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24 alternatives to ELEX

Action RPG from the creators of Gothic series

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. ELEX launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Twitch Installs Arch Linux – A cooperative text-based horror game▲802

   2015 · twitchinstalls.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   EITR▲67

   Isometric action RPG inspired by Diablo and Dark Souls

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Evoland 2▲62

   An homage to traditional RPGs, travel through time and games

   2015 · evoland.shirogames.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   DarkMaus▲74

   A challenging action game with a minimalist style

   2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   OMEN EXITIO: Plague▲56

   A narrative-based RPG set in the world of H.P. Lovecraft

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   KeeperRL▲65

   A dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements.

   2015 · keeperrl.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   P.A.M.E.L.A.▲62

   An open-world scifi horror

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Elegy for a Dead World▲60

   A game about writing fiction

   2015 · dejobaan.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Undertale▲70

   A super peaceful RPG

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Hearthlands▲70

    A city-building game set in a medieval/fantasy world.

    2015 · hearthlands.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Seven▲63

    A thief-inspired ARPG from former Witcher folks

    2015 · foolstheory.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    BattleTech▲61

    From the creators of the Shadowrun Series!

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Malebolgia▲54

    A cel-shaded horror adventure

    2015 · malebolgia-game.tumblr.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Planescape: Torment▲66

    Classic Forgotten Realms DnD based cRPG. Possibly the best.

    2015 · gog.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Zombie Vikings▲66

    A fun action adventure game with a unique art style

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    TASTEE: Lethal Tactics▲67

    Meticulous planning meets action in this strategic shooter

    2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Memoire En Code▲82

    An autobiography told through a series of interactive games

    2015 · alexkalopsia.itch.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Slain!▲79

    Hardcore gothic platformer. Gorgeous art and metal OST!

    2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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    3W6 – Rollenspiele und Superhelden▲60

    A Biweekly German Podcast About RPGs and Storytelling

    2016 · 3w6-podcast.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    We Are The Dwarves▲66

    An action-based tactical adventure with 3 dwarven astronauts

    2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide▲67

    Co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    TypeRider▲69

    Uncover the history and secrets of Fonts & Characters.

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Werewolf▲140

    A party game for devious people

    2014 · playwerewolf.co · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Akuatica▲77

    An action adventure game with puzzle elements

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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