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Looking for games like Unwanted Host? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings, Invisible Inc. or Sleep Aid.

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  1. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    Recruit and command a party of samurai on expeditions into the Shadowlands of the Legend of the Five Rings universe. Gain experience and cards in battle to develop units and create powerful combat combinations in this strategic roguelite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings.

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  2. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    91% User Score Based on 6,736 reviews

    Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invisible Inc..

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  3. Knock. Knock. Knock. Fourteen days. That's all you get. If you intend to make it till the end. You must play your cards just right, and never trust what hides in sight. But earn enough to carry on, don't lose yourself or you'll be gone. The rules won't wait for you to catch. Neither will I. So mind your match. Stay long enough and you'll draw near, to learn the reason why you're here. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleep Aid.

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  4. DESCEND WHERE THE CITY DOES NOT WANT TO BE REMEMBEREDNoctiria is a horror roguelike deckbuilder set in a sick, filthy, decaying urban city, where every battle is a descent into something that should not exist. Choose your hero, build your deck, face corrupted creatures, and survive a night that seems like it will never end. Every card is a wound. Every choice is a sentence. Every run can bring y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctiria.

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  5. 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

    Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Dungeon.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 3,658 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    Pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duskers.

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  7. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 5,613 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 18 reviews

    Pathologic 2 is a narrative-driven dramatic thriller about fighting a deadly outbreak in a secluded rural town. You are a healer, and to save anyone, you'll have to survive in this bleak and strange world, where even food and medicine are scarce. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathologic 2.

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  8. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 199 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    You wake up dazed and confused, probably from the effects of cryosleep. No one can be seen around, but you soon start to find the bodies of your dead crewmen. The ship is adrift, and whoever – or whatever – killed your crewmates is probably still around. Syndrome is a sci-fi survival horror game that takes place aboard the "Valkenburg", an exploration and science ship equipped with the most ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syndrome.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 1,472 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 3 reviews

    Space Run is a PC game that mixes strategy and space ship construction in real time, borrowing certain mechanics from the “tower defense” system with numerous twists and hyper dynamic gameplay. Space Run is a nod to ‘80s science fiction and pays homage to many of its tropes and references. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Run.

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  10. WELCOME TO THE ARENA Arena Blast is a colorful third-person arena shooter built around fast matches, different game modes, and a carefully measured amount of uncontrolled chaos. Pick your weapon, customize your look, gather your friends, and jump into the same arena with players across Steam, Android, and iOS. You can make a team strategy before the match. You might even follow it for the first … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arena Blast.

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  11. Lucky Punk is a roguelike deckbuilder where every turn comes with one simple decision: DRAW another card and push your luck – or STOP and play it safe. Where most card battlers hide randomness or over-use RNG, Lucky Punk always shows you the odds. In a game where every choice matters, every decision in Lucky Punk is transparent, every risk is yours, and well, every failure? Completely deserved. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucky Punk: a push your luck Deckbuilder.

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  12. The Veil tore on a Monday. The dead stopped staying dead. And Aldric — Sage of the Veil, hiding from his past in a quiet mortician's job — is the only one still on shift. GRAVEYARD SHIFT: A SAGE'S LAST STAND is a dark pixel-art roguelike deckbuilder where the dead on your table become the deck in your hands. Survive twenty-two nights across four weeks of escalating horrors, forge your cards towar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graveyard Shift: A Sage's Last Stand.

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  13. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Union of Gnomes is a roguelike collectible card game about uniting small but proud people of gnomes. Heroes assemble squads of gnomes and fight for Freedom of their people in different lands. A flaming story of a small nation's big uprising. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Union of Gnomes.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    83% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Spin your way to victory in this slotmachine-driven dungeon crawler. Battle monsters, collect loot and unleash the power of the random reels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PEREELOUS.

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  15. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    89% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    You’re just trying to get home. It’s only a quarter mile. One street. What could go wrong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Good Choices.

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  16. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 2,286 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is a gritty RTS that puts you in the middle of the Future Wars between humanity and Legion's synthetic intelligent machine network. Take command and lead your army to foil Legion's plan to destroy humanity or play as one of three factions in skirmish and multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.

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  17. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 690 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    The spiritual successor to the epic strategy-shooter Void Bastards, Wild Bastards is a hybrid FPS/strategy game with heart-pounding tactical combat, detailed management systems, and a roguelike campaign. Saddle up and lead the most notorious outlaws in the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Bastards.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    94% User Score Based on 1,717 reviews

    Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminus: Zombie Survivors.

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  19. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    USC is a turn-based, top-down view tactics game in which you control the crew of a stranded recon vessel in a "first contact war" for survival, featuring a detailed combat system with RPG elements, fully interactive randomized maps, unique weapons and gadgets, crafting, and custom multiplayer modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Space Commando.

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  20. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 2,330 reviews

    Prepare to die, humans!A group of people wake up in a strange post-apocalyptic labyrinth — naked, with no memories and with a bunch of weapons. Is this a joke, a crazy experiment, or... a game? You'll find out soon enough, just try not to die first! Get your pretzels readyYour puny squad is capable of much more. Choose your loot and transform the squishy humans into wizards, cultists, ninjas … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator.

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  21. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 1,400 reviews

    :gj/yush: BUY NOW ON STEAM! :gj/yush: [Media 5013839] [Media 5638215] Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadean Tactics.

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  22. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 886 reviews

    Circadian Dice is a game inspired by single-player deck-building games, but instead of upgrading a deck, you build up a set of dice! The game has 26 different scenarios to fight through, each designed to allow for short game sessions. You can also play in different game modes, like playing through the game in a single-life Campaign Mode, as well as an endless randomized scenario. Between every g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circadian Dice.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 512 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 14 reviews

    Dive even deeper into the world of Iron Danger with the game's artbook, graphic novel and soundtrack! Includes: The Iron Danger artbook (208 pages) The "Iron Danger Chronicles - Moratta" graphic novel (128 pages) The game's original soundtrack - runtime 131 minutes A collection of wallpapers If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Danger.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    Dark Mist is a card game that combines elements of the roguelike deckbuilder genre with enemies that appear in waves. Defeat monsters and level up during battle to keep yourself going. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Card 2: Dark Mist.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 12,494 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

    The Oblivion Edition contains the main game and The Binding Blade DLC. The DLC introduced two new heroes, a special questline, wandering boss, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Dungeon II.

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  26. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,066 reviews

    The Dungeon Beneath is a single-player tactical roguelike with autobattler features. The player manages a party as they battle their way through a monster-filled dungeon, looting gear and purchasing new units. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dungeon Beneath.

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  27. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    83% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    The Storm Guard is a turn-based tactical game in a fantasy setting. Wildings, undead and even greater horrors from the north have crossed the borders and are now invading the realm of men causing death and destruction. You assume the role of the Lord Commander and have to manage this conflict. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Storm Guard: Darkness is Coming.

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  28. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    67% User Score Based on 516 reviews

    Safehouse: Diaries is a fresh take on the zombie / survival horror genre. If you're sick of mindless shooters or generic-looking top down affairs that just don't get what the zombie genre is about, this is the game for you.About Screwfly Studios We're a two-man developer based in Australia, dedicated to creating deep, innovative strategy games for PC. Zafehouse: Diaries is Screwfly's debut title a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zafehouse: Diaries.

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  31. A single-player experience where your grandma got possessed by a demon. Search her house to find torn pages from an ancient book and items needed to free your grandmother’s soul from a sinister force. P.S. Remember, demons don’t like salt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night at Grandma's.

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  32. You are sent to Soleris - an island on a world threatened by an existential danger. You are trapped in a time loop to prevent the catastrophe. Every reset is another chance to learn, improve, and (hopefully) save the world. Tactical Turn-Based Combat Plan every move in tactical, turn-based battles where Action Points control movement and actions, and mana fuels spells. Positioning matters. Line of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Loop: Soleris.

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  33. SURVIVE THE PRISONYou are a defective clone trapped inside a brutal prison where every day follows a strict routine. Obey the guards. Complete your shifts. Stay in order. Avoid suspicion. But survival is not only about following the rules. Every seven days, the prison gang demands payment. Fail to pay, and the consequences will be deadly. To survive, you must work, loot, hide contraband, enter … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days to Escape.

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  34. Praktikos is a tactical roguelite card game where every position matters. The King of the Underworld has abandoned the Throne. Without a ruler, the Deadly Sins who live in the depths begin a fight for control of the realm. But in the Underworld, wars are not won by brute force alone. To claim the Throne, each sin must win Praktikos: an ancient game of cards, strategy, and board formations. In d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Praktikos.

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  35. The board crackles with power. In Pegs & Sorcery, every battle begins with a shot. Pull back, choose your angle, and send enchanted balls crashing through a storm of arcane pegs. Each impact builds the power you need to unleash blades, spells, blessings, curses, and devastating combos in turn-based card battles. A clean line can become a perfect cascade. A perfect cascade can become a run-sav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pegs & Sorcery.

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  36. Climb the Tower. Build Your Party. Make Every Run Your Own.Edroseph's Tower is a tactical turn-based RPG playable solo or in multiplayer with up to 4 players. Enter a constantly changing tower, overcome its many challenges, build a party from 25 different classes, develop your characters through five talent trees, collect equipment and loot, and adapt your strategy to whatever the tower throws at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edroseph's Tower.

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  37. Break the Seal of DestinyDie. Come back stronger. Try a new build. Repeat until you finally break the curse. Break the Seal of Destiny is a roguelite RPG with tactical 1v1 turn-based combat, where every decision can save your run… or end it instantly. Experiment with classes, abilities, and strategies as you fight your way through a world that constantly pushes you to your limits. Every Run Tell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatebreaker.

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  38. Rogue Cards is a roguelite deckbuilder set in a medieval fantasy world of endless choices and dry humor. Multiple unique mechanics that build your tactical decisions into strategic effects. The more you play, the further your deck and character develop, and the closer you get to ascending to godhood!Discord Server now up! Check the links section. Roguelite deckbuilding Unique graveyard mechanic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Cards.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 399 reviews

    Defeat a legendary Evil and rebuild your home in Pyrene, a deckbuilding roguelike with dungeon crawling mechanics. Collect powerful artifacts, relics and spells for your many heroes while uncovering the mysteries behind your village’s destruction. After Forward: Escape The Fold, here's Twotinydice's next game. Uncharted Mythology Set in the Pyrenees, the game is based on a never-used before p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrene.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,885 reviews

    A roguelite city builder set in a relaxing fantasy world. Explore and rebuild your kingdom to bring it back to its former glory. Defeat hordes of enemies with an always unique team of defenders. Harvest, capture, build, mine, cook, brew, feed and grow. But be prepared to watch it all burn! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Fantasy Kingdom.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Voidsayer is a dark monster-taming jRPG, set in a world cursed by the Abyss. As its malevolent influence spreads and consumes the world, take on the role of a valiant warrior and fight back using over one hundred types of powerful tameable monsters. Refine their power with gear, special effects, and of course, evolve them into higher classes of monsters. Cross a vast interconnected world full of c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidsayer.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 445 reviews

    Spin Hero combines the thrill of a roguelike adventure with the strategic depth of deckbuilding. Navigate through procedurally generated stages where every decision counts. Spin the reels to determine your fate in battle, collecting powerful symbols to strengthen your inventory. Adapt and evolve your strategy with each run, learning from defeat to unlock new possibilities and discover unique syner… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spin Hero.

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  43. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    Lead a group of toads as they fight against Baron Samedi’s evil forces in a challenging mix of turn-based tactics and roguelike deckbuilding. Synergise card effects, build a settlement and engage in strategic combat to thrive in the cursed bayou. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toads of the Bayou.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 5,348 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

    A totalitarian State controls every aspect of private and social life. Laws are oppressive. Surveillance is total. Privacy is dead. You are a State-installed manager of an apartment house. The State requires you to spy on your tenants, and report any illegal or subversive activity. However, you can also choose to keep the information to yourself, or use it to blackmail the residents, resulting in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholder.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    A marvelous steampunk adventure awaits you in the roguelite world of Dead Weight. Board a flying ship, stock up on fuel, hire a trusty crew and get ready to explore dangerous islands and fight the Ancient Gods in turn-based combat. Unlock new skills, characters, get stronger and uncover the darkest secrets of this world. FEATURES Face the Ancient Gods The world is rapidly changing and you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Weight.

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  46. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Rally your party. Build your deck and boost its power and potential. Slay your enemies and protect your allies. Play your cards right and you might just survive the perilous descent into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deepest Chamber.

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  47. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 1,469 reviews

    Dice & Fold is a game that combines the strategic depth of turn-based dungeon crawlers with the thrill of chance inherent in dice games. Players unfold cards to face the creature cards and try to beat the card and fold it. Reminiscent of classic table-top RPGs and Solitaire, the game adds a simple layer of strategy. SOLITAIRE WITH A DICE? The core mechanic of the game revolves around dice rolling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice & Fold.

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  48. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 403 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    Mech Armada provides a fresh combination of turn-based tactics, deckbuilding and rogue-likes. You are in command of a team of custom-built Mechs. Push your strategic skills to the limit as you save what's left of the Earth from the Swarm. You'll need to plan carefully if you want to overpower the invading Swarm in a series of small tactical battles. Upgrade and build your deck of available Mechs,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Armada.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    99% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    A refreshing twist on roguelite and storytelling, Endless Dark is a psychological horror game about the pressures of monotony and the purpose of existence. You, the Custodian, are a sentient machine onboard a sleeper colony ship, charged with keeping it intact. No combat, enemies, or NPCs await you - only a myriad of system failures and the decay of your own sanity as you whittle away the deca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Dark.

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  50. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 1,533 reviews

    Banner Saga 3 is the final dramatic chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Banner Saga 3.

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