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Games like When The Road Darkens

Games like When The Road Darkens

Looking for games like When The Road Darkens? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lost Castle 2, Ravenswatch or Vellum.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 892 reviews

    "Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Castle 2.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 9,779 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

    Discover Ravenswatch in its most complete version yet, bringing together the base title and all the content published during the first year. Battle the Nightmare with 3 new playable heroes — Merlin, Romeo and Juliet — customize your runs with 6 skin packs, and dive behind the scenes, with the digital artbook and official soundtrack. Edition contents: * Ravenswatch * Fairytales Skin Pack * Ravens … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravenswatch.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,238 reviews

    THE WRITE IDEA Vellum is a co-op, literary roguelike; harness the class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy - your imagination is key to saving the books! Team up with pen-pals or dive solo into each mechanically-unique Tome where every page is another step toward rule-breaking power! Dip your quills in quick, dynamic adventures full of synerg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vellum.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    Wardens Will is a fast-paced, movement-focused rogue-lite shooter you can play solo or with up to 3 friends. Choose your Warden, experiment with different builds, and dive into chaotic arenas filled with unpredictable robots. Master Unique Movement and AbilitiesEach Warden offers different ways to move and fight  dash, hover, slash, and more. Experiment with a Variety of Weapons and AugmentsMi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warden's Will.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 2,283 reviews

    Hack and slash your way through the Rotwood in this rogue-like dungeon crawler developed by Klei Entertainment.Explore and fight through a labyrinthian maze of dense forest and vicious vegetation with up to 3 of your friends. Forge your path through ever-increasing challenges and rewards to bring the spoils of your adventure back and craft new weapons and armor or fortify your safe haven. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotwood.

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  6. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 4,930 reviews

    Brave the Vortex and dash your way to greatness in this lightning-fast action roguelike from the creators of Dead Cells. Alone or in coop, become the ultimate killing machine as you enhance your skills and master your weapons in search of that perfect run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windblown.

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  8. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    GREAT CYBERPUNK GAME BY OUR FRIENDS About the Game Meta Ghost: Breaking Show is a 3D roguelite hack-and-slash action game. Built on the foundation of "cyberpunk" culture, the game provides a thrilling and fast-paced combat experience while telling a profound cyberpunk story. Play as one “breaker” (or several) in Breaking Show, battling intelligent machines with cybern… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meta Ghost: Breaking Show.

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  9. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    96% User Score Based on 681 reviews

    Notice: Updates for the Prologue have been discontinued With an incredible 500,000 Travelers journeying through The Rapids, our Prologue beta test has successfully concluded. We sincerely thank you for joining us on our quest to create a better game! Updates and support for the Prologue version have been discontinued.However, all content that was added to the Prologue has been improved based on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shape of Dreams: Prologue.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Step into the Wild West future of Cowboy 3030, a third-person roguelite bullet hell where you dive into action-packed shootouts as different playable characters, each with unique abilities and playstyles, to take on notorious outlaws and criminals and rise to become top gun of 3030. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowboy 3030.

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  11. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    67% User Score Based on 987 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    The Belfry stands as a beacon of hope and safety amongst the ruins of humanity and the City of Numbers, with monsters lurking right outside the tower’s walls. You are an Ace, born anew from the spirit realm with the skills, the grit, and the determination to protect the people of the Belfry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towerborne.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 349 reviews

    Rune Knights is a cooperative, third-person, hack-and-slash action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Level up by killing monsters, collect loot, craft your own weapons and armor, and choose from over 120 unique talents and 60 different powerful abilities. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, and gameplay as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Knights.

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  14. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,806 reviews

    Turn based strategy meets action RPG in this dungeon crawling looter. Venture forth alone or with friends through online co-op. Conquer as a single champion or with a party of up to 6. Master deep and satisfying, tactical combat. Recover the Stolen Realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stolen Realm.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    95% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    An ancient evil festers on the planet. Summon the Archons and face off against swarms of parasites and towering bosses. Harvest essence to enhance your weapons and powers, then unlock bloodrunes to sacrifice health for devastating strength, paving the way to victory. Control two characters as one player, one with each hand Find what's causing the plague to fester on the alien planet Dis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archons.

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  17. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    The Black Pool is a 3d action roguelike to be played solo or preferably with up to 3 of your friends. Each attempt to make it back home will take you through a gauntlet of different worlds. You will discover different elements, abilities, and upgrades. Striking visuals, an electrifying soundtrack, and high-paced skilled action will plunge you into each attempt to battle your way out. THE JOURNE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Pool.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 16,662 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

    Roboquest is a fast FPS with roguelite mechanics set in a sci-fi world playable solo or in 2-p coop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roboquest.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 78,874 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

    •Includes the Shadows over Bögenhafen DLC and Back to Ubersreik DLC •3 Heroic Deeds •Helmgart Heraldry Themed Skins •1 Portrait Frame •Sigmar Keep Statue Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is the sequel to the critically renowned Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide. In this epic 4-player co-op game, you fight together with your friends against the forces of Chaos and Skaven in the Warhammer Fantasy Battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer: Vermintide 2 - Ultimate Edition.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 2,776 reviews

    LORT is a 1–8 player co-op action roguelite. Team up with your friends to battle, loot, and stack ridiculous power-ups across a cursed fantasy world. Fight toward escape, revive your homies, and get absolutely chadded as you evolve from goblin tickler to god slapper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LORT.

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  22. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 5,418 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    The Spell Brigade is an online co-op survivors-like for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spell Brigade.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    Survive the forces of Entropy solo or with friends to save the universe! A sword-wielding mech. A sharpshooting space frog. Control both characters simultaneously against the forces of Entropy in this bullet heaven roguelike. Though your defeat may come swiftly (and often), you’ll bring these two unlikely heroes home using nothing but the unstoppable power of friendship (and an arsenal of mind-b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entropy Survivors.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 7,025 reviews

    Become the Nightmare. Master the dream. Shatter reality. Shape of Dreams is a fast-paced action roguelite that fuses hack-and-slash combat, MOBA-style teamplay, and endless strategic variety. Journey through surreal dreamscapes where every battle tests your reflexes and every choice shapes your fate. Play solo for a tight, skill-based challenge or team up with up to three friends in real-time co-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shape of Dreams.

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  25. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 1,710 reviews

    Dungeons of Sundaria is an action-packed RPG where Heroes adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Sundaria.

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  26. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 429 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    Bravery and Greed is an action-packed brawler/platformer for up to four players boasting hi-bit pixel art, roguelike elements, a deep combat system and many game modes for coop and versus fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bravery and Greed.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Out of Time is a fast-paced, multi-player co-op roguelike where your squad, gear, and teamwork decide survival. Battle through a fractured world where past, present, and future collide - facing swarms of corrupted enemies, brutal bosses, and chaotic mini-games all before time runs out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Time.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 289 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

    Become the beasts you defeat in this action-packed RPG! Equip and upgrade both your human and beast form and shapeshift between them anytime. Venture out solo or ride together in co-op on a journey to uncover the dark secrets sealed away inside a legendary city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coridden.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 800 reviews

    Sephiria is a top-down action rogue-lite game with pixel graphics. Players take on the role of a rabbit in the village at the top of the tower and must change the fate of the tower from destruction. Go down the tower, meet various animals, and collect various artifacts and tablets to become stronger. That is the only way to prevent destruction. [Main Features] - Top-down action game with fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sephiria.

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  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 8,940 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    The Deadzone: Rogue - Deluxe Edition includes: • The Deadzone: Rogue - Base Game • The Deadzone: Rogue - Operative Pack • Lounge Upgrade: Deck out your ship with a new lounge area complete with a jukebox. The perfect place to unwind with your crew. • ‘Void King’ Weapon Skin Set: Access the exclusive ‘Void King’ line of weapon cosmetics, available for every gun. • ‘Void King’ Character Skin: Put on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadzone: Rogue.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    Knights Within is being developed by Indecision Labs, a solo developer working on their first public project. Humanity is fighting for survival against the wraiths that now reign dominant in the world. Thankfully, technology is on our side. Fight your way through hordes of enemies while completing objectives to further mankind's struggle to survive. Embark on procedurally generated miss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights Within.

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 806 reviews

    Ragnarok shattered the world, the gods have chosen you to shape the next one. Cloudheim is a cooperative action RPG blending crafting with chaotic physics-based combat. Gather your allies, craft your weapons, and upgrade your shop in the sky to bring harmony to a broken realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloudheim.

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  33. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    58% User Score Based on 3,111 reviews

    Enter the Overgrowth, a new land in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore massive biomes, defeat brutal monsters, create new builds, survive the mysterious Crowns and overthrow the almighty Abyss King in this adventure from the creators of Hyper Light Drifter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Light Breaker.

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  34. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    84% User Score Based on 655 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Wild Woods is a couch co-op game full of action, teamwork and woodland critters. One to four players take on the role of brave little cats defending their wooden wagon on its way through a dangerous forest. Clever cooperation is key as their way is full of obstacles. While daytime is all about collecting resources and improving your trusty wagon, things get risky during … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Woods.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    88% User Score Based on 2,994 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Go on co-op adventures in Inkbound, an online roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Craft powerful character builds in procedurally generated runs and battle your way past the inky hordes with a unique active battle system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkbound.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 8,430 reviews

    RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action "raiding" roguelike focused around fighting challenging bosses alongside your rabbit-eared friends. Fight foes, gather loot, build your character, and work together to overcome obstacles on your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle. Combat is deliberately similar to tab-target MMORPGs, being based around global cooldowns, effective skill usage, gear effects, and resolving… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabbit and Steel.

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  39. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 5,989 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 5 reviews

    Ember Knights is a fast-paced multiplayer rogue-lite. Build powerful and unique attack synergies on every run by customizing your loadout through weapon upgrade perks, stackable combat and magic skills and game-changing relics. Local and online co-op for 1-4 players! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ember Knights.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 831 reviews

    Nevergrind Online is a real-time cooperative multiplayer online RPG where you and a group of adventurers join forces to protect the Kingdom of Edenburg from the sinister forces of darkness. Up to six players can form a party and venture forth to help restore peace and order to the Kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nevergrind Online.

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  41. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 14,354 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 37 reviews

    In the ruins of the fallen Adal Empire, you awaken with a mysterious mask on your face, and faint recollections of an esoteric ceremony. Freeing you from hunger, thirst, and even death, the mask is the creation of the Guides, the rulers of these lands, who have placed you here to determine whether you are worthy of becoming part of the elite corps of Absolvers. As you wander these forsaken lands, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolver.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Meowmunitions gives you a roguelike bullet hell experience with a unique gun customization mechanic where you can design your gun however you like. The random nature of the game, with multiple different augments and artifacts, forces you to think of new and creative synergies to approach each run. Unique Augmenting System! Combining different augments to create CRAZY SYNERGIES. Every augment… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meowmunitions.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 16,408 reviews

    ``ATLYSS`` ACTION ORPG PROJECT A work in progress / under development game made by Kiseff Core Game Info "ATLYSS" is a singleplayer  + netplay action ORPGEnriched, instanced maps to discoverEquipment, trade items and consumables to collectMany Character customization options with 5 races to choose fromSkillslot loadout system for making builds to suit your gameplay styleCharacter stat progression… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ATLYSS.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    91% User Score Based on 462 reviews

    Roadmap After the initial Early Access release, we have already published two major updates - Celestial Weave (v0.2) and The Bells Toll (v0.3). Our next big update - Mines of Sanctora - is scheduled to release somewhere during Q3 2025 and will bring a new playable character, a new region, and many changes to combat and gameplay systems in general. About the GameDie. Adapt. Strike back. Hereti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heretical.

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  45. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 650 reviews

    Fast. Fluid. Fun. Free. An online cooperative Shooter/Looter/RPG. Gather up to 4 friends, gear up, and save the Galaxy from a terrible villain who has stolen the past! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relic Hunters Legend.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 382 reviews

    Plunge into the chaotic cybermyth roguelike world of Neon Abyss 2! With diverse combat styles and unlimited item synergies, every run delivers a dramatic and action-packed experience you won't forget. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Abyss 2.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 3,362 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

    Gather your friends and dive into Abyssus' fast-paced multiplayer shooting action. Fight through gorgeous hand-crafted levels in a roguelite adventure that will put your tactical skills to the ultimate test. Wield powerful brine-powered weapons and refit them with ancient technologies to gain an edge over your foes. Obtain divine blessings to enhance your firepower with elemental and mystic effect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssus.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    77% User Score Based on 564 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Absorb enemy powers and turn them against their masters in this frenetic, up to 4 player co-op hack’n’slash. Cancel actions for total control, chain devastating abilities, and take down brutal bosses across eclectic biomes. Sharpen your build with every thrilling run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GODBREAKERS.

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  49. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 199 reviews

    Broventure = Vampire Survival + Base building + Co-op. Band together with friends and obliterate hordes of grueling enemies, gather crucial resources, and transform your camp into a sanctuary of liberation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broventure: The Wild Co-op.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 3,914 reviews

    A rogue-lite that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

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