Games like SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition

91% positive from 1,585 reviewsReleased 2015Steam Deck Verified

What it is

This is a humorous, turn-based roguelike RPG with ASCII graphics and a strategic combat system. Players explore dungeons, collect loot, and experiment with numerous class and race combinations.

What players liked

Players praise its strategic depth in character building and itemization, with a unique ASCII art style.

The catch

The loop turns into repetitive grinding, with combat that barely changes for hours.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 1,585 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition

60 Parsecs!

89% positive from 4,066 reviews2018Deck Verified

This is a dark comedy sci-fi adventure game where players scavenge for supplies and crew in 60 seconds before evacuating a doomed space station. Survival involves making difficult choices and crafting items to endure the harshness of space.

What players likedPlayers find it a fun, fast-paced game with rewarding progression, better than 60 Seconds, and a standout among other purchases.

The catchRuns repeat the same events quickly, so replaying gets tedious well before the end.

Both are tagged Text-Based, RPG and Casual.

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CaseCracker

90% positive from 3,383 reviews202234% finish itDeck Playable

A detective simulation game where players actively search a database for clues to solve interconnected cases. It features a fragmented deduction system and requires thorough investigation to uncover the truth.

What players likedPlayers praise the engrossing, text-based investigations that feel like a satisfying wiki walk, where clues intertwine and logic is key.

The catchClue entry only accepts one exact phrase, so you get stuck guessing wording.

Both are tagged Text-Based, RPG and Casual.

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Choice of Robots

96% positive from 1,893 reviews2014

Interactive sci-fi novel where you design robots and make choices that shape their development and the world over thirty years. Your decisions determine robot sentience, their relationship with humanity, and your personal life.

What players likedPlayers praise its well-explained story that makes you feel in charge of a growing machine, akin to exploring the complexities of AI.

The catchThe story railroads everyone into a US China war plot no matter which choices you pick.

Both are tagged Text-Based, RPG and Indie.

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Your Chronicle

80% positive from 2,651 reviews20211% finish itDeck Playable

This is a text-based idle RPG with a branching narrative and automated combat. Players select actions to progress, strengthen monsters, and unlock new features.

What players likedPlayers praise this minimalistic idle text game for its compelling story and strategic depth, akin to a spreadsheet puzzle.

The catchSold as an idle game but progress stalls unless you keep switching actions manually.

Both are tagged Text-Based, RPG and Adventure.

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PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

95% positive from 1,809 reviews2023Deck Verified

A horror-adventure visual novel where players investigate intertwined character stories and a supernatural mystery. The game features a branching narrative driven by player choices and a focus on unraveling curses.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of horror and detective elements, interactive narrative, and engaging story with well-developed characters.

The catchThe gripping first hour gives way to a slow talky mystery that drops its hook.

Both are tagged Text-Based, RPG and Adventure.

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Subsurface Circular

94% positive from 1,931 reviews201719% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, narrative-driven adventure game where players collect words to solve dialogue puzzles. It features a unique vocabulary inventory and a detective story feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, narrative-heavy sci-fi mystery with well-written dialogue, often compared to a "Thomas Was Alone" sequel.

The catchChoices barely change anything and the ending arrives rushed and abrupt.

Both are tagged Text-Based, Casual and Adventure.

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