What games are most similar to Wayward Shadows?

The most similar games to Wayward Shadows include Utter a Name, The Other Side of the Wall, Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Wayward Shadows?

Wayward Shadows is a Adventure, Indie, RPG game with popular tags including RPG, Roguelite, Difficult, 2D, Detective.

Best rpg games like Wayward Shadows?

If you're looking for more rpg games like Wayward Shadows, try Utter a Name, The Other Side of the Wall, Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn. These share the RPG tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Wayward Shadows?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Wayward Shadows. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Wayward Shadows but more roguelite?

To find games emphasizing roguelite, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Roguelite alongside RPG. You can also explore the roguelite tag page directly.

Games Like Wayward Shadows

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Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn (2024) — Shared: Mystery, RPG, Detective. Also features visual novel and adventure. Tags: Mystery, RPG, Detective
In Memoriam (2024) — Shared: Indie, Detective, Mystery. Also features puzzle and point & click. Tags: Indie, Detective, Mystery
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