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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 Thyria, Fear & Hunger or Lich Lords.

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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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Galactic Realms: Quest for the Forgotten is a first-person, 1–4 player co-op dungeon crawler and PvE-only extraction RPG where dark fantasy collides with forgotten technology. Gear up in a shared, persistent underground realm, then descend into an ever-changing dimensional rift dungeon powered by the Galactic Grid Matrix™, a modular system that stitches handcrafted zones into new layouts ever… 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. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    A young girl finds herself trapped in the lair of tentacles. The player must escape from this nest. However, these creatures seem to have only one thing on their minds"lust"! As long as you drain all the monsters you encounter, you can escape, right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Tentacle Cave.

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  9. AwakeningYou wake in an unfamiliar place. The sky is heavy and grey, the ground soaked, and the roar of the ocean echoes behind you. Rising to your feet, you notice a dark figure ahead, a red lantern swaying in its grasp. It is no man, more bone than flesh , yet it does not strike you as hostile. As you draw closer, the figure offers you the souls of the damned. Spirits to be reanimated and bound … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows Of Thornkeep.

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  10. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    If you'd like to join the official Discord server, you can report any bugs/issues there as well as just chat with people as the community begins to grow! https://discord.gg/3XtEKJRRzD CONTENT WARNINGS: Body horror, violence, scary imagery, blood, strong language The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2: The Corpse of the Labyrinth After narrowly escaping their previous surroundings, Rina and Jyl find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2.

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Stripped of his memories and identity by a botched military experiment in order to become the perfect soldier, DIV-0519 was forced to flee the hidden training Facility way too soon. Keep this fugitive alive as you explore a surreal country, ruled by fear and strict laws. FEATURES CHARACTER-DRIVEN NARRATIVE: Atmospheric, eerie story exploring loss of identity, set in a seemingly hopeless worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misdamnation.

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. View Game
    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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  27. 5%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    8% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    ABOUT THIS GAMEThe Sisters of Fate Resurrected a Corpse. You are their Monster their weapon In a world where shadow reigns and death never rests, the cosmic Sisters of Fate have torn you back from the grave to wield you as a living weapon. Grit: The Dark World is a top-down RPG wave shooter where you must fight through relentless 30-minute gauntlets filled with grotesque horrors, ending in bruta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grit the Dark World.

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  28. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    ◆Story"Hey, do you know? The rumors about the disappearing people in Saooni village..." To keep the news club alive, "Mako" and "Akane" head to a village to collect information. The village is holding a strange festival, and they are caught up in a series of events. Can the girls make it out of this monster-infested village alive... ◆Gameplay This is a horror … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spiriting Away of Saooni Village.

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  29. 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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  30. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom. Trade and interact with other travelers, influence their fate and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade.

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  31. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The people of the Omega Empire suffer under the oppressive rule of Emperor Duke—but a beautiful, dark-haired woman, sword in hand, has risen up to assassinate oppressors until the people are free! Marauder of Dystopia: The Weakest Go To The Wall is a doujin RPG from ONEONE1 featuring animated battles and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marauder of Dystopia: The weakest go to the wall.

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  32. 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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  33. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    73% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler with survival elements. It's inspired by classic cRPG from the 90s. An old-school game for hardcore players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno: Beyond the 7th Circle.

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  34. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    What happens when a group of friends decides to visit a mysterious, haunted castle? What started as a bit of fun is about to become a life-changing event for them. But the real question is: can they make it out of the castle alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Plunge into Darkness.

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  35. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Nexoria is a hardcore roguelike about dungeons with hybrid battles, combining classical turn based combat system and a collectible card game. Collect the best spells and conquer the dungeons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexoria: Dungeon Rogue Heroes.

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  36. View Game
    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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  37. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 162 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 3 reviews

    Fall of Light is a story-driven dungeon crawler set in a world consumed by darkness, where an old warrior leads his daughter towards the last remnants of sunlight. Only together will they be strong enough to defeat the enemies born from the Shadow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall of Light.

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  38. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Prayer of the Faithless is a unique blend of traditional RPG and classic survival-horror gameplay. In addition to fighting enemies to level up, you must also scavenge the field to find healing supplies, as well as new gear that comes with their own skills and traits to further customize your party. Battles reward smart tactics and aggressive offense by tying stamina pools to both skill usage and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prayer of the Faithless.

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  39. “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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  40. 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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  41. ■ Game Overview "Day-Night Incident" is a 2D Japanese horror adventure game set in an eerie village rumored to practice bizarre sacrificial rituals. Follow the trail of your missing senior journalist, unravel the mysteries of a village that transforms between day and night, and fight to escape with your life. ■ Prologue / Story Mai is a rookie reporter working for an occult magazine … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 昼夜事件.

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  42. 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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  43. 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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  44. 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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  45. 【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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  46. 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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  47. 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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  48. 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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  49. 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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  50. 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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