Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2 similar games & best alternatives

Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, Mac, iOS • 2016

Should you play it?

An epic adventure in a land of monsters, traps and magic. Journey across the deadly Shamutanti Hills and through Kharé, Cityport of Thieves. Armed with your sword and over fifty spells with weird and wonderful effects, embark on a narrative adventure of a thousand choices where every one is remembered.

What works
  • Deep and immersive narrative
  • Meaningful player choices with consequences
  • Unique and strategic combat system
  • High replayability with multiple paths
  • Faithful adaptation of classic gamebooks
Things to keep in mind
  • Some randomness in combat can be frustrating
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Requires significant reading and attention
  • Minor ui issues and dated art style
  • No official localization beyond english

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Words for Evil

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  • Esoteric Ebb

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  • The Enchanted Cave 2

  • Wigmund

  • Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken

  • Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy

  • Underhero
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Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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