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Games Like Frameland: A Binary Tale

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A turn-based retro-inspired RPG you can complete over the weekend. Perfect your timing in combat, uncover secrets, and interact with a rich world and its characters in a gripping story told from two perspectives.

Reviews: Very Positive — 98% — of 50 reviews
Released: 2024-10-30
Developer: Team Frameland
Genres: Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    《归路:见证 》是一款架空世界回合制RPG游戏。 玩家将在这本不属于自己的世界内,见证忒瑞阴德上的悲欢离合,是是非非。 在冒险和旅行中,踏上那条注定不平凡的归路。

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.1%, RPG 14.2%, Linear 13.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, JRPG 11.6%

  58. #58 Haiku, the Robot
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 3,390 reviews2022
    Dev: Mister Morris Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

    Why similar: Robots 33.2%, Exploration 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Retro 11.1%

  59. #59 Grimshade
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2019
    Dev: TALEROCKPub: Asterion Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.

    Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Combat 26.4%, RPG 17.3%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 9.3%

  60. #60 SOULVARS
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 100 reviews2023
    Dev: ginolaboPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
    Windows

    Get ready to ignite your SOUL! SOULVARS is a pixel art, turn-based deckbuilding RPG inspired by classic JRPGs with a modern twist. Unravel a dark conspiracy as your party of Soulbearers faces off against invading Dominators in dynamic, action-packed battles.

    Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, Turn-Based Combat 22.6%, Sci-fi 9.2%, RPG 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

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