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Looking for games like 2D shooter? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Straif, Haydee 3 or Cave Crawler 2.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    SPEEDRUNNING //Master your aim, strafing, and routing to complete maps as quickly as possible! LEADERBOARDS //Compete against yourself and against players all across the world in our global leaderboards! WEAPONS //Use a diverse arsenal of your favourite weapons, with a responsive system built for skilled players. MOVEMENT //Players of the Source Engine games will be familiar with your strafe-he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Straif.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Haydee III is a hardcore metroidvania with third-person shooter mechanics, platforming, puzzles, a sexy heroine and cake! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haydee 3.

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  3. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave Crawler 2.

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  4. 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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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 47 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    As a lowly captain on a dead-end planet, you must build a ship, complete a mission and wave it goodbye when your crew defects to the other side. Then design a new ship to hunt down those mutinous traitors in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge. Don't make your designs too good, because odds are you'll be fighting them pretty soon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defect.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    83% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Join forces with rebels and their technologies to have a chance to restore freedom in a world that has fallen to the uncontrolled dominance of supreme artificial intelligence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Olympius.

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  7. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Oscillatron: Alien Frequency - music arcade in space! You have to control the spaceship and destroy the alien troops, and music will be your weapon! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oscillatron: Alien Frequency.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 219 reviews

    "Battle Ram" is a fun arcade game about a Battle Ram who fights against robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Ram.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    88% User Score Based on 204 reviews

    Celaria is a first-person racing parkour platformer in which the player races against the time on various tracks. Find the fastest path to the goal and take advantage of the enviroment in order to improve your runs as much as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celaria.

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  10. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Snow Fortress is a room-scale Virtual Reality snow fort building & battle game. Relive your childhood by building snow forts as you prepare for epic snowball fights! Unlock tools to protect your fort and deliver a fury of snowballs at your opponents! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snow Fortress.

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  11. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    59% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Control Craft 3 is a fast paced RTS, which brings quick thinking and clever tactics together for some planet conquering action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Control Craft 3.

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  12. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    67% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    This mind-bending game will challenge you to create complex structures to get your woodland creatures over vast chasms. In a bridge-builder first, you'll guide your creatures and construct your bridges in real time. Use the weight of various creatures to balance your structures as you build them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Bridge: Ratventure.

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  13. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The best way to warmup and improve your VR aim. VR Aim Trainer provides highly customizable training scenarios to improve your VR skill, along with competitive leaderboards to prove your dominance in VR aiming.ScenariosYou'll find numerous scenarios for each skill involved in VR aiming: tracking, flicks, and hybrids of the two. Each of these scenarios provides a unique challenge, honing in on spe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VR Aim Trainer.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    8089 is a fully featured, open world procedural action RPG with randomly generated enemies, items and quests. Customize futuristic weapons with endless combinations in this fun game that doesn't take itself too seriously! VR is fully supported, but not required If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 8089: The Next Action RPG.

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  15. 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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  16. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Super Pinball Adventure is pinball like you've never seen. Colorful, punchy and charming graphics join forces with fast-paced pinball action. Action-packed retro arcade pinball adventure!Dopamine hits and adrenaline rushes as coins and enemies fly around the screen! 30 tables across 5 uniquely themed worlds Hit enemies, collect coins and battle an epic boss at the end of each world! Upgra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Pinball Adventure.

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  17. For millennia, humanity has endured a tumultuous journey marked by strife, conflict, and self-destruction. After finally learning to coexist with nature and each other, a new, unprecedented threat emerges - one from beyond the stars. The origin of these extraterrestrial invaders remains shrouded in mystery, but one thing is clear: our survival hinges on our ability to confront them head-on. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ElbmarKs.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The original design of the game "Maze" was to simulate the real environment when encountering a maze in reality, breaking the necessary map guidance elements in previous games. If players have a strong sense of direction, the game will become dull, but if players have a poor sense of direction, playing this game is simply torture oneself. The current experience version provides stee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAZE.

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  19. Delve into the unforgiving darkness of "Enter The Lost Chamber", a pixel art roguelike that challenges you to explore deadly dungeons infested with supernatural monsters. Armed with an arsenal of varied weapons, face hordes of zombies, bats, and other abominations in a never-ending fight for survival. Each descent into the depths offers new surprises and unique challenges, while the poss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enter The Lost Chamber.

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  20. Can you reach level 100? Use your Qwepoi super cannon to paint all the Infantry ships that dare to enter the base without being painted!! How absurd!!! Sacrilege!!! The game gets more difficult as you pass the level. The ships can appear from six different rows, and there are six keys for you to paint them, before they reach the bottom of the screen (Q, W, E, I, O, P - and their respective on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Qwepoi.

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  21. DESCRIPTION: A unique level-based third person obstacle course with shooter elements. This game boasts a non-procedurally generated environment with high attention to detail. Set in a densely-filled post-apocalyptic city, the player is tasked with traversing across the destruction in order to reach the extraction zone where you will be airlifted to safety. Along the way, rescue as many survivors … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extract Me.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Goblin Dash plays similarly to other action platformer games, allowing the player to move the goblin character up and down to jump across platforms and defeat enemies. The game challenges the player with difficult abilities and mechanics, and requires skill as a platformer to complete. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Dash.

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  23. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A former school project completely remade two years later by a bored 17 year old. Disgraced, a lone knight searches for revenge in a land ruled by bandits and corrupt knights. Fight through an unforgiving world filled with dangers and secrets. Die over and over again until your spirit is broken.  Fulfill your lost oath, face your failures, avenge your master.The caves free content update is now … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Oath.

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  24. Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feeble Light.

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  25. Jump into a thrilling, adrenaline-fuelled VR Space-shooter with Taurus VR, a reimagined retro game for VR. Move like never before with our extremely responsive 6 degrees' body motion control system. Fight your way through an alien universe using your body movement to control the spaceship, and your hands and arms to handle the dynamic attack and defense combat system. Out manoeuvre and destroy ali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taurus VR.

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  26. Avant-Garde Discerning Paralleler has a total of 16 selectable stages and 2 difficulty levels. There are 2 player teams to choose from: Ran Yakumo with Chen, and Seiga Kaku with Kyouko Kasodani. Each team has a different play style and a different set of stages to play. Scoring revolves around the "Connect Bonus" system. Collecting special Connect items will start a time limit, during which any p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avant-Garde Discerning Paralleler.

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  27. *This page was for the free public beta that has since ended. Thank you for the support!*SUFFER is back! SUFFER 2 is a tough-as-nails boomer shooter with a horror punk twist - become The Spirit of Anarchy and destroy the corporate police state with righteous ninja fury! Deadly traps, aggressive enemies, and abstract level design will take you to hell and back. Experience a pixelated dystopian hell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUFFER 2.

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  28. A sci-fi shooting game, with dashing and 'freezing time' to freeze enemies in place. There is simple hip-firing for each weapon. Lastly, it's a free-to-play game. Whoever wants to play it can play it :) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endometric Void.

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  29. The Temple Of is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler game. It is 3D, procedurally generated, and packed with ancient horror around every corner! Use your torch to find secret passageways, treasures, and mysteries all while avoiding (or seeking?) the supernatural. Explore ever changing environments, from dusty and forgotten tombs to subterranean jungles. Experience exploration like never before in a brand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Temple Of.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Blast Processed is a first-person platformer built around an infamous movement quirk of early FPS games: Rocket Jumping. Key Features: Movement mechanics inspired by the full suite of Source Engine movement gamemodes like Surf and BHop. Enhancements have been made to key aspects of movement to be more welcoming for new players while not compromising on the depth of high-level play. Consisten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Processed.

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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 2,044 reviews

    Serious Sam Fusion 2017 brings several Serious Sam games developed by Croteam to the latest in-house tech! Serious Sam Fusion 2017 is also a central hub for existing (and upcoming) Serious Sam games that will enable seamless integration of new engine features, patches, and upgrades. Games available in Serious Sam Fusion 2017 include: • Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter • Serious Sam HD: The Sec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serious Sam Fusion 2017.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Arkos 2 is a first-person fantasy shooter with destructible voxel environment. You play the old wizard Arkos, who has to save the land of the twilight Game inspired by the classic old first person shooters of the 90s like Heretic, Hexen and Catacomb3D, but powered with some bloody Voxels! The ancient evil is back! Next Generation of Voxel Engine with Destructible voxel environment Five Episodes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARKOS 2.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Ride or drive the turbulent waves of luck toward victory! A novel rogue-lite vertical scrolling Shmup that puts your resourcefulness to the test. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RANDOMAX.

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  35. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    DeadCore Redux is a FPS-Platformer that blends exploration and speedrunning. It will challenge your platforming skills and your precision as you explore a futuristic megastructure built around a gigantic Tower. Explore hidden paths full of danger, find the original Sparks and maybe you will end the current Cycle. After an endless fall through powerful magnetic storms... you awaken. Your memory… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeadCore Redux.

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  36. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 66,391 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 5 reviews

    Discover Hades II for PS5 on the official PlayStation website. Hades II, the first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games, builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hades II.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    DEADSWITCH COMBAT is an action packed 2D multiplayer shooter that builds upon the previous games. Host a Dedicated Server | Account Manager | Join Discord RANKED PROGRESSION Progress through the ranks by earning XP in-game by killing enemies, scoring objectives, and completing challenges. Unlock new weapons, attachments, equipment, and vehicles to help you achieve victory in combat. Pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadswitch Combat.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 787 reviews

    Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through haunted crypts and castles and learn what dark secrets lie beneath. Featuring 30 main levels + secrets / extra levels 20 collectable weapons with unique perks Over 100 secrets Custom User Maps via Steam Workshop Compete with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodthief.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    The breathtaking battle racing game has finally broken through the limitations of the race, and has been completely revamped as an all-rounded robot competitive sports game. Robot customization now has even more freedom and more options than ever! In destruction, there is beauty. BREAK ARTS III (BA3 for short) is an action game built on the concept of Comprehensive Mech-Customizing Competitiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BREAK ARTS III.

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  41. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    48% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    Boneless is an experimental Virtual Reality physics sandbox game built to test the limits of what's possible in VR. The game features unique maps, unique weapons, such as guns and swords and multiple enemies. Guns: Pistol (With attachments) Revolver Shotgun UZI MP5 (with attachments) Rifle (with attachments) Heavy Rifle (with attachments The different weapons can be spawned using the UI: The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boneless.

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  42. In Drop: Save the Forest, you step into the tiny yet determined droplets of Drop, a water hero sent by the Rain Clouds to protect a burning alpine forest. Inspired by the stunning landscapes of the Dolomites, the game blends puzzle-solving, exploration, and environmental storytelling into a charming pixel art adventure. The MissionA wildfire is ravaging the forest. Plants, animals, and entire b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drop: Save the Forest.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    90% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    Phantom Squad drops you into the chaos of top-down tactical combat built for co-op. Squad up with friends in 1–4 player missions where communication, coordination, and smart planning are the difference between clean execution and total wipeout. Plan Your StrikeUse voice chat and in-game tools to coordinate your approach. Move fast and adapt as things change; the enemy won’t hesitate. Intens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Squad.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 313 reviews

    ~ In a distant galaxy beyond our reach a super-massive blackened star was discovered now known as The Void. Numerous autonomous space stations orbit the celestial anomaly manned entirely by mechanicalised robots. Their purpose remains unknown... ~ GameplayBlast and dodge your way through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Make use of auto-firing weapons and dr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voids Vigil.

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  45. In this Dungeon, player can move to approach the enemy with enough distance, gun will auto shoot the nearest enemy. There Thirty missions need to finish.Try to complete all mission More features Three maps include:Dungeon,Living Room,Party place.Thirty mission, five types of gun weapons and characters money and Experience Upgrade System If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Move Fall Dungeon Endless Abyss.

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  46. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Will you once again don the mantle of the original Necromancer and prove his supremacy, or will you play as the new female up and comer, to show the world the true meaning of the word “power”? Each character has their own distinct weapons, spells, transformation abilities, as well as personality! No matter your choice, the journey will be difficult and fraught with danger, taking you through stun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hands of Necromancy II.

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  48. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,117 reviews

    Crime Simulator is not a stealth-focused simulation like Thief Simulator. Instead, it's a fast-paced, roguelite grind character game, designed around risk, reward, and replayability. You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money befo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime Simulator.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    An overcharged and furious side-scrolling, multi-directional shoot 'em up. Syder Reloaded is the love letter to 90s Amiga shmups you've always wanted, remastering and expanding on Syder Arcade, the classic shoot-em-up, bullet-hell hybrid you know and love. A slew of challenging levels, a fleet of distinct ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your old-school roots and curse at … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syder Reloaded.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    hate.net is....a minimalistic FPS movement shooter. An energy drink-sized time capsule of endless fighting. A micro-world of bots in a perpetual state of meaningless conversation with each other. Stay as long as you like - they've fought long before you, and they'll fight long after you're gone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to hate.net.

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