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Looking for games like Absent? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Strahov Mines, RELIK or Rust Dust Goose !!.

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  1. ABOUT THE GAME A short horror game about an incident deep in the mines. You take the role of a miner who has to find a way to escape from the caved-in mine while keeping his headlamp on, and supplying it with power. That's the only way to keep your sanity in all that darkness. Venture deeper into the mines and find a crate of explosives to blow the entrance open. But be careful, you are not alon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strahov Mines.

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

    Check out my YouTube page My Other Games Description Hi, my name is Gabriel Laplante, also known as NovaSeeker42. My game is a Dungeon Crawler with procedural generation. Game Background :  "The player will take control of a humble human adventurer from Minas, on a quest to find a cursed artifact said to have triggered the demonic curse that haunts the land. The adventurer knows the leg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RELIK.

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  3. Description Rust Dust Goose is a fast-paced, darkly absurd action-survival game where you play as a goose on the brink of madness. Armed with an arsenal of brutal weapons, you’re dropped into a decaying world overrun by corrupted, bloodthirsty geese. Your hunger drains constantly—only killing can keep you alive. Slaughter enemies to restore your hunger and sanity, or spiral into chaos as the worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rust Dust Goose !!.

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  4. Alone.  Lost.  Cursed. You wake near a quaint little town full of happy people living normal existences.  They are completely unaware that you are a tormented vampire, forced to feed on their lives or let your own end. Explore an infinite world full of yummy townsfolk, limited only by your constant hunger.  If people see you killing their friends, they'll panic and call for the guards, but each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Instinct.

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  5. Lagging issues are found in web playable. To avoid that, please play it in the .exe file instead! (download in the bottom) _____________________________________________________________ Today is the end of the world. A tsunami happens. To survive, you must run away from the tsunami. Swing from buildings to buildings, until you finally climb to the highest building. In front of the furious nature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tsunami Runner! || City of Dreams and Fears Game Jam 2025.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Delivery Berrie is a fast-paced 2D platformer where you play as a courier berry named Berrie. He has just gotten a huge supply of food (which is shown in a small crate) to feed Berrie's hometown for an entire year, and now must race against a 1 minute and 30 second clock to deliver it ALL the way to Berrie's hometown while dodging numerous traps and enemies and managing your time wisely to make it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Berrie.

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  7. The Bad Rabbit's trickery has you trapped in a labyrinth of mirrors! To escape, you must master the art of reflection. In Through the Looking Glass, your own reflection is the key to escape the maze ! Walk through the rabbit hole and use mirrors to activate switch markers and escape. Each mirror creates a living reflection, mirroring your every move. But beware! The looking-glasses hold a deeper … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Looking Glass: A Reflection Puzzle.

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  8. Hello! My name is Jeremy, and this is my first game developed using Unity. I created it with the support of the Game Development courses at Gaming Campus. A big thank you to Morgan for classes, and to all my fellow students who helped me bring this project to life. I hope you enjoy playing this game as much as I enjoyed creating it!The goal is simple: Harvest vegetables before it explodes and get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvest or Explode.

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  9. Grim Hollow is an immersive open-world survival horror game currently in Early Access, where the dead dominate the land and survival is a constant struggle. Explore a hostile and evolving world filled with threats, mysteries, and opportunities to rebuild amidst the chaos. This Early Access version offers a preview of the core gameplay systems and is actively being developed with player feedback. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Hollow.

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  10. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    Post-jam update! Thank you to everyone who played our game during Doki Jam! Now that the jam is officially over, we've got a big update to flesh out the game a little as well as add a bit of bonus content to unlock. We've completely overhauled the aiming system with a new UI, better sensitivity response, and a smoother laser at extreme sensitivities. It should now be much easier to get some real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Bullet Dokibird.

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  11. Inspired by the flash game 'Strengthening Sword', this game was created. Combat is the same as the 3D Vampire Survival genre, but other content is point-and-click. The player has nothing but 2000 gold that was initially given. I recommend you buy a wood sword with that sword, because you have to kill the monster to get the item! Once you get the item, you can build a sword that is stronger tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword Road.

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  12. Cut Out Shoot Out Cut Out Shoot Out is a dual stick side scrolling shooter. MoveRight ThumbstickWASDJumpLeft Bumper/Up thumbstick/A buttonSpacebarAimRight ThumbstickMouseFireRight BumperLeft ClickPauseStart or +ESC The original idea was "Trash vs Pompous," and it's based on how a beginner feels about their art versus "real" art. Your art is real art and whatever your skill level, you can nail… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cut Out Shoot Out.

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  13. ***PLEASE READ!***RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DEV!***  Hey everybody! The game is in a pretty rough state as I rushed to meet the deadline. I highly recommend using debug functions I left in this build to make your playthrough smoother. At the start I recommend pressing '3' a bunch of times to keep adding to your 'Kronos' count. Then wait for the shop to open once the countdown reaches halfway (Yes! ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blade of Time's Eternal Penguin Warrior: A Quest to Unleash the Full Potential of Time Wielding the Sword of Destiny.

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  14. Freddy The Fridge Embark on an icy adventure as Freddy in "Freddy The Fridge," a captivating top-down shooter game. Use your freeze gun to combat an onslaught of menacing rotten food while trying to stay alive as long as you can. Freeze enemies to collect their ice cubes before they melt away. Each collected ice cube grants you valuable experience points (XP), propelling you toward greater strengt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freddy The Fridge.

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  15. Tonny Little Devil is an 2d Endless Runner Tonny Little Devil is our first game, made using PyGame and its .exe version created using cx-Freeze. Story: He is a small imp from another plane whos has always enjyoed playing cowboy and spends most of his time trapped in the bottle of some sheriff or gunslighter as legend has it that carrying thyem captive brings luck to the holder. When he m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tonny Little Devil.

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  16. About the Game Welcome to Last Roach Glory – a thrilling survival game where your objective is to be the last cockroach standing among 100! Navigate through hazardous environments, grab power-ups, and outlast the competition in this intense battle for survival. My Journey This game is special to me as it's the first one I've created myself. Just a week ago, I started learning game development, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last roach glory.

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  17. Don't Open. COVID Outside Made for the Quarantine Jam 2020. This is a 2D pixel art top-down bullet hell arcade videogame in which you play as a medic who has found the cure for the COVID-19 and has to give it to the infected people without getting infected himself. #Don'tStayAtHome! While everyone is locked on quarantine, a rogue medical researcher has found the cure to the fiendish virus. But th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Open. COVID Outside.

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  18. Welcome to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet! Quick Summary: Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet is a top-down shooter with random spell attacks depending on what your spell dice roll every few seconds. Eat more food to gain more dice. Imagine this like a simplified Vampire Survivors with constant random rotating attacks. Made for GMTK Jam 2022 "Roll of the Dice". Mild Violence Warning - Contains bones and lots o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet.

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  19. Leaving things behind: This is a story/idea that started from fascination of classic movies such as Shawshank Redemption and Escape from Alcatraz. When I was little, I always dreamed that I would one day be able to make cool games with a story where you can play a characters that can survive difficult situations and in face of the unthinkable can escape and that good prevails.  In its own uniqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leaving things behind.

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  20. Generate music by creating a factory!Aster Symphona is a game about automating the production of materials and unknowingly creating interesting beats and even music. While playing, you will set miners to gather minerals and refine them with nearly 80 recipes. Each with their own sound and timing allowing for countless combinations. AutomateMine the 6 mineral types, smelt their ores into ingots an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aster Symphona.

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  21. Game will be released for free on December 1, 2025! Solais Step into the unforgiving landscape of WWII Scotland as a Scottish Lighthouse Keeper. Your duty is not just to maintain the light, but to guard your family against German attacks and the encroaching horrors of war. Solais is a narrative-driven game with multiple endings, taking its dramatic foundation from the tragic real-life events at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solais.

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  22. It's Not Gambling... I Promise!How to playArrows and WASD both work for movementSpace and J both work for jump, hold it for a slightly higher jump. In the crane, jump works as activate which starts the crane movement and pressing it again drops the crane. The goal is to find the coin, take it to the crane machine, get the key, and leave the level. Gamepad support exists with the Dpad working for m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's Not Gambling... I Promise!.

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  23. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    P.O.W.D.E.R. - Powder On Wild Days Explodes Randomly Play as a delivery elf who must maneuver around obstacles to prevent his package from bursting and deliver it to one of many towns. You can consume the exploded powder to get a buff, but things might get even worse... How long will you resist before giving in to the powder's appeal? Gameplay Whenever one of your powder keg explodes, it is turned… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to P.O.W.D.E.R..

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  24. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Rhythm Brawl is a versus-rhythm game about taking part in band battles with a story mode based on rivalries between talented musicians. It is easy to learn but hard to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Brawl.

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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    A hardcore pixel horror game with a twist. Guide our lovely maiden though this space filled with horror, where you'll find yourself emerged in the story line. Maybe, you have become her? Or is she becoming you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eve of Souls: Static Pod.

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  26. SPORELING Urban explorer breaks into an abandoned hospital. At the edge of town lays a hospital, long since abandoned. No one can remember the last time someone’s been inside, but some say you can still hear the wails of the patients. You go to check out these rumours for yourself… Created for "Stuck in the Jam" 2026 Gameplay Guide: Use WASD or the arrow keys to walk around and explore the su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sporeling.

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  27. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    MAZE CORE A claustrophobic procedural maze runner built for GitHub Game Off 2025 FULL SCREEN IN REQUIRED! MAZE CORE is a fast, atmospheric maze-survival game built entirely in one self-contained HTML file — no external assets, no libraries, no dependencies. Just pure handcrafted HTML5 canvas, CSS3, and JavaScript. Every run drops you into a fresh, procedurally-generated maze packed with haza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Core.

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

    Two minutes. Four survivors. Get everyone out alive — or get looped back until you do. Enter The Arc: A submarine research center that’s been immersed in deep, intergalactic seaspace for several years discovering and documenting new species. All is well on this peaceful science expedition until a portview rupture kills your captain — but not before he can initiate the Leave Oceanic Orbit Precauti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Protocol.

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  29. A trio of vacationers take a skiing trip to the Sorrows Lodge, only to find themselves trapped in the halls of a monster-infested hotel and in the thrall of a not-so-ancient curse. A game by Jivin' Jimmy in association with the Dew Dew Games Dev GroupMade for the Classic Cam Horror Jam hosted by Figerox Studios. Director / Project Lead Jivin' Jimmy - Story, Programming, Level Design, 3D Mod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sorrows Lodge.

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  30. *Downloadable version recommended, web build sensitivity seems to be way too fast than intended and laggier than the windows build This game was made for the GJL - Game Parade Summer 2021  Game Jam With the theme "One time use".   Play as the spaceship captain stranded on his ship and running out of oxygen.  The goal is to navigate through the ship and find a way to escape by only using items wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Po-Te-Tows.

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  31. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Light of Ileban is a 3D survival-horror and was developed during the month of October for 2023 Themed Horror  Game Jam #15, hosted by Beregon. Please let us know of any bugs and thank you dearly for playing! Please be advised that this game contains flashing lights, jumpscares, and loud noises. [Content Warning: Drowning] Storm clouds rage overhead and the Lake Ileban Lighthouse has gone out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Light of Ileban.

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  32. Fortress Fury Know your battleground, build your defenses, and fight for your survival against the relentless goblin invasion. Your planning and fighting skills are the key to make your Last Stand! -------------- This game was developed for the 2024 Gamedev.tv game jam, with the topic Last Stand. -------------- NEW VERSION! What's new in v1.1? Bug-crushing! Projectiles were sometimes not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress Fury.

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  33. In a world devastated by nuclear war, humanity struggles to survive in a desolate landscape inhabited by ruthless machines. In the midst of this chaos, a brave young man named NEO embarks on a desperate mission to rescue his friends. NEO wades deep into the ruins of the city, dodging drone patrols and avoiding deadly traps. His determination and skill lead him to discover a subway hideout where p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland.

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  34. About: Entry for the Second Jam Generation jam which theme was survive. A 2D  top down view game with survival elements. Keep the energy bar replenished by eating apples found on some of the trees after destroying them. Gather materials from around the dark forest, remeber that some things will be harder to destroy. Search the final spot, where the ladder could be built. And escape! Know more abou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive The Night.

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  35. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Based on the old "Daleks" game, TAAOSA turns the concept into an arcade game with 20 levels, 5 game speeds, a challenge mode and the ability set the player either as always moving (MUCH trickier!) or with the ability to stop. Unashamedly retro in every aspect, if you want amazing visuals then look elsewhere, but if you want a simple, challenging game that's randomised every time you play it, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ancient Art of Staying Alive.

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  36. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/x8gBQdQycFc ABOUT THE GAME: You are Bob. Your neighbor Mark Hunterburg has been gone for 3 years and never returns home. He went camping in this unknown forest to a strange oil plant to do a vlog for his "Mark'sVlogs" YouTube channel and something bad happened to him. Your mission is to find clues of his disappearance and find him and find out if he is still … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Neighbor™.

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  37. This currently unnamed project is my final project for CIS 441 "Intro to Computer Graphics" @ the University of Oregon. My goal was to develop a simple platformer with an experimental 2.5D art style utilizing both 2D sprites and 3D objects in the scene.  SOURCE CODE: https://github.com/Sephta/cis441-2d-platformer Current Scope: 2D Character Controller with inspiration from games like CelestePlay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untitled 2.5D Platformer.

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  38. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    WAD to move, Space to slam hammer, click and hold to fly (must start from ground).  Proceed through the door for the Round 2 addition of the hammer slam mini game! ROUND 2 Update: For Round 2, I decided to add a "test your strength" toy to compliment the void knight.  I decided I wanted to make more use of his hammer slam / flying and made an infinite scroller tower for him to fly up, dodging dang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Knight - GDKO Round 2.

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  39. Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption Be the BOSS! Reverse the role of getting stomped on by the boss, and instead be the end dungeon BOSS to destroy heroes. Summon armies of minions, cast crazy spells, and defeat those pathetic heroes. Now you'll know what it's like to be a true Boss! Quick Summary: Top-Down Survival Shooter where you as an end Boss go up against single heroes. As a boss you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption.

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  40. Hero's Revenge 2D Topdown roguelite arena shooter Source code: https://github.com/melisekm/HerosRevenge22.10.2022 - 18.12.2022 Overview Genre Roguelite Arena Shooter Single Player RPG Setting Fantasy Medieval castle like Camera 2D Top Down Follows player int he center of the screen Controls WASD – Moving, 1,2 – Ability selection, R - UltimateMouse – Aiming and shooting Features Cast abilities… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero's Revenge.

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  41. In Blobcano, you are a blob in a volcanic arena. The floor is lava and rocks fall from the sky. By grappling between rocks and punching your opponents, you fight to be the last blob standing!This project was completed as my Senior year, capstone project with a team of seven developers. Below is the list of team members and their contributions. Luke Lohden: Production- Organized production schedule… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blobcano.

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  42. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    CONTROLS WASD - Move Space - Interact Esc - Quit Game REMEMBER!!  Fuel up at the gas station before venturing out and keep an eye on your fuel gauge!  Would hate to be stranded in this town! Picks up right where "Now Entering Quiet Haven" (which can be found here: https://leggomygiallo.itch.io/now-entering-quiet-haven-demo) leaves off at. You have almost arrived in Quiet Haven, but find yourself… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Quiet Haven.

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  43. COMTEC : Your Partner in Profitable Deep Space Ventures As a freelance Prospector, you’ve chosen COMTEC to supply you with what you need. COMTEC, the galaxy’s #1 comet-coloniser. Your goal? To buy a comet, extract its resources and build a destination for tourists, hoping to make your money back. Land on procedurally generated comets, categorised from Common to Exotic. Harvest raw materi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comet Tycoon.

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  44. Beware The Willow Man as he lurks throughout the halls, in your dreams, and into your soul. The Willow Man is a survival horror game where you take on the shoes of Rin. Rin and her friends decide one day to explore a house on the hill. Rumours have spread about that place. Some say evil dwells there. Unfazed by this they enter and what awaits them is not what they expected. Survive, hide, find a w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Willow Man.

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  45. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Dungeoneer (On hiatus cause graduation) Dungeoneer is a rouge-like, RPG, souls-like maybe future MMO game. Taking big inspiration from Dark Souls, Runescape, Hypixels Skyblock, Metin 2 and Enter The Gungeon. The game is split into 2 main parts. 1. The Town/Hub  Here the player can shop for items, accept quests, upgrade their gear and many other things. The town also has the entrance to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeoneer.

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  46. In the realm of GrundHeim, crafted with unwavering dedication by a solo developer, a tapestry of ancient powers and shifting destinies await your discovery. This indie RPG invites you to navigate a world on the precipice of chaos, where the echoes of past choices resound in every shadow. Embark on an odyssey through a narrative as sprawling and diverse as the lands themselves. The heart of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GrundHeim.

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    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ROADMAP About the Game In the 10 years following the pandemic, humanity has fallen to millions. Billions died, but very few could stay dead... In this dark world, our extraction team, which conducts hostage rescue operations to save even a single person, will be pulled into the depths of darkness in search of light after stumbling upon a clue by chance. Infect Cam: A high-risk, adre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infect Cam.

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  48. The story takes place after the outbreak of the zombie apocalypse. You and a group of survivors must build a base in a world overrun by the undead. Game Features ✧ 4 story-rich chapters with over 15 hours of gameplay ✧ Supports both pixel and HD visual styles. You can disable either one. The pixel style offers a simplified look during dialogues, ideal for players who just want tower defense act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endzone Girls.

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  49. PROJECT DISCOVERY DESCRIPTION Embark on a thrilling adventure in "Project Discovery", a captivating adventure-packed game that takes you to an exotic planet in search of ancient and mysterious hidden treasure. In the year 2150, the International Space Agency sends Atlas, a new generation robot with advanced AI, on an expedition to Alhena Star. The mission's objective is to locate hidden keys that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Discovery.

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  50. Hey there! I'm thrilled to share the wild ride of our senior design project, "Smack Dat Rat." In our Alt Ctrl Arcade Game, Smack Dat Rat, two players embark on an adventure in New York Kitty which rats have taken over! The city has hired you and your competitor as cat rival exterminators to smack the rats out of the city! Our core gameplay involves navigation, competition, and SMACKING. Use your m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SmackDatRat.

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