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Benge reasoningAre you tired of the many works on the market that use the label "mystery" but only offer "suspense" and "decryption"? Do you often lament the scarcity of genuine mystery games? Do you yearn for locked-room murders, headless corpses, twins, disappearing murder weapons, dying messages, or even architectural tricks? Are you a dedicated fan of games like &… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 无生之荣.

The other half of your soul — never let go. About This Game **Emotion turns the tide. Choice writes the ending.** *Gemini in Flux* is a turn-based dark fantasy RPG. Whatever your characters feel during the story carries straight onto the battlefield as stat changes, and the choices you make along the way branch into four distinct endings. **A story that begins again, in the Afterworld.**… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 流転のジェミニ.

A cozy lovecraftian horror retro RPG. Become a paranormal investigator & explore an open world. Solve a criminal conspiracy of the occult. Investigate & battle monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting of Mageburrow.

Welcome to the world of Kraktures! A strange world populated by monsters who use creatures called Kraktures to train and fight! Collect, and fight using creatures known as Kraktures in this new, unknown world. You are a human sent to world known as the Great Deep and your goal is to get back home. Along the way you meet new friends, and a sinister group of villians who are up to no good. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kraktures.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

A Point and Click RPG with Visual Novel elements, inspired by JRPG classics. Explore dungeons, build your characters, and battle foes in fast paced turn-based combat as you journey with your allies to discover the lost history of the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Earth: Reverie.

Set 20 years after a world war, known as the Clockwork Revolution, this medieval fantasy world now finds itself on the brink of industrialization. Experience how the world rebuilds itself on the ashes of the Clockwork Army’s failure. Explore the cities and landscapes of Aromia. Uncover lost lore, help those in need, and shape the future of a world healing from its past. Featuring! Turn-based, G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Aromia.

A retro pixel-art JRPG. Hundreds of years ago, the Dark Lord invaded. The Academy, the Church, and the Knight Order suppressed the monsters with three sacred relics, sealing the demon race into another dimension. However, as generations passed, for unknown reasons, the ancient seal weakened, and monsters began to appear frequently again. The new generations of the Academy, Church, and Knight Orde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonely Braves.

PRESENTATIONNorthbound is a 2D fantasy old-school RPG in the vein of Vagrant Hearts and the old classics. Northbound follows Theran, a hardened Dunereaver who hunts the monstrous Sand Spawns who are both fierceless enemies and the source of food and water in the desert. For generations, travelers have whispered of the North—a land beyond the endless dunes, said to hold answers, riches, or perha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Northbound.

What defines a person’s worth? Metaneurosis is a surreal, story-rich turn-based RPG, blending tactical combat, dark humor, and emotional introspection. Navigate various mindscapes shaped by fear, memory, and unresolved pain, where every absurd encounter hides something meaningful underneath. What does it cost to stay true to oneself? Each world you enter is a manifestation of a deeper struggle,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metaneurosis.

Aegis Force: The Scorian War is a turn-based tactical RPG inspired by such classics in the genre as Shining Force, Fire Emblem, and Final Fantasy Tactics. Players will follow the main protagonists, Callon Roth and Orvus Magnaric, as they fight as heroic soldiers in the Genuan army during the long-lasting and embittering Scorian War.  Highlights of the game include: Captures the essence of gen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aegis Force: The Scorian War.

Kids of Karendow:Welcome to the Kingdom of Karendow. A nation quietly fracturing under the weight of its own lies, where a resistance fights in the shadows and the government calls them terrorists. The truth, as always, is somewhere in between. Experience the conflict from both sides. Play as Elmo Valore, son of the resistance's founder, who can't walk past injustice without doing something abo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kids of Karendow.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 6,758 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 15 reviews

In Stars and Time is a time-looping RPG adventure. With each loop, Siffrin gains a new perspective on the world around them, opening up new solutions to puzzles and allowing them to make better choices in conversation. Equip memories as armor, pray to the Change God to improve your team’s capabilities each loop, and challenge deadly foes to Rock, Papers, Scissors as Siffrin seeks the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Stars And Time.

Embarking on an epic journey in Chronicles of Veldoria, players delve into a captivating top-down, turn-based RPG adventure made in RPG Maker MV. The game revolves around the heroic duo, Elizabeth and Alex, who set forth on a perilous quest to vanquish the malevolent ogre Muk, whose dark presence threatens the lands they cherish.To achieve their daunting goal, Elizabeth and Alex, accompanied by th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Veldoria.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Dive into the fantastical world of Karawark and accompany the Pirate Crew of The Osminog on an adventure they were not prepared for. Exploration Sailing Party-Based RPG RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Osminog Adventures: The Lost Island.

Welcome to the world of Calyfos, a realm forged by collective imagination. Fear, hope, and desire manifest as Tuplalings and humanity draw power from the divine 10 Catalysts, beings worshiped as living gods who channel collective belief into magic. Now, a mysterious organization known as the Cognitari is sweeping across the land, offering the promise of emotional “clarity” while leaving behind to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Husk of Axiom.

3x3 battles. Mid-battle evolutions. A forgotten bond between data and emotion. V-Monsters Forgotten Link is a turn-based monster-taming RPG with strategic 3x3 battles and evolutions that happen during combat, set in a digital world on the brink of collapse. Build your team of V-Monsters, combine their skills, and use the right evolution at the right moment to turn difficult battles in your fav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to V-Monsters Forgotten Link.

In a land plagued by relentless monsters, the revelation of a mystical portal to the Underworld—the font of pure malevolence—has recently unfolded within Katanosh, the ancient citadel of arcane magic. In humanity's struggle against darkness, this discovery stands as a beacon of hope. Your mission: lead a trio of adventurers through the portal, delve into the depths of the Underworld, and defeat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underworld Explorers.

In a world infested with evil beasts called savarians, a girl is on a journey to hunt these dangerous beings. One day she runs into a dog possessed by the soul of a young man. This meeting triggers a further long adventure awaiting only to reveal what is behind the mystery involving the world fate. Possess looming enemies and summon spirits to support you in turn-based battles with outstanding an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Sync.

Explore the Manchester-Liverpool district as Angel, a former soldier with missing memories about her shrouded past. Battle homunculi gone mad during the chaos of a rising rebellion to uncover the secrets hidden deep within the mainframe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Rust We Are Returned.

Game Description Genesis Legacy is a meticulously crafted HD-2D retro-fantasy adventure RPG. The story takes place on the once peaceful and stable Sky Continent. The Sky Barrier that maintained the world's stability suddenly shatters, causing bizarre mutations in creatures across the land and plunging the entire continent into chaos. To uncover the truth behind the catastrophe, the protagonist e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 创世遗志.

Dive into the story of The Elquest: The Legend of Immortal Dremond, a retro-style RPG fantasy game, and live a great adventure with lovable characters, monsters, puzzles and mysteries!   What's the plot?    Something terrible destroyed the neighboring continent of Garrandia, and now the Selstizia archipelago is starting to follow the same destiny. No one knows what caused such a disaster, but fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elquest | The Legend of Immortal Dremond.

One Tower, Five Heroes, Seven Daysto the End of the World. Humanity lost its battle with Death and the Immortal Aeon gave them seven days before reclaiming any soul in their world. Their only hope lies atop Guardiah Tower, where an ancient artifact with the power to travel between worlds was hidden long ago. With no choices left, heroes must enter Guardiah and reach the summit before the v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate of Fire: Kyvedy Guardiah.

Order from Caos 2 is a pixel art turn-based RPG and has more than 20 hours of gameplay, dozens of sidequests, items, special moves, and many puzzles to solve. Enemies walk across the maps and there are no random encounters. The players will walk through forests, cities, beaches, islands, temples, secret dungeons, hidden cities and will fight powerful creatures. The players will have a lot to do in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Order from Caos 2.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

“You just woke up but... oh, wait! This is not right! Everything seems weird and.. where did everyone go?” Kargast is a dark narrative exploration game with light RPG elements and branching endings. It tells a surreal and semi-satirical story of an unwell child on the brink of death, and his adventures through his surreal, cryptic surroundings.. You must guide him through a place of tormen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kargast.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Gaia, a world run by Elites, Kings, Peadovores, Banksters and Corporacrats. Conspiring to undermine the health and wellbeing of the world and its inhabitants. Join our adventurers on a journey to heal Gaia, discover the truth and deliver Gaia into freedom.  Rebellion Gaia is an offline one player, story rich retro role playing game.  Game play is 20+ hours of rich story surrounding mystery, advent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebellion Gaia.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

Boyle Wolfbane wanted to rule the world. He failed. Miserably. Forced into retirement early, Boyle now spends his days arguing with haunted trees and scaring off the occasional knight. At least he still has Fang, his loyal storm wolf. Things could be worse. He could have been born a hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist.

Website | Steam Page | Twitter | Youtube | Discord Server Turnless battles, twisting dungeons, and countless secrets await you in the magical world of Astravia.  As the wandering mystician Oliver, you and your companions must uncover the truth of your past... before the Cataclysm brings forth another age of ruin. An updated demo featuring the new graphics will be made available this summer. * T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Astravia.

Los Cuentos de Frox is a classic fantasy RPG adventure that pays homage to the turn-based genre's greatest icons. In this story, you will embark on an epic journey filled with danger, strategy, and exploration, with one ultimate goal: to thoroughly prepare, grow stronger, and confront the fearsome and powerful Harpía, the great threat lurking over the world. A standard playthrough—enjoying the st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Los Cuentos de Frox.

Enter a broken ocean of memoriesDream Ocean is a story-driven fantasy RPG that blends exploration, party-based battles, and tactical squad encounters inside a surreal world shaped by memory, trauma, and dreams. You play as Andi, a rookie agent of ORCA, sent to investigate a mysterious dreamlike realm connected to missing people, frozen memories, and emotional distortions. Your first mission leads… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Ocean.

---Story--- A strange person has been born... a person with no biological sex, no defining traits, and a face made of smoke. This person was named Eve. Eve was the first, but they were not the last. Shortly after their birth, more started to appear. Identical, hollow, and void of self. It was as if humanity had entered a state of mass production, churning out shells of people without identity. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Becoming None.

【The Calamity Lay Dormant Beneath a surface of Prosperity...】 The dream of Sacright watched over the holy city of Mitcanlande for a thousand years... Until the god-given Divine Essence shattered. Until the blood of catastrophe stained the heavens dark. Yet The Book of Sacright proclaims: when the sacred palace falls, the Sacrighter — chosen by the light — shall rise from the ruins and drive b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banquet of Nausea.

Why Into the Aether (Classic)? Into the Aether is being remade entirely from the ground up! This is Into the Aether (Classic), the original version of Into the Aether created on RPG Maker VX... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTO THE AETHER.

​A RACE AGAINST DARKNESS The adventure of Fred is a return to RPG roots: unforgiving and without hand-holding. You explore a vast procedural world where time is not on your side. ​The Growing Threat: The world evolves. If you spend too much time farming resources, Dungeon Bosses gain power levels. You must weaken their defenses by eliminating their minion camps. ​SURVIVAL MUST BE EARNED Forge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventure of Fred - The traveler's dial -.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore your inner world, and interact with the inner parts of you? TRUSTFALL is a game that invites you on a profound journey into the mysterious and chaotic inner world of Cherry, the protagonist. After a mysterious 'trust fall' into seemingly familiar world, you will explore and uncover the inner landscape of Cherry's heart, going deeper and deep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRUSTFALL.

Death is inevitable. But maybe—just maybe—there’s time to make things right. Graphite is a stylized roguelike RPG where the fantasy and wonder of a kid’s imagination come to life across the pages of his own pen-and-paper campaign. Armed with nothing but scribbled heroes, borrowed school notebooks, household junk, and a head full of what-ifs, he builds a world to navigate grief, self-confidence… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graphite.

Game OverviewWhen the lab doors reopen, sealed forbidden entities awaken, unleashing an irreversible catastrophe. An unknown force escapes, corroding flesh, warping minds, materializing fear into tangible nightmares. As apocalyptic shadows engulf Europe, life's whispers fade from the night, leaving only creeping death in silence. None know where this ends, but your choices decide humanity's final … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polandball: The Black Apocalypse.

Join Fiora, a brilliant young inventor, on her quest to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious disappearances. Step into an enchanting fantasy world brimming with magic, wonder, and danger. As a miners’ strike spirals into violence, the Mining Company hires mercenaries to crush the unrest. In the chaos, people are vanishing one by one. Tensions rise, but Fiora won’t be deterred from her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forge of the Fae.

LOVE BEYOND IMAGINATIONOTHER: Her Loving Embrace is an action RPG that fuses turn-based battles with stylish platformer combat. Descend into a vivid world of fantasy, brought to life through pixel-perfect visuals and an electrifying FM soundtrack. Discover magical abilities to explore your surroundings and vanquish supernatural forces. Experience an intense character-driven story, hurling towards… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OTHER: Her Loving Embrace.

GLITCHED is a choice-heavy RPG coming to PC and Mac this winter. Follow us to keep up with development!Twitter | Tumblr | Facebook | Discord When a glitch appears in the video game world of Soren, an NPC named Gus becomes aware of you- the player.  Travel together to solve the mystery of the glitch and save Gus's friends, hometown, and digital world. As the story unfolds, Gus might start to quest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GLITCHED.

In this hybrid Visual Novel/Dating Sim and Turn-Based RPG you will take on the role of a young man studying the Culinary Arts in his freshman year of college. Throughout the story you will meet new friends and strengthens your relationships with them by playing an MMORPG together after class. This game-within-the-game is called Cleave Together. As you play, you will swap between IRL Visual Novel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cleave Together: The Dragon King's Treasure.

Includes: Base game Persona 4 Revival: P3R & P5R Extra BGM Set Who’s on Air? Legend has it that a mysterious broadcast known as the "Midnight Channel" appears only on rainy nights. The day after it airs, a corpse is found in Inaba, a quiet and peaceful town in rural Japan suddenly thrown into turmoil. To uncover the truth behind these chilling mysteries, you and your friends form an investigation … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Persona 4 Revival.

This is an experimental imitation work that has only been expanded to a certain extent based on the original original system. As it is an abandoned project that was first born in 2012, please do not have too high expectations for this work. Out of respect for the copyright of the original work, this work will not be used for commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Hunter.

GODPROOF is a story-rich tactical RPG laden with thought-provoking dark fantasy content. Play as Raiden, a gifted young warrior who has immunity to the direct supernatural interaction and influence of godly entities. Recruit companions, overcome chaos, and discover the sinister truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GODPROOF.

This game is still in early development.  Any feedback is highly appreciated. ^.^ [Media 36317602] This game features: * A unique relationship between player and player character. * A rich and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUIDANCE.

The Path of the OryA Tale of Loss, Survival, and the Origins of a Legend Before the rise of the Maid of Venia, before the kingdom’s last hope found her calling, there was a young survivor—Kayla. As a child, she lost everything. A group of ruthless bandits descended upon her village, slaughtering her family and leaving her for dead. But fate had other plans. From the shadows, an Ory warrior emerge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of the Ory.

Welcome to Gironia, land of legends and shadows. Once every half-century, a festival unlike any other descends upon the region. But this isn't just any festival—it's the Monster Jubilee, an event shrouded in mystery and darkness. •EXPLORE AN IMMENSE OPEN WORLD AND ITS DUNGEONS• Dive into Gironia's vast and open terrain. From its bustling cities to its darkest corners and intricate dungeons, eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oni Hunters.

Elves are extinct, wiped out by the power of curses. Humans now claim the little land that remains… Locke, a recluse, wants to learn more about the Elvin civilization. Ardra, a local troublemaker who’s ready to take on the challenges that the world has for her. Together, they’ll make their way out of their giant tree home and venture to new towns and dungeons, encountering challenging and my… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banbard.

Imagine you're a kid back in the 90s. You woke up early because you're excited you're going to play your favorite JRPG! Daydream is all you would expect from the JRPGs of yore, plus voice acting and original music to give life to the story and characters. When their captain goes missing, our young heroes decide to embark on a journey that will lead them to discover the chilling truth abo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daydream.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Inspired by Celtic mythology, Titankin Prologue takes you on a tight JRPG-style adventure where you'll meet plenty of colorful characters, wield the power of Titans, and enjoy thoughtful turn-based battles in a delightfully crafted pixel-art world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TITANKIN: Prologue.

Embark on a challenging journey where tactical depth meets randomness. Designed for Steam Deck (But you can play with any controller or mouse and keyboard if you like) use the trackpad to hover over stats for richer, mouse-like descriptions. Experience a unique fusion of roguelike discovery and JRPG combat systems, where every decision matters. Strategic Combat System Break free from min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depthbound Descent.