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Games like 2nd by a second

Games like 2nd by a second

Looking for games like 2nd by a second? Here are top racing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Planetris, Desert Child or PalmRide.

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  1. No ground in spaceDrop planets from anywhere on a circular orbit, shift center of mass to shuffle them up and get them where you want them to be Plan aheadSet up chain reactions, try to avoid or nurture accidents There is an endNo score, no power-ups, no distractions, pure cause and effect The only thing that matters is getting to the supernova If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetris.

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  2. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 249 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    In Desert Child, you are a young and talented hoverbike racer who needs to figure out how you can scrape enough cash together through racing and odd jobs to punch your one way ticket to the Red Planet to enter the biggest race in the universe, the Grand Prix. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Child.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    PalmRide is a fast-paced driving game inspired by classic games like OutRun or Rad Racer and the popular "outrun" style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PalmRide.

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  4. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Super Multitasking is an evil experiment that challenges you to play up to 4 continuously-shuffling minigames at the same time. How long can you last against this onslaught? All of the gaming skills you've built up over the years will be tested! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Duper Multitasking.

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  5. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    English Race against time to save a kidnapped teenager in just two hours! As a cunning private investigator, explore a posh mansion, typing retro commands or using arrow keys to select actions. Find and craft items to outsmart obstacles in this thrilling blend of classic text adventure and modern flair.  Can you free her before it’s too late? SummaryEncounter is an hybrid text/graphical adventu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encounter HD (Oric).

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  6. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    You can't beat this game!!! Noah attempts to make a game for the first time. He then gets trapped in his own creation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Hipster Lumberjack.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews

    Addictive one-touch arcade game! Stay in orbit, avoid obstacles & chase scores! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbt XL.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    46% User Score Based on 186 reviews

    Protect the universe from the evil Alien robots terror-bent on eliminating the Earth and all of Humanity! Take control of the ship and blast the hell out of anything that moves and if it doesn’t move – blast it anyway to be sure.Collect coins to get points and use those points to get power-ups. Choose wisely, the wrong power-up at the wrong time is the difference between a high-score and having to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blast Em!.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    55% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Is a game about a mechanical robot that could fly thanks to having a propeller on its head. In the game you need to collect a certain number of nuts to win the level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3D Gravity Rocket.

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  10. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 608 reviews

    Super Indie Karts is a classic retro 16 to 64-bit style karting game, with Time Trials, Grand Prix, SplitscreenGP, and Battle Modes! The game was KickStarted late in 2014 and is aimed for completion in 2019. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Indie Karts.

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  11. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    76% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Red Death is a vertical shooter, Prologue of the series Project Starship! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Death.

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  12. ## I. Game Overview *StarBump Royale* is a fast-paced bumper car collision arena game developed for the web, playable instantly upon opening a browser. Centered on the core design philosophy of **short match durations and high thrill value**, each match has a fixed 3-minute runtime. Players control bumper cars to collide with opponents and collect stars to earn points, competing for the title of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarBump Royale.

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  13. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Master Lander is a hard-to-beat 2d physics driven landing game with a centric gravity. You take on a role of remote lander pilot. Your task is to bring the lander from the orbit down to the surface of each of 27 different exoplanets. In order to achieve high score award you need to hover close to alien artifacts scattered on the planets before landing precisely in designated zone. By controlling t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Lander.

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  14. Face hordes of zombie in this black and white, top down shooter! Alone or in local coop, annihilate everything -and everyone- that stands in your way in order to make a safe exit from Zombie Camp! Camp Zombie is a cooperative arcade game with a fun and immediate concept, incorporating some mechanics from a zombie mode with the easy handling of a top-down shooter, all with a unique graphical style… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Stand at Camp Zombie.

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  15. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    46% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    I hope that as you explore this Cat Planet, you'll find a sense of relaxation and joy. -----Game Features------ - Over 20 illustrated maps - More than 600 discoverable cats - Over 100 cat sound effects - Hundreds of freely combinable background music tracks If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats Spotter 猫咪观察员.

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  16. Cubedodger is a free minigame where you control a cube and your objective is to survive waves of spheres. You can play solo or with a friend on the same keyboard. This is the first game I programmed almost entirely by myself. I'm learning programming and I'm pretty happy with this first project. Play solo or with a friend on the same keyboardPowerups to help you surviveClock: Slow down time to gi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubedodger.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dextram is an arcade shoot 'em up game with a twist. There is no shooting, and you can only turn right. The player controls a ship that is always moving forward, and by pressing a button the ship turns right. The game is a simple score chaser with the goal of getting an as high score as possible. Points are given by getting the enemies to crash, either into each other or into the walls. There are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dextram.

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  18. C.D.U.L.O: Beyond The Outer Rim  © cre8tive Media Vault (Kickstarter Game) - A game by:  cre8tive Media Vault based on the novel "WildFIRE: Legend of the Ryukage Clans" and "The Ryukage" Online Comic series! With Music Beats from Starflash Studios * Visit the Official Game Page Here! OVERVIEW:  Based on the novel "WildFIRE: Legend Of The Ryukage",  join the otherworldly adventures of Zinjin and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.D.U.L.O.: Beyond The Outer Rim.

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  19. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You wake up in a strange house. Where are you? Can you solve the mystery of..... the Haunted House of Doom? This is a short retro-style adventure game with a horror theme where you have to collect items to solve problems and find out the mystery. Not for the easily scared!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted House of Doom.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    In this 2D platformer, you are a gummy, you are faced with many challenges you have to overcome, you have to get to the top of the hill, even one small misstep you will fall quite far back down.), do you have what it takes? You can either used keyboard or controller (xbox (Y is to jump) or playstation (jump is triangle) If you go back to the menu it will reset the game to where you star… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gummy Jump.

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  21. DRIVE ON THE EDGE TO BEAT THEM ALL Truly reckless racing with obstacles, inspired by Ignition. Remember about TURBO - your secret weapon. Show others who's boss in a world of tough racing where the slightest mistake means you lose. Avoid real-time simulated obstacles (as falling rocks, flying saucers, bulldozers, aircrafts etc.) calculated in real-time thanks to the advanced NVidia PhysX… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TurboMania Fog Racers.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Dead Format is a survival horror game set in iconic film eras. It's 1990s Scotland, and your brother has gone missing after becoming obsessed with a mysterious new VHS format. Follow his trail through the tapes and uncover why the government wants to ban "Video Ghastlies". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Format.

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  23. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    75% User Score Based on 345 reviews

    Dodge bullets and upgrade yourself in Minutescape, a retro-inspired incremental game that keeps unfolding. Unlock new abilities and keep upgrading yourself to survive for 5 consecutive minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minutescape.

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  24. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Telly the TV is a throwback action/adventure platformer with a 1-bit style. You'll explore six themed worlds while collecting Remote Control Keys in a scavenger hunt gone wild. Can you defeat the baddies of TV Kingdom and restore the airwaves? Enter six exciting and quirky worlds while bashing baddies and traversing terrible traps! Collect items to save each TV program, and face-off with the enem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telly the TV.

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  25. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn is a high‑intensity action‑RPG that blends bullet‑hell chaos and hack‑and‑slash combat within a haunting open world. Set in the ruined realm of Kalasdrine, you’ll face relentless enemy patterns and ferocious boss battles, wielding the titular blade’s dark powers as you unravel a grim, tragic story. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2755520/ Fast-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn.

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  26. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Vertical Kingdom is set in a world devastated by a war that lasted for an entire generation. The once great Empire is in shambles and it's up to the Great Architect to rebuild toward its former glory brick by brick. Travel the land, embark on randomized, roguelite-style expeditions, and build new cities with a fresh card-based building system combined with an intricate resource economy. Rebuild… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vertical Kingdom.

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  27. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    48% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    The Rare Nine - ultrafast and explosive action platformer, in which you will break through the darkness and hordes of undead in a endless skyscraper. Also we have a lot of great chiptune music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rare Nine.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    36% User Score Based on 190 reviews

    Space Beret is a top down sci-fi shooter set in a "Starship Troopers" and "Crimsonland" inspired setting. In it, mankind is forced to fight hordes of horrible monstrosities in a desperate struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Beret.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Small tetris type game where your goal is to place block around center piece in perfect rectangle formation. Blocks will appear from 4 different direction. Game gets harder as your destroy more blocks. Player has 10 health and game will end once it drops to 0. If block is placed at spawning line you will take 5 damage and nearby blocks are cleared. If block falls off the board you will lose health… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Centrist.

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  30. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    94% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Goblins! Goblins have snuck into our world from all sorts of books, movies, and games! Grab them all before they get up to too many shenanigans! This game is short and cozy. 4 Hand drawn stages with unique artsyles and sizes! 250+ Unique goblins to grab! Custom Soundtrack for each stage! Handy hint button! ⏱️ Time trial mode for each stage! Mouth made SFX! Controls: Left click to grab a gobl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grab The Goblins!.

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  31. Outpost Delta is a single player, 2-D side-scrolling sci-fi shooter for PC. Take on the role of Delta, the outpost’s emergency defense, who along with her AI companion must defend the space station against alien intruders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpost Delta.

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  32. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 1,582 reviews

    Government experiments on a young girl triggered a cosmic shock wave that gifted many young girls with mystical powers. She re-emerges into the world and vows to destroy all of mankind in an act of revenge. A brave group of girls who embraced their powers head to the battlefield to confront her; not just for the sake of the world, but to pursue their own personal motives and dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanguard Princess.

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  34. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    98% User Score Based on 160 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    An arcade shoot 'em up with just one button... Whenever you shoot, you also flip direction. Save the world with a single button! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Switch 'N' Shoot.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 536 reviews

    Little Racers Street fuses the fun-oriented simplicity of top-down racing games with the excitement of street racing, and the results couldn't be better! Experience thrilling high speed races, and drift like never before along more than 200 different events. With varied weather conditions affecting handling, you'll need precise driving to reach the first places, and success! Two cities featuring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Racers STREET.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    46% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    ‘D.N.Age’ features a DNA system that will open your eyes to a new, never-before-seen world of monster merging. Improve the DNA of your monsters to create stronger specimens and form a party to complete quests! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.N.Age.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 224 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    The golden age of motor sports has returned. Experience one of the world’s most exciting racing series in GT. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GT Legends.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    35% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Players will experience procedurally generated levels with increasing difficulty. To beat a sector all space bases need to be defeated. Each base will constantly construct enemy ships to defend themselves and the ship type and strength is determined by what sector you are in. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grav Blazer.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,158 reviews

    Chippy is a twin-stick bullet-hell shooter. Chip apart destructible bosses pixel-by-pixel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chippy.

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  41. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    52% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    Fall in line for fast, furious fire fights with Worms Blast. Your mission: launch your worm marine into hostile waters and blast your way to survival through intense puzzle action! Take the big chunk of puzzle-styled gameplay and slice into 60 fun-sized missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worms Blast.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    35% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    Star Drifter is a super hard and hectic space shooter, inspired by classics such as R Type, Xenon, Galaxian, Moon Cresta and Gradius. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Drifter.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    Engineered for failure or victory, your customization and piloting skills are the keys to your success in Vector 36. Race across the terraformed surface of Mars in a completely customizable skimmer built to suit your piloting preference. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vector 36.

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  44. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 14 reviews

    WE ARE DOOMED is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Dive head-first into the action with reckless ambition, charge the SUPERBEAM, and zap everything out of existence in an instant. Chase high scores or just enjoy the beautiful explosion of geometry, color and light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WE ARE DOOMED.

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  45. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    58% User Score Based on 34 reviews
    Critic Score 100%Based on 1 reviews

    Bone marrow is a role-playing Board puzzle game. For a certain amount of time, combine the figures, increase your characteristics and deal with evil, but keep in mind that a wrong step can lead to irreversible consequences! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bone Marrow.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 390 reviews

    A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceport Hope.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Race through spellbinding worlds on magic brooms and craft crazy hexes to leave your opponents in the dust in this action-packed, magical arcade racer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hex Rally Racers.

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  48. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,900 reviews

    Floating Point is a free, peaceful game about using a grappling hook to swing yourself gracefully through randomly generated spaces. In the air, you're fighting gravity. When you splash down beneath the water, you're fighting your own buoyancy to swing yourself further into the depths. The only objective is to collect points, and the only thing that increases your points is swinging swiftly, smoo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floating Point.

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  49. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 270 reviews

    Explore the mysterious room by traversing time, while you watch a man succumb to the room syndrome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Room Syndrome.

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  50. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 184 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 6 reviews

    Set in a futuristic Odyssey, The Next Penelope is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system. 
Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy, so the player is very powerful and close to death at the same time! As Penelope is looking for Ulysses through the galaxy, the player is free to explore the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Next Penelope.

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