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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, anime and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lich Lords, Wildkeepers Rising or Masks of the Void: Origins.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Masks of the Void is a Rogue-lite action-RPG focused on build generation. Defeat the void before it consumes you. Prower is the key to succeed in this fast paced combat against time and chaos. The first ever roguelite where the environment is your toolkit. Set up amazing combos placing your enemies in the right spot while using the power of telekinesis at your will! Every action you do has a conse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masks of the Void: Origins.

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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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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    65% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Inspired by Monster Hunter, World of Warcraft, and Dark SoulsThe difficulty of Sinderfury does not lie in timing dodge rolls, but in preparing for the unknown. You must craft a build and take down the ever powerful demon bosses that await you at the end of each dungeon. Think carefully about your build and how to approach fights - it will be the only path to victory in Sinderfury.Time Trial Dung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinderfury.

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  6. Explore a shattered world forged by fallen gods in this action-adventure RPG inspired by classic Zelda exploration and Souls-like combat. Journey across the continent of Aegisyl, a land scarred by divine betrayal and the destruction of the Core Crystals. As a Hollow summoned from beneath the earth, you must battle corrupted creatures, uncover forgotten civilizations, and challenge the remnants … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Purge of the Crystals.

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  7. Detailed DescriptionOne day, a colossal Black Tower tears through the Earth without warning. Then comes the sentence: “Conquer 120 floors in 100 days, or the Earth will be consumed by the Tower.” Your protagonist is no chosen hero. He is just a part-time convenience store clerk — painfully ordinary, hopelessly timid, and completely unprepared for battle. But when the will of another world, Yg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YGGDRA: SURVIVOR.

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  8. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Devote yourself to the fullest with the ultimate Deathbound Experience. Become one of the first to face the further horrors of Akratya. This edition includes: Deathbound Full Game: One-of-a-kind party-based soulslike set in a callous world where Faith and Science clash.  Legacies of Zeminal Skin Pack: Two exclusive skins.  ‘Accepted By Death’ DLC - 3+ hours of additional playable content, availab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathbound.

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  9. 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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    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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  11. 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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  12. 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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    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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    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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  15. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 474 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 128 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 卡片魔王:只剩个头!.

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  19. "I am my own abyss and my own salvation." "AbyssEschatonSurvivors" is a bullet-hell roguelike game where you venture into shifting dreamscapes to challenge the minions of the Abyssal Lord, culminating in a climactic battle against the malevolent ruler at the depths of the Abyssal Maze. There are two modes available: Survivor Mode and Infinite Challenge Mode. Survivor Mode: Infinite Challenge: 12 p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss Eschaton Survivors.

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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 Knight.

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  21. 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 68%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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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Humanity is coming to an end. An abyssal monster has awakened, determined to enslave the world. But that was without counting on the ingenuity of Friedrich, a genius Chronomancer, who, with the help of his time-traveling machine, forms a top team of the greatest heroes of the past If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Break the Loop.

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  23. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    72% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex Lost.

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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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  25. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Slay the wicked in this gorgeous Japanese-style world of roguelite! Mastering the Demon Blades and fighting hordes of demons in the Edo period as Shigure the kunoichi. With each adventure, you will unravel the truth about her immortality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade.

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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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  28. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 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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  29. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Robothorium is a futuristic turn-based RPG combining rogue like gameplay and turn-based combat. Lead a robotic uprising by playing the AI, choose your allies by taking decisions and manage your team of robots to free them from the Human domination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robothorium.

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  31. "Magic Cat" is a hand-drawn 2D roguelike game. Players play a little black cat mage to fight—each battle a new trial. Leveling up brings surprises; challenges are unique. Facing monster waves, players strengthen magic via choices, move step by step, defeat the ultimate Boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Cat.

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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. Gradanix is a permadeath co-op action RPG roguelike. Players pick one of seven classes - warrior, paladin, rogue, hunter, mage, priest or warlock - and descend through an endless, procedurally generated dungeon that grows harder with every level, with a boss encounter every seventh floor. Death ends a run permanently, and the depth reached is the score, recorded on global leaderboards that run in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gradanix.

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  35. Overview The black plague has swept across a neo-feudalistic world, relentlessly killing almost half the human population. The plague still lingers, and many human minds have been twisted by the horrors they’ve seen and the corruption of the land. It is the Age of Intolerance, and a global inquisition is underway to eradicate all heretics and nonbelievers. The enforcers of this inquisition believ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BEDLAM Long & Bloody.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Harness the elements in fierce real-time battles while gathering and upgrading a crew of fantasy creatures in this rogue-lite adventure across a world torn apart by war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wartorn.

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  37. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    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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  39. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Step into Darkness, Embrace Chaos Undead Onslaught is an intense, fast-paced Bullet Heaven Roguelike where you don the mantle of a villainous warlord, wielding dark magic and overwhelming power against the forces of light. Crush your enemies, evolve your abilities, and carve your legend in blood and fire. Break free from the traditional hero narrative and dive into a world where your rise from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead Onslaught.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling. Unique attack method When attacking enemies, you must only attack them by dashing!! Design the optimal attack path by bouncing between structures and enemies. Soul Eruption There are rewards for good play. Collect the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Shooter.

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  42. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    77% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    The unique “Artifacts sharing code function” allows you to share the Artifacts you collect with your friends! Artifact Seeker: Resurrection is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG game. A game of gods, with Aurorium as the board, And all the mortals as their pawns and swords. You can obtain artifacts by slaying corrupted enemies, collecting gold to exchange it for artifacts at mysterious merchants. How to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Seeker: Resurrection.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Milon the Tempest, is a witch-hunter on a mission to take down a conspiracy of wizards. As the Left Hand of the King, he is responsible for doing the work that Knights and Emissaries of the King cannot be associated with. He is leading the Crimson Capes, a guild of witch-hunters taking on missions throughout the kingdom of Amvros. During the events of the story you will discover that there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Capes.

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  44. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    Healed To Death is a rogue-lite based on Healing in MMORPGs.  Draft a party of heroes. Explore dungeons. Heal your allies. Slay the undead in your way. Acquire gear and loot. Discover spells. Learn upgrades that change how you play. Defeat powerful bosses. Buy permanent upgrades. Features Form a party from 35 heroes Use 32 different spells and alter them with 274 upgrades Ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Healed To Death.

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  45. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Arisen Force: HeroTest is an A-RPG game featuring exquisite high-definition pixels , it combines the engaging Stylish Actional combat experience. Join the exquisite-definition pixel style world "HeroTest", and experience an exhilarating, stylized combat journey with heroes from temporal rift to fight against the dark erosion of the void. In a fictional time-space setting, players are summoned by a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arisen Force: HeroTest.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Fight your way out of the Haunted Swamp in this coop roguelite. Protect the Omnicore to dominate the fight. Control deadly turrets, learn new spells and leave your enemies in the mud ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umigame.

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  47. 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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    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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  49. 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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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    76% User Score Based on 194 reviews

    Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathless.

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