Games like BOOK OF HOURS
by Weather Factory
Restore a crumbling occult library by a winter sea. Build the world’s foremost collection of grimoires and arcana. Master the invisible arts. BOOK OF HOURS is a narrative crafting RPG set in a 1930s world of hidden gods and secret histories. What sort of Librarian will you choose to be?
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$19.99Cultist Simulator
May 31 · Weather Factory
Both: Card Game · Lore-Rich · Resource Management
Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.
Card GameLovecraftianLore-RichRoguelikeSimulationManagementBoard GameRPGResource ManagementTabletop👍 10,796
$17.59dotAGE
Oct 4 · Michele Pirovano
Both: Resource Management · Tabletop
Village elder, help us! The Apocalypse is approaching, and we need your guidance to survive. Assign your workers and build a thriving village against the pending doom. DotAGE is the merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder. Will you fulfill the Prophecy?
Resource ManagementTurn-BasedRogueliteCity BuilderPixel GraphicsBoard GameTurn-Based StrategyTabletopColony SimSurvival👍 2,560
$29.99Library Of Ruina
Aug 10 · ProjectMoon
Both: Card Game
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Story RichCard GameDifficultStrategyDeckbuildingTurn-Based CombatGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerVisual NovelPsychological Horror👍 40,633
-50%$9.49Dark Quest 3
May 24 · Brain Seal Ltd
Both: Tabletop · Card Game
A rogue-lite tabletop that mixes card based exploration with turn based combat. Create your party, draw adventure cards, roll dice and fight monsters to defeat the sorcerer and his magic.
RoguelikeDungeon CrawlerTurn-BasedTabletopProcedural GenerationParty-Based RPGCard GameRPGStrategyIsometric👍 231
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$7.99Stuck In Time
Dec 9 · Housemade Inc.
Both: Exploration · Time Management
A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure.
IdlerAdventureExplorationPixel GraphicsRPGIndieRetroSingleplayerDark FantasyTime Management👍 1,019
$4.99Choice of Life: Middle Ages
Nov 6 · Blazing Planet Studio
Both: Card Game
A card game in a Medieval setting where you make decisions on which not only your life will depend, but also the future of the kingdom!
Card GameSingleplayerChoices MatterStrategyIndieMedievalChoose Your Own AdventureTurn-BasedLife SimRPG👍 1,752
$24.99Black Book
Aug 10 · Morteshka
Both: Card Game
“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.
Card BattlerTurn-Based TacticsFemale ProtagonistCard GameTurn-BasedDungeon CrawlerMythologyRogueliteRPGStrategy RPG👍 5,306
$6.99Journey of Greed
Oct 23 · Dird Games
Both: Card Game
This is a perfect hybrid of social board game and strategy card game. Steal, set traps, assassinate, escape, mind games... Compete online with three other players at each adventure and use every mean possible to gain the most coins.
StrategyIndieCard GameTrading Card GameBoard GameMultiplayerTurn-Based👍 1,179
$4.99Towns
Nov 7 · Xavi Canal, Ben Palgi
Both: Crafting
The game brings a fresh new take on the city building/management genre by introducing many RPG features. In Towns you manage a settlement on top of an active dungeon. Instead of playing the hero who delves deep into the dungeon, how about playing the town that houses and caters to the hero's needs?
City BuilderIndieSandboxSimulationStrategyCraftingSingleplayerRPGSurvivalBuilding👍 2,400
$14.99THE LONGING
Mar 5 · Studio Seufz
Both: Exploration
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.
Point & ClickWalking SimulatorChoose Your Own AdventureIdler2DUndergroundMultiple EndingsExplorationAtmosphericChoices Matter👍 6,979
$5.99Paladin's Oath
Mar 2 · Fire Biscuit Games
Both: Card Game · Exploration
Complex Strategy Fantasy card game RPG inspired by board games like Mage Knight or Gloomhaven. Combines elements of RPG, light deck-building, puzzle and strategy. Absolutely no micro-transactions, virtual currencies or any of that, ever. Text to speech support for visually impaired on Windows
RPGStrategyBoard GameStrategy RPG2DDark FantasyCard GameExplorationTurn-Based StrategyCard Battler👍 125
$19.99Super Fantasy Kingdom
Oct 24 · Super Fantasy Games
Both: Card Game
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!
StrategyRoguelikeRogueliteFantasyRPGCard GameDeckbuildingRoguelike DeckbuilderTurn-Based CombatCard Battler👍 5,630
$7.99Fhtagn Simulator
Oct 21 · 锁眼工作室
Both: Card Game
Fhtagn Simulator is a Cthulhu Roulette Deckbuilder. Set up card slots on roulette to maximize card's value. Collect evil creatures, spells, items and environment to build your deck. Your ultimate mission is to sacrifice spirit collected by cards to unseal the ancient gods that have come to earth!
DeckbuildingRoguelike DeckbuilderLovecraftianRogueliteAuto BattlerAutomationCard GameTurn-BasedVillain ProtagonistRoguelike👍 535
$24.99Knock on the Coffin Lid
Aug 8 · RedBoon
Both: Card Game
Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.
FantasyDark FantasyZombiesRoguelike DeckbuilderCard GameCard BattlerRoguelikeDeckbuildingTurn-BasedStrategy👍 2,729
$14.99My Little Universe
Oct 5 · Estoty
Both: Exploration · Crafting
Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!
MiningExplorationDungeon CrawlerSandboxCraftingSurvivalCharacter CustomizationSpace3DAction👍 1,503
$5.99Magic Research 2
May 21 · Maticolotto
Both: Crafting
Welcome to Magic Research 2, an incremental RPG from the creator of Magic Research. Learn countless spells, face powerful foes, and command a team of Wizards who can cast spells for you as you journey to find or create the Philosopher's Stone.
Auto BattlerIdlerText-BasedAutomationRPGMagicFantasyManagementIncrementalCrafting👍 610
-35%$19.49Age of Reforging: The Freelands
Apr 28 · PersonaeGame Studio
Both: Exploration
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
AdventureOpen WorldExplorationSandboxStrategyRPGParty-Based RPGMedievalFantasyRTS👍 2,297
$17.99Travellers Rest
Jul 28 · Isolated Games
Both: Crafting
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.
Life SimPixel GraphicsManagementFarming SimRPGMedievalCraftingBuildingImmersive SimFantasy👍 16,552
$29.99The Talos Principle
Dec 11 · Croteam
Both: Exploration
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
PuzzlePhilosophicalFirst-PersonSci-fiStory RichAtmosphericSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackRobotsExploration👍 29,240
$24.99Dungeon Drafters
Apr 27 · Manalith Studios
Both: Card Game
Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.
Tactical RPGMystery DungeonDungeon CrawlerRogueliteCard GameJRPGFemale ProtagonistStrategyRPGTurn-Based Combat👍 563
$24.99The Forgotten City
Jul 28 · Modern Storyteller
Both: Exploration
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
AdventureTime TravelMysteryExplorationChoices MatterInvestigationStory RichIndieFirst-PersonRPG👍 11,160
$11.99Multiverse Loot Hunter
Aug 15 · 游戏养家工作室
This is a brush treasure adventure game across the heavens. The protagonist awakens his powers and freely passes through different planes such as Xiuxian, history, Wuxia, magic, and future. Collect equipment, spirits, characters and cheats distributed across all planes through battle.
Creature CollectorRPGLootIdlerTime TravelTurn-Based CombatStrategyAdventureHuntingCasual👍 2,586
$19.99Witchy Life Story
Sep 30 · Sundew Studios
Both: Crafting
You have two weeks to save the harvest festival! Tend your garden and collect plants for spells and rituals to help the villagers of Flora. After all, if magic isn't for solving everyday problems, what’s the point of a village witch anyway? A cozy story filled with chaos, friendship, and romance!
Visual NovelCasualCraftingRelaxingCharacter CustomizationMagicCozySimulationComedyLGBTQ+👍 965
-80%$0.99Eyes: The Horror Game
May 20 · Fearless Games
Both: Exploration
You break into the mansion at night. It’s huge and built like a maze. You're trying to escape, but the monster is after you! The chase begins. RUN!!
AdventureHorrorSurvival HorrorExplorationDarkPuzzleSimulationDemonsInteractive FictionFirst-Person👍 932
$17.99Lucid Steam
Sep 15 · Team Lucid Dream
Both: Exploration · Card Game
The engineer has to make his way out of his dreams and defeat the boss. As time passed, bizarre and powerful monsters will appear and cause pain to the engineer. Can the engineer escape his lucid dreams?
RogueliteExplorationPvECard GameStrategyTurn-Based StrategyRoguelike2DSteampunkDeckbuilding
-75%$3.74The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
Jun 22 · DO MY BEST
Both: Lore-Rich
The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.
AdventureSingleplayerAtmosphericIsometricStory RichNoirSurrealMysteryLore-RichDark Fantasy👍 1,943
$14.99Dawnfolk
Feb 13 · Darenn Keller
Both: Resource Management
Dawnfolk is a charmingly dark, casual and puzzly survival building game. Gather resources, rebuild your realm, and protect your people from oppressive shadows. Can you unveil the secrets of the monoliths and bring light back to the world?
PuzzleStrategyCity BuilderCasualResource ManagementBoard GameSurvivalBase BuildingTurn-Based StrategyChoices Matter👍 665
-30%$6.99Caves of Lore
Jan 21 · by Mike Robins
Both: Exploration
I created Caves of Lore because of my deep love for RPGs. This project took me 6 years to make and I learned a lot about coding, art, and storytelling. If you reach the end then be sure to let me know! Caves has deep combat, classic-styled pixel art, and (of course) LORE! 📖
RPGStrategy RPGCRPGDungeon CrawlerExplorationMystery DungeonTactical RPGTurn-Based Tactics2DPixel Graphics👍 408
-30%$7.69Yog-Sothoth’s Yard
Oct 19 · Bone Nail
Manage a hotel and hire employees including Death, a dragon, a Spirit Hunter, and a bioroid maid. Build your wealth through various means and refine your strategies based on the predictions of Oracles. All employees can be romanced depending on your choices.
LovecraftianDating SimHorrorDarkCity BuilderVisual NovelJRPGSimulationBase BuildingCute👍 10,223
$5.99Temple of Endless Night
Nov 12 · Hosted Games
Both: Lore-Rich
When you discover that the Serpent of Chaos is trying to destroy Egypt, will you stand against him, or will you help spread his eternal darkness?
RPGChoose Your Own AdventureInteractive FictionCharacter CustomizationText-BasedHistoricalHorrorLore-RichChoices MatterMultiple Endings
$14.99Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
Jun 28 · Cygames, Inc., Grounding Inc.
Both: Exploration
Join the genius alchemist Noah and her cat companion Zipper as they explore ancient ruins to uncover the secrets hidden within! Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game!
Action RoguelikeExplorationRogueliteDungeon CrawlerMetroidvaniaCollectathonSouls-likeJRPGPvEAction RPG👍 2,172




