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Games like True Darkness

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, The Dream of Shadowlands Episode 2 or Thyria.

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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. 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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    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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  4. One day, you awake to find the warmth of your human body and flesh gone, replaced with cold bone. Your memory is a blur of vague glimpses of humanity. You find yourself in a strange, eldritch realm. You have become a Lich, and now you're in an endless cycle where Liches fight to the death for supremacy, until only one remains - the "Lich Lord" - only for the cycle to begin again... (Lich Lords … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lich Lords.

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  5. Shards of Order is a dark fantasy RPG with card-based combat, set in a decaying world where reality itself is unraveling. The ancient Laws that once bound life, death, and time have been stolen or shattered, leaving behind a place where memory fades, identity fractures, and even the dead refuse to stay buried. Uncover the story of a grim, shattered world by exploring its hidden corners and shaping… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of Order.

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  6. 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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  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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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Dolven is a narrative-driven tactical RPG where combat fuses party-based skills with poker-style card combos and deckbuilding. In this dark fantasy world, you command a band of mercenaries against the Dungeon Master who rules each cursed dungeon. Battles unfold on a grid-based battlefield where positioning, timing, and strategy are as important as the hand of fate you hold. A First-of-Its-Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dolven.

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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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  11. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Sophie and Mike have been separated by an evil group and must now try and rejoin forces before taking on a great evil. But something more sinister is happening and may change the world forever! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Origin of Destiny: Crimson Awakening.

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  12. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Sequel to "Gaia's Melody: Echoed Melodies." Echoed Memories is a dark psychological love story, with character development, understanding and acceptance at its core. It holds a balance of bright and cheerful to emotional and depressing, and follows the protagonists as they come to terms with their traumas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoed Memories.

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. For ages, the Wall has protected the last remnants of humanity from the horrors beyond. Now, cracks have formed — and through them, the Abyss is spilling into our world. You are a Guardian — one of the few brave enough to venture beyond the Wall, where nightmares roam free. Fight side by side with your allies, slay what lurks in the dark, and push back the endless tide before all is lost. Mast… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardians of the Wall.

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Demons are in the forest and King Beek Eld fears for his life. His allies Kil Yu and Cleer Leeahspy are with him as rumors spread. The Demon King may be hiding as a human. Elsewhere, a man awakens with amnesia. He manages to make a best friend but doesn't yet know the shocking truth of his identity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Spoilers RPG 2: Your best friend is actually the great demon king.

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  20. My body, it was shadow. My mind was shadow. There was only shadow in my blood. This place is the tragic reminder of what once was called Home by many, a world ruled by the just and the kind, reduced to the ruins of a long lost feeling of hope. To the few who still resisted the violence of their oppressors, despair became the only option. Tainted by the vile intentions of the ones in power, this l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow in My Blood.

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Torchless is a dark and gothic dungeon crawler RPG with roguelike elements, played through a text-based retro console. Gather your party of heroes, and prepare to set forth for the dungeons on the west coast in search of a worried mother's lost husband and daughter. Take up arms against the horrors lurking within the dungeon halls in strategic, turn-based combat, and cling on to survival using e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torchless.

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  25. DarkBlue Dungeon [New updates on Steam] Dive into the universe of Dark Blue Dungeon, a solo game that requires no internet connection and contains no in-app purchases. This game was passionately developed by an independent developer and is inspired by board role-playing games. If you enjoy the experience, do not hesitate to leave a rating and a comment, and to share your adventure on social med… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Blue Dungeon.

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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 23 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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  30. Controls (remappable in game, but these are the defaults)Keyboard: Select / Search: A Cancel / Open Status Screen: S Map / Toggle Battle Speed: D Options / Pause Battle: Q Move: Arrow Keys Controller (Xbox layout): Select / Search: A Cancel / Open Status Screen: B Map / Toggle Battle Speed: RT (R2) Options / Pause Battle: Start Move: Joystick or D-pad You can also perform… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destiny Spire.

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  31. An introverted cosplayer, Koromo Kuroi, is flung into a fantasy world?! With dreams of opening her very own costume shop, she sets out on a quest to earn enough money to turn that dream into reality! CHARACTER The shy, slightly negative-thinking lead of the story. Koromo is always second-guessing herself—constantly wondering if someone like her is really cut out for anything. Passionate ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosplayer's Quest.

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  32. Immerse yourself in the world of dark fantasy. In this party-based RPG with strategy elements, you will find yourself in the role of the creator and Keeper of the Guild. Your mission is to gather a team of brave or not so brave Heroes, create and improve equipment, trade, gathering resources and build up your guild base in almost deserted lands. Exploring dangerous dungeons is a real challenge a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild Keeper.

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  33. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 88 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 a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THYSIASTERY.

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  34. 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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  35. 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 75%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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  36. 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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  37. Castle Greyrot is a tactical rogue-lite RPG that blends adventure and boss rush elements into a thrilling experience. Expect the classic rogue-like mechanics—randomized stages, powerful loot, battle-altering curses, brutal bosses, and meaningful choices—but with one major twist: your progress is permanent. Keep your hard-earned gear, unique heroes, and upgrades as you fight your way through the ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Greyrot.

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  38. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Explore the mysterious castle full of monsters and secrets in a quest to collect all the treasures (that will also protect you from the curses on your way) and crush the main boss. The game won't let you exit the castle, no matter how you try. Technically you can win, but there is no end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of no Escape.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Enter the Monsters' Den, a place of endless adventure, battle and reward! Lead your party of four heroes through each level of the ever-changing dungeon, fighting in turn-based battles and hunting for that elusive rare loot. The web-game classic comes to Steam! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters' Den: Book of Dread.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Twilight Memoria: Sun and Moon is a nostalgic RPG about childhood friendship, first love, and proving your worth. Guide two young heroes through quests, alchemy, and real-time turn-based battles in a village full of secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight Memoria.

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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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  42. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    88% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    A turn-based, party-oriented and isometric RPG from Heroic Fantasy Games based on Dungeons & Dragons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of the Chalice.

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  43. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    After being inadvertantly transformed into a robotic battle maiden by their criminially insane roommate, Sam is dragged along on a ridiculous adventure in a dimension full of ravenous monster girls. Will Sam find a way out of this mess and return to their original body? Probably not, but who knows! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Mad Scientist Roommate Turned Me Into Her Personal Robotic Battle Maiden?!?.

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  44. An Epic quest full os twists. After the storm, there comes CAOS. Follow Dan, a young man touched by the power of darkness that needs to find the cure for his curse and also save the world from humanity itself, the evil force named CAOS and also deal with what means to exist and to love somebody. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Order from Caos.

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  45. 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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  46. This is the first chapter of Agent of Strange — an upcoming story-driven RPG from the creators of the award-winning 'The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante', set in a mysterious early XX-century city. Get ready for a dark roleplaying thriller with immersive sim elements. Your every move will open a labyrinth of choices, possibilities and consequences. Create your unique story out of countless pie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent of Strange: Arrival.

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  47. ABOUT ME Hello, my name is Emil. I'm 17 years old, and I live in Bulgaria. I have 4 years of experience in game development, and I think it's finally time for me to create something a bit larger than usual! My passion is creating experiences that everyone can enjoy, and it warms my heart to see my work being appreciated! If you want to support me and follow my work, you can join our Discord comm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: ELIOT.

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  48. Hollow Ascent is a third-person action RPG set in a dark fantasy city overrun by the undead. Trapped within its gothic urban scenery, you must scavenge, fight to survive, and uncover fragments of a forgotten past. Death is never the end — death binds you to the city, and escape may be the only way to save yourself Key Features Action RPG – Engage in challenging third-person battles with weapons,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Ascent.

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  49. EXPERIENCE A DENSE OPEN WORLD, FIRST PERSON RPG (Gameplay trailer coming soon, stay tuned) Awaken as The Fool, a being fused with a cursed, living jester’s hat—an artifact of ancient power and cosmic madness. Thrust into a vast, surreal land, you find yourself in a world gripped by conflict. False gods manipulate tribes through wrath, illusions, and endless cycles of suffering. The sands shift … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Holy Fool.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    A curse lay upon the town of Tombwater. Play as a lone gunslinger who arrives in the accursed ghost town in search of a lost friend. The residents of the once-prosperous mining town have been afflicted by madness. Monsters and horrors roam the streets and there are few souls remaining with a sound mind. If the Eldritch beasts of the town can be overcome– there may be hope yet for Tombwater. Bl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tombwater.

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