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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. 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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  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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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 15 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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  5. 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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  7. 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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  8. About Across the Dungeon Only strategy, synergy, and your sharp intellect will keep you alive. [Across the Dungeon] is a dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder that pushes strategic planning and meaningful choices to their absolute limit. Fight your way through 5 brutal stages to reach the 6th and final stage, where the Demon Lord awaits in the deepest depths. In a unforgiving journey where a singl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Across the Dark.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  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. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  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. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. A BDSM and Corruption themed JRPG styled for NSFW enthusiasts! Time, Day & Night System that affects how NPCs and enemies appear and respond. Fatigue & Willpower mechanics to challenge the player's time management. Campfire mechanics to restore fatigue, willpower and health! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forbidden Fantasy the RPG.

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  30. “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. This isn't a bedtime story; the wolves are truly lethal, and the protagonist, Rosaline, possesses a hidden depth. When a savage wolf begins terrorizing the forest paths Rosaline travels, the local hunters grow suspicious and put her u… 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  39. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 130 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    The Swordbreaker game is interactive fiction with lots of illustrations where you and you alone get to choose the storyline and the ending! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordbreaker The Game.

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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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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Join our human adventurer on an adventure! Is this adventurer even a hero? Is he even actually an adventurer? Who cares? Not the Crafting Goddess Joann, apparently! All she wants is a slave to make things for her in this satirical roguelike about crafting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C:\raft.

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  42. A breath-taking RPG. In a winter, a studious villager, Holder, leave his hometown and go aboard to find his missed lover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Winter Story.

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  43. 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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  44. 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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  45. ■ 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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  46. 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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  47. Experience the Ultimate Blend of Death Game × Strategy RPG × Multi-Ending Scenario! A high-difficulty strategy RPG where a peaceful daytime school life intersects with a deadly nighttime death game. The time limit is a mere 10 days, spanning from August 1st to August 10th in-game! Prepare yourself by exploring the town during the limited daytime, and dive into tense battles at night where strateg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Game.

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  48. 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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  49. COLLECT, SUMMON, DOMINATECreepy Horrors: My Little Blood Cult 2 combines classic video game monster-collecting with loot-driven progression in a darkly toned turn-based battle system. Conduct demonic rituals with blood and alchemical materials to summon and bind Creepy Horrors to your will! Collect them all to complete your curio cabinet. Venture into crypts to explore their secrets with your six… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Horrors: Blood Cult 2.

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  50. 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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