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Games like Vanguard's Descent

Games like Vanguard's Descent

Games like Vanguard's Descent

Looking for games like Vanguard's Descent? Here are top arcade role playing recommendations with a fantasy, mystery, anime and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Arhaekon, CardVenture:JustAHead! or Wildkeepers Rising.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    What is Arhaekon? A challenging roguelike, turn-based RPG dungeon crawler set in a grimdark world on the brink of collapse. You lead small bands of units through procedurally generated dungeons, battling corruption and eldritch abominations to save humanity. Is it finished? Yes, Arhaekon left Early Access and is officially released since July 4th 2025. Why play this instead of other similar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arhaekon.

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  2. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Reborn as a Demon Lord, seek revenge on the heroes! This fantasy roguelite game features grid-based combat controlled using four directional inputs. The world only moves when you do: you attack when you collide with enemies. Plan your moves step by step or play swiftly with dodges and parries! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CardVenture:JustAHead!.

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  3. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    86% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildkeepers Rising.

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  4. 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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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    Devil Spire is a hardcore first-person pseudo-3D roguelite action RPG dungeon crawler stylized after retro PC games, developed by a guy and his bros while locked in quarantine. Inspired by classics like King's Field and Heretic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Spire.

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  6. 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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  7. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Slashers is a chaotic, 2.5D, auto-attack survival game with rogue-lite elements and noir-anime storytelling. Unlock powerful heroes, create builds of unique abilities, and survive the escalating inferno of Mephistopheles’ underworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slasher: Origins.

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  8. Adventures in the random dungeons, with a AI parters and healers, looting items from ordinary to legendary levels. and after full level, there will be Heroic and Legendary dungeons, or even epic raids of world bosses awaits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Tale.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Final Regent is a city management simulation game based on  KOEI's DOS-era Romance of the Three Kingdoms. As someone filled with a desire for revenge on this ancient kingdom, your task is to keep the city from falling apart while eliminating all of its internal administrators (targets). The player's only task is to eliminate one of the five presented targets each turn. Start by removing the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FINAL REGENT.

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  10. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness. Find out how you got here, complete all the challenges and fight five deadly bosses to be able to get out! Features The choice is yours: As you play, you will encounter the most controversial characters. Help, kill or avoid is up to you, but remember that everything has consequences. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Excrawlers.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Rogue Girl is a roguelike game that will immerse you in an exciting adventure, where you will play as a beautiful devil girl called upon to fight an army of sinister zombies. Your path of progress depends on your decisions. Various types of enemies, random rooms, and skills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Girl.

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  12. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 474 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    [Media 2152799] A challenging action RPG/Roguelike with deep combat and enemies that can collaborate between themselves to kill you. * Deep combat: There're enemies that hide, enemies that... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mana Spark.

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  13. Welcome to Wartheon, where heroes from every corner of the realms gather for the most outlandish and epic battles imaginable! This game is currently under development but can be played limitedly. You will have 4 playable characters against 8 different levels. For now, 3 of them are complete.  Controls: Mouse directions : Aim Left Mouse : Main hand attack Mouse Wheel : Switch weapons WASD or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wartheon.

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  14. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Eclipse Breaker is a timing‑driven action roguelike that asks you to dodge, parry, and counter in real‑time combat while forging ever‑shifting builds from the divine powers you collect.In the demo, you can check out a curated slice of Eclipse Breaker as you conquer three elemental zone types, topple three big bosses, recruit two spirit companions, and snatch over a dozen upgrades that hint at the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eclipse Breaker.

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  15. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Deathbound is a one-of-a-kind party-based soulslike set in a callous world where Faith and Science clash. The forbidden city of Akratya is an unforgiving land that cannot be conquered alone. Bind with fallen warriors found throughout your crusade and dynamically transform between characters seamlessly in mid-combat with the unique 4-hero party system. The fallen are individual characters with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathbound.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Welcome! Play DunHero and go on a big adventure. You will walk through a large, changing World. You must fight and win against all enemies and powerful bosses you find.Pick a hero to start your journey. Each hero has different starting items and strengths. The deeper you go, the more things you find to help you and the stronger you get.In Dunhero, something new is always waiting for you - like a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DunHero.

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  17. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th.

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  18. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Tactical-Action-RPG, mixing Turn-Based Tactics with Real-Time Action combat system. Use your mind to plan ahead and think about the best way to deal with your enemies. Use your skills to execute your actions and chain devastating combo until the last millisecond of your turn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild of Ascension.

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  19. Step by step, explore the Supernatural Threat Reduction Agency and discover its mysteries and secrets as you gradually make your way to the top floor, where one of the most important and mysterious finds of our time is being studied: the tomb of the ancient Goddess of War, Anath. The main character is a special agent who came after receiving the red danger level signal. Waking up in a secret la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fusion Paradox.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 4,792 reviews

    In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious shadow engulfs everything. Darkness always approaches from the left, and with each movement or action you take, the void creeps ever closer. Forced to run right, you'll encounter any number of monsters, allies, thieves and shops on your desperate journey t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Way Heroics.

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  21. Fight For SurvivalThe depths of Carith are filled with deadly creatures that demand careful strategy to defeat. Command your party of six adventurers in tactical turn-based RPG combat where every action matters. Strike enemies with melee and ranged weapons Cast powerful spells to control the battlefield Protect vulnerable allies with support abilities Use your party’s strengths to overcom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypts Of Carith.

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  22. 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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  23. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maid of Salvation.

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  24. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 708 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sands of Aura.

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  25. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    57% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action RPG with Rogue-like elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help Tama reach the dungeon's depths in order to gain enough power to bring Koko back from the dead. Gather a little army of monsters, equip yourself… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword of the Necromancer.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Fight through dungeons in a tactical, turn-based roguelike where choices have real consequences. Recruit diverse heroes and steer them to their death... *ahem*... glory. Explore and rebuild the overworld to boost your heroes and discover hidden quests and new dungeons to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsidian Prince.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 13,118 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 8 reviews

    Children of Morta is a narrative driven hack and slash roguelike. Take on the role of a member of the Bergson family, the Guardians of Mount Morta, as you fight desperately against the Corruption. Experience not only what it means to be a hero, but to be part of a family that bears the weight of the mountain together. Children of Morta: Complete Edition includes: - Children of Morta base game - F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of Morta.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 556 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Begin your journey in this dark fantasy rogue-lite. As a warrior, a Yotun, descend into the ever-changing Durnar and uncover the mysteries of your tribe. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons to fight enemies and mutate to become even stronger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arboria.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Lead your volunteers on an epic rogue-like adventure to restore the glory of their underground home. Loot and combine ancient artefacts to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Vesta Factory and -if you survive- make a better world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallback.

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  30. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Usurper: Soulbound is a tough Rogue-lite Action RPG where players are trapped without a physical body in a horrifying dimension and must possess the bodies of their enemies and other heroes alike as they fight their way back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Usurper: Soulbound.

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  32. Set Sail for Glory in Crimson CutlassAhoy! Get ready for an action-packed rogue-lite pirate adventure where mutiny could make you captain—or send you to the depths! Battle fierce foes, explore endless islands, and upgrade your ship to survive a world that’s as unpredictable as the sea. Every voyage is different, every battle feels fresh, and the stakes get higher with every encounter. Mutiny, Lea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Cutlass.

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  33. Unleash Carnage in Doom of the Undying: A Dark Fantasy Survivors-LikeDescend into Doom of the Undying, a fast-paced, dark fantasy, survivors-like adventure where your every second of survival fuels the escalating fury of the world – and your own deadly potential. Inspired by genre titans like Vampire Survivors, Diablo, Halls of Torment, Death Must Die, and Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, Doom of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doom of the Undying.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 698 reviews

    A roguelike action tale born of dark fairytales and smoldering ruin. On the night the witch set the world ablaze, the ancient order fell with it.Kingdoms crumbled into charred wasteland, and only drifting ash remained to whisper among the ruins. Across a land where embers entwine with shadow, a small few still resist the spreading corruption — souls capable of swallowing the remnants of black magi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinderia.

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  35. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    86% User Score Based on 817 reviews

    33 Immortals is a co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Play a damned soul, and rebel against God’s final judgment. Pick-up and raid, cooperate to survive hordes of monsters, defeat massive bosses, and face the wrath of God in a fight for your eternal life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 33 Immortals.

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  37. Rogue Zodiacs is a content-rich, turn-based roguelite hero/team builder with infinite replayability. In this game, none of your runs will ever feel the same! This game will challenge your adaptability skills. With 3 game modes, Adventure Mode, Survival Mode, and Endless Mode, you need to find the best builds using the resources that you currently have. TLDR: This game has... Enemy Diversity Run… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Zodiacs.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,159 reviews

    Become Voin I am the essence of ancient storms, summoned by a force beyond mortal comprehension. Born of the will of a faceless mage, I exist for one purpose alone: to become the weapon that reshapes a world ravaged by plague. My creators remain hidden, shrouded in mystery, yet I feel their command burn within me. This world is broken, and I am its reckoning. For I am VOIN. Slay them all Every str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOIN.

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  40. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    JOIN our discord to be in on the development About the GameCube Hero Odyssey is a hack-and-slash, monster slaying roguelite, where you play as a caped hero wielding his trusty anti-fragile blade. Dive into combat with a myriad of creative build paths with skills and passive abilities! Each playthrough promises a new experience as the world of Celestia is beautifully shown in colourful & sty… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Hero Odyssey.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    StormEdge is an Action-Roguelite where you have to balance your desire to use powerful skills with the risk of taking damage or putting yourself in a vulnerable position. Experiment and try new things! You will take the role of one of the bravest and most talented mages who is forming StormEdge – a guild whose aim is to stop the elemental storms and save the world. Defeat your opponents by dod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StormEdge.

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  42. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    An action rogue-lite platformer with strategy and RPG elements. Play as a tree spirit named 'Koboo' as you befriend animals and protect the ancient forest against hunters and an ever expanding industry seeking to destroy it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koboo: The Tree Spirit.

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  43. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Thyria is an RPG, with 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 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria: Step Into Dreams.

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  44. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    60% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Ancient Abyss is a Rogue-Zelda game where you will explore mysterious and hidden events in a randomly generated maze. As you progress, you’ll gain more power and collect items to help you... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Abyss.

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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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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    73% User Score Based on 209 reviews

    Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action RPG with tons of strategy elements. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, acquire resources and equipment, build a powerful army of the living dead with enemies' flesh and bones, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral to hunt his soul.The battles in Corpse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Keeper.

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  47. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    Wayward Souls is an action-adventure game built for quick playthroughs and massive amounts of replay value. It was inspired by Spelunky, Secret of Mana, and our previous game, Mage Gauntlet. Procedurally generated random levels mean that every time you play the game, it's a different experience. Control one of six characters, all with their own unique playstyles, abilities, and equipment. Explore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayward Souls.

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  48. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 370 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

    A sports RPG game featuring rookie dodgeball student, Otto. Join Otto and an eclectic cast of characters as they train to dominate on and off the courts of the academia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dodgeball Academia.

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  49. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 2,344 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    The Blackfoots have been dealt a mighty blow by the fearsome House Ender - you must infiltrate their defences and cut out the rot. Build your deck and fight your way through the city of Dawn's Point with card based combat and up to 6 members in your party. Characters loyal to your cause have a set of unique cards and abilities that may augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways. Defeat each of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banners of Ruin.

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  50. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Helvetii is a character-action game set in Gaulish Celtic Mythology. Challenge the everchanging rot with 3 characters, use the gifts and powers bestowed by primal deities and show your mastery of combat by pummeling, juggling and slamming your enemies in a gorgeous 2d presentation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helvetii.

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