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Looking for games like Villainous? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Crazy Defense Heroes, Legacy of Sin: Ill-Boding or Border Pioneer.

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  2. Legacy of Sin: Ill-Boding is a hybrid city-building and tower defense game that seamlessly blends massive real-time battles with turn-based management of your city and lands. Set in a Renaissance world devastated by a magical apocalypse, humanity's few remaining survivors retreat before the relentless onslaught of orcish hordes. The last kingdom rallies around Aldrick, a mercenary leader promoted … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy of Sin: Ill-Boding.

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  3. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    You! the most outstanding pioneer who graduated from this kingdom, are finally about to embark on your legendary journey. Construct towns across various levels to fend off waves of attacks from diverse enemies until you establish a firm footing and complete your exploration! Build your own mini town Expand progressively on the barren map, construct a complete town, and uncover rarer buildings an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Border Pioneer.

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  4. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    “Mercenaries Saga 2: Order of the Silver Eagle” is a tactical simulation RPG where you fight through 32 stages with Claude, Captain of the Silver Eagles and his team. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercenaries Saga 2 -Order of the Silver Eagle-.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 719 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    A new game based on the 1998 PlayStation game Brigandine, which was remade in 2000 as Brigandine: Grand Edition, that will probably be revealed as part of the 2019 Tokyo Game Show in September. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brigandine The Legend of Runersia.

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  6. In Castle Defense Battles, you are the last line of defense for your kingdom's castle. As waves of evil troops advance, it's up to you to deploy strategic defenses, summon loyal troops, and unleash powerful magic to protect your stronghold. Strategically position defensive towers and structures along the castle walls to repel the enemy forces. Each tower has unique abilities and attacks, allowing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Defense Battles.

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  7. Cut through wild forest, dig through stone to build your kingdom. Lay roads, construct towers and build castles. Recruit an army to conquer lands. Discover new heroes. Find scrolls and craft equipment.What is this game?This game was developed by one person. I spend around three thousands hours after my normal job in six years to make it and deliver it to you. My main purpose was to make a fun stra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zenteni.

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  8. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    66% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Become the Final Boss! Play any way you want, combine followers from different factions, and win spectacular turn-based battles. Expand your Empire of Darkness and seek a powerful artifact that can change the fate of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Ravage.

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  9. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Demigoddess! is a unique game that focuses on the essentials of turn-based strategy games. It is designed so that each gameplay can be won or lost in 1 hour. The random map generation system makes different situation each time. You can control over 450 types of soldiers and monsters of 20 factions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demigoddess!.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 218 reviews

    WARCANA is a fantasy inspired real-time base defence strategy game with a unique deck-building mechanic. Take on the role of a mighty magician and face the challenge of surviving waves of unrelenting attacks whilst simultaneously summoning your own large armies. Lay waste to your rivals in either a battle-royale with up to 30 other players, or in a series of single player campaigns. Build your dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARCANA.

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  11. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    80% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empires in Ruins.

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

    Ancient Slavic knights fight against evil in turn-based tactical combat! Spear Song is inspired by Slavic folklore and fairytales. Colorful graphics will allow you to dive into this fantasy kingdom with knights fighting against authentic Slavic villains. Lead a squad of various characters and combine their skills to defeat the enemies!Evil spirits have invaded the kingdom, ghouls roam the fields, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spear Song.

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  13. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    82% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero is a fantasy strategy and adventure game. Immerse yourself in a realm of horrors, magic, and strategic conquest on a hex-based map with a board game feel. Form armies, expand an economy, negotiate agreements, send heroes off on missions, explore dungeons, find magic items and artifacts to help you win the game. Play on maps with up to 50 kingdoms. Manage resourc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero.

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  14. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 954 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 7 reviews

    "The ultimate depiction of the Three Kingdom. A heroic drama of a gathering of Legends." Based on this concept for Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, we have compiled an experience that will immerse the player deep into the historically turbulent world of the Three Kingdoms, with "human drama," seen through daily interactions both on the battlefield and off between the many heroic characters of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13.

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  15. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 9,546 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

    Dungeons III Extremely Evil Edition Includes: Dungeons III, a unique Throne Room DLC, an original Dungeons Coaster and the Digital Soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons 3.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 483 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! Lead your minions in tactical turn-based combat against the pesky heroes, and unlock a variety of evil Powers. With a dynamic campaign system and a branching storyline, "Reverse Crawl" lets you experience an RPG from a whole new angle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverse Crawl.

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  17. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Join our discord to Talk, Play, and Connect! :D   Discord  [Archive] function and [Achievement] system are now live!         Brave Player, fight and defend your towers! Make deployment routes, release supernatural spells, conquer enemy towers and obtain victory. Defeat Dragon Boss and restore world peace! TOWER DEFENDER is a strategy TD game. 500 years ago, five Guardians worked together to s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Defender VR: Last Adventure.

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  18. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empires in Ruins.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    87% User Score Based on 55,896 reviews

    Total Battle is a war strategy game that will allow you to become immersed in a fantasy world of battles between ancient civilizations, magic kingdoms, and great empires. Join the legendary heroes of the mighty kingdoms and build your empire in the magical world of Total Battle! Total Battle is free to download and play, however, it contains in-app purchases, including random-item purchases. Enj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Battle: War Strategy.

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  20. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Get ready to defend your kingdom against the army of Zombies, Legend vs Zombies features zombies with their own special skills, so you'll need to think fast and plan your strategy ahead of time to combat the forces of darkness. Mission is to hold your ground against the ruthless enemies in war via powerful powers & robust towers! Play as great Legend to defend your empire against hordes of brutal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend vs Zombies.

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  21. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    It's like Chess If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Story Time.

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  22. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Welcome to a world consumed by darkness. Take charge of the fight against the Lord of Darkness, whose army of skeletons spreads chaos and destruction. This is a turn-based strategy game with a deep storyline, where every decision you make impacts not only the outcome of battles but the fate of the entire world. Are you ready to challenge the darkness? Cinematic storytelling: The story co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Times.

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  23. 49%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Brandor is at war! Gladiator,step out of the arena and defend the realm from Emperor Antares! Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux is a strategic wargame about raising armies, fighting battles and conquering lands in a fantasy world. For the first time since 2007, the beloved Swords and Sandals Crusader returns to your screen, reforged and remastered from the ground up. Relive the classic strat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swords and Sandals Crusader.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    87% User Score Based on 54,382 reviews

    Total Battle is a war strategy game that will allow you to become immersed in a fantasy world of battles between ancient civilizations, magic kingdoms, and great empires. Join the legendary heroes of the mighty kingdoms and build your empire in the magical world of Total Battle! Enjoy this online strategy building game, and show off your castle defense skills and tactical war maneuvres. Command a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Battle: Strategy Game.

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  25. Welcome to Tower Defense Simulator and prepare yourself to protect your kingdom from different monsters! Join this game and prepare to many exciting missions with this great game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense Tower Simulator.

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  26. A Mage has the strategy to defeat the hostiles, the wisdom to lead the armies, and the courage to intimidate their enemies. A mage sees what nobody can see, he foresees all the futures possibles. A mage fights in the dark of the night, in the wind of the storm, in the cold of the winter. A mage is where he needs it! Mages defense is a third-person strategic adventure game set in a fantasy world w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mages Defense.

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  27. A fantasy visual novel about the end of an era when humans and orcs are at war. Driven by a burning desire for revenge, one orc hoists a flag of rebellion. Soon, it will become a flag of conquest! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge of the Orcs: Flag of Conquest.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Armoured Onslaught is a fast paced Top-Down Shooter and Tower Defence hybrid. You will need to make use of both strategy and skill as you fight your way through near endless hordes of deadly foes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armoured Onslaught.

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  29. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    45% User Score Based on 134 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

    Play as one of six factions to confront the Abyssloa Empire. Command your troops, develop your bases, and take control of the continent of Meltitea in this tactical strategy RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BRIGANDINE ABYSS.

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  31. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    We’re going full circle. CIRCLE EMPIRES is back! Conquer a world of interconnected circles, with vicious foes to conquer and precious loot to plunder, in CIRCLE EMPIRES 2. Strengthen your armies, conquer enemy bosses, and adapt to ever-changing circular worlds that make each playthrough feel unique. With all-new units, weapons, and game modes, you can team up with friends or compete alone for glor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circle Empires 2.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    You are one of the defenders of the ancient lands. In this game, you have to destroy crowds of enemies with the help of your loyal warriors. Place your soldiers along the roads to attack the enemy. There are several types of soldiers, some attack from close, some from afar, others poison the enemy, and there are those that increase the damage of nearby soldiers.… There are also different types of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bastionforge.

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  33. The Great Axe is a Beat'em up in the style of medieval fantasy If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Axe.

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  34. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    93% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Bellfortis is a strategy game from the early Middle Ages. Expand your kingdom, use politics and power. Strategic planning on the map alternates with realtime battles of armies. Play as a grand strategy or on smaller local maps, build, recruit armies and fight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bellfortis.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 2,352 reviews

    KeeperRL is an ambitious dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil wizard and study the methods of black magic. Equip your minions and explore the world, murder innocent villagers and burn their homes. Build your dungeon, lay traps and prepare for an assault of angry heroes. The gameplay is a combination of real-time dungeon sim, and simultaneous turn-based, rogu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KeeperRL.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    WHAT IS KING’S ORDERS?In King’s Orders, you play as a medieval ruler. Your goal is to manage armies and cities on a map of Europe. Give orders by sending letters to your generals and make decisions based on the reports you receive. Re-enact historical events and see how you can change the course of history. Create a dominating empire that shall last for centuries! MEDIEVAL EUROPEFrom the frozen Sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Orders.

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  38. Prepare to descend into the depths of Dungeon Reborn, a thrilling RPG dungeon crawler that will test your courage and cunning. Explore treacherous dungeons, battle hordes of fearsome foes, and uncover powerful loot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Reborn.

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  39. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    76% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Stronghold Defenders is a Tower Defense game with a twist. Unlike normal Tower Defense games, you have gathering units and resources to manage as well as your defending units that are used to attack enemies.  This adds another strategy layer to the game where you have to make decisions every turn on what resources you want to gather and if you want to recruit a defender or a gatherer.  You also ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stronghold Defenders.

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  40. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    79% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Become the villain and raise an army of undead in this real-time reverse tower defense strategy game. Send waves of monsters to battle and aid them with your evil magic until they break your enemies’ defenses. It’s time for you to rule over the continent with an iron fist as its Dark Lord! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Countless Army.

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  41. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Lords of Ravage: Dread Knights is a prologue to Lords of Ravage, a dark fantasy tactical RPG with roguelike elements. In this free version, you will experience the events that preceded the story of the main game. Take on the role of Berold, an indestructible Lord of Ravage, In the King’s service, he finds that he has been too merciful, too accepting of others’ weakness. Only a fool would stay b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Ravage: Dread Knights.

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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 51 reviews

    Repterra is a base-building survival RTS set in a world overrun by dinosaurs. Manage your colony while battling massive dino hordes. Breed and ride your own dinos, unlock permanent upgrades, and fight to reclaim the world for humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repterra.

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  43. Journey to Monolith is a strategic, turn-based roguelite game.  Choose a general to lead your team, recruit fighters from six unique regions, and customize your fighters' stats and abilities with powerful spells. Create a different team every time with over 50 different units from six distinctive factions: Lyonar Kingdoms, Songhai Empire, Vetruvian Imperium, Abyssian Host, Magmar Aspects, and Van… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey to Monolith.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    84% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME Сheck out other games About the GameThis version allows you to experience the beginning of the game and get a taste of the thrilling gameplay. Prepare to experience the trial from Ajax, featuring 7 levels and a boss fight in Legendary Hoplite: Ajax's Trial the prologue version of the game Face 7 Levels and a Boss Battle Face the challenge of 7 distinct levels, each f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ajax’s Trial.

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  45. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,486 reviews

    A strategy game in which you attempt to bring about the apocalypse, by moving covert agents through a complex fantasy world to accomplish a wide range of schemes, plots and rituals. You start the game by bribing guards and infiltrating minor farming communities and slowly build up your forces until you are bringing about ice ages, eradicating entire nations with plague, summoning volcanoes and com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Forbidden Gods.

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  47. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 4,125 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 16 reviews

    The Dynasty Edition is the ultimate Total War: PHARAOH experience. Containing four future DLC releases and the Digital Soundtrack, witness the collapse of the Bronze Age at its most dramatic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total War: PHARAOH.

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  48. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Defend your kingdom against the dark forces! Micromanage your army, train soldiers and defeat the enemy in turn-based battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blades of the Righteous.

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  49. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    94% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Wishlist Now! Music By About the GameThe Last Spell Prologue lets you experience the first five days of the final game. You start with only 3 heroes at your disposal, and their weapons are... not the best ones. But they can still make use of cool skills to get rid of those damned monsters! Build up your defenses, protect your city, and slay the very first hordes of enemies you will encounter i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Spell: Prologue.

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  50. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Street karate 3 is a game in the genre of Beat'em up, in which you have to fight in an unequal duel with many opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Street karate 3.

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