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Games Like No Place for Bravery

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Souls-like, Adventure, RPG.

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Thorn, an old warrior worn down by decades of vim and violence, roams a world undone in search of his lost daughter. Dodge, parry & cleave your way out of brutal clashes in this 2D top-down action RPG, and discover the bone-chilling tale of Thorn's crusade to make his family whole again.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 72% — of 174 reviews
Released: 2022-09-22
Developer: Glitch Factory
Publisher: Ysbryd Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.5%, Post-apocalyptic 17.6%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, RPG 11%, Adventure 6.9%

  55. #55 Dark Dominion
    65% matchMostly Positive79% of 179 reviews2026
    Dev: ZERO5GAMES
    Windows

    Dark Dominion is a grim Souls-like tale of a man who lost everything. His wife dies giving birth, his daughter seven years later of pneumonia. Broken, he goes to war and falls. Death drags him into a twisted afterworld where he must find the souls of his wife and child — or fade with the shadows.

    Why similar: Souls-like 69%, RPG 18%, Story Rich 5.2%, Adventure 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  56. #56 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,880 reviews2023
    Dev: Archangel Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 43.6%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 9.7%, Exploration 8.2%, Adventure 6%

  57. #57 Resolutiion
    69% matchMostly Positive70% of 140 reviews2020
    Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Deck13
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Resolutiion is a zelda-like action-adventure, where an old killer and his AI explore a vast, mysterious world, full of mighty weapons, surreal abilities and gruesome bossfights.

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 17.1%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Top-Down 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Exploration 8.2%

  58. #58 Shieldmaiden: Remix Edition
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 240 reviews2020
    Dev: Dumativa
    Windows

    The end of the world just started and everyone is gone. The machines took over and your only goal is to look for your missing sister in a retro wave atmosphere. Fight and find your way into the danger with your shield in this vibrant pixel art world.

    Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Combat 11%, Story Rich 8.2%

  59. #59 Airoheart
    68% matchMixed58% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: Pixel Heart StudioPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows · Mac

    Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.

    Why similar: Top-Down 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%, RPG 16.7%, Story Rich 15.6%, 2D 9.7%

  60. #60 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
    64% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,494 reviews2025
    Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 37.2%, Action RPG 21.2%, Combat 10.2%, Story Rich 8.6%, RPG 8.5%

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