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Thorne - Death Merchants

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

Play as an infamous mercenary known as "The Crow" in a decayed and corrupt world, find your way out of chains and get paid for your contract, in this enthralling Action-RPG with high production values.

What works

  • Engaging dark fantasy story
  • Unique real-time combat for rpg maker
  • Exploration and hidden achievements
  • Low price and good value
  • Atmospheric music and graphics

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some control and collision issues
  • Lack of polish in text and translation
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Limited character progression

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Hunt the Night

  • Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight

  • Haiku, the Robot

  • Catmaze

  • Lovecraft's Untold Stories

  • Slave's Sword

Less expressive

Games that feels like Thorne - Death Merchants but with less self-expression and customization

  • EvilQuest

  • Into the Necrovale

  • Diary of Lucie

  • Labyronia RPG

  • Spaceport Hope

  • Golden Krone Hotel

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like Thorne - Death Merchants but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • It Lurks Below

  • ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)

  • FOUNTAINS

  • Serin Fate

  • Hyper Light Drifter

  • Angeline Era

Less story-driven

Games that feels like Thorne - Death Merchants but with less narrative immersion

  • Diabolic

  • Kingsgrave

  • 恶魔迷宫 | Evil Maze

  • Orion Sandbox Enhanced

  • NETHER DUNGEONS

  • Crown Trick

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Last update: 21/08/2026