scars, a young warrior embarks on his crusade against Chaos itself. Immerse yourself in a high-fantasy RPG that blends first-person dungeon exploration, intense tactical battles, and faction management. Forge allia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Explorers 2.

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  35. The other half of your soul — never let go. About This Game **Emotion turns the tide. Choice writes the ending.** *Gemini in Flux* is a turn-based dark fantasy RPG. Whatever your characters feel during the story carries straight onto the battlefield as stat changes, and the choices you make along the way branch into four distinct endings. **A story that begins again, in the Afterworld.**… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 流転のジェミニ.

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  36. Enter the darkest labyrinth ever discovered.A forgotten place buried for thousands of years, where the stones seem to breathe, statues watch your every step, and every corridor may hide a secret capable of changing your entire adventure. You play as Joy, a strange yet fearless little creature lost within a vast living labyrinth. Your objective seems simple: find the exit. But the deeper you vent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscurinth.

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  37. 【CONTINUOUS UPDATES】The game will constantly add new characters, NPCs, props, gems! If you have any comments on the game, have found bugs and translation errors, please send an email to: [email protected] We will reply to you within 48 hours! About the Game Dungeon Mercenaries is an endless replayability RPG. Every time you wake up, it's a new start, procedurally generated map, randomly genera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Mercenaries.

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  38. ODYSSEY RPG Step into the sandals of a wandering hero in Odyssey RPG, a classic-style JRPG that brings the epic of Homer to life like never before! Explore a Mythical World From the burning shores of Troy to the eerie songs of the Sirens, each destination is steeped in danger, mystery, and legend. Sail across the seas, battle ancient beasts, and test your resolve against the gods themselves. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odyssey RPG.

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  39. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Inspired by the frenetic pace of Half-Minute Hero and the addictive replayability of The Binding of Isaac, The Rogue of Nexus throws you into procedurally generated dungeons filled with loot, traps and hordes of bizarre creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rogue of Nexus.

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  40. Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

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  41. Created with RPG Maker MV for the Indie Game Maker Contest 18.This game is an joint project by zelgadis85 and Punamaagi. You and your sister have come to the town of Alea to become adventurers -- people who search ancient ruins, discover new things and generally go on adventures. However, your entry to the adventurer's guild is denied. When talking to the innkeeper about this, she sends you off t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Adventure.

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  42. Infinity Wanderer is an action platformer with pixel art visuals and a mix of metroidvania, roguelike and souls like genres. In Infinity Wanderer, players experience the dark and terrifying immersive story of Lunara. With carefully hand-designed levels and a deep character customization system, Infinity Wanderer offers a fluid and challenging rogue-like gameplay experience that combines fast gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Wanderer.

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  43. SAAN: Lunar Flares SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with a time-based combat system. It was developed for Game Off 2020. It is also our first attempt at developing a game, and also our first time using the Godot engine. Game Details SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with an extremely light story. It has three major gameplay aspects: the Overworld, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAAN: Lunar Flares.

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  44. Final Fantasy: Chronicles of Eno is a fan game based on the beloved Final Fantasy Franchise, though with an unusual twist. It is also an adaptation of a long-running Dungeons and Dragons campaign! Created by a team of two developers, a musician and in correspondence with an artist, not to mention the input of the original players, we're dedicated to seeing our dearly held tale come to life in a fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Fantasy: Chronicles of Eno.

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  45. 78%Game Brain Score
    78% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    This is a game about online violence, all of which are based on the personal experience of the producer and shared with netizens. As far as possible to reduce the reality of one after another bloody cruel phenomenon. Today's victims may only be a little-known person, and the next It could be you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 告死天使的审判 Death Angel Trial.

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  46. Turn-Based Combat with a Nemesis system that sends harder foes to hunt you down as you slay different monster types. Find Crafting Recipes to unlock powerful gear at the smith and even Level Up your crafts! Just about everything levels as you play: Weapon Skills, Magic Skills, the Shop Keeper, the world zones you slay monsters in. There's no set classes either, build your pure melee damage knight … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon's Bane.

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

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 296 reviews

    OverviewCan you protect yourself from ruin and despair, or will you die and become part of the corruption...? Delve into a decadent world depicted with intricate pixel art inhabited by grotesque, writhing aberrant monsters. Play as a magic nun who sets out to battle cursed creatures in this dark action RPG!StoryThe land of Arsezon is quietly, yet surely, being led toward ruin by the covert machin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SiNiSistar 2.

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  49. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    In Ouma, samurai Sakura Ouka, jobless and foolish, loses her home. She aids Suzune, sparking a quest to revive the Sakura Style. They aim for the Gozenjiai, facing trials in a Japanese-style action RPG. Complete requests, build reputation, and master thrilling battles to win! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Gozen.

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  50. Cataclysmic Bite is a dark fantasy horror, turn based RPG where survival means hiding, listening, and holding onto your sanity. You follow a small group of travelers Lila, Malcolm, Elias, Rowan, and Alice. They uncover the truth behind, the demon cat curse spread across the village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysmic Bite.

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