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Looking for games like Xanadu Next? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ys I & II Chronicles+, Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse or Xanadu Next.

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  1. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 3,136 reviews

    Ys I & II Chronicles+ is the most modernized and up-to-date remake of Falcom’s classic franchise-spawning action RPGs from 1987 and 1988. Come see how the story began, and witness the birth of a legend! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ys I & II Chronicles+.

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  2. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    53% User Score Based on 23 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 18 reviews

    Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse is a post-apocalyptic role-playing video game developed and published by Atlus for the Nintendo 3DS. It is set in the same universe as Shin Megami Tensei IV and forms part of the Shin Megami Tensei series, the central series of the Megami Tensei franchise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 742 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xanadu Next.

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  5. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    Critic Score 83%Based on 15 reviews

    The Fafnir Knight is the second game in the Untold series which are to be remakes of the original Etrian Odyssey games. The games are first person RPG dungeon crawlers where you create a map of the labyrinth as you explore and complete quests. The game features two game modes. The story mode, has a pre-made party with a more in-depth story that has voice acting and animated cutscenes, and a class… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    88% User Score Based on 774 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 37 reviews

    Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined.

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  7. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Blade of Destiny (1992) is the first part of the glorious Realms of Arkania Trilogy... An Orc army stands ready to attack Arkania's villages and towns. The only hope of saving the land lies in the legendary Blade of Destiny. Can you find this magical weapon in time to stop the siege? A rich and detailed adventure that will engage your mind and challenge your imaginations.The Realms of Arkania Tri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny.

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  8. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 11,126 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Introducing people, places, ideas, events and lore that rival in complexity those of even the most highly-regarded fantasy epics in literature, the care and attention given to each and every NPC, location and historical in-game event is what sets The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky apart from its contemporaries. Come join Estelle, Joshua, Scherazard, Olivier and the rest of the cast as they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 4,148 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Gothic II is a role-playing video game and the sequel to Gothic, by the German developer Piranha Bytes. It was first released on November 29, 2002 in Germany, with North America following almost one year later on October 28, 2003. The game was published by JoWooD Entertainment and Atari. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gothic II.

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  11. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Critic Score 78%Based on 24 reviews

    This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell. It is centered around Sophie's quest of searching for Plachta after they are separated in a dream world of Erde Wiege, and the new friends they meet there. Main features: - Evolved Seamless Turn-Based Battles This game incorporates new multi-link turn battles that feature six party m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist & The Mysterious Dream.

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  12. Shiren The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate is the latest installment in the storied franchise and takes players through beautiful locales and devious dungeons in search of fantastic loot and glorious adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate.

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  13. It offers the immersive atmosphere and experience of old school role-playing games. Relive the fun of classic RPG games inspired by dungeons and dragons, realised in rich 3D environments, and with a deep, captivating story. Discover an enigmatic realm, saturated with ancient magic and myths - epic legends are forged as you venture into this offline role-playing game! Your adventure will lead you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonshades.

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  16. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    77% User Score Based on 7,809 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    The most popular Heroes title of all time is back in HD! Fifteen years later, rediscover the epic tale of Queen Catherine Ironfist, as she re-embarks on her critically acclaimed quest to unite her ravaged homeland and re-conquer the kingdom of Erathia. Forge the destinies of mighty and magical heroes, leading fantastic and ferocious creatures in a game that still stands today as the landmark opus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Might & Magic III.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 782 reviews

    The Curse of Faces - where revealing one's face means instant death – has befallen the world. Humanity was brought close to the brink. After 264 years of "the Era of Solitude", a symbol of safety appeared – Masks. While the origins of the curse are still shrouded in mystery, many travelers still venture to the source of this curse in an attempt to reveal its secrets. Will you strive to lift the cu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verho - Curse of Faces.

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  18. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 173 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 22 reviews

    Travel to the past to save the present as you restore forgotten lands and battle an unknown evil in this classic DRAGON QUEST adventure completely rebuilt from the ground up for the Nintendo 3DS system. Customize your party with over 30 vocations and level up in turn-based battles to learn new spells and abilities in this timeless quest! Featuring character and monster designs from acclaimed arti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    84% User Score Based on 4,550 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Gothic is a single-player action role-playing video game for Windows developed by the German company Piranha Bytes. It was first released in Germany on March 15, 2001, followed by the English North American release eight months later on November 23, 2001, and the Polish release on March 28, 2002. Gothic has been well received by critics, scoring an average of 80% and 81/100 on Game Rankings' and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gothic.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 609 reviews

    Find your way through an open-world, adventure RPG, uncovering ancient secrets and unraveling the mystery of the hidden knights. Engage in skill-based game-play, each encounter being unique, breaking off from the old-school linear, simple click combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wigmund.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Legend of Cenama is an existential and story driven retro RPG that doesn't hold your hand, but lets you explore and find your own way to the end. Decisions you make can irreversibly alter the story line and the final outcome of your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Cenama.

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  22. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Konung III is a RPG, based on the Scandinavian and Slavic mythology, the third game in the Konung series (Konung: Legends of the North and Konung 2: Blood of Titans). The new game brings the player back to the legendary Woodland – the unique and spacious fantasy land that combines parts of known history with classical myths of the Slavs, the Scandinavian and the Byzantine, as well as the legends o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Konung 3: Ties of the Dynasty.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Quartermain is a wolfenstein inspired fps based on tabletop characters crafted by my friends. It is a fast paced fps where every weapon has a purpose. Littered with secrets and an unlockable Stage this will be just a small piece of what is yet to come.Time to gear up and show Cthulhu's minions that it is not the unknown they should fear but YOU If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quartermain and the cult of Cthulhu.

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  25. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,092 reviews

    Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era.

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  26. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 7,736 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 13 reviews

    Experience the adventure once again with characters and pre-rendered movies featured in high definition, as well as a new booster system with a selection of various modes such as "high speed" or "no encounters"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FINAL FANTASY IX.

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  27. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 5 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    Rise up and ignite the resistance in The Alliance Alive HD Remastered! Explore diverse realms, awaken new skills mid-battle, and forge alliances to challenge the Daemons that have taken over the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Alliance Alive HD Remastered.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Born with the mark of the Summoner, Joseph possesses a power greater than emperors and gods. As a child, he summoned a demon to save his village, and watched in horror as those he loved were destroyed. Nine years later, the armies of Orenia invade, and Joseph must confront the prophecy he was born to fulfill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summoner.

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  29. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    100% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    Come join us on Discord!An indie Gameboy-style RPG!The Secret of Varonis features old-school combat mechanics and visuals faithful to the gaming heyday of 1989. If you're nostalgic for retro games, or just looking for a good, challenging RPG, look no further. Choose a party of humans, espers, robots, and monsters, each with a unique leveling scheme Employ over 500 combat items and abilities, eit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret of Varonis.

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  30. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    "A Quest That Became Legend" is a game inspired by old-school RPG classics, featuring turn-based combat and an open-world environment. Embark on an epic quest to defeat the dark conjurers and save your world from destruction. Explore various lands and venture into different crypts, dungeons, and many other locations to battle all kinds of monsters, and perhaps discover shiny treasur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Quest That Became Legend.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 526 reviews

    Lord Draak's henchmen are spreading chaos in Uma. Are you going to let them get away with it? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkstone.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 6,092 reviews

    Live the adventurer’s life in this character-based fantasy game. Choose your character and pet companion as you journey through limitless caverns, dungeons, and tunnels and determine your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FATE.

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  33. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    95% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Return to the first fantasy role-playing epic set in the legendary Dragonlance game world of Krynn. This immortal pack includes Champions of Krynn, Death Knights of Krynn and The Dark Queen of Krynn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Dragons: Krynn Series.

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  34. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 1,221 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

    Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ys: The Ark of Napishtim.

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  36. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 774 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Urak, once peaceful, is now a land of darkness, chaos and death. The people yearn for a champion to drive away the forces of evil. That champion is you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Magic: Special Edition.

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  37. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 3,904 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Dungeon Siege combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Siege.

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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world. Various towns blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You’ll be able to see the Pokémon of this region in the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pokémon Scarlet.

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  39. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 839 reviews

    Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok is an adventure / RPG hybrid. Like in many adventure games, you have a world to save, and must use your wit, guile and inventory to puzzle your way... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok.

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    17%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    27% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    You are a novice magician at the end of his studies. During a course on the opening of doors at the temple of the Great Wizard, you have clumsily cause the disappearance of all the phials and scrolls that he had so carefully classified over many years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystical.

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  41. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 13 reviews

    An hybrid role-playing game from the designers of Quest for Glory. This new hybridization is based around incorporating the iconic elements of King's Quest and Quest for Glory in a new, immersive format. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption.

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  42. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 59 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 9 reviews

    In River City Saga: Three Kingdoms, the characters of the Kunio-kun series run-amok in the world of Sangokushi. The game, which follows the flow of the popular Downtown Special Kunio-kun's Historical Period Drama!, sees players cross countries and challenge the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River City Saga: Three Kingdoms.

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  43. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 1,336 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is a revolutionary action adventure with an epic tale of intrigue, fierce alliances, explosive spell effects and highly detailed creatures and environments. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is a benchmark of technology and gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 283 reviews

    An RPG set in a medieval land where all the women have been kidnapped and it is up to you to get them back. What starts as a mission to save the women soon turns into a battle against good and evil to the death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver.

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  45. Experience the world at any scale! Fly as a tiny Pixie or dominate as a Half-Giant in this evolving VR RPG. Master 7 classes, 10 races, and random elemental affinities. An active work-in-progress where your perspective changes everything. Forge your legend today! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyGuildAdventurers.

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  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the eldritch horrors that lie beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that might just drive you to madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tombwater.

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  48. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-like action adventure RPG where you’ll wield elemental magic to explore the nooks and crannies of Ardemia and battle a rising evil. Play single player or with a friend in co-op! Shrine’s Legacy lets you harness elemental Gemstones to cast spells in real-time both to defeat foes and remove obstacles! Meet intriguing characters along the way as the two heroes journey to res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrine's Legacy.

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  49. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,000 reviews

    Kingdoms of the Dump is a SNES-style RPG with platforming elements and turn-based combat developed by the New Jersey-based Roach Games. Join the trashcan knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and Half Kingdoms of the Dump. Rescue the trashpicked King, defeat the totally disgusting Toxic Grimelin Army and prevent the Lands of Fill from an all-out war! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms of the Dump.

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  50. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 965 reviews

    A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.

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