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  1. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    There's a Vector in my Sector! This is the second assignment as part of the Game Design and Development 1 course available through Coursera, by Michigan State University. You can learn more here:  Coursera - Game Design and Development with Unity 2020 Specialization Assignment Description: In this assignment, you will complete the 2D Shooter project. In part 1 of this assignment, you will follow a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There's a Vector In My Sector.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Ready to build your next great adventure? RPG Architect is a next-generation game maker with all of the limitations removed. It is designed to be simple enough for a newcomer and advanced enough for a veteran of game making engines. Take your vision and rapidly build it into something playable! Design without limitations. One of the guiding principles of RPG Architect is to remove arbitrary lim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Architect.

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  3. This project is an the complete version of the 2D Shooter Project for CAS 117 at Michigan State University. Modifications: Updated almost every sprite shown in-game to fit a new theme of a tank defending a football stadiumChanged the area in which the levels take place to look like a football field, with new sprites and collidersChanged the way the player controls are reflected in the player spr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spartank.

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  4. This project is an incomplete template version of the 2D Shooter Project for CAS 117 at Michigan State University. I will be modifying the game to make it my own by doing the following, along with any ideas I come up with as I continue working on this project: Graphic/aesthetic overhaulUpdating sprites and UI elements to put the game in a new context - "Spartan" ships vs "Wolverine" shipsPossibl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Shooter (Tutorial Project).

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  5. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Description:Zero Point Survivor is a space-themed take on the horde-survivor genre. Collect and level up your weapons, strengthening your arsenal with each run through universal upgrades to raise your survival chances. Face an endless barrage of enemies that want to break and destroy you... until you come face to face with the BOSS. There are 4 unique ships to try, all with their own playstyles a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Point Survivor.

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  6. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Create your own card game or dive straight into playing a variety of community-made games! The goal is to have the best editor for creating card games. FEATURES Singleplayer Modes: Try out Challenges, Draft, Random Decks, and Survival. Online Multiplayer: Play against your friends in online matches. Community Creations: Explore games and mods made by the community. Game Editor: Create your ow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardeneer.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Cellosseum is a bullet heaven following the progress of a lone cell as it battles a variety of enemies on its quest to guide the evolutionary process of life itself. From upgrading your attacks, shields, health, and speed, to understanding your role in the creation of life on the planet of Ceres Prime—will you create life from nothing, or will you be lost to the cold indifference of the galaxy. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cellosseum.

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  8. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    79% User Score Based on 418 reviews

    *** NOT ALL GPU SUPPORTED! CHECK DEMO FIRST *** You probably heard the theory that we live inside a computer simulation. I wanted to create a big sandbox game in which you can create your own simulations, change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI. SST is a particle simulator that uses a graphics card… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Simulation Toolkit.

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  10. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ephemeral Unnatural Balance.

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  11. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 606 reviews

    Space exploration adventure RPG where you command a crew in a story driven sandbox universe. Work to destroy the sensor network and reach the heavily guarded planet before Shavala corporation goons hunt you down, or just go exploring. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero Falls.

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  12. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unending Galaxy.

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  13. HEDE Game Engine - this is a set of tools that allows you to create small simple games and share them with other players on the incentive, we can also publish your game if it turns out to be interesting, and you get a percentage of sales. At the moment, you can create simple platformers in which any sprite can be a hero who jumps and controls WASD, moves around the map you draw, collecting coins … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEDE Game Engine.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    WISHLIST NOW! About the GameSurvive, shoot, construct, and ride killer elemental robots. Craft equipment, explore multi-floor buildings, build a base, uncover new schematics, and progress through technology tiers. Alone or with friends in this brutal post apocalyptic open world survival robot riding crafting shooter game! Survive against robotic creatures using your crafted guns and construct… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Karagon (Survival Robot Riding FPS).

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  15. Thanks for playing! ---------------------------------------------Instructions---------------------------------------------- You will see a tutorial texts if you are playing for the first time, but you can read this anyways if you want: PC: - WAD to move around - 'S' to fall faster (Dash vertically) - 'Space' to slow down time (When you have enough power) - Click to shoot - 'E' to pick up g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Energy Hunter.

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  16. Controls: PC: Play with z and x . fly with X .phone:  button x and circle. fly with button x. How to Play: You are accompanying the bumbleblee on her hard work day. Fly through the gaps, collect pollens,help the bumblebee fly with the button x or the keyboard key x. Credits: I made this,starting with the tutorial from SpaceCat, then many many info learnt from Nerdy Teachers webpage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abejorro Days.

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  17. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A 2D-pixel art top-down dungeon crawler where you must fight your daily tasks to fix your unreliable body.  Made in response to the inKUbator Game Jam 2024 theme 'Everything Falls Apart', Piece Yourself Up hones in on mental and physical health conditions, where you play as a robot - representing a disassociative state - with an unreliable, breaking body, and must fight your enemies - daily tasks… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piece Yourself Up.

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  18. This is my 3D First Person Shooter game assignment for Michigan State University's CAS 117 Games and Interactivity class.  It was rated one of the Top Three 3D FPS assignments by the professor, and was shown at the Spring 2025 Student Showcase. CONTROLS: Keyboard and Mouse: Move:WASD, arrow keys Aim:Mouse Jump:Space Shoot:Left-click Cycle Weapons:1 or 2, Mouse Wheel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Blasting.

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  19. Unique Roguelike Deckbuilding Strategy Single-play Role-playing Card Game In Lost Pages, play with an entirely new and unique original deckbuilding system. The elemental deckbuilding system we've devised doesn't involve random card draws but instead requires a random draw of resources (elements of fire, water, earth, air) to use spells. This novel approach was recognized for its originality at th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Pages: Classic.

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  20. Dive into the heart-pounding action of Mageanoid. As a powerful mage, your task is to fend off relentless waves of undead skeletons with your magical powers. Each second counts as you unleash your spells and dodge the deadly strikes of their swords. How long can you survive in this epic twin-stick shooter? Source Code available on GitHub Features Pixel art graphics that bring the undead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mageanoid.

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  21. Description: Cosmo had the ability to jump incredible heights with QUANTUM LEAP, manipulate the electromagnetic field with VOLT SURGE, withstand any attack with a PLASMA BARRIER, and even manipulate gravity with ANTI-G. That is, until he was captured by the tyrannical captain of The Cardinal, a massive cross-shaped labyrinth of a vessel known throughout the galaxy for wreaking havoc on any plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardinal Escape.

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  22. This is my FPS project for Michigan State University "Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter" by Coursera.    Modifications: 1) I changed the main music and menu music.   2) I made Level Design. All 2 levels are different with increasing difficulty. 3) I added "Lava Zone".  But this is only a cosmetic effect, since I am a game designer, not a programmer. I haven't been able to write working … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbita Bug Blaster.

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  23. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    YouTD 2 is a remake of the tower defense mod "YouTD" from WC3 (original mod created by geX and the YouTD community). Game Features 200+ towers 300+ items 21 Builders40+ enemy abilitiesTower upgrade systemOnline Multiplayer (not available in browser) Discover unique towers Ice Battery: This tower can go into Overload, attacking very fast until all mana is spent. Creeps hit by this tower are s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You TD 2.

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  24. State of the Game Still working on the balance of the game the whole reason as to why I setting this Itch .io page up is to help get some playtesting going. :D The game is suppose be hard but I understand that "too hard" isn't fun but frustrating, so when you play please keep in mind that you might not succeed at first and I can assure you it can be beaten on hell difficulty.                      … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How Far.

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  25. Hi! This is  Rise Above, my first finished Unity project! Hooray! Please, download it, play it and come back here full of feedback for me. I'd love to hear what you have to say! For the ones that are interested, I will write down here everything that comes to mind about this project. All the things that worked and all that definitely didn't. So here it goes. How to Play   First of all, I want … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Above.

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  26. //About:Dino the Game has been made by Francisco Diaz (@FMGameDev), a first year Computer Games Technology Student at Abertay University. To know more about him and other projects please visit his portfolio. // Features:Objective of the game: Help dino to dodge the enemies and above all...keep running as long as you can! Commands always visible: You will always see the commands/actions availableso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Runner.

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  27. Description:Scythe Story features a world in which mushrooms with dark magic have descended the once peaceful kingdom into chaos. In this single-player 2D roguelike game, you play as Circe as she fights off hordes of monsters, collects coins to upgrade her abilities, and rids the world of the corruptive force.Circe is blessed with several magical abilities for her use. Her first gift is her Scythe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ScytheStory.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    DESCRIPTION "Surrounded" is a pixel shooter made in action games style like in 80s of the 20th century. You have received an order to defend your base against hordes of foreign creatures. Your objective is to repel waves of incoming hostiles using your turret. Gain experience for enemies and reach higher levels to become stronger on a battlefield! Beat 40 stages in Story Mode! Fight with the four… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surrounded.

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  29. Welcome to Casual Game Engine! Casual Game Engine is another playground for both gamers and developers. With the game engine you can create your own singleplayer shooter games in 2D in top-down perspective using AngelScript. Games can be made as standalone games, mods and, if desired, shared with Steam (you need an own developer account for that). Casual Game Engine utilizes the famous AngelScrip… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Casual Game Engine.

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  30. Maksim Semyonov arrives at the "Volga" preparatory camp for a three-week stay. But for him, this is more than just a summer course—it’s a chance for a fresh start. Will Maksim seize this opportunity... or will he go to any lengths to uncover who stole his past? EON is an interactive visual novel. Only you can decide the fate of Maksim and the people close to him. Plot: <DATA DELE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ЭОН.

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  31. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    59% User Score Based on 229 reviews

    From a garage to a global empireYou started with a laptop and an idea. Idle Startup is a relaxing incremental game about growing that idea into a global tech company — one completed task at a time. Pick a skill and it goes to work: progress bars fill, XP rolls in, money stacks up. Spend it, level up, and watch new skills and whole departments unlock as your company climbs from a one-person Garage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Startup.

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  32. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A voxel-based first-person roguelite miner set in an alternate future where the Cold War never ended. You take on the role of a convict forced to labor in a space prison. Fly out into the machine infested asteroid field and gather resources to pay off your debt. Use the tools at your disposal to carve, break and tear out chunks of ore from the asteroids, while fighting hostile drones deadset to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlocked.

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  33. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    74% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Table Battle Simulator is a game where you can earn money by selling surprise figure boxes. Open mysterious boxes to collect rare and legendary warrior figures. Use these figures to expand your collection and participate in table battles with people around town. In this world full of strategy, excitement, and action, defeat your opponents to become the strongest collector. DeckUnlock and sell diff… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Table Battle Simulator.

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  34. A Single-Player Zombie Survival FPS with a mixture of Bullet Hell and Hack-n-Slash. Live through the initial events of a mass zombie outbreak, shoot, kill, upgrade, explore. Do you think you can survive, or possibly escape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code-Black.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    88% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A game about building emulators! Implement your own NEEES core in JavaScript, get instant feedback with unit/video tests, build the graphics unit in real time, learn 6502 assembly, debug test ROMs, and have fun with the included homebrew games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EmuDevz.

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  36. TooltipSystem - Professional Sprite-Based Tooltip System LC_TooltipSystem v1.0.5 is a complete, professional tooltip system for RPG Maker MZ that displays rich, formatted tooltips when hovering over items, skills, weapons, and armors in both menus and battle scenes. Built using a sprite-based rendering system, it eliminates flickering and provides smooth, customizable tooltips with support for co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [LC]TooltipSystem - Sprite-Based Tooltip System.

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  37. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Tales of Fearless Online is a 2D MMORPG. This old-style hardcore game has pixelated graphics that bring a nostalgic feel. With 17 unique classes and profession systems, it offers a rich and diverse gaming experience. Get ready to embark on an epic open-world adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Fearless.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    The Kaisers Fleet approaches! It falls to you to learn the secret language of Morse Code and repel the naval onslaught through timing, tactics and telegraphy.  MORSE is a wave based strategy game elegantly operated with just two controls, Morse and Artillery: Enter dots and dashes to navigate an ever changing grid of letters and numbers. Unleash an arsenal of artillery to reveal hidden ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MORSE.

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  39. Welcome to Unknown TD! Unknown TD is a Tower defense game, with multiple interesting features in the works, we're happy to provide fun semi-casual game for you to enjoy! With a handful of maps and towers along with a hero tower for the player to play around with. The hero tower The hero tower has a lot of customisation coming to it in future updates, not only limited to pistols, flamethro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown TD.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    89% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    All you need are the arrowkeys on your keyboard to blast away enemies and dodge bullets. Configure your ship's weapons, which will automatically fire at enemies as you fly past them. Can you make it to through three grueling acts in this roguelike space shooter? Submission for the Code for a Cause game jam. Made by Nickonhawk and Zenophobia If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Striker.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization
    78% User Score Based on 1,116 reviews

    Brickadia is a next-generation sandbox game with immense flexibility. Every creative tool - building, scripting, and more - is used right in the game, in real-time multiplayer. Build massive worlds, intricate physics contraptions, and entirely new game modes together with your friends without ever leaving the action. Build anything you can imagine. It's super easy to get started placing bricks… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brickadia.

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  42. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Discord Community About the Game Write Warz is a story-building party game built for one to six players. Write a line, vote for the winner, and build the story across themes and worlds to create hilarious stories and captivating adventures! Playing with phone controls? Only the host needs to own the game! Friends join for free using the free by going to Writewarz.tv on their mobile or we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Write Warz.

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  43. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    94% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Welcome to the origins of 'Arcus Chroma' a labor of love brought to life by GxGrainson, a solo game developer (a hearty hello from the creator!). A venture fueled by passion, this innovative fighting game boasts a unique ‘Hyper-Flow' combat style which removes the jump button and relocates it to enhance all other mechanics of the game. Current Early Access Features Local Versus Mode against Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcus Chroma: Classic.

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  44. Step into the world of Eternal Fighters, a thrilling 2D fighting game that blends nostalgic arcade action with modern gameplay elements. Engage in fast-paced battles and unleash dynamic combos in a universe filled with enigmatic ninjas and powerful warriors, each wielding unique special abilities and powers. Set in a dark, fantastical realm, Eternal Fighters offers a variety of modes to suit … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Fighters.

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  45. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    ACTION GAME MAKER製サンプルゲーム MouseShooter ■About “MouseShooter” This mini-game was created to introduce ACTION GAME MAKER to the audience at the Japanese indie game event “Tokyo Game Dungeon 8.” ■What is ACTION GAME MAKER? The latest installment in the “Maker (Tsukuru)” series, which allows anyone to create 2D action games without programming! Using the Godot Engine as its base engine and fea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ACTION GAME MAKER.

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  46. [ ! ] IMPORTANT:  StreetzRPG (Alpha/Early Access/Classic)  is officially no longer developed. This piece of software should be considered a prototype to what will become StreetzRPG: Reborne. Updates to follow! Project:An independent urban roleplay & adventure projectNow open access and free to play on Windows! v0.39 for PC update coming soon. Download for free below!The Intro (some recent cutsc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StreetzRPG.

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  47. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The narrative unfolds in the Cyberpunk city of "Petaputua" playing as Noëlle, beginning with a brief level set on a space station. Players navigate the bustling streets of "Petaputua," engaging in procedural rogue-like battles against various adversaries. Progression involves confronting bosses essential for advancing in the game, culminating in a final showdown against the antagonist, Victor. To … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lustful Victor.

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  48. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Blaze of Storm is a vertical-scrolling shmup featuring cyber-inspired pixel art, exhilarating fast-scrolling, and a variety of sub-weapons. As a cyberdiver, you'll delve into cyberspace and battle a diverse range of enemies. Each of the five selectable sub-weapons has its own unique characteristics, making it fun to use them appropriately depending on the situation. In addition, when a sub-weapo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blaze of Storm.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    90% User Score Based on 590 reviews

    Smack Studio is a sandbox platform fighting game with built-in creation tools for characters and stages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smack Studio.

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    16%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    25% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    The gaming universe "Pets" is already waiting for you - new active players! Our game is created for all animal lovers and, of course, for those who already have their own favorite pets! Just click and get various pets into your inventory - from cats and dogs to turtles and hamsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pets.

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