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1. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs. Limbus Company is a story rich, lore-rich and turn-based combat game. Released on February 26th 2023 has received 106,619 reviews of which 93,577 were positive and 13,042 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played lore-rich game, thanks to its 36,244 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Byakuya Museum
“I should have...died...”Opened eyes again, he found himself in a bustling museum!Players need to take on the role of a raven specimen boy "Gregorio" to explore the Byakuya Museum. Your mission is to plumb the secrets of Time Town, uncover your own past, and escape from the museum. Byakuya Museum is a jrpg, horror and fantasy game. Released on May 26th 2023 has received 749 reviews of which 692 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
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3. Crypt
This is not a video game. This is a psychological torture device. Do not attempt to play this game. You won't have an enjoyable experience. And that's intentional. Crypt is a dating sim, psychological horror and lore-rich game. Released on September 27th 2022 has received 1,431 reviews of which 1,281 were positive and 150 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
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4. Brave Nine
Brave Nine is a strategic turn-based battle game featuring over 300 unique Mercenaries presented in stunning artwork. Create your own unique formations, challenge other Captains and engage in decisive combat in tons of modes. Brave Nine is a lore-rich, story rich and anime game. Released on August 30th 2023 has received 449 reviews of which 314 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
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5. StopGate
StopGate visual novel is created by the community, without the involvement of professionals. This is not just a fanfiction about the authors of the StopGame game portal. StopGate is a comedy, adventure and visual novel game. Released on September 01st 2020 has received 566 reviews of which 518 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played lore-rich games.
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