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212 games like Shining Force II · 1985 – 2016

  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 70Form.24World.55Curated.62Lists.00Role-playing · Tactical role-playing · Often paired

    Role-playingTactical role-playingTurn-based strategyMagicTurn-based

    School is out for the summer, but mischievous Luso Clemens must first face detention to make up for his misbehavior. Alone in the library, he stumbles upon an ancient book with magical powers that summons him to the mystical land of Ivalice

    83 rating2 lists35 h main storyOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 70Form.27World.25Curated.68Lists.00Role-playing · Magic · Often paired

    Capcom · Game Boy Advance, NES, Nintendo 3DS +1

    Role-playingMagicMazeWitchesFairy

    The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is a top-down action adventure game that tells the origins of the evil Vaati from Four Swords. Like most other titles in the series, The Minish Cap features the fully explorable land of Hyrule, although i

    87 rating15 lists3 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed Nintendo exclusiveWhy 66Form.28World.25Curated.58Lists.00Role-playing · Orcs · Often paired

    Unepic

    2011

    Linux, Switch, PS4 +5

    Role-playingOrcsMagicElvesBats

    This is Daniel, a normal guy from recent times: a great videogame player, big sci-fi movie fan, novice player of role playing games, pot-head and overall, horny due to a mysterious lack of success with girls. Wait... is Unepic not a mediev

    71 rating7 lists19 h main storyOften paired

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  • Sega console exclusiveWhy 65Form.20World.26Curated.60Lists.00Role-playing · Magic · Often paired

    Linux, Sega Genesis, Windows +1

    Role-playingMagicTurn-basedBatsDarkness

    Dragonia, the castle of doom, has been resurrected! But the ghouls from the castle have stolen the Holy Goblet, the source of light. Without it, the world will be trapped in darkness forever. Don your armour and pick up your weapon.

    69 rating4 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 64Form.26World.25Curated.57Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy · Often paired

    Quest · Game Boy Advance

    Role-playingStrategyTactical role-playingTurn-based strategyMagic

    "Highlights and Key Features: - Over 40 hours of gameplay and multiple endings! - Discover powerful character classes with the new Emblem System! - Cast a wide assortment of magic spells to defeat the enemy! - Go head-to-head against a frie

    80 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Why 63Form.23World.25Curated.57Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy · Often paired

    Black Isle Studios · Linux, Windows, iOS +1

    Role-playingStrategyWizardsImmortalityMagic

    A CRPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons setting of Planescape in which The Nameless One, an immortal amnesiac, sets off on a quest across the infinite Planes and gathers a party of conflicted companions to find out who he is and reclaim his mo

    79 rating2 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 60Form.19World.25Curated.56Lists.00Role-playing · Turn-based · Often paired

    Intelligent Systems · Nintendo 64, iQue Player, Wii +1

    Role-playingTurn-basedMazeBoss fightAnthropomorphism

    Paper Mario, a turn-based JRPG entry in the Mario franchise with a paper-based aesthetic and platforming elements, sees the titular character working his way through the Mushroom Kingdom's diverse locales and biomes, meeting its inhabitants

    89 rating12 listsOften paired

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 60Form.15World.25Curated.55Lists.00Role-playing · Magic · Often paired

    Linux, Sega Genesis, Wii +2

    Role-playingMagicBoss fightLeveling upShopping

    You are Chaz Ashely, a rookie Hunter straight out of training who is supported by Alys Brangwin – a crafty veteran whose good looks and prowess with the blade have earned her an awesome reputation. The two Hunters along with a cast of suppo

    88 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 59Form.15World.00Curated.59Lists.00Strategy · Chicken · Often paired

    Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Linux, Sega Genesis, Wii +2

    StrategyChickenWitchesGrid-based movementBats

    Arrange the blocks of jewels falling from the top of the screen. If three or more jewels of the same colour are lined up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, they disappear. Don’t allow them to pile up to the top, or you will lose the g

    59 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 59Form.15World.00Curated.59Lists.00Strategy · Chicken · Often paired

    Linux, Sega Genesis, Wii +2

    StrategyChickenWitchesGrid-based movementBats

    Arrange the blocks of jewels falling from the top of the screen. If three or more jewels of the same colour are lined up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, they disappear. Don’t allow them to pile up to the top, or you will lose the g

    59 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 53Form.20World.00Curated.50Lists.00Role-playing · Wizards · Often paired

    Culture Brain · NES

    Role-playingWizardsMagicTurn-basedMaze

    Magic of Scheherazade is a mixture of action- and turn-based combat RPG styles. Wandering through Arabia, you'll encounter enemies whom you'll fight in real time, using various weapons. You'll also be attacked by enemies with whom you'll en

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  • Why 41Form.27World.44Curated.16Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    SNES, Sega Saturn

    Role-playingStrategyTactical role-playingWizardsMagic

    In a fantasy world, a soldier from the imperial forces deserts after witnessing the massacre of innocent villagers by his unit. He is sent to jail to be executed, but manages to escape with the help of two former unit colleagues. The group

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  • Why 39Form.17World.25Curated.24Lists.00Role-playing · Wizards

    Almost Human · Linux, Windows, macOS

    Role-playingWizardsMagicMazeGrid-based movement

    Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. Powers of perception and logic are more important than sheer force is, since Legend of Grimrock 2 puts a heavy emphasis on explora

    86 rating1 list23 h main story

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 39Form.27World.25Curated.17Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    Konami · PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Windows

    Role-playingStrategyTactical role-playingTurn-based strategyMagic

    You assume the role of Ash Lambert, a hero torn between saving his country and restoring honor to the disgraced Lambert dynasty. As he struggles with his inner demons and personal problems, he will meet various companions throughout his jou

    85 rating3 lists

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 38Form.15World.25Curated.24Lists.00Role-playing · Turn-based strategy

    Square Product Development Division 4 · PlayStation, PS3, PlayStation Portable

    Role-playingTurn-based strategyMagicTurn-basedSummoning support

    Lead epic battles in a new FINAL FANTASY world. Betrayal and darker dealings await in Squaresoft's game of war. Fight hundreds of battles across dangerous 3D terrain as an ancient blood feud awakens a deadlier foe.

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 38Form.20World.25Curated.21Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    Intelligent Systems · Game Boy Advance, Wii U

    Role-playingStrategyTactical role-playingTurn-based strategyMagic

    It is the seventh game of the Fire Emblem series, the second game in the series to be released for the Game Boy Advance, and the first to be released in both North America and Europe. It features a prologue storyline designed to introduce n

    88 rating5 lists

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 36Form.20World.25Curated.17Lists.00Role-playing · Magic

    Linux, Switch, PS3 +6

    Role-playingMagicElvesDarknessBoss fight

    You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an

    81 rating11 lists16 h main story

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 33Form.26World.25Curated.08Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    Imageepoch · Nintendo DS

    Role-playingStrategyTactical role-playingTurn-based strategyMagic

    Protect the Light, Condemn the Dark! A Millennium of peace is about to be torn asunder by the spread of darkness. A war with the Witches 1,000 years ago nearly destroyed the planet, and now they have returned. Character Designs by Kaito Shi

    62 rating3 lists

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  • Why 33Form.21World.25Curated.12Lists.00Darkness · Anthropomorphism

    Owlboy

    2016

    D-Pad Studio · Linux, Switch, PS4 +3

    DarknessAnthropomorphismShoppingCollectiblesTreasure chest

    Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hoo

    84 rating5 lists8 h main story

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  • Why 32Form.25World.00Curated.11Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    Android, Browser, Linux +2

    Role-playingStrategyTurn-based strategyOrcsWizards

    Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a roguelike dungeon crawler. Available as pure ascii or with tile graphics, playable offline or as a web version. DCSS let's the player create a hero from a large number of races and classes, then sends him off

    91 rating3 lists

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  • Why 32Form.14World.57Curated.08Lists.00Wizards · Magic

    Adventure Soft · Windows, iOS, macOS +2

    WizardsMagicWitchesDarknessAnthropomorphism

    The Evil wizard Sordid is brought back to life when a magic-book of his is set ablaze and thrown into the middle of a chalkboard pentagram by the father of Runt, a young boy wanting to become a mighty sorcerer. Sordid promises him that he c

    83 rating1 list

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  • Why 31Form.17World.36Curated.07Lists.00Role-playing · Magic

    Bioware · Linux, Windows, macOS

    Role-playingMagicTurn-basedSummoning supportElves

    Every World has conflict. Good and evil. Friend and foe. Safety and danger. In Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, you'll find yourself between these factions. This epic sequel to the Roleplaying Game of the Year will immerse you in a world o

    89 rating5 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 31Form.15World.32Curated.12Lists.00Role-playing · Magic

    Konami · Nintendo DS

    Role-playingMagicSummoning supportWitchesBats

    Draw the correct magic seal quickly, or your enemies will never die! Fight and explore through one of the largest castles ever seen in the series! Race another player through custom-made castle rooms in versus mode! A year has passed since

    87 rating2 lists

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 31Form.18World.38Curated.07Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    Nippon Ichi Software · PS2, PS3, PlayStation Portable +1

    Role-playingStrategyTactical role-playingMagicTurn-based

    Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories is a tactical role-playing game and the sequel to Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. It was re-released for the PlayStation Portable as Disgaea 2 Portable in Japan and as Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days in North America and Eur

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  • Why 31Form.22World.25Curated.07Lists.00Wizards · Magic

    MicroProse · Linux, MS-DOS, Windows +1

    WizardsMagicFairyDarknessAnthropomorphism

    Newly-crowned King of Callahach! It's been twenty years since your father saved the world by entrapping the evil Sorcerer Sanwe. Now the spell is waning. Sanwe's malevolent force will soon consume the land, and only you can stop him!

    63 rating3 lists5.5 h main story

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  • Why 31Form.21World.25Curated.07Lists.00Role-playing · Turn-based strategy

    New World Computing · Windows

    Role-playingTurn-based strategyDemonMagicTurn-based

    The Ironfist Dynasty is tottering on the brink of ruin. As endless calamities plague the kingdom of Enroth, evil doomsday cultists plan to overthrow child Prince Nicolai and claim the throne for their charismatic leader. Fear grips the land

    87 rating1 list

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  • Why 31Form.25World.54Curated.00Lists.00Role-playing · Tactical role-playing

    Strategic Simulations · Amiga, MS-DOS, PC-9800 Series +2

    Role-playingTactical role-playingMagicSummoning supportElves

    For ten years your glorious band has fought Evil wherever it has threatened the Realms. Lord Bane has suffered many defeats at your hands and new peace washes over the land. Now your path comes full circle - back to the thriving city of Phl

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 31Form.20World.25Curated.09Lists.00Boss fight · Cat

    Windows, Xbox 360

    Boss fightCatShoppingBow and arrowCollectibles

    Serious Sam explodes into the second dimension using everything in his arsenal to battle the abominable legions of Mental’s horde. Pull the trigger to let the heavy ordinance fly in Serious Sam Double D, a hand drawn, side-scrolling shooter

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  • Why 31Form.14World.57Curated.07Lists.00Wizards · Magic

    Adventure Soft · Amiga, MS-DOS, Windows +2

    WizardsMagicWitchesDarknessAnthropomorphism

    The Evil wizard Sordid is brought back to life when a magic-book of his is set ablaze and thrown into the middle of a chalkboard pentagram by the father of Runt, a young boy wanting to become a mighty sorcerer. Sordid promises him that he c

    83 rating1 list8.5 h main story

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  • Why 30Form.19World.25Curated.09Lists.00Role-playing · Immortality

    Albion

    1996

    Ubisoft Blue Byte · MS-DOS

    Role-playingImmortalityMagicTurn-basedDarkness

    It is the year 2227, and the gigantic interstellar factory ship, Toronto, cruises toward a lifeless planet endowed with a wealth of minerals. While studying the planet in his shuttlecraft, the pilot, Tom Driscoll, unavoidably crash lands. A

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 30Form.15World.59Curated.00Lists.00Role-playing · Summoning support

    Ancient · Android, Linux, Sega Genesis +3

    Role-playingSummoning supportPossessionBoss fightSecret area

    Prince Ali has excavated a gold armlet which belonged to a powerful sorcerer. As soon as Ali tried on the armlet, a strange fire with a face appeared and spoke to him. “The power of the gold armlet is now your’s to wield. Find the four spir

    77 rating4 lists

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 30Form.05World.25Curated.14Lists.00Strategy · Sega channel

    Apple IIGS, Arcade, FM Towns +15

    StrategySega channelFantasyFalling block puzzleMatch-three

    Go back in time to a bygone civilization: the ancient world of Phoenicia. There you will play a simple and captivating game where sparkling, rainbow-coloured jewels drop one after another. According to the ancient merchants, by arranging th

    67 rating24 lists

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  • Why 30Form.23World.25Curated.05Lists.00Role-playing · Wizards

    Vanillaware · Dreamcast, PS3, PlayStation Vita +1

    Role-playingWizardsMagicElvesWitches

    Dragon's Crown is a multiplayer hack-and-slash beat'em up game with breathtaking visual style, a design built around cooperative play, epic boss fights, and the ability to discover a new adventure in every play session. Developer Vanillawar

    80 rating5 lists

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  • Why 30Form.12World.47Curated.08Lists.00Role-playing · Turn-based strategy

    Gaslamp Games · Linux, Windows, macOS

    Role-playingTurn-based strategyWizardsMagicTurn-based

    The roguelike games are back! Enter in this amazing adventure as an giant eyebrow boy or girl, your quest is defeat the Lord Dredmor and save the kingdom from the forces of dark! Each level is a floor randomly generate made of interconnecte

    70 rating1 list19 h main story

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 30Form.08World.56Curated.09Lists.00Role-playing · Turn-based

    Square Osaka Development Department · SNES, Wii, Wii U

    Role-playingTurn-basedPossessionBoss fightParty system

    Focus Tower is the center of the world and balances the forces of the world. However 4 monsters have taken the 4 elemental crystals (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind) for their own use, and also taken the 4 keys that for doors inside of Focus Tower

    73 rating1 list

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  • Why 30Form.24World.25Curated.05Lists.00Role-playing · Orcs

    Limbic Entertainment · Windows, macOS

    Role-playingOrcsWizardsMagicTurn-based

    After a decade, a Might & Magic RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic Heroes VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers

    78 rating2 lists40 h main story

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  • Sega console exclusiveWhy 30Form.17World.58Curated.00Lists.00Bats · Giants

    Ubisoft Reflections · Amiga, Atari ST, FM Towns +2

    BatsGiantsDamsel in distressTreasure chestShielded enemies

    Shadow of the Beast II is an action game developed by Reflections and published by Psygnosis in 1990. It is the sequel to the earlier Shadow of the Beast.

    57 rating5 lists

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  • Timed Nintendo exclusiveWhy 30Form.19World.25Curated.08Lists.00Role-playing · Magic

    Sandcastle · Amiga, Apple IIGS, Atari ST +5

    Role-playingMagicDwarvesGiantsGods

    When nightmares come to life... You discover you're not immortal! You're a mighty wizard in search of your lost master, Mordamir. Venture into the dungeon and slove the mysteries of each level. Unravel the secrets of The Immortal! The Immo

    75 rating6 lists2 h main story

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  • Why 29Form.17World.25Curated.07Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    Level-5 · Android, Nintendo 3DS, PS2

    Role-playingStrategyMagicTurn-basedAmnesia

    Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is the eighth installment in the Dragon Quest series, developed by Level-5 and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was also later released for the Nintendo 3DS

    87 rating6 lists53 h main story

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  • Sega console exclusiveWhy 29Form.20World.25Curated.05Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    New World Computing · Linux, Windows, macOS +1

    Role-playingStrategyTurn-based strategyWizardsMagic

    Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia is a turn-based strategy game and the third installment of the Heroes of Might and Magic series. The game's story is first referenced throughout Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of H

    91 rating1 list

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  • Why 29Form.11World.25Curated.12Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    Black Isle Studios · Android, Windows, iOS +1

    Role-playingStrategyDwarvesShoppingRat

    In the northernmost reaches of the Forgotten Realms lies a frozen and untamed region known as Icewind Dale. Journey deep into the Spines of the World mountains, a harsh and unforgiving territory teeming with fearsome and merciless beasts. T

    85 rating3 lists43 h main story

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  • Why 29Form.21World.25Curated.06Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    Katauri Interactive · Windows, macOS

    Role-playingStrategyTactical role-playingTurn-based strategyMagic

    This new world of King's Bounty: Armored Princess is full of mysteries and dangers. The new character, the Princess, will encounter horrible creatures, huge monstrous bosses and a new race, the bloodthirsty Pangolins. As in the multi-award

    86 rating1 list27 h main story

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 29Form.26World.25Curated.00Lists.00Role-playing · Orcs

    Interplay Entertainment · Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Apple IIGS +9

    Role-playingOrcsWizardsMagicTurn-based

    Tales of the Unknown: Volume I, better known as "The Bard's Tale", is an RPG developed by Interplay Productions in 1985 originally for the Apple II. It was quickly ported to numerous other platforms and became widely successful. This was pa

    84 rating9 lists14 h main story

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  • Why 29Form.17World.25Curated.08Lists.00Magic · Darkness

    Westwood Studios · FM Towns, MS-DOS, PC-9800 Series +2

    MagicDarknessAnthropomorphismPlaying cardsTreasure chest

    The land of Kyrandia is disappearing piece by piece and you are the offbeat, young mystic who must voyage to the center of the world to break the curse and save it. Your surreal journey will twist even the sharpest of minds. Traveling throu

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  • Why 29Form.13World.76Curated.00Lists.00Magic · Dwarves

    Data East · Arcade, Zeebo

    MagicDwarvesTreasure chestFantasyBird view / Isometric

    Wizard Fire was released in the US as such, although it is a direct sequel to Gate of Doom and Data East archives still refer to the game as Gate of Doom II. The series is known as Dark Seal in Japan. The class types to choose from are wiz

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 28Form.17World.25Curated.06Lists.00Role-playing · Tactical role-playing

    Role-playingTactical role-playingTurn-based strategyMagicTurn-based

    The world of Arc: Twilight of the Spirits is populated by two races: human and Deimos. The two races prefer to avoid contact with each other, but both depend on the Spirit Stones to sustain the balance in the world. Recently, the human army

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  • Why 28Form.24World.25Curated.00Lists.00Orcs · Magic

    MS-DOS

    OrcsMagicMazeBatsBoss fight

    Catacomb 3-D is the third in the Catacomb series of video games, and the first of these games to feature 3D computer graphics. The game was originally published by Softdisk under the Gamer's Edge label, and is a first-person shooter with a

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  • Why 28Form.24World.25Curated.00Lists.00Role-playing · Strategy

    Snapshot Games · Linux, Windows, macOS

    Role-playingStrategyTactical role-playingTurn-based strategyWizards

    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 int

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