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Critical Hits - Contenders List
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Cover ArtTitleVersionReleaseDeveloper / PublisherSettingSub-GenreNominated ByNomination DateBoostSeniorityTotal PriorityNotes
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Arx Fatalis2002Arkane Studios, JoWooDFantasyFP Dungeon Crawlervlam_ik11 Aug 202343020450
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Baldur's Gate 32023Larian StudiosFantasyIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Story HeavyBardanTheSlayer23 Sep 202236342405
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Torment: Tides of Numenera2017inXile EntertainmentFantasyIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based Crisis SystemParrotwise5 Jun 202234548393
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Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel2001Micro Forté, InterplayPost-apocalyptic, RetrofuturisticIsometric RPG, Strategy, Tactical Combat SimulationAmelanduil6 Jan 202333934373
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Betrayal in Antara1997SierraFantasyFP CRPG, Turn-Based CombatParrotwise2 Feb 202231656372
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Deus Ex 2: Invisible War2003Ion Storm, EidosCyberpunk, Dark sci-fi, FuturisticFPS-RPG, StealthMytrel11 Aug 202232244366
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Fallout 3Game of the Year Edition2008, 2009BethesdaPost-apocalyptic, RetrofuturisticFPS ARPG, Sandbox, Open WorldBardanTheSlayer24 Aug 202230344347
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Dungeon Siege2002Gas Powered Games, MicrosoftFantasyIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashBoardgameHeaven16 Sep 202230242344
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Undertale2017Royal SciencesFantasyJRPGParrotwise20 Oct 202230240342
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Diablo III2012Blizzard EntertainmentDark fantasyIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashParrotwise23 Oct 202229340333
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the RighteousEnhanced Edition2021Owlcat GamesFantasyIsometric CRPG, Real-Time with Pause / Turn-Based Combatggzav23 Sep 202227842320Missing "Season Pass 2" DLCs.
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Mass Effect 3Legendary Edition, Part 32012, 2021BioWare, Electronic ArtsSci-fi, FuturisticTP CRPG, Shooter, Story HeavyBananaHammockRepublic22 Oct 202330016316
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Shadowrun Returns2013Harebrained SchemesCyberpunk, Dark sci-fi, FuturisticIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based CombatPensiveElephant19 Dec 202225436290
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SacredGold2004, 2005Studio II Software, Ascaron EntertainmentFantasyIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashQuiescentPandemonium27 Oct 202223840278
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Legend of Grimrock2012Almost HumanFantasyFP Dungeon CrawlerPensiveElephant11 Dec 202223836274
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Anachronox2001Ion Storm, EidosSci-fi, FuturisticTP JRPGSunGnif23 Sep 202220342245
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Darklands1992MicroProseFantasy, Medieval EuropeIsometric, Real-timeVeruMamo14 Jul 202322322245
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Dragon Age: Inquisition2014BioWare, Electronic ArtsFantasyTP CRPG, Story HeavyParrotwise13 Jun 202321124235
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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire2018Obsidian Entertainment, Versus Evil, THQFantasyIsometric CRPG, Real-Time with Pause Combat, Story HeavyParrotwise22 Jul 202218546231
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Grim Dawn2016, 2019Crate EntertainmentFantasyIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashParrotwise7 Mar 202216054214
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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader2023Owlcat GamesSci-fi, FuturisticIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based CombatAlemancer12 Dec 202319312205
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WastelandRemastered1988, 2020Interplay, inXile EntertainmentPost-apocalypticFP & Isometric, 2D Scrolling Turn-Based RPGVeryBoeufy9 Jun 202215148199
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The Banner Saga2014Stoic, Versus EvilFantasy, EuropeIsometric, Turn-Based Tactical RPGstarving_drummer18 Jul 202316222184
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Return to Krondor1998PyroTechnix, SierraFantasyTP CRPG, Turn-Based CombatParrotwise3 Jun 202315724181
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Shining Force1992SEGAFantasyJRPGAmelanduil20 Oct 202213740177
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Menzoberranzan1994DreamForge Intertainment, SSIFantasyFP Dungeon CrawlerBardanTheSlayer28 Sep 202212842170
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Chrono Trigger1995, 2018Square EnixSci-fi, FuturisticJRPGAmelanduil23 Dec 202213436170
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Gorky 171999Monolith ProductionsSci-fiIsometric Tactical RPG, Turn-Based CombatAmelanduil16 Apr 202313928167Also known as "ōdi∙um", or "Odium"
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Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer2000New World Computing, 3DOFantasyFP Dungeon CrawlerParrotwise18 Aug 202212144165
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Path of Exile2013Grinding Gear GamesFantasyIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashParrotwise29 Aug 20229744141
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Divine Divinity2002Larian Studios, CDVFantasyIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashParrotwise29 Oct 202311516131
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Eye of the Beholder1991Westwood, SSIFantasyFP Dungeon Crawler, PuzzleAnd_Log16 Mar 20239830128
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Dark Sun: Shattered Lands1993SSIFantasyTop Down CRPG, Turn-Based CombatNebuka16 Sep 20228242124
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Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness2022GrapeOcean TechnologiesFantasyIsometric CRPG, Real-Time with Pause Combat, Story Heavyggzav19 Oct 20227340113
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Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader2003Black Isle Studios, InterplayFantasyIsometric ARPGQuiescentPandemonium23 Sep 20226642108
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Stonekeep1995InterplayFantasyFP Dungeon Crawlervlam_ik5 Aug 20238620106
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Darkstone1999Delphine SoftwareFantasyIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashVincinoMan10 Mar 20237030100
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Knights of Pen and Paper+12012Behold Studios, Paradox InteractiveFantasyJRPGBardanTheSlayer22 Sep 2022524294
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Silver1999InfogramesFantasyTP ARPG, Hack and SlashParrotwise31 Mar 2022395493
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Solasta: Crown of the Magister2020Tactical AdventuresFantasyIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based CombatPensiveElephant15 Feb 2023603292Missing nonmandatory DLC.
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Titan Quest2006, 2021Iron Lore Entertainment, THQHigh Fantasy, Classical AntiquityIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashParrotwise23 Mar 2022335487
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Might and Magic 4-5: World of Xeen1994New World ComputingFantasyFP Dungeon Crawler, Turn-Based1Byte2Bits1 Oct 2023711687
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The Elder Scrolls II: DaggerfallDaggerfall Unity1996, 2022BethesdaFantasyFP Dungeon Crawler, Sandbox, Open WorldParrotwise4 Aug 2022394483
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Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse1994Cyberlore Studios, SSIFantasyTop Down ARPGPensiveElephant9 Dec 2022453681
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Silent StormGold Edition2003, 2004Nival Interactive, 1CWorld War IIIsometric RPG, Strategy, Tactical Combat SimulationVeruMamo30 Oct 2023631679
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GamedecDefinitive Edition2021, 2022Anshar StudiosCyberpunk, Dark sci-fiIsometric, Non-Combat, Story Heavy RPGParrotwise9 Feb 2023463278
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Jade EmpireSpecial Edition2005, 2007BioWare, MicrosoftFantasyTP ARPGmyrosy_g19 Oct 2022334073
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Dink SmallWoodHD1998Robinson Technologies, Iridon InteractiveFantasyIsometric ARPGBlackBird7twitch16 Dec 2023601272
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Ultima VII: The Black Gate1992OriginFantasyIsometric CRPG, PuzzleParrotwise20 May 2022195069
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Two WorldsEpic Edition2007, 2008Reality Pump, SouthPeak InteractiveFantasyTP ARPG, Hack and SlashPensiveElephant19 Jun 2022184866
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FableAnniversary2005, 2014Lionhead Studios, MicrosoftFantasyTP ARPGAmelanduil23 Feb 2023323264
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Divinity: Original SinEnhanced Edition2014, 2015Larian StudiosFantasyIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Story HeavyKetmasGaming7 Jul 2022174663
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Torchlight2009Runic Games, JoWooDFantasyIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashParrotwise2 Dec 2022273663
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Icewind Dale 2Complete2002Black Isle Studios, InterplayFantasyIsometric CRPG, Real-Time with Pause CombatBardanTheSlayer1 Feb 2023283260Locked behind: "Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition"
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The Age of Decadence2013Iron Tower StudioFantasy, Post-apocalypticIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based CombatSunGnif23 Feb 2023253257
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Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny1997Westwood Studios, VirginFantasyFP ARPG, Puzzlemacangaman4 Apr 202225254
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Zoria: Age of Shattering2024Tiny Trinket, Anshar, SurefireFantasyTactical, Turn-Based CombatDraconicDood25 Mar 202448654
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Greedfall2019Spiders, Focus Home InteractivePost-apocalypticTP ARPG, Sandbox, Open WorldVidiotFringe24 Aug 202274451
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The Dark Eye: Realms of Arkania - Blade of Destiny(Remake)1993, 2013Sirtech, Crafty Studios, United Independent EntertainmentFantasyFP & Isometric, Turn-Based RPGParrotwise27 Jul 202244650
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The Outer WorldsSpacer's Choice Edition2019Obsidian Entertainment, Tale-Two Interactive SoftwareFantasy, Sci-fi, FuturisticFPS ARPGthorobliterator15 Jul 2023282250
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The Dark Eye: Drakensang2009Radon Labs, dtp entertainmentFantasyTP CRPGParrotwise12 Jan 2023113445
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The Bard's Tale (Tales of the Unknown: Volume I)Remastered and Resnarkled - Part 11985, 2004Interplay, Electronic Arts, inXile Entertainment, VivendiFantasyIsometric, 2D scrolling ARPGAnd_Log29 Mar 2023153045
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The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows DeepDirector's Cut2019inXile EntertainmentFantasyFP CRPG, Turn-Based CombatBardanTheSlayer26 Sep 202224244
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Konung: Legend of the North20001CFantasyIsometric ARPG, Managerial / Business Simulationowlfashioned4 Nov 202263844
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Wildermyth2019Worldwalker GamesFantasyTactical, Turn-Based Combat, Choice and ConsequenceParrotwise8 Feb 2023123244
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Alpha Protocol2010Obsidian Entertainment, SEGAReal World, ContemporaryTPS-RPG, StealthPensiveElephant13 Jun 2023202444
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Roadwarden2022Moral Anxiety Studio, Assemble EntertainmentFantasyText-Based, Narrative RPGCotomash15 Sep 2023251843
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System ShockEnhanced Edition1994, 2015Looking Glass Technologies, OriginCyberpunk, Dark sci-fiFPS-RPGPensiveElephant12 Feb 2023103242
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Star Wars: The OId Republic2011BioWare, Electronic ArtsSci-fi, FuturisticMMORPGdziolszka19 Dec 202253641
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Lords of Xulima2014Numantian GamesFantasyFP & Isometric, Turn-Based RPGvlam_ik30 Sep 2023231841
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Jagged AllianceGold Edition1995, 2014SirtechSci-fi, FuturisticIsometric RPG, Strategy, Tactical Combat SimulationQuiescentPandemonium1 Feb 202383240
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of KingsEnhanced Edition2011, 2012CD Projekt, AtariFantasyTP ARPGAndenova17 Dec 2023281240
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UnderRail2012Stygian SoftwarePost-apocalypticIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based CombatVeruMamo16 Apr 2023112839Missing "Heavy Duty" DLC.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl2007GSC Game World, THQPost-apocalypticFPS-RPGQuiescentPandemonium23 Dec 20223636
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Battle Chasers: Nightwar2017Airship Syndicate, THQ NordicFantasyJRPGBananaHammockRepublic19 Mar 202363036
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Dragonfire: The Well of Souls1999TopWare Interactive, Paradox EntertainmentFantasyIsometric ARPGParrotwise18 Apr 202382836
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Champions of Krynn1990SSIFantasySSI Gold BoxBardanTheSlayer9 Feb 202313233
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Broken Roads2024Drop Bear Bytes, Versus EvilPost-apocalypticIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Story HeavyPensiveElephant24 Feb 202313233
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Hexplore1998Heliovisions, I•MotionFantasyIsometric ARPGSunGnif29 Mar 202333033
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Dungeon Master1987FTL GamesFantasyFP Dungeon Crawler, PuzzleBardanTheSlayer10 Feb 20233232
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Bloodwych1989Image Works, KonamiFantasyFP Dungeon Crawler, PuzzleBardanTheSlayer12 Feb 20233232
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Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge1990Sirtech,
Drecom, Nightdive Studios		FantasyFP, Turn-Based RPGVeruMamo19 Mar 202323032
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes2024Rabbit & Bear Studios, 505 GamesFantasyJRPGThazon29 Apr 202428432
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Amberstar1992Thalion SoftwareFantasyFP & Top Down, 2D Scrolling Turn-Based RPGManafae12 Mar 202313031
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Risen2009Piranha Bytes, Deep SilverFantasyTP ARPGVeruMamo9 Sep 2023131831
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Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms2022Gamera InteractiveFantasyIsometric ARPGCotomash19 Jul 202322224
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The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos2020SSIFantasy, ParodyTurn-Based Tactical RPGCotomash29 Aug 202312021
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Balrum2016Balcony TeamFantasyIsometric CRPG, Tactical Turn-Based Combat, Open World, Survival, CraftingVeruMamo22 Sep 202321820
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Encased2019Dark Crystal GamesPost-apocalyptic, Sci-fi, FuturisticIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based Combatthorobliterator17 Nov 202311415
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Knights of the Chalice2009HeroicFantasyGames.comFantasyTop Down CRPG, Turn-Based Combatvlam_ik18 Nov 20231414
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Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession1994DreamForge Intertainment, SSIDark fantasy, HorrorFP Dungeon CrawlerAlemancer17 Dec 20231212
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DeathSpank2010Hothead GamesFantasyIsometric ARPG, Hack and SlashBlackBird7twitch12 Feb 202488
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Outward2019Nine Dots StudioFantasyARPG, Sandbox, Open WorldSleepFrame31 Mar 2024268I don't own the game.
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Gothic 32006Piranha BytesFantasyTP ARPGThazon30 Mar 2024167
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Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss1992Looking Glass Technologies, OriginFantasyFP Dungeon CrawlerPrince_Robot28 Apr 202444
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UltimaThe First Age of Darkness1981, 1986, 1987OriginFantasyFP & Top Down, 2D Scrolling Turn-Based RPGParrotwise4 May 2024224
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Pool of Radiance1988SSIFantasySSI Gold Boxstarving_drummer22 May 2024123
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Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor2001Stormfront Studios, Ubi SoftFantasyIsometric CRPG, Turn-Based CombatVeruMamo5 May 202422