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Games like Unknown Darkness

Looking for games like Unknown Darkness? Here are top survival role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Edge of Madness, Nomads Plague or Obsidian Moon.

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  1. After receiving a mysterious invitation from the influential patron Dr. Marsh, you find yourself drawn into a chain of occult events surrounding an ancient ritual. You must confront a secretive cult, prevent the ritual, and escape alongside your companions. Edge of Madness is a dark RPG inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft. Choose one of four characters and accept the invitation to the Mar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Madness.

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  2. Lead a band of nomads through a collapsing nation in a real-time tactical survival campaign where every choice has consequences, and fear, trauma, relationships, and survival itself shape who your Nomads become. HUMANITY SYSTEM We are proud to present the new Humanity System. Survival changes people: every Nomad carries fears, trauma, attachments, motivations, and personality traits that shape … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomads Plague.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    ️ Welcome, detective.  A series of ritualistic murders is shaking Obsidian City and as the bodies pile up, the dark truth remains elusive—will you uncover it before it's too late? Here is an Alpha Demo for Obsidian Moon, a text-based detective adventure-simulator that puts you in the shoes of a 1930s homicide detective. This is your chance to play early, provide feedback, and help us shape t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsidian Moon.

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  4. Moldborne is a dark co-op tactical roguelike built around turn-based combat, classes, perks, and skills. Faith and heresy clash as a deadly mold consumes everything. In Moldborne, your grief, faith, and choices matter. The road north is harsh, the truths you uncover are haunting, and the final decisions at the Shackles will echo through a world that may never be the same. Build your deck Engage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moldborne.

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  5. From the creators of the award-winning 'The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante' comes a new kind of role-playing experience. 'Agent of Strange' is set in an old and remote wintry European city sealed off from the world – a place of shadows, secrets, and power plays. You pretend to be an ordinary citizen: but you are a covert agent of the Conspiracy who infiltrated the City and dismantles the hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent of Strange.

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  6. 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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  7. DEATH ENDS THE RUN. NOT YOUR PROGRESS. Escape Ruin is a dark-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder built around exploration, choice, and long-term progression. Venture into interconnected Lairs, manage a limited number of Steps, build your deck, pursue quests, and decide how far you are willing to push each expedition. When the run ends, return to the Hub with Soul Slivers and permanently strengthen yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Ruin.

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  8. Build a party. Queue the turn. Survive what resolves. Golgothian is a dark-fantasy, party-based roguelike deckbuilder where every run starts with a team, not a lone hero. Choose your party, tune passives and starter cards, route through the dungeon, and fight tactical card battles where plans resolve only after you commit. Each room pushes the build in a new direction. Draft cards, equip gear, di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golgothian.

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  9. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Apollyon is a dark fantasy narrative RPG focused on choices, where you summon demons and spiritual entities, deal with them for power, and delve deeper into an occult universe! It is a multiplayer choose-your-own adventure RPG mixed with a roguelike strategy board game and hidden deckbuilder elements. In this 40+ hour game, you will: Use obsidian tokens upon the Apollyic table to control the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollyon: River of Life.

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  10. Grimoire of Blanks is a roguelite spellcrafting deckbuilder about writing magic into unfinished cards. Every spell begins with blanks. Fill them with words from your hand to decide what the card does, who it works on, and how far you want to push it. A simple fire spell can become a room-wide burn, a trap that waits for the right enemy intent, or a forbidden burst of power that asks for somethin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimoire of Blanks.

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  11. In ARCHETYPE BLUE, a deck building rogue-lite game of collecting, using, and strengthening cards, players are invited to become legendary heroes who embark with their companions on expeditions into the various parts of this fantasy world. ※ Work in progress. The game will support English. Lead your venturing party successfully to their destination using a deck suited to your own particular… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARCHETYPE BLUE.

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  12. “The oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” H. P. Lovecraft What begins as a single turned card becomes a desperate struggle against things mankind was never meant to witness. Eldritch Cards: The Lovecraftian Dungeon Crawler Game is a card roguelike where every run is a compact nightmare of risk, planning, and survival. Reveal cards one by one, fight monsters, gather weapons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eerie Cards: The Lovecraftian Dungeon Crawler Game.

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  13. Awaken in darkness with no memory of who you are. In A Tale of Shadows, you must explore a haunting estate filled with forgotten secrets, eerie puzzles, and lurking horrors. Guided by a mysterious figure, you uncover lost memories and unravel a sinister mystery tied to a murder and a secret ancient ritual, and your own past. As you navigate through hidden rooms and strange objects, piece together … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tale Of Shadows: Fragments Part I.

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  14. Dark Deity returns with more Strategy RPG goodness and adventure as the world of Terrazael faces its greatest threat yet. The God of Death is coming, and time is running out. Death cults are spreading across the land, and only the Eternal Order stands between the world and total collapse. Lead two armies in a desperate race against time as they fight to uncover the truth and stop the coming sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Deity 3.

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  15. World of Magic: Rise of Magic is an open-world action RPG set in a Medieval Punk fantasy world, where combat, magic, and world simulation systems dynamically interact to create unpredictable gameplay outcomes. Players take on the role of a mage in a living world where spell combinations, enemy adaptation, and narrative choices continuously reshape both combat and the world itself. The game featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Magic: Rise of Magic.

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  16. Turn-based management roguelike. Command the Inquisition and rule an industrial city on the empire’s edge. Use your train to meet prisoner shipment quotas by hunting heretics and slaying magical beasts. Produce supplies, contain revolt, and sacrifice prisoners to stop the madness. HUNT DOWN HERETICS BY TRAINSend your inquisitors out by train on deadly quests to hunt down heretics across the front… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Rail.

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  17. The nameless rite has been completed. Forgotten gods have awakened. Ancient horrors now bleed into our world. Only a handful of doomed investigators stand between humanity and total annihilation. Fight alone or with a group of up to 3 friends in this Lovecraftian co-op action roguelike bullet-heaven game. Survive relentless hordes of eldritch monstrosities while gathering clues, complete team ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madness Survivors: A Case Gone Dark.

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  18. Enter dangerous adventures. Risk what you carry. Escape with power… or leave it behind. Two obstinate races, their intellects ascended yet unyielding, waged a war of unimaginable scale known as The Deception War. In its wake, entire civilizations were erased, leaving behind only fragments of their power, scattered and forgotten across the universe. These remnants are now known as the Lost Relics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Relics.

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  19. The city greets you with rain. In the dark, the windows of an old tavern glow invitingly — that's where you're headed. Here, you can hire anyone: from a grim paladin to a gold-hungry witch. Assemble a party of five mercenaries — their personalities and quirks will shape your deck for this expeditions. Your party shapes your deck: each class brings its own cards, while every hero adds card… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirrorbane.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stirring Abyss.

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  21. YOU DON'T GET TO DIE TONIGHT Bernhardt Godfrey wakes up on a farm he can't leave. Something is moving out in the fields, and something worse is waiting in the manor. He has a flashlight and whatever weapons he can scavenge. If he gets careless, neither will save him. TURN-BASED TERROR Every action costs Action Points, and the monsters have them too. Some have more than you. Waste a turn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visceral.

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  22. Step into the strange, yet nostalgic world of MonCraft 199X— a retro-inspired sandbox adventure. The game is set in an alternate reality where the "Y2Katastrophe" destroyed civilization. You'll explore vast nature, abandoned cities, underground facilities, and bizarre landmarks swallowed by corruption, mystery, and monsters. Forage supplies, craft tools, build shelters, tame creatures, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MonCraft 199X.

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  23. Genetic mutations, biological augmentation, and wars of faith… After millennia of chaos and upheaval, the world awakens once more. What remains of humanity survives only under the protection of the World Tree, guarding the final embers of its species.Was history buried by time, or did entire planes of existence shift and migrate? We know neither our past nor what lies ahead. Yet in this resour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey of Resurgence.

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  24. DescriptionEverguest: The Veiled Inn is a dark fantasy roguelite strategy RPG where every run begins at a mysterious inn hidden deep within a cursed forest. What first seems like refuge soon reveals itself as a prison: a creeping veil of fog drives you deeper into the woods, and every death brings you back to the inn once more. Fight through a deadly loop of twisted encounters, branching paths, o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Everguest: The Veiled Inn.

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  25. A cozy lovecraftian horror retro RPG. Become a paranormal investigator & explore an open world. Solve a criminal conspiracy of the occult. Investigate & battle monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting of Mageburrow.

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  26. Greed or Dread: Which will claim you first?​Tamas: Shadowveil is a first-person PvPvE extraction game set in a dark world inspired by Chinese folklore. Enter haunted ruins armed with cold steel. Search for valuable relics, fight supernatural creatures and rival players, and escape before everything you brought in—and everything you found—is lost. WHAT KIND OF GAME IS IT?Enter a blight-stricken r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tamas: Shadowveil.

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  27. Greed or Grave is a dark medieval, unforgiving, cooperative action RPG dungeon extraction game. Gather your party, descend into the depths of forgotten ruins, face indescribable horrors, and loot as much as you can carry. But remember: true victory isn't finding the treasure, but escaping alive to tell the tale. If you fall in the darkness, you will lose everything you carry. Will you succumb to g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed or Grave.

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  28. Early Access Purchase Offer!The journey is about to begin! ✨ Chaos of Destiny Remake is coming to Early Access, and we want to invite you to be a part of this adventure from the very beginning. ️ Why join now? Participate in the development by providing your feedback. Be among the first to experience new mechanics, items, and never-before-seen content from the remake. And the best part! If yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos of Destiny Remake.

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  29. In this turn-based tactical RPG, renown can change the course of a war. Lead Kenmare and the Panthers against the King of Light, shape the Chronicle through your choices, and wield the Legend to turn battles around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Calame.

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  30. Remaining Kingdom is a dark fantasy roguelike that blends deckbuilding, real-time card combat, and tower defense into one run-based experience. Choose a fallen Lord, build your deck, summon units, cast spells, and defend your kingdom through fast tactical battles. Every run pushes you through new cards, relics, potions, events, and dangerous choices that can change your build completely. Begin a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remaining Kingdom.

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  31. Odds Chronicles is a tactical roguelite RPG where dice-driven unpredictability meets precise strategy. Play as Evryn, a former royal bodyguard whose kingdom has fallen, and unlock more unique heroes during your journey, each with their own starting abilities and personalized dice loadouts. Click to roll or throw the dice yourself, then use every face like a weapon. Generate resources -Strength… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odds Chronicles.

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  32. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 1,008 reviews

    Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts". ※Includes content from all 3 DLCs. ●Introduction In this work, you'll meet 45 Heroin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK SOULS II.

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  33. The Roaring Twenties are dying as a cosmic threat hangs over a world already shaken by the Wall Street crash of 1929. Take a deep dive into the twisted universe of H.P. Lovecraft with this oversized narrative RPG. Slip into the intertwined souls of Mark, Anna or Victor, surrounded by the Cult and its ilk, during the chaos of 1929, as Nyarlathotep, the cosmic horror, strives to be reborn and ensla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising.

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  34. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 843 reviews

    All Quiet in the Trenches is a narrative turn-based strategy game set in the Great War. Get to know your soldiers, take care of their needs and lead them in battle, trying to strike a precarious balance between the ambitions of your superiors and the survival of your men. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Quiet in the Trenches.

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  35. Playtest Sign-ups Now Open Join our official Telegram: About the Game Explore an Unforgiving Realm & Face Moral ChoicesLost in the mist, every choice demands a price. Unveil hidden fates, or block impending doom? Draw your blade against lurking horrors, or conserve your strength for the unknown? Be a righteous savior, or a ruthless survivor. The Underworld doesn't judge right from wron… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebirth Scroll: Naihe.

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  36. Hexborn is a dark fantasy action RPG that blends brutal hack-and-slash combat, deep dungeon crawling, guild progression, and player-driven rivalry in a world consumed by an ever-expanding corruption known as the Graveglass Blight. Forge your path as one of the realm’s rising Scion — powerful adventurers gifted with unique, one-of-one abilities capable of shaping the fate of entire kingdoms. Vent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexborn.

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  37. Sin or Suffer is a brutal mix of survival-horror and JRPG. Locked in a medieval prison, you awake amidst a cold silence. The guards are gone; inmates and madness own the place. Something terrible lurks underground. But the only way to the truth is down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin or Suffer.

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  38. Beneath the crimson moon, countless adventurers have descended into the abyss. Few have ever returned. Crimson Crawl is a dark fantasy pixel-art roguelike RPG that combines dungeon exploration, deckbuilding, turn-based combat, and strategic progression. Play as a Crimson Crawler, a wanderer corrupted by ancient blood magic, and venture deep into ever-changing labyrinths filled with monsters, trea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Crawl.

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  39. Dark fantasy interactive fiction RPG — explore a cruel medieval world where every click reveals more of the story, opens new paths, and changes what you become. Follow cursed paths, dead ruins, forgotten places, and whispers in the dark. What begins as a quiet journey through a hostile world slowly turns into something far more disturbing — a descent through fear, strange encounters, and choices … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Castle.

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  40. Step into a Spring and Autumn fantasy realm where ink-wash brushstrokes meet the texture of oil painting. Mist-shrouded peaks, abandoned bamboo paths, desolate ancient ruins… Five distinct regions await your exploration. Battle monsters, bandits, and fallen souls twisted by obsession into demonic forms. Collect cryptic bamboo slips to piece together the truth behind the chaos. Assemble your exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hidden Scrolls.

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  41. Embark on an Epic Journey in a Fantasy World! Assume the role of a master strategist, overseeing a diverse group of adventurers. Dispatch them on dangerous expeditions to discover ancient secrets, confront formidable creatures, and recover legendary treasures. Recruit, train, and equip a team of unique adventurers, each with their own skills, strengths, and abilities. Develop your base of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seventh Song.

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  42. In Decisive Decks, command a World War II fleet through deckbuilding and turn-based naval battles. Choose the United States, Japan, Britain, or Germany, put each nation’s strengths to work, and chart a campaign route across the world’s seas. Every card is an order. Fire a broadside, launch an air strike, spring a torpedo ambush, or cover your fleet at a critical moment. Read enemy intentions, all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decisive Decks.

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  43. RoadmapThank you sincerely for the great enthusiasm for the game in its first month before the trailer has even been released. That's far beyond what we hoped for the game. As a commitment, here is the roadmap for the playtest, demo, and official release. About the GameA tyrant king, his warlords and creatures rule the outer regions, and every road beyond the Breach promises adventures, da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Control.

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  44. Step into a world torn apart by ancient powers, fractured kingdoms, and rising factions of war.  Fabled Kingdoms is a turn-based fantasy strategy game where you command unique factions, build armies, and engage in tactical grid-based combat across a story-driven campaign. Every faction brings its own identity, mechanics, and playstyle—ranging from arcane spellcasters and undead legions to primal … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabled Kingdoms.

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  45. The Armistice of Mudros has been signed, and the Allied fleet lies anchored in the Bosphorus. While occupation patrols roam the streets, the fate of a nation rests not only in the hands of diplomats at their desks, but with the Halaskârgazi patriots organizing in dark streets, hidden lodges and basement print shops. Halaskârgazi is an espionage and strategy game set in occupied Istanbul. The game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halaskargâzi.

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  46. Story-Driven Dark Fantasy RPG with Precision Turn-Based CombatRequiem for Faith is a dark fantasy turn-based RPG built around precision combat, set in Varnath, a kingdom of seven cities standing at the edge of a breaking faith Play as a Fallen Holy KnightOnce protected by holy vows and sacred light, the kingdom now trembles under war, fear, and secrets buried beneath the Cathedral. Lead Ser… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Requiem for Faith.

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  47. The Fool's Journey is a roguelike deckbuilder set amid the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials. Explore through this ASCII style journey and build your deck card by card! Gather powerful relics, and fight your way through three acts of colonial horror! Every run is different. Every choice matters. Large variety of reverse cards that have two faces. THE REVERSED MECHANIC Play any reversible car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fool's Journey.

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  48. World without Time is a third-person atmospheric adventure set in a ruined world frozen between the past and the future. These lands were once filled with light, warmth, and magic, but a catastrophe destroyed everything. Now only an endless frozen wasteland remains, covered in ash, ice, and silence. You play as a fire alicorn (Lieris) — a lone wanderer who has lost their past. Your journey change… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World without Time.

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  49. The heart of classic RPGAt its core Dungeons: The Green Plague is a classic story driven RPG with tactical turn-based combat and real time exploration where you crawl through ruins of an underground city of fallen civilization, evading and fighting its current hostile denizens on a quest to find an antidote for our mother’s sickness. From Zero to HeroYou start with nothing. Along the way you ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons: The Green Plague.

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  50. Welcome to Veil Obscura Services. The VOS Software Rehabilitation Division has a new file for you to process: First Faiths. WARNING: The terrain is unstable. Death is not an end; it is a necessary data point for your progress. Analyze threats, understand the software's mechanics, and report your findings. Key Features: Learning Through Agony: In a world where death is just data, every failure is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOS: First Faiths.

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