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Chrono Ark

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!

What works
  • Deep and rewarding strategic gameplay
  • Engaging story with strong character development
  • Large and unique cast of characters
  • Challenging and varied boss fights
  • Excellent audiovisual presentation
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and complex mechanics
  • Some ui and translation issues
  • Limited enemy and environment variety
  • Story currently incomplete (early access)
  • No multiplayer or social gameplay features

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Arcanium: Rise of Akhan

  • The Hand of Merlin

  • War of the Human Tanks

  • Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG

  • Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

  • Inkshade

  • Banners of Ruin

  • Nowhere Prophet

  • Star Renegades

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Arcanium: Rise of Akhan

  • The Hand of Merlin

  • Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG

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  • Competence

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Chrono Ark: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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