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Games like 8-Ball Daycare (ECGJ#6 submission)

Games like 8-Ball Daycare (ECGJ#6 submission)

Games like 8-Ball Daycare (ECGJ#6 submission)

Looking for games like 8-Ball Daycare (ECGJ#6 submission)? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess, Tiny Bridge: Ratventure or Directive 399WH.

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  1. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    IntroductionMegacopter is the culmination of classic retro games of the 80’s and 90’s (Choplifter, Desert/Jungle/Urban Strike) and TV programs that molded us (Airwolf, Knight Rider) with updated gameplay and sci-fi adventure. Pilot the sentient Megacopter while you battle Reptoid forces in the air and on the ground. Take off on an adventure with Jack the Pilot, Hobo Jones and his crew, and many … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess.

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  2. 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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  3. Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know  If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.

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  4. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 253 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 5 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music in Tadpole Treble! Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious tadpoles and more as you make your way back home. Shoot for the top of the leaderboards, or create your own stages and music in Composition Mode! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tadpole Treble.

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  5. Replaced king with Goblin name change in to Gobbo GO GO! Royal Run – MVP Credits SUPER ROOKIE DEV Started my game dev journey in May 2025 — just looking for something new to build. Started on YouTube. Now I’m working on the GameDev.TV Catalog. Enjoy, friends — hope it only gets better from here. Who This Game Is For This game was made for my kids, my friends, and anyone who just wants to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gobbo Go GO! (Royal Run Game Dev TV).

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  6. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Iron Meat is a run-and-gun shooter with an onslaught of mechanics ripped from arcade and console classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Meat.

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  8. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 763 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 2 reviews

    As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Attacks!.

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  9. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Mad Bullets, the wackiest shooter is here to put your reflexes and laughing muscles to an intensive test. You can forget about boring stories, complicated controls and irritating tutorials, and jump right into a mind blowing, high-speed action. Now is the time to become the hero of the Wild West and shoot your way up to the top of the leaderboards! Do you think you have what it takes to face a rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Bullets.

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  10. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    In Singled Out you must identify your target in a crowd of alien weirdos before time runs out. The quicker you are, the higher you score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Singled Out.

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  11. 76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Hello!  This is my  work-in-progress puzzle-platformer about being a little cartoon fox who turns into things.  Sometimes that's quite helpful for puzzling and/or platforming!  Other times, it is less helpful. Along the way you may also contest with elaborate contraptions, play a completely unrelated minigame, or ignore all of that and just grab all the candy in sight.  But keep your eye on the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to fox flux DELUXE.

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  12. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Hoomanz! is a stealth-adventure game packed with coziness and humour, featuring non-combat gameplay & family-friendly content. Play as Shoo, the mythical guardian of Planet Erf with a hidden dual nature, to scare away all the ignorant invading Hoomanz. Darkness is nature’s friend, light is its enemy. On planet Erf, darkness is nature’s friend and light is its enemy. As Shoo you must nav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoomanz!.

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  13. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 526 reviews

    Free movement ship control while the screen advances automatically. Single fire button. Collect stars to obtain temporary special shots. Collected fruits award points that can be converted into extra lives. Modes: practice, score attack (single life), adjustable difficulty If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platypus Reclayed.

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  14. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 310 reviews

    A time management/strategy game, in which you help Hercules (the ancient Greek mythical hero) and his team to progress through a set of levels to ultimate success. As a player, you direct the servants and heroes to remove obstacles, build structures and collect resources in order to fulfil the goal of each level and move on to the next level. The game has two modes: timed and relaxed. In timed mod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Muchacho Bean is an action-roguelite Endless Runner about a bean fighting back against his creator - the evil Professor Tech-o. Shoot your way through an army of drones and other creatures with a huge arsenal of weapons and gadgets while the Professor puts your skills to the test. Key Features Endless Mode with over 530 procedurally generated levels, scaling difficulty, roguelike power-ups, bos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muchacho Bean.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 352 reviews

    Get ready for an adrenaline-filled elevator ride through a robot-infested tower. Wield powerful magic, and acrobatic moves as you reclaim the Alchemist’s domain from a horde of mechanical fiends. A follow-up to the award-winning Savant - Ascent, this fast paced adventure sets you off on a new path to greater heights! As a collab with musical artist Savant - a new album will hit Steam together wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savant - Ascent REMIX.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 3,778 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command! Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations! Rain fire upon your enemies, summon reinforcements, command your troops, recruit elven w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Rush.

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  19. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    78% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    This tiresome bunch of feathered troublemakers is not giving any peace. Stop this hostile destruction from these rampaging roosters in Arcade mode, or fight against the clock in Classic mode in three difficulty levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Shoot Gold.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    "Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murasaki.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    84% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    Immerse yourself in Andrew's story and feel the pressure of being a sniper. Find and eliminate the target in the crowd before he runs away.In living environments, designed exclusively for this fantastic game, you will not have a second chance, precision is everything! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometric Sniper.

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  22. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 413 reviews

    Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Makuka Sai: Fantastic Danmaku Festival.

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  23. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    Wayward Souls is an action-adventure game built for quick playthroughs and massive amounts of replay value. It was inspired by Spelunky, Secret of Mana, and our previous game, Mage Gauntlet. Procedurally generated random levels mean that every time you play the game, it's a different experience. Control one of six characters, all with their own unique playstyles, abilities, and equipment. Explore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayward Souls.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! Seep Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seep Universe.

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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,272 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 1 reviews

    JellyCar Worlds is a return to the classic softbody platforming series JellyCar, set to release 11 years after the last game in the series; JellyCar 3. JellyCar Worlds is similar to the classic trilogy, with a variety of platforming challenges you must overcome as a car made from "jelly." Worlds introduces its titular feature, worlds, with an overworld level for each world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JellyCar Worlds.

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  27. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 3,698 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Survive the ancient temples of Zuma, the critically acclaimed action-puzzler from PopCap! Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull. Think fast and aim smart, or you'll be history in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zuma Deluxe.

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  28. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Bright Paw is a premium narrative puzzle game in which you play as Theo, the cat of a supervillain who has just been murdered. Bright Paw features fully voiced narration, and a custom soundtrack composed by Will Bedford If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bright Paw.

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  30. Things You Can Do With Two Hands This is a VR-exclusive short experience, submitted as an entry to the Godot XR Game Jam. Vote for this game here. A collection of short scenes, each requiring some action to be performed using both hands simultaneously. Requires room scale (about 2x2 metres) and mobility (crouching, stretching). Activities that are too difficult to perform may be skipped. Control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Things You Can Do With Two Hands.

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  31. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Journey across the perilous Divide between the Spiritual and Physical Realms.  For profit, of course. Did you ever wonder: "What if Uncharted Waters was a dungeon crawler?"  I know I sure did! Average play time (if you get hooked and play all the way to the end): 90 minutes Time to see a representative sampling of the game (I'd suggest: visited another town and then returned, and found at least on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncharted Wanders.

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  32. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    100% of donations go to support the itch.io platform. (details) Canyon Racer A playable vertical parallax tech demo for the GameBoy (and MegaDuck). This project started by experimenting with a vertical parallax effect on the original Game Boy, similar to the kind in the "Demotronic" Game Boy Color demo by 1.000.000 Boys. It was inspired by a tweet about a canyon effect in the game Étoile Pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canyon Racer.

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  33. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Micro Overdrive: Home Tour is a fast-paced arcade racing game where tiny cars turn everyday rooms into chaotic racetracks. Drift through oversized household environments, avoid unpredictable hazards, and fight for every corner in quick, high-energy races. Easy to pick up and packed with personality, Micro Overdrive combines classic top-down arcade racing with playful level design and nonstop acti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Overdrive: Home Tour.

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  34. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Krampus is Coming! Grab your Shotgun, finish your hot punch and don't forget your mission: Save the Christmas! Big Trouble in Little Chimney is highly-addictive and fast paced arena bullet-hell shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Trouble in Little Chimney.

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  35. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Blunderworld is a roguelike where you shoot a disc around a board to take over Hell. Create chaotic combinations of upgrades, rack up devilish multipliers, and meet the Lords of Sin as you attempt to overthrow Hell itself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blunderworld.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    the World of Daymare Daymare Town is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a heart of a strange city populated by peculiar Metamorph creatures. This town is full of nooks and crannies, puzzles, secrets and items to collect to help you along the way. Can you escape the nightmare of a day? Story You are not alone here. You will meet peculiar daymare inhabitants. Some of them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daymare Town.

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  37. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,914 reviews

    Zombieville USA 3D is a light-hearted action romp, combining classic arcade action with modern visuals and a dash of roguelite fun. Play solo or with friends as you scavenge for weapons, unlock skills, and see how long you can survive before you become a midnight snack for the living dead! Whether you played the original Zombieville USA over 15 years ago, or this is your first foray into… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombieville USA 3D.

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  38. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    The unique “Artifacts sharing code function” allows you to share the Artifacts you collect with your friends! ! Artifact Seeker: Resurrection is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG game. A game of gods, with Aurorium as the board, And all the mortals as their pawns and swords. You can obtain artifacts by slaying corrupted enemies, collecting gold to exchange it for artifacts at mysterious merchants. How t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Seeker: Resurrection.

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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 1,570 reviews

    Welcome to Maniac where chaos is just waiting to be unleashed. Maniac is a throwback to times of the Original GTA’s of the world in which mayhem reigned supreme. With an arsenal of unlockable characters, weapons, and an ever-changing world. Try not to get Busted! ReAdY tO gO iNSanE?! GTA meets Vampire Survivors with a dash of Fast and the Furious thrown in to make one hell of a chaotic mess! Do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maniac.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    “The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space.”  - Carl Sagan Assume the role of a broadcast engineer in a tranquil city. All seems peaceful until the sky above starts to reveal something deeply unsettling. In Void Whispers you play as Mike, a newcomer to Cosmo City working as a broadcast engineer. Your task is to master the use of radio equipment to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Whispers.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruzh Delta Z.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    70% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    UPDATE August 9 2025 6:30 PM Pacific: Today's update brings 5 new AI Illuminati to the game, and up to 4 human players. Tune in tomorrow for more! ___ Battle for world domination in this darkly satirical, turn-based strategy game—based on the beautifully balanced deck-builder from Steve Jackson Games. Play against up to 3 AIs, or dial up the full experience in a 4-player cross-platform game! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ILLUMINATI.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    82% User Score Based on 447 reviews

    Gun Godz is a first person shooter about gun, gangster rap and the rich culture of Venus. Players try to escape the jail of a hotel, which is the only building on Venus and is owned by a record-label owner who happens to be the God of Guns. Featuring a fully Venusian soundtrack by Jukio 'KOZILEK' Kallio and a single English track with rap lyrics by Adam 'Doseone' Kidd. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUN GODZ.

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  46. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 2,082 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

    Conquer over 60 levels by staying sharp and avoiding hidden traps. Slide and hop for smarter shots; hit targets for exotic bonuses; detonate new power-up balls; battle six imposing tiki bosses and guide your agile amphibian to victory in four all new game modes! Will you succumb to the perilous pitfalls, or can you tame the jungle in this PopCap ball-blasting challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zuma's Revenge!.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    79% User Score Based on 807 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Return of the wurm! The next installment of the epic award-winning dueling tug-of-war is coming! Destroy your opponents with all new moves and weapons across ten different arenas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nidhogg 2.

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  48. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 1,263 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Divide By Sheep is a mind-bending math puzzler about friendship and slicing sheep in half with lasers. The Grim Reaper flooded the world, and it's up to you to save critters stranded on islands. Insane math skills required. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divide By Sheep.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    In Cooking Witch you are a witch flying to a party in the woods, abducting the children and cooking and eating them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cooking Witch.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Have you ever cheated at school ? Well if you haven't, don't miss your chance, as you can now experience the thrill of being a dunce in BadSchoolBoy !! In this puzzle/shooting game, toss paper balls at your classmates to get test answers and not fail your exams... Or else be ready to get kicked out of school. Wreak havoc in class to earn new special attacks and be better during exams, but make s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad School Boy.

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