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EARTHLOCK

2018

Should you play it?

Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression.

What works

  • Engaging turn-based combat with strategic depth
  • Unique talent and bond systems for character customization
  • Colorful and charming fantasy world with good art and music
  • Varied exploration with treasure hunting and side quests
  • Polished gameplay with crafting and farming elements

Things to keep in mind

  • Story and character development considered average or underdeveloped
  • Low level cap limits late-game progression and challenge
  • Some tedious grinding and repetitive battles after level cap
  • Limited camera control and occasional ui annoyances
  • Save system relies on save points, no quicksave

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Cosmic Star Heroine

  • Zoria: Age of Shattering

  • Beyond Galaxyland

  • Prime of Flames

  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

  • Union of Gnomes

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like EARTHLOCK but with less leadership over others

  • WitchSpring R

  • Death's Door

  • Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure

  • Realm of Ink

  • Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

  • Aethermancer

More story-driven

Games that feels like EARTHLOCK but with deeper narrative immersion

  • GRANDIA II HD Remaster

  • Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds

  • Rise of the Third Power

  • Summoner

  • Tower of Time

  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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EARTHLOCK: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival.

Last update: 21/08/2026