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Looking for games like Velvet Hammer? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Kamifuda, Black Jacket or Last Guest.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Master the eldritch art of Kamifuda—channeling long dead powers within arcane cards—in this visual novel and deck builder game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kamifuda.

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  2. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 681 reviews

    Gamble your way out of hell in this blackjack-inspired rogue-lite deckbuilder. Play powerful card combos or cheat to outwit your opponents and earn your freedom. Win their Soul coins! Bribe the ferryman! And uncover the story of those who stand in your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Jacket.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Story:It's late at night. It is raining. You are a traveler, tired after a long journey. The only shelter you have is an old motel on the highway. It looks ordinary: dim lights, a shabby reception desk, a polite but strange concierge. He keeps repeating one thing: don't go near the wall. He says something is wrong in Room 8. You stay the night and start looking for answers. What happened in this m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Guest.

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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 420 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Lovecraft meets Papers, Please. Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static Dread: The Lighthouse.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    As We Descend is a strategy roguelike deckbuilder: you must play your cards right in both the apocalyptic battlefield and the last city of humankind. Overcome all challenges to safeguard humanity's descending city as it makes its way to the core. Assemble your forces Recruit new squads of units by utilizing scavenged technology. Each squad is a unique archetype with its own set of cards which can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As We Descend.

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  6. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    Out of Hands is a card-based thriller that blends card battles, video collage and psychological horror. With nightmarish roguelike elements and live-action visuals made out of the real hands of the developer, the game provides an intriguing and spine-chilling experience that leads you to combat the mental struggles and retrieve the lost memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of Hands.

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  7. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,384 reviews

    Sultan's Game is a card-based simulation and narrative experience inspired by The One Thousand and One Nights. Play as one of the ministers of the mighty Sultan—a fickle, cruel king who treats his subjects like pawns for his own pleasure— navigate dreadful decisions to stay alive. Survival requires more than enduring the Sultan’s Game; it demands facing its haunting consequences as well. A Cursed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sultan's Game.

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  8. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    90% User Score Based on 890 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.

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  9. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    75% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Detective Rainy Night is a psychological horror narrative adventure with elements of deduction. Violent crimes, mature stories, and a touch of horror await you at the Motel Holiday. Grab a pencil and paper because solving this case won’t be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective: Rainy Night.

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  10. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    80% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Final Stardust Cosmic Nexus is a 2D card game that aims to bring a completely new and dynamic battle system by introducing many new features such as Saiments, Magi'Kura, Eishougi, and more! Fast-paced battles with stunning graphics! Get ready to go through an anime-like experience! No DLCs and micro-transactions. All the content will be 100% available with the full release. Join the early acce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Stardust: Cosmic Nexus.

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  11. 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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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    Discover Wordatro!, a simple and easy-to-get-into single-player roguelite. Form words to accumulate points and unlock bonuses. With over 50 bonuses and challenges to refresh each game, Wordatro! is perfect for fans of word games and strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wordatro.

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  13. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    A story-driven RPG set in a cyberpunk version of Central Europe. Play as Alexandra, doublecrossed street-smart thief on the run after a job gone bad. Put together a team of specialists, execute highly elaborate heists, fight in card-based battles and hack into the most secure corporate systems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HeistGeist.

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  14. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 526 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    A collection of short horror games by 10 different creators, all made in 7 days. Includes: Carthanc (Scythe Dev Team) Don't Go Out (Secret Cow Level) Hand of Doom (Torple Dook) Mr. Bucket Told Me To (Strange Scaffold) Outsider (Mahelyk) The Pay is Nice (Oddbreeze Games) The Pony Factory (David Szymanski) Rotgut (Snowrunner Productions) Shatter (Lovely Hellplace) SUMMER NIGHT (Airdorf) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread X Collection.

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  15. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 444 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    As a police detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means? Interrogation is a narratively immersive convo-puzzle game that challenges common preconception… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interrogation: You will be deceived.

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  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,524 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Card Shark is an adventure game full of cunning, intrigue, and delectable deceit. Enter a world where you’ll need to play your opponents better than you play your cards. Cheat your way to the top of 18th-century French society. Master deceptions using card marking, false shuffles, deck switching, false deals, and more! Use your ill-gotten gains to buy your way into the closed world of high-stakes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Shark.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 29,778 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Hero.

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  19. Upon arriving at a correctional academy located in a remote mountainous region, a young man named Roan quickly finds his surroundings are falling into disarray. In order to make it out alive he and the other students must band together, fight, and ultimately survive the infernal legions that march endlessly towards them. From the haunted halls of Rothsbury Correctional Academy, to Icy Wastes, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Bones Infernal.

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  20. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Embark on a quest of self discovery in this card-based adventure RPG! Complete your Tarot deck, read people's future with taromancy, and use your powers over the elements to solve environmental puzzles. Summon your spirit and duel other witches in turn-based combat. Will you discover yourself? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tarot: Theo's Quest.

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  21. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Cabin Corpse is a story-driven adult horror visual novel. Filled with suspenseful story telling, compelling characters and a dash of mature themes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabin Corpse - Season 1.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 570 reviews

    Inkshade is a turn-based tactics game carved out of strange wooden miniatures, wrapped in a web of locked rooms, and orchestrated by an otherworldly game master. Victory is not guaranteed, and the only constant is the cruel black ink that flows within the pieces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkshade.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    In a final bid to cheat death, you challenge The Alleyman to a high-stakes dice game where every roll could be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIG.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    A short psychological horror game, where you attempt to gain root access into an unethical superstructure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to s.p.l.i.t.

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  25. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Deckline is an atmospheric war-horror card game. Out of ammo and encircled, you play one last game of Durak to distract from the inevitable. Experience the grit and dread of modern combat through the lens of a board game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deckline.

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  26. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    57% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    The Foretold: Westmark Legacy is Horror Deck Building game inspired by H. P. Lovecraft. Fight to investigate another day in this gothic horror adventure card game. Equip items and relics. Buy cards and use them wisely to survive what lurks in the darkest corners of town. Take a short and mind-bending dive into the unknown with a cozy horror atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Foretold: Westmark Legacy.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 610 reviews

    In the game "Psalm 5:9-13" you have to plunge into a terrifying place, at first glance it is quite normal, but the further you go, the more it reveals its essence. This horror game is a first-person walking simulator with a VHS effect and a tense atmosphere, explore the location, find anomalies, and move on. Frightening things will await you along the way, are you ready to face THIS? Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm 5:9-13.

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  28. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    82% User Score Based on 394 reviews

    A card game in a Medieval setting where you make decisions on which not only your life will depend, but also the future of the kingdom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of Life: Middle Ages.

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  29. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    43% User Score Based on 233 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

    The Amazing American Circus tells a story of the most iconic entertainment in American history. The USA, during the Gilded Age, is a turbulent place. On the East Coast springs up a modern metropolis, while in the west, cowboys and robber barons fight for their business. The new era is coming, and this is the last right moment for the circus to flourish! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amazing American Circus.

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  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 2,676 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    SCP: Secret Files is a collection of paranormal cases from the SCP Foundation, an organization tasked with containing dangerous anomalies. You join as an assistant researcher for Dr. Raymond Hamm and complete a strenuous induction program that will make you question everything you know. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Secret Files.

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  32. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 407 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    This Strange Realm Of Mine is a First Person Shooter mixed with poetry and psychological horror. Graphic style is 3D mixed with pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Strange Realm Of Mine.

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  33. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Atmospheric first person aventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through The Fragmentation.

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  34. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    An unusual, strategic RPG card game from the makers of Shadowhand and Regency Solitaire. "Awakening from centuries of slumber, a fallen mage returns to battle twisted folkloric foe across sprawling, ghostly landscapes. His ultimate destination: the nameless antagonist, a dread nemesis waiting patiently in the dark fastness of monstrous citadel, his Ancient Enemy. You'll embark upon a quest inspi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Enemy.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 225 reviews

    Explore a surreal world inspired by Kowloon Walled city in this turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese games from the Dreamcast and PS1-era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report.

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  37. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of folk tales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book.

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  38. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 9,974 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

    "In Griftlands, everything is negotiable: money, loyalty—even morality. Choose your character and make your fortune. Griftlands is the next game by Klei." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Griftlands.

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  39. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 432 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wintermoor Tactics Club.

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  40. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 240 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    Signs of the Sojourner is a narrative deck-building game about relationships and communication. As you explore the world your experiences will change you. How will you grow? What will you leave behind? Who will you become? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signs of the Sojourner.

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  41. Aquí no hay suerte, solo tu percepción puede salvarte. Enciende la linterna y prepárate para el desafío definitivo. Con una dificultad donde debes de prepararte porque cada acierto se siente merecido y cada error es una lección. ¿Estás listo para enfrentar la oscuridad y lo que se oculta en ella? Sobre el juego En Infinite Innocence, te enfrentarás a un desafío que pone a prueba tu percepción. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Innocence.

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  42. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    Get a taste of Placid Plastic Deck – A Quiet Quest, a story-driven adventure featuring multiple-choice dialogue, deckbuilding card battles, and peculiar characters! A friendship to mend, and a cast of opponents to beat, each with a unique deck. But you're in luck… yours, in the end, is all ducks! - A blend of 2D and 3D graphics - Themed decks and boards, each with its own personality - Mu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Placid Plastic Deck - A Quiet Quest.

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  43. View Game
    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    91% User Score Based on 321 reviews

    Project Hailstorm is a short, 15 minute long narrative driven story set deep within the Antarctic circle. Step into the shoes of a recovery team as they attempt to uncover what happened over half a decade ago. UNCOVER THE MYSTERYTravel deep below the surface of the Antarctic and uncover just exactly what the dig team discovered that day. HIGH QUALITY SHORT-FORM GAMINGA videogame short story,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Hailstorm.

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  44. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 888 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    Deck of Haunts invites you to become a malevolent Haunted House. Lure humans into your cursed halls, manipulate their fears, and drain their essence to grow your power. Use strategy to build your mansion and expand your dark influence, turning your home into a terrifying, inescapable nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deck of Haunts.

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  45. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 3,626 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 24 reviews

    Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobody Wants to Die.

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  46. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    A starving castaway on a deserted island discovers that a fast food restaurant appears once the sun goes down. As if beckoning him inside in his most desperate hour of need, this stranded soul will have to work for his meal...and for his life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manny's.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,084 reviews

    Cross Blitz is an exciting turn-based RPG card battler set in a wondrous world teeming with vibrant characters and fierce battles. Explore Cross Dawn Isle and uncover its secrets as you level up, craft new cards, build the perfect deck and battle your way to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cross Blitz.

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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Ever wondered what the love child of a Roguelike Deckbuilder and a Tabletop Boardgame would look like? Here’s the answer: Into The Grid features action-packed card battles and deeply tactical map exploration with resource management. We designed a unique dual-resource system where each card is played for its effect while simultaneously generating Virtual Memory (VIM), which allows the playe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Grid.

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  50. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 282 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

    You are going to steal a time machine. In this escape room, you have to travel through time, explore mysterious places and solve puzzles to get priceless treasures. Will you be able to make it back alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Time: Escape Room.

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