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Games like Abyssal Dread

Looking for games like Abyssal Dread? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with From Tartarus They Came, Gunsmoke and Grimoires or Lunar Stowaway - Slipgate Crisis (LD Jam11).

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  1. Guide the Abysswalker through the chaotic Abyss. Harness its power, fight the corrupted monsters and close it, hopefully forever.Take control of the lone member of an ancient order, the Abysswalker and delve into the pits of the Abyss and harness its monstrous power until you can destroy its heart, hopefully once and for all.  From Tartarus They Came contains about a half hour of gameplay content… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Tartarus They Came.

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  2. Welcome to the desolate Wild-West world of Gunsmoke and Grimoires! You play as Albus Westwood, the revolver toting Wizard and Sheriff of Acadia Creek, and you'll be damned if you'll let your town fall prey to the Ancient Evil plaguing the territory. Gunsmoke and Grimoires follows the story of Albus Westwood fighting his way through a corrupted town full of mutated monsters. Deep within the town o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunsmoke and Grimoires.

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  3. Level Design Jam 11: You are a prisoner aboard an alien spaceship and someone opened your cell. Fight your way through the ship to the exit elevator. Important! Note for some players: Map does feature gravity shifting sections which may cause motion sickness for some players. Apologies if it does occur. Jam Information: Click to show: The theme was Escape or Illusion so I chose to ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Stowaway - Slipgate Crisis (LD Jam11).

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Lasso Quest - play in browser or download below A game by Jacob Fairfield - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-f-862468a3  Overview Lasso Quest is a 3D adventure game where a Kind spirited cowboy and his loyal horse use their lasso skills to save a world in ruin. Through kindness-driven choices, players earn and upgrade their lasso to solve environmental puzzles, reconnecting a fractured land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lasso Quest.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Project Mercury is a movement-based FPS game focused on making the player feel like an action star as they fight their way through the futuristic skylines of Detroit in 2093. The Team: Soren Gerlach - Coproducer, Design Lead, UI Programmer, Gameplay Programmer Ian Kercorian - Coproducer, Art Lead, 3D Animator, VFX Artist Adam Farkas - Programming Lead, Weapons Programmer, Animation Programmer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Mercury.

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  6. RazorMaster the art of sword jumping to traverse a decayed kingdom and confront its dark, immortal ruler in The Last Heir, a strategic 2D platformer.Concept "Betrayer of blood, end the mad kings reign..." The Last Heir is a 2D platformer set in a dark fantasy world. The Kingdom of Erden has fallen to a terrible darkness. Ruins litter the land, and the streets run red with blood and foul magic. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Heir.

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  7. The Game Winner of Swedish Game Awards Best Design and Best Audio 2024!FleshBound is a fast paced and blood pumping demon-slaying speed running action platformer with a unique “splatterpunk” aesthetic. Traverse unique and dangerous environments by utilizing abilities like dash, wall-run and grapple.  Explore the environment vertically through launchpads and see the world from a different perspect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FleshBound.

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  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The game has become too big to upload the files onto itch.io. Please bear with us while we're requesting for increased file size access. For now we are using an external link for the game Repeater Roulette is a First-Person Roguelike Shooter set in an alternate dystopian timeline. Within a seemingly abandoned 1920s casino owned by a mad scientist billionaire, the player must fight their way thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repeater Roulette.

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  9. Gilbert the Intergalactic Gourd is on a mission to rescue a stranded agent from Earth's scary trick-or-treaters. Use your state of the art Candy Corn gun and Crownado (not implemented in v1 )  to get to the end of the level. This game was made for the Kindred Games Community Jam #8, a 7 day jam with the traditional theme "You are the monster" and a visual theme that was a picture of a crow. The or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission: Monster.

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  10. Centuries ago, the world was abundant with all-knowing beasts who ruled over the regions of life; establishing civilizations trembled under these monsters. As time went on, the beasts had faded, leaving but ruins and legends. Only  small civilizations still practice the ancient ways. The light of the world is dying;  legend has it that the crystal of life had shattered. However, they're some elde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swamp Raider.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    Berserk Mode is a fast-paced first-person action roguelite in which to beat the monsters, you'll need to become a monster. Featuring over-the-top slaughter, pixel graphics, experience progression system and procedurally generated zones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Berserk Mode.

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  12. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    61% User Score Based on 122 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

    Have you ever faced your worst nightmare? What if you have no choice but to move on and see what’s behind it? Then you’d better arm yourself with a couple of big guns, stock up on ammo and show them all what a real nightmare is! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I am Weapon: Revival.

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  13. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Temple Of Darkness Can you survive the hordes of the Undead, while making sure you keep the Light alive? Collect light orbs and weapons, dodge enemies and find the broken amulets to escape the Temple Of Darkness. -------------- PLEASE NOTE! You can run the game directly in the browser, but I strongly recommend that you download the native Win/Mac version (download links towards the bottom of the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple Of Darkness.

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  14. Welcome to Bezier Huntress! Play as Arroya Quiver,  a ruthless elven mercenary tasked with the hunt of an elite corporation, guarded by Drow and Orc henchmen! As Arroya, you move her around by manipulating curves in slow-motion, and then watch her zip to her destination in style, taking out any bad guys in her way! Controls: Mouse Movement: Aim/alter your curve(s) Left Click: Create you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bezier Huntress.

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  15. Cul De Punch is a sandbox-style game, the goal is constant destruction and punching Cleatus in his very soft face. Unfortunately, his trailer park home is a bunker and requires the strongest type of material you can absorb to knock down his doomsday bunker door, diamonds.  Work your way up the material scale to eventually achieve fists of diamond to exact your revenge. Run amok through your subur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cul De Punch.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Psychepath "A Metroidvania game based on the Ancient Greek myth of Psyche and Eros". "Princess Psyche awakes in a regal castle, immediately concerned. This is not her castle."  Escape the clutches of a capricious deity in this Gothic reimagining of a classic Greek myth. The Team :  Alex Avard - Lead Writer, Göksel Serkan Oğuz (gsogaming) - Game Designer, Gameplay Programmer, Enemy Designer, Level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psychepath.

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  17. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - About - Last Breath is a rogue-like survival horror game set in suburban Australia, where six random individuals have been abducted by an experienced serial killer and held captive in a facility underneath his house. The objective of the game is to escape from the underground facility, through the basement and out of the house. You will have six chances to make one succe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Breath.

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  18. Cheeky Island is exploding! Now is NOT the time for jokes. Grab as much treasure as you can and store it on your boat for points before the whole place becomes the fiery comedy club nobody signed up for! But you know what they sayin’: One man’s treasure is another’s trash... or tries to kill you. You never know. What is it? In Evacucabana, you try to get as much points as possible in a span of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evacucabana.

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  19. All donations go directly to the Computer Graphics Club at Chico State, less a 10% donation to Itch.IO for hosting servicesEscape from Rogue Planet is a 3D action RPG game with focus on fast paced melee combat and exploration. Player have to find a way to escape from the confinement facility on Rogue Planet. Player controls a character starting in a small prison cell and have to find an escape ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall 2016 - 470 - Escape from Rogue Planet.

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  20. 39%Game Brain Score
    39% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    3D REVERSE HORROR, Kill, and Consume with your TENTACLES! . . In 'Flesh Unbound: Tentacle Terror,' plunge into a world of eldritch horror, where the boundaries of reality are torn asunder. Unleash your darkest fears as you control an otherworldly entity of tentacles and nightmares.  Embrace the abyss and experience reverse horror like never before. You are the terror, the insatiable force seeking… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh Unbound: Tentacle Terror.

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  21. Belly Of The Beast is a 2D platformer game, loosely based on the story of “Little Red Riding Hood”, in which the player controls a young girl in a red hood to guide her through the treacherous belly of the Big Bad Beast in search of her grandmother after they were both swallowed whole. Created by Ng Kai Yan Credits Art Red Hood Pixel Character by Legnops: Red hood pixel character by Legnops Viki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belly Of The Beast (Demo).

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  22. 34%Game Brain Score
    34% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    In Spirit Kin, play as a sword-hacking apprentice who fights corrupted spirits in order to save a cursed village. The player will need to use their spirit sword to purify spirit-haunting hotspots around the map before those spots become cursed forever. Enter this perilous world and become a glorious hero! Input Compatibility A keyboard and mouse or Xbox controller are required to play the game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Kin.

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  23. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Story:Fallen Ninja is big RPG game with different themed maps like forest, dungeon etc. Evil Mordenai and his army has captured treasure chests. Player mission is to find Mordenai boss in every level and kill him. Mordenai boss has several different special attacks like magic sword and skull storm attacks, but Mordenai is weakened boss but his army is very strong. After killing boss Mordenai magic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Ninja.

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  24. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    69% User Score Based on 29 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 10 reviews

    “Death or Treat” is an action rogue-lite, Hack and Slash and 2D with traditional animations and handpainted environments.You will play as Scary, the owner of Ghost Mart. The Halloween spirit is missing. Join Scary to save HallowTown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death or Treat.

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  25. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Introduction A side scrolling puzzle game made for GameDev.TV Game Jam. Now playable on Mac! Play as Joseph, a veteran exorcist, on one of his visits to a haunted house. But dark secrets are no strangers to Joseph, as he harbors a trick up his sleeve. Writer's statement To approach the theme of "Life in 2 Dimensions", we deconstructed it into two part, "Life", and "2 Dimensions". There is many wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cultist Exorcist.

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  26. Twinstick Tarantula This was my submission for an assignment in a programming commercial game engines college class. The assignment was to create the next big survival game. The art style, points, and feel were open but the core mechanics must be familiar to Vampire Survivor players. The player must control a character that is avoiding and shooting oncoming enemies. Each enemy that is elim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twinstick Tarantula.

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

    "An addictive, adrenaline-pumping FPS roguelite " Viscerate is a fast-paced action shooter blending roguelite elements with strategic combat and modular upgrades. Designed for intermediate to hardcore FPS players, the game delivers an intense combat experience where every run is a fresh challenge. Players craft and customize powerful builds with different weapon evolutions and over 40 unique up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viscerate.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 276 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Descend into cosmic madness aboard a collapsing space station in Katanaut, a fast-paced action-roguelite. Unleash powerful abilities, master fluid combat, and confront eldritch horrors as reality unravels around you. Survive relentless battles and fight for your very existence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Katanaut.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Exsanguination is a fast-paced, first-person melee combat game where you play as a former vampire hunter now turned into a vampire. Move quickly and masterfully using your grappling hook, and challenge yourself with a speed-run timer for an added layer of excitement. Will you survive the night or become a victim of the very creatures you once hunted? FeaturesUse your newfound vampiric powers to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exsanguination.

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  30. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 441 reviews

    Fluid & strategic melee combat with tight controls Smooth, responsive and strategic combat mechanics. Think critically and make tactical decisions to ensure your success. Learn your enemies attack patterns and know when to dodge out of the way, when to parry, when to use your ultimate ability and when to strike back. Create your build as you play according to your playstyle: be a master of the ele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkblade Ascent.

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  32. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A mix of tower defense with classic shooter. Gather resources, place traps, build towers, and buy weapons to exterminate waves of United Forces of Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Cthulhu, Carnivores and Aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Summer.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Octave is a point 'n click horror-adventure game with elements of action. Dark woods, monsters, paranormal activity, nice puzzles - all this is present in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octave.

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  34. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Visceral physics-based VR combat set within an ancient realm of Viking lore and mystic powers! Discover magical runes and unlock spells while battling evil forces throughout eternity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of Valhalla.

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  35. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    52% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 42%Based on 5 reviews

    Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Down to Hell.

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  37. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    45% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    One Shell Straight to Hell is a top-down roguelite shooter with base defense elements starring the unordinary priest and bad-ass demon hunter Padre Alexander. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Shell Straight to Hell.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Cause distress in this challenging fast-paced action platformer. Experience a dark cartoon world come to life as frenetic gameplay meets comic book visuals and storytelling. Dash through beautiful arenas vanquishing vampires, rescuing hostages, disarming bombs, hacking servers and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damsel.

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  39. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    49% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Elden is a medieval eldritch fantasy game, focusing on storytelling through non-traditional indirect methods -- like reading a book in a language you don't understand, but with pictures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elden: Path of the Forgotten.

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  40. Manage 'Balusha' antique shop in an anomalous city. Command 'Divers' into the abyss to recover artifacts from city dungeons. Survive and escape alive in this high-quality pixel art extraction action RPG. Face bizarre threats alone or with friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOID DIVER: Escape from the Abyss.

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  41. A mysterious beacon of hope in the turmoil of a merciless war that started in heaven, where renegade angels battled their holy brethren for dominance. Not able to contain the conflict, it spilled over into the domain of humans, leaving death and destruction in its path. You set out not only to discover why you have been chosen to be an Unawake and explore your newfound powers, but to bring pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unawake.

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  42. How to play: Use Left & Right Arrow keys to move.Spacebar to JumpE to DashQ to collect Rod during boss fight This game was made as our second school project as beginner developers and artists. We had 3 Months to Plan and Build the game. Credits: Code: Oliver: Project Lead Overseeing the entire project Managing Schedules Ensuring that targets are met Design Lead D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Campana - The World Within.

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  43. Official submission for Scream Jam 2024  from Havenfey Team! --DESCRIPTION-- "Wihtikow" the word in Cree language for "Wendigo", is a first-person horror game developed in just one week for Itch.io's Scream Jam 2024. Inspired by the myth  of the Wendigo, a creature associated with greed, hunger, and insatiable bloodlust, often seen as a physical representation of these humans qualities told thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wihtikow - Scream Jam 2024.

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  44. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    THE KASSEL PARADOX   A first person shooter like no other. The Kassel Paradox is a time-travelling, blood-pumping, PSX-styled shooter set in the streets of Kassel, Germany during World War 2 and a dystopian Cyberpunk future.   Made in two weeks for the 32-bit Jam 2022, themed Another World. The Kassel Paradox is our first fully-fledged 3D project as a team.   As William Cadieux, a young recruit s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kassel Paradox.

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  45. Introduction Game Summary: Zufo is an endless hoard of enemies you must destroy, each kill increasing your score. The objective is to get the highest score you can. The first health pack will be released 60 seconds into the hoard, after this they become less and less frequent. The smaller fighter ships are killed in one shot and send their shots on a fixed trajectory. The large battle cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zufo.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Ripper's Run is a fast-paced movement shooter set in 1880s London during the height of Jack The Ripper's serial murders. Play as a detective who has gained demonic powers, traverse the streets and underground sewer systems of London with your new-found abilities while attempting to apprehend the infamous Ripper. The Rippers on the run... you better catch him! Controls Narrative The Investi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ripper's Run.

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  47. Fragment Synopsis A millennia ago, the world of Braegarthe was attacked by a dark and sinister force whose name has been lost to time. To save the kingdom, Zar’ralle, a powerful sorcerer, fought against the Darkness. However, its power was too great. Though Zar’alle was able to seal it away at the cost of his life, the world was split in two by a mystical veil. As time went on, the magic disappear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragment (Expo Build).

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  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Podcast Island. The podcasts have run amuck. Explore Podcast Island and capture all of the 10 escaped podcasts. Or, if you don't like that story: The podcasts are living their best lives in their native habitat. That must end. Capture them. Make them your pets. Humans rule! Or, if you don't like that story either: because the player character is outfitted in radioactive protective gear,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Podcast Island.

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  49. Summary An action strategy pig game where you play as a legion of militant Roman Pigs, sent to conquer the villages of Germanic Boars.  Capture prisoners, loot their homes, defeat their leader Boarminius!  Bring Glory to the Roman Pig Empire!Made for the Godot Wild Jam #33https://itch.io/jam/godot-wild-jam-33 How-to-play All controls are rebindable in the options by pressing Escape.Default control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Pigs.

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  50. In a world of fire, flame, deceit and destruction, all that stands against the unstoppable forces of the underworld is a lonesome priest and his wavering faith. Banished under false accusations, can this unforeseen hero beat the odds and take on hell itself? Sanctum Infernum is a 3rd person shooter action adventure game.  Playing as Father Truss, you set to travel through the rings of hell startin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctum Infernum.

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