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Games Like The Story Goes On

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Action Roguelike, Roguelite, Hack and Slash.

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You are the hero inside the storybook of an obsessed author pondering with his life’s work. Explore repeating worlds, befriend a talking scarecrow and swing your sword really fast, while uncovering the true, overarching adventure within.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 80% — of 127 reviews
Released: 2018-03-02
Developer: Scarecrow Arts
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Stories: The Path of Destinies is an Action RPG, an enchanted storybook filled with madcap fantasy tales, each told by a zippy narrator attuned to the player’s choices and actions.

    Why similar: Adventure 67.9%, Hack and Slash 11%, Swordplay 9.4%, Action 5.8%, Colorful 3%

  56. #56 Mist Slayer
    68% matchMixed66% of 378 reviews2023
    Dev: Moju Games
    Windows

    Mist Slayer is an action Roguelite game. You are a time traveling hero, called to aid in a mystical war, and armed with unique weapons and skills. Face down amazing enemies in parallel universes, collecting various power-ups, and exploring as you go. Play alone or team up with friends.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.8%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 10.5%, Action 9.1%

  57. #57 Reignbreaker
    65% matchMostly Positive76% of 549 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Hack and Slash 25.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 8.6%, Action 7%

  58. #58 Overture
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.7%, Roguelike 11.1%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Action 8.5%, Roguelite 5.8%

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