Forager is a 2D open-world game inspired by many other farming, crafting and exploration games. You play as a little white unnamed humanoid thing and start on a single small island filled with rocks, trees, flowers and other resources. You use the starting tool to chop down trees or mine rocks to start crafting objects. As you progress, you earn experience points to unlock new skills and craft new tools as well as purchase more land to expand your area of exploration. There are also puzzles to solve that award special treasure chests or items.
What we like:
Fun gameplay
Earn experience points
Craft new tools
Expand land area
Solve puzzles for rewards
Extra content unlocked from feats in game
What could be improved:
No real story needed
Stamina must be monitored closely
Price tag for the game may seem high compared to content offered
Soda Dungeon 2 is a free-to-play pixel-art dungeon crawler that allows you to explore a massive dungeon, fighting monsters and upgrading your village. The game features simple turn-based combat, intriguing boss battles, and upgrading options for the town's tavern, blacksmith, and wizard.
What we like:
Good for idle gaming
Charming pixel-art
Has intriguing boss battles
Offers upgrading options for the town's tavern, blacksmith, and wizard
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
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Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Guardian Tales is an anime-inspired action game with kooky characters and nostalgic design elements. You take on the role of a new knight embarking on a quest to save the world, complete with hilarious characters and humorous dialogue. As you progress through the game, you can build your own town in the main menu and even enjoy a social media app within the game.
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Become an adventurer and a blacksmith in the captivating world of the Sand Kingdom. Explore dungeons, gather materials, and defeat monsters to craft powerful equipment. Will you equip them or sell them in your shop? Meet other adventurers and complete quests to earn rewards. Customize your character for a unique gameplay experience. Embark on the journey of the adventurer blacksmith!
What we like:
Simplified Atelier-type game with engaging gameplay loop
Interesting mix of JRPG and shop simulation with a touch of visual novel
Game mechanics allow for experimentation and class/faith changes
Healthy amount of convenience and quality of life enhancements
In MONOLISK, you get to raid handcrafted dungeons and collect loot and creature cards to build your own dungeons for others to play. With a blend of fantasy ARPG, CCG, and dungeon building, this game is perfect for anyone who loves hack 'n' slash RPGs. You can customize your heroes and design unique levels for your friends and followers, while also crafting new cards and expanding your collection. Help rebuild the shattered world of MONOLISK and tell your own stories in this exciting adventure!
What we like:
Player-created maps provide infinite possibilities for customization and exploration
Simple and easy to master gameplay
Good graphics and soundtrack
Mobile version available
Official Discord server for socializing with other players
What could be improved:
Monetization system is greedy and paygates content
Daily rewards and quests are insufficient for progression
Account level system limits access to higher level content
Grinding to obtain gear and monsters for map creation is extensive and RNG-based
Poorly constructed maps may hinder gameplay experience
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