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  1. 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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  2. Full course link: https://www.redfoolsstudio.com/game-developmentSample link:  Ready to unlock your full potential as a Godot game developer and build a massive portfolio in record time? This course is an exhilarating sprint, challenging you to design, develop, and deploy 30 unique 2D mini-games in just 30 days! You'll move beyond simple tutorials, rapidly prototyping diverse game mechanics and g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Games in 30 Days using Godot.

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  3. This is my implementation for the modified 2D Platformer game project for the course Game Design and Development by Michigan State University. --- Major Modifications: 1) Design two (2) new enemies with slightly altered appearances but completely new mechanics/behaviors. 2) Add new environmental mechanic: auto-expanding acid pool. 3) Design two (2) new levels with various challenges (i.e. puzz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Platformer.

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  4. Space thugs have overrun the Universe. Your mission is simple: Restore Order Notice: WebGL appears to be producing distorted in-game sounds or on occasions not playing music at all. The recommended way of playing the game is by downloading the suitable Desktop version (Windows or Mac) attached further below to fully enjoy it. This game is part of the course "Game Design and Development" by Mic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Anarchy.

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  5. This is my 2D Shooter project. Played around with the assets given to make this my own. Modifications: Created various Enemy Space Stations that spawn one type of chaser enemies (first appearance in Level 2). Created an Enemy Space Station Boss for the final level that spawns all 3 types of chaser enemies. Enemy Space Stations can be destroyed and will award a lot more points but at the risk of no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Shooter - Tetral: 4022.

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  6. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,827 reviews

    You are trapped in an endless sequence by the all-seeing, hostile AI. You are its prisoner - forced to fight, die, and repeat. The machines think you'll never escape. The system is designed to keep you here. B̷̫̬̗̈́Ȕ̸̲̾̕T̸̛̮͌̀ ̴̢͕̊͋̚ͅ ̵̠̪͙̥̄ ̸̡̼̦̬̎ ̸̣̟̺̘̀͛ ̶̛͚͔͍̍̀Ẽ̷̥͉͑̈S̷͓̑C̵̰͍̬̆̔͐A̷̡̓̀̌P̸̺͇̰͐̊͜E̷͕̼̘͇̾ ̴͚̻͎͙͋̿̂̾ ̷̡̲̗̅̋̇͘ ̸̝̖̗̀̀͒̈ ̸̛̲͌̋I̸̢̟̠̓̃ͅS̷͈͋̇̕ ̴̳̺͋̍̊̿ ̵̲̩̾ ̶̧̙̯̓͑̏ ̸̢̿̀̈́ ̵̗̦͎͂̍̓ ̸̼͎͋̕P̷͙̟̔̚O… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOID/BREAKER.

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  7. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    95% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    A time-traveling autobattler where you assemble the best mercenaries (with the biggest bosoms) to fight off hordes of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solace Inc..

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  8. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Relentless Frontier is a fast paced sci-fi FPS running on the GZDoom Engine, with a strong focus on mobility, strategy, and exploration. Beef up your Omnistruct to replicate new weapons and abilities to help you traverse the terrain and demolish threats, and escape from Ross 128-b in one piece. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relentless Frontier.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    91% User Score Based on 135 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

    Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Straimium Immortaly.

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  10. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Castle.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    72% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Den is a one-eyed alien who is grounded after the terrible crash of a spaceship. On this planet, one can control the gravity around him to walk in space. Lucky Dan is also able to change the gravity on the ground. Help him to reach the lost ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Den.

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  12. Game Description "Infestation: Astral Survivor" immerses players in a harrowing struggle for survival on a desolate and hazardous planet overrun by vicious insects. As the sole survivor of a catastrophic insect invasion, players must navigate treacherous terrain, solve intricate puzzles, and confront relentless adversaries to uncover the truth behind the planet's dark secrets and secure their surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infestation: Astral Survivor.

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  13. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    "Quadron is an original arcade style game for the 48K ZX Spectrum created in the mould of the 1980s Williams classics. Set in the Quadron complex, you are charged with the task of defending the crystals mined by the relentless onset of marauding aliens. Featuring fast arcade style gameplay, multiple weapons, enemies, collectables, powerups, and a pointer based status screen and scanner, the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quadron.

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  14. Story: An ancient alien race is trying to destroy worlds and take their powers; Earth is next! Take on the role of Dean or Ellie, pick up your weapon and save your planet and possibly the galaxy! Key Features: -Explore an ancient labyrinth consisting of 7 interconnected zones -Blast cyborg dinosaurs and other dangerous creatures with 6 different weapons (Primal Elements) -Discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Threat.

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  15. Energy Hunter Boy is an action/shooter game with procedural levels generation, great storytelling, VOXEL TERRAIN MODELING and resources extraction. The little robot warrior will fight against the mad machines in a fantastic natural setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Energy Hunter Boy.

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  16. Beta Three is here!Hello! I'm pleased to announce the released of the third beta of Trapped in the Sky. Just like the last beta, this one is pretty full of new things to play with.Here's the trailer:So What's new?In short there are: 9 new hacks (including 4 new weapons), 2 new enemies, 2 new playable crimes, a completely new level and the introduction of the crafting mechanic.CraftingAnother new m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapped in the Sky.

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  17. New super clown adventure game where mission is avoid traps and rotating objects and find Crown in different levels If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Clown Obstacles.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    77% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Warped Universe: A Meta-driven Sci-fi Looter ShooterYou deploy onto a planet consumed by the Void. Push through the corruption, neutralize the cosmic threat, secure vital resources. But here's the thing. That mission didn't just help you. The Residuum you obtained just powered a facility on that planet. That facility, once completed, just gave a permanent buff to every player in the game. Meanwh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warped Universe.

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  19. Original SoundtrackThe game features an original soundtrack (OST) created by Honywood Lofi, an independent music studio. About the GameOverviewVespia: Shield of Aberration is a tower-defense game where you combine spells to modify the effects of your projectiles. In this game, it is not the tower that defines its magic power, but how you choose to apply modifications to it. Create a shotgun wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vespia: Shield of Aberration.

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  20. SFERA - Action platformer. A mix of 3D and retro 2D graphics. You are an assassin for the SFERA corporation. You are tasked with destroying a gang of robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SFERA.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 540 reviews

    Welcome a new member of C.A.S.T. (CHERNOZEM ANOMALY STRIKE TEAM) Dive into an alternate 1950s Europe in this co-op third-person extraction shooter. Combining advanced technology with a nostalgic twist, your squad will confront monstrous threats and anomalies. Whether playing solo or in co-op (1-4 players), experience dynamic gameplay with unique objectives and challenging side tasks. Your suc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.A.S.T. (CHERNOZEM ANOMALY STRIKE TEAM).

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  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 1,160 reviews

    An isometric co-op PvE multiplayer survival horror game. It's 1998, and an ancient curse has been unleashed, trapping everyone on Mt. Bisik. When a mysterious fog appeared, people started hearing whispers and seeing monsters. Fight, explore, solve puzzles, and figure out a way to escape... together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper Mountain Outbreak.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    REPOSE - Deluxe Edition includes: REPOSE REPOSE - Soundtrack REPOSE - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPOSE.

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  24. Periodicity - Hats and scars is a bullet-heaven/survivers game set in the wild west. Survive as long as you can against endless hordes of monsters with different weapons and upgrade them for maximum damage.  Story: You get to a village that has been destroyed. Rebuild the village to attract different merchants and make survival easier. Gather materials while surviving against hordes of monster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Periodicity: Hats and scars.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Tear through alien hordes and become unstoppable in this sci-fi action roguelite. Use your jetpack to out-maneuver enemies and traverse hostile planets. Upgrade your Jumper with powerful weapons and abilities to take down bosses and exterminate the Hives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive Jump 2: Survivors.

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  26. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    57% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Desperate Place is a strategic tower defense game where you play as a crew member who wakes up early on a damaged colonization starship. Stranded on an unknown planet, you must gather resources, repair the ship, and defend against alien monsters to survive and escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desperate Place.

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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 893 reviews

    Command an elite international squad of special operatives against enemy forces. In Black One Blood Brothers, you will play as the elite special forces of the Joint Secret Operations (JSO) and lead special operations forces through challenging secret ops all over the globe. REALISM GAMEPLAY Black One Blood Brothers is developed in partnership with a retired French Navy officer who served in the Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black One Blood Brothers.

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  28. Developer Note:We are having some technical difficulties with Steam Link and it is not working at the moment, but Air Link with a computer is working. We will update here when Steam Link is fixed. Thank you for your patience! Embark on a Post-Apocalyptic Virtual Reality Adventure Like No Other! From a small team of eight plus a dog named Mal, introducing Mother Bunker VR, an open-world, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Bunker VR.

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  29. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 7,032 reviews

    Species: Unknown is a first-person survival horror game, playable in co-op with up to 4 players (private or public servers) or solo. You play as a mercenary sent aboard an abandoned spaceship. Your job? Execute high-risk contracts, make it out alive, and claim your reward. But keep in mind that you’re not alone. Something is hunting you… Form a squad of up to 4 players to take on different contrac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Species: Unknown.

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  30. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 572 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Create & Play the dungeons of your dreams Create and share your very own dungeons, then play a nearly infinite number of highly creative, trap-ridden dungeons made by other creators from all over the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Maker.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,011 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 14 reviews

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30XX.

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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    Humanity is being pushed to the brink of annihilation by invading forces. As one of the few remaining combat pilots, you must fight the enemies of humanity. Rebuild your ship, salvage ancient technology, and turn the enemy's weapons against them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Vortex.

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  33. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Build, Fight, Improve, Obliterate. Create bloody mayhem in this ARPG / Tower Defense hybrid by building turrets and traps in strategic positions and fighting waves after waves of ferocious clones and creations of immoral research. As you gain experience in the battlefield, improve and develop your characters and weapons to get more and more powerful and decimate your enemies. Combining the classic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neural Shock.

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  34. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 566 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A VR survival horror roguelike. Trapped in a dying spaceship filled with horrors, you must explore, survive, and find your way back to the safety of Earth. Cosmodread features a rich, tense and immersive atmosphere that will make you forget about the world outside the headset. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmodread.

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  35. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    51% User Score Based on 760 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Hack ‘n’ Slash is a puzzle action game about hacking — reprogram object properties, hijack global variables, hack creature behavior, and even rewrite the game’s code. The only way to win is not to play... by the rules! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hack n Slash.

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  36. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    66% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runic Survivor.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    50% User Score Based on 1,558 reviews

    Have you ever wanted to make a fresh start on an alien world? Eden Star is a survival game that drops you onto the alien landscape of Pharus 7, free to explore and gather resources, but you’ll want to be careful: death is permanent. You need to use resources to construct defences, craft weapons and build up outposts to protect your vital Eden Kit. With physics-based combat, free-form construction … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EDEN STAR.

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  38. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    30% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    The Valley of Super Flowers is a 2D Platform Action game based on the story of the the valley which had been forcefully captured by an Evil Satanis ruler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of Super Flowers.

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  39. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Starship Rubicon is a modern take on the classic space shooter genre. It's a smart and challenging rogue-lite that features a unique control scheme, pixel art remixed with NASA photographs, and an existential crisis about who is REALLY the monster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Rubicon.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,221 reviews

    Myo Hyori, a gifted Korean teenage girl who must face the perils of the future. Survive many hazards, explore a seemingly endless metropolis and beyond as the world around you implodes and history marches towards its inevitable conclusion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to G String.

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  41. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    The last ship against the endless. Exterminate as many as you can, and gather points to upgrade your ship from a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you? Survive the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids mashup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Survivor.

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  42. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 170 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    THE ARCHITECT: Paris is a City Building game unlike any ever seen before. Closer to reality, it will confront you with the challenges of city management and development as the head of a team of experts. How will you face the challenges of an always growing population, of climate change and all the environmental issues? How will you make Paris evolve? Will you renovate, transform or destroy and reb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Architect: Paris.

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  43. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    'PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker' is the fastest, easiest way to make platform games. Suitable for all ages, PlataGO! is a versatile yet simple drag and drop tool, that can be enjoyed by creative game-makers of all ages. The only limit is your imagination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 170 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The game is set in a dark pixel fantasy world. Destroy hordes of monsters ruling over what once was a prosperous land. 10 levels filled with various enemies await, you, each requiring a different approach to defeat. Like in any RPG, leveling up is the core element of the game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diabolic.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 4,868 reviews

    Your legacy is calling. Prepare yourself for fast-paced space combats. Take your ship, gird on your best gears and raise your new galactic empire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceBourne 2.

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  46. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 913 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Ripout is an online Co-Op horror FPS that will have players fight their way through procedurally generated derelict ships filled with mutants capable of reconfiguring their alien bodies. Survive with your trusty Pet Gun companion, collect loot, and customize your character to fit your playstyle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RIPOUT.

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  47. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    77% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Command your Squad of Survivors in a game where Line of Sight is extremely important, you cannot shoot what you cannot see. Develop your formations, move as a unit and cover every corner. Leave no man behind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor Squad: Gauntlets.

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  48. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    EndCycle VS is a multiplayer action-fighter that's all about winning fast player-VS-player battles by combining strategy, reflexes smart use of the battlefield and your own unique attacks!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EndCycle VS.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    93% User Score Based on 734 reviews

    Explore a decaying industrial world left behind in humanity's never-ending race to conquer the stars. Beneath its iron skies, desperate souls kill and steal for passage to the still-plentiful frontier worlds. Sink or swim in this high-octane first-person shooter with stealth and RPG elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune's Run.

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  50. In a nutshell, Intersecta is an intense and intuitive tactical top-down shooter with a distinct arcade feel. It blends fast, twitch-based gameplay with the intelligent use of tactics. The game has a unique audio-visual style, utilising the power of Unreal Engine 5 for a stunning 2.5D experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intersecta.

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