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Games like What lies beneath the darkness

Games like What lies beneath the darkness

Looking for games like What lies beneath the darkness? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror and fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Outcast, ZombieCards or Steampunks 1869.

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  1. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    What is this game? The Outcast is a solo RPG about reputation and redemption. Your character has been ostracized by a community they were once part of because of a mistake they say you made. You embark on a lonely journey fulfilling missions to try and restore your reputation. The game provides a unique setting generator that allows you to create a custom world for your gameplay in just a couple … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Outcast.

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  2. ZombieCards draws inspiration from Exploding Kittens and Escape from Tarkov, innovatively combining intense card battles with post-apocalyptic survival. Engage in card duels based on Russian Roulette rules, scavenge supplies, make timely escapes, and build your camp as you fight for your final chance at survival in the zombie-infested city of Travis! Strategic Urban AdventuresEvery decision is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZombieCards.

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  3. Steampunks 1869 Geartopia was one of the largest cities. In 1869, its population was large. Its skyline is more impressive than that of other large cities; its metropolis was spread over such vast plains that the buildings could be seen for miles. It was a city full of steam powered cars, fog, and stubborn steampunks. Its people are such a vivid mixture of races, languages, and colors that the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steampunks 1869.

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  4. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    STREET WOLVES  “Put your shades on, get in the car, and pop in a cassette. It’s time to hit the streets.”   Street Wolves is a synthwave infused, retro-future setting for the Savage Worlds ttrpg game system.  Save 10% Today by Joining Table Cat Mailing List Before Buying!  The setting of Street Wolves is inspired by Synthwave aesthetics, 80s TV shows like Miami Vice, and neo-noir movies like Drive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Street Wolves (Core Rules).

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    204 pages, full-color, 39 pieces of art, revised versions of each Uncanny Echo game (issues 0-9), and 45 pages of support text. To buy the Print+PDF version click here. Uncanny Echo is a tabletop roleplaying game that uses the Powered by the Apocalypse engine to play out stories of supernatural and uncanny urban fiction. It is comprised of 10 full Powered by the Apocalypse games called issues. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Echo: Supernatural Urban Fiction Powered by the Apocalypse.

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  6. Lords of the Void is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world on the brink of extinction, shattered by a devastating magical Calamity. Lead your people to victory through tough battles, uncovering unique stories behind each faction. New take on a turn-based strategyMade by a true enthusiast of turn-based strategy games, Lords of the Void, brings a twist to the genre. The goal was to cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of the Void.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    WHAT IS PUSH? Push is a lightweight, story-driven RPG system designed for cooperative, action-packed adventures. This is a genre-agnostic engine that you can use to create your own games about extraordinary characters embarking on perilous quests through fantastic worlds. A single core mechanic powers the whole system, pushing the story forward through emergent complications and inviting players … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Push SRD.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    85% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    ============================ After The Rupture, the world went silent for hundreds of years. The magnificent structures our ancestors built were taken over by nature. At one point long after that, our great grandparents woke up from their slumber. As they raised once again to the surface, they slowly but steadily uncovered towering overgrown ruins among inconceivable creatures and plants. With n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scraps.

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  9. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Shinobigami - God of the Shinobi - is a tabletop Role-Playing game originally developed and published in Japan by legendary designer Toichiro Kawashima, and gorgeously illustrated by the talented Shie Nanahara, Shinobigami is a fast one-session RPG focusing on character drama, stories of conflict and cooperation, and light tactical strategy in a dark modern "World of Shadows" setting where mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinobigami - Modern Ninja Battle RPG.

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  10. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,542 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    Rediscover Game Night with the magic of Sunderfolk, a shared turn-based tactical RPG adventure where your mobile device becomes the controller*. Built with a couch co-op experience in mind, up to four players adventure through the magical and dangerous Sunderlands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunderfolk.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush game, set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested beasts. Explore a mysterious land alone or with a friend in 2-player local or online co-op. Uncover a story through unusual NPCs and cut down terrifying eldritch bosses, all in a painterly 2D style. Perennial Order is a love letter to games such as Hollow Knight, Titan Sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perennial Order.

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    74% User Score Based on 839 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 2 reviews

    From the designer of the original, award-winning XCOM game comes Chaos Reborn - a fast paced, turn-based wizard combat game with an RPG twist. Blob your enemies with Gooey Blob, summon entire forests of Shadow Trees, or ride a Manticore into battle. Be a wizard hero! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Reborn.

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  13. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Road to Legend is a companion app for the Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd edition board game. When you play with Road to Legend, the app assumes the role of the overlord player, controlling monsters and inviting you to explore the dungeon in entirely new and unexpected ways. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent: Road to Legend.

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  14. Explore the first official module/expansion of Eri-Gor RPG: War of the Elements - The Holy Inquisition, set in a world where darkness and the supernatural are as real as the gods. Players will face difficult choices and fight for their lives in a society marked by fear, where vampires and lycanthropes are hunted relentlessly by the Inquisition. Meet the Vampires, beings who hide in the shadows an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ERI - GOR RPG: HOLY INQUISITION [MODULE].

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  15. Atompunks 1969 Atomopia was one of the largest cities. In 1969, its population was large. Its skyline is more impressive than that of other large cities; its metropolis was spread over such vast plains that the buildings could be seen for miles. It was a city full of atomic powered cars, fog, and stubborn atompunks. Its people are such a vivid mixture of races, languages, and colors that they s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atompunks 1969.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    THE GAME Welcome to Insurgent, the action-packed tabletop RPG that puts you and your friends at the heart of a thrilling rebellion against tyranny!  In this game, you'll become a member of a group of rebels fighting against oppressive forces, with each mission potentially turning the tide in your favor. As you embark on daring adventures, you'll create your own unique setting, deciding whether to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insurgent.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Step into the world of The Slender Man Mystery, where darkness and enigma reign supreme. As a fearless investigator, you are drawn to the legend of the elusive Slender Man, an otherworldly being whose presence has haunted humanity for centuries. Uncover the truth behind the disappearances, face your fears, and solve the mysteries that have eluded many before you. Will you be the one to unravel the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slender Man Mystery.

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    The battle for magic and technology. ManaTech is a fast paced multiplayer twin stick shooter. Take control of a magic user or a technology user and battle against your friends in hazardous arenas. Master your characters' unique abilities and eliminate your opponents. Only one can emerge victorious.Features Unique playable characters: Take control of a magic user, representing the failing society o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ManaTech.

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  19. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    OH NO! ZOMBIES! It's the zombie apocalypse! And you are a cow! The farmers are hiding in the Barn, so it is up to you and your sisters to save this place and live to chew another day! WHAT IS THIS GAME? This is a cooperative tower-defense tabletop game for 1 to 4 players. You play as courageous cows defending their home from a horde of nasty zombies. It is not a roleplaying game, although there … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cows vs. Zombies.

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  20. One Purchase. Every Nightmare. Forever.I want to be upfront about something I feel strongly about. I DISLIKE DLC. Every expansion and add-on I make for this game will be released as a free update. You buy it once and you get everything I ever add to it, for life. No DLC. No season passes. No paying twice. I think that is just the right way to do it. About the GameA digital survival-horror… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8 Hours Till Dawn.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 505 reviews

    The Scouring is an RTS with fast pace, high attention to detail and next generation experience. Lead humans or orcs to fight for victory! Play alone or with friends. Use modding tools to create custom game modes! Join The battle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Scouring.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 35,454 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 30 reviews

    Includes: WARHAMMER- Lord of Chaos eBook This product contains the Lord of Chaos E-book (redeemable on DarkGodsEdition.TotalWar.com) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total War: WARHAMMER.

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  23. 80%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Runners in the Shadows is a game Forged in the Dark about a group of daring operatives building a criminal enterprise in a fantastical dystopian vision of near-future Earth. There will be dangerous meets, crazy heists, bloody fights, chases, escapes, deceptions, betrayals, successes, and deaths. It's a bit like Blade Runner meets Ocean's Eleven, but there's ghosts and ninjas. Playing this is like … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runners in the Shadows.

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  24. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    77% User Score Based on 1,628 reviews

    Fantasy Grounds is a hybrid application which allows you to play and create your own RPG games. It facilitates this play and provides some optional add-on Adventure modules which can be loaded and played with very little preparation. Each game will require a GameMaster (GM) and one or more players. Games may be played in a session as short as a few hours or continued with multiple sessions over a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasy Grounds.

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  25. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 23,970 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

    Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field in this upcoming Tactical RPG by Tactical Adventures. In Solasta, you make the choices, dice decide your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solasta: Crown of the Magister.

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  26. 73%Game Brain Score
    73% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Monster-hunting, Forged in the Dark It's 1994 in the region of the fictional Ontonagon Peninsula known as "Iron Country," a belt of mining towns barely clinging to life. These towns are surrounded on all sides by the Sylvan Wilds, a forest known for old-growth pines and strange happenings. All of Iron Country seems to be teeming with the supernatural, a fact those in power would like to conceal. Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bump in the Dark.

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  27. Sci-Fi Setting & World BuildingIn a distant galaxy, major factions wage fierce wars for stellar dominance. As fleet commanders, players command various combat units and strategize across interstellar battlefields. All Cards Free Simulator All cards are fully unlocked, no gacha or payment required - pure competitive experience. Focus on strategic combat where skill determines victory. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Card Game.

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  28. GACHA GIMMIX is an exciting, community-driven, virtual tabletop tactics collect’em all, where players construct and customize mechanical models known as Gimmix. Gimmix controllers of all ages, called remoteer, build their own Gimmix using a vast array of parts and engage in competitive Gimmix battles with others using remote controllers. Train your Gimmix through several expeditions across Citeyot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GACHA GIMMIX.

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  29. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    Greetings, wallpaper enthusiasts! Are you tired of staring at the same old boring wallpaper on your devices? Fear not, for I have some exciting news for you! If you're looking for a fresh and funky iXe wallpaper, look no further! You can download them right here, right now! Get ready to jazz up your screens with these snazzy wallpapers. The main cover wallpaper is an absolute stunner, and it's sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to iXe: Sandbox Solo Journal for your imagination.

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  30. From the creative director of Eternal Darkness and Legacy of Kain, Denis Dyack returns once more. Deadhaus Sonata is a third-person narrative-driven action RPG where you play as the undead battling the living, growing in power, and exploring an ocean of content. Step into Malorum, a dark and crumbling world where the lines between life and death no longer hold. Deadhaus Sonata invites you to emb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadhaus Sonata.

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  31. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Cruel whispers in the back of your mind... Dead cities, lands devastated by war. Grotesque past and hopeful future. Shining spires reflected in the waters of the abyss. Welcome, immigrant, to the Locked World, it is yours to unlock. To build a destiny from the ruins. Light of the Locked World is a fantasy role-playing game, a love letter to old-school MMORPGs of the time when game design was a ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light of the Locked World.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Stories Podcast has delighted kids and parents for years; Stories RPG is a game for telling epic tales for kids and adults from 6 to 99.   Stories RPG focuses on narrative, helping kids learn to tell stories as they build their characters and the world.  Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3 of Starsworn, a print and play choose-your-own-adventure/coloring book, are available at StoriesRPG.com, alon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories RPG.

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  33. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The gods are dead, the New World Order is up and running, and trans-dimensional portals are interrupting morning commutes. Welcome to the city of Polis. Revenant World is a tabletop role-playing game where you and a group of friends will take on the roles of Vagabonds-- rebellious adolescents from Polis just doing their best to navigate the treacherous halls of high school as well as the alien wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenant World.

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  34. Embark on an epic journey in “Rite of Eris”, a captivating 3D survivor roguelike game inspired by the intensity of Vampire Survivors and the immersive world of Hades. In this game, you’ll navigate through a world of chaos, a tribute to Eris, the Greek goddess of strife and discord. Each playthrough is a unique rite, a test of your ability to thrive in the midst of turmoil. Will you succumb to the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rite of Eris.

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  35. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Ink Inside: First Page is the fun prologue to the hand drawn action RPG with the heart of a Saturday Morning Cartoon! Created by some of the minds behind Steven Universe: Unleash the Light, Ink Inside lets you play as Stick, an unfinished doodle trapped in a box of notebooks beneath a slowly leaking ceiling. As the water seeps into the notebooks, it warps the drawings inside and turns once friendl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ink Inside - First Page.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Topple the vampires from the streets below! Will you unite the homeless, the gangs, and the secret hunter societies to defy vampiric rule? An interactive novel set in the World of Darkness extended universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter: The Reckoning — A Time of Monsters.

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  37. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Outer Terror is a horde shooter where you hold out against massive quantities of otherworldly cosmic creatures. Assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and blast apart seemingly endless waves of horrific creatures in this stylish roguelike that pays homage to the B-movies and Golden Age horror comics of the 80s and 90s. Don’t Die and stay alive for as long as you can while exploring overrun cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Terror.

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  38. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    53% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    From serious battles to extreme chaos, a great Mahjong battle is about to begin! A big Mahjong battle has begun, with more than 120 characters from over 20 titles of Touhou Project, with over 150 artists! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Gensou Mahjong.

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  40. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    88% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    The tag-team fighting game based on the original "Umineko When They Cry" series, finally released on Steam, in English and with improved rollback netplay! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

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  41. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    61% User Score Based on 519 reviews

    Warbands:Bushido - is a miniatures board game with cards, miniatures, dice (i.e. dice random involved) and beautiful terrains to fight on, with both complex multiplayer battles boardgamers used to, and challenging single-player campaigns (soon to be released), essential for computer RPGs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warbands: Bushido.

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  42. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 8,343 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 31 reviews

    Armello is a swashbuckling adventure that combines the strategic play of card and board games with RPG elements. As a hero from one of the clans of Armello, you'll quest, scheme, explore, vanquish monsters, and face off against other players, with one ultimate end goal in mind — storming the palace and becoming King or Queen of Armello. Armello is League of Geeks’ attempt to revolutionise digital … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armello.

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  43. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 8,981 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 8 reviews

    Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet's resources. In the first 4X turn-based strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four factions: Astra Militarum, Space Marines, Orks and Necrons, each with their own unique gameplay, technological tree, units and heroes. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War.

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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    Worbital is a real-time strategic artillery game, peppered with a heavy dose of cosmic chaos. The goal: be the last civilization standing. With the shifting gravity on your side, aim your cannons, blast your enemies and enjoy the fireworks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worbital.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    95% User Score Based on 260 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Ride brooms, cast spells and transform your enemies into chickens in this intense magical sport If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wand Wars.

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  47. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Azusa Online is an open world roleplay driven game, focused in developing the world and story of your character while interacting with other players. Compete in tournaments around the world to earn rights to wear the legendary Olympian armors and help defy gods; Athena, Hades, Zeus and Poseidon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azusa RP Online.

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  48. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 483 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 7 reviews

    The Witcher Adventure Game takes players on a journey across the world of The Witcher as they assume the roles of four distinct characters known from the books and video games: Geralt of Rivia, Triss Merigold, Yarpen Zigrin and Dandelion. Each character has unique skills and multiple ways of overcoming obstacles - the choice is yours: do you fight your way to victory, call on your charm, or try yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witcher Adventure Game.

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  49. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    92% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Late For Work is an asymmetric multiplayer party game, pitting a VR giant against multiple non-VR players in a hilarious slapstick hide and seek challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late For Work.

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  50. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 686,313 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

    Minecraft focuses on allowing the player to explore, interact with, and modify a dynamically-generated map made of one-cubic-meter-sized blocks. In addition to blocks, the environment features plants, mobs, and items. Some activities in the game include mining for ore, fighting hostile mobs, and crafting new blocks and tools by gathering various resources found in the game. The game's open-ended m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minecraft: Java Edition.

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