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SURVIVE THE GALACTIC FRONTIER Welcome to Aethelgard. You are the commander of an upgradable starship lost in a hostile, resource-rich sector of deep space. Your mission is simple: mine rare ores, trade for powerful technology, and survive the endless waves of elite alien warships hunting you down. UPGRADE YOUR ARSENAL Start with a basic vessel and transform it into an unstoppable dreadnought. Col… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aethelgard: Galactic Guardian.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

78% User Score Based on 127 reviews

Welcome to Purgatory, now under new management! Death by Scrolling is a rogue-like vertically scrolling RPG where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Grim Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death by Scrolling.

Legend tells of a WEAPON MASTER who could master every weapon. In his hands, even a simple tree branch could become deadly. Armed with nothing but a single pencil, he could still fight his way out of the battlefield. He does not merely use weapons — he himself is a weapon, capable of drawing out their ultimate potential. One day, an amnesiac boy wanders into the forest where the next WEAPON MA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WEAPON MASTER.

️ Stickman: Waves of DoomPrepare to dive into chaos! Stickman: Waves of Doom is a horde survivor game with minimalistic graphics where endless enemies crash down upon you in waves of pure chaos and destruction while maintaining steady FPS. Survive the OnslaughtTwo brutal stages. Countless enemies. Every run is a desperate fight for survival as hordes of foes swarm from every direction. Each minu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stickman: Waves Of Doom.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

90% User Score Based on 1,080 reviews

Gear up for a battle through hell in this next-gen autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, roguelite mechanics, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arms of God.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Wishlist and join the early access launch on Steam Bearzerk is a twisted teddy world where you harness bizarre plush powers, gather an arsenal of wacky weapons, and crush wave after wave of stitched nightmares. Survive 20 grueling round and choose from a whole bunch of teddy heroes, each with their own monstrous quirks and synergy potential. It’s an auto-shooter that focuses on creative builds,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bearzerk.

The game now fully support English, Japanese and Chinese. You can use both Controller and Keyboard to play the game. Survive with your Fluffy Friends!In this 3D Survivor-like Action Roguelite game, you will Control adorable animals, Defeat swarms of enemies and Tame them to your Royal Companions! Utilize the Skill Evolution and Skill Enchantment system, Combine 20+ skills and 70+ Enchant… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FuwaFuwa Survivors.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Compadrone: Land wars is a family friendly top down roguelite arena shooter with elements of tower defense game play set in the year 2352. In this game you play as a drone sent to fight off aliens on an exoplanet. The objective of the game is to survive against hordes of invading aliens. Use a controller or mouse to maneuver your drone across an alien landscape while shooting alien warbots, gaini… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compadrone: Land Wars.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Spooky Survivors is a fast-paced rogue lite meets survivor like that combines humor, strategy, and supernatural chaos. Play as Van Hobo, an eccentric monster hunter with a knack for survival, as you battle relentless hordes of ghastly foes in a haunted realm. Features: All Unlocks from the Start: Begin with every upgrade at your fingertips, but the power is in your choices—level up strate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Survivors.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

87% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Monday Syndrome is a singleplayer action roguelike where you play as an intern that's trapped in a hellish office. Descend into a satirical corporate hell, battling demonic coworkers with absurd office supply weapons in an endless, procedurally generated tower. Can you survive the eternal 9-to-5? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monday Syndrome.

In this survival driving game, you'll need to navigate through hordes of the undead, mowing them down with the power of your truck. As you drive through the chaos, you'll collect experience and get weapons that give you an edge against the zombie hordes. Upgrade your weapons to become an unstoppable zombie-crushing machine. The only way to stay alive is to keep driving. Surviving for 30… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truck.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

79% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Dig out a proper dungeon, grow your little villainous society, set up defences against heroes, and survive long enough to retrieve the Orbs of Infinite Power. The Wratch has been defeated, they have gone into hiding with the pitiful remains of their army. Now it's up to you to dig out a proper base for The Wratch. You'll have to defend them against the heartless heroes come for easy prestige, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wratch's Den.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

84% User Score Based on 196 reviews

Aliens have invaded the earth and you have to assemble an army of local townspeople to fight them! Fight giant alien machinery, navigate through different biomes and alternate history timelines to discover and obliterate the true prime evil. Set in Finland during the Winter in the '90s Roguelike semi-autobattler gameplay Control one large army through different procedurally generated leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH.

ABOUT THIS GAME You are a snake. Every segment of your body is a weapon. But collecting weapons is only the beginning. Their order changes what they do. Matching neighbors fuse. Different neighbors trigger reactions. And when the build is ready, you bite your own tail, close the Ouroboros, and execute everything trapped inside. Your body is not carrying the build. Your body is the build.BUIL… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOOPFANG.

You are a witch trapped in a nightmare born from your greatest sin. Kindling is a top-down action roguelite where you must break magical seals to escape a haunted forest. Navigate through darkness, wield fire magic against shadows, and uncover the truth across multiple attempts. Every death makes you stronger. Master Fire, Fear Darkness Sprint through a forest where visibility is everything. Place… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindling.

A top-down lightweight Rogue-like survivor game where players take on the role of a beast capable of evolving multiple times to fend off hordes of enemies. Choose from various evolution paths, talents, and skills build, survive against all odds, and ultimately evolve into the ultimate life form. The universe was primordial, and the world had just taken form, yet the innate beings were suffering fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 洪荒进化 Hong Huang Evolution.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, humor

84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

The speed limit is infinity.The faster you move, the harder you hit. Grapple, slide, wall-run, and rail-grind to build momentum. Dodge bullet-hell barrages with wild movement tech and perfectly timed parries. Rip through robots in style to rack up views as your rampage goes viral worldwide in a fully-voiced story campaign. Craft overpowered weapon combos.Turn shotguns into flamethrowers. Turn … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunstoppable.

Cleanse worlds. Survive the swarm. Upgrade your mech.Mecha Survivors is a Survivors-like action roguelite where you take control of an advanced combat mech sent to purge hostile planets overrun by alien machines. Dropped into endless warzones, you must face overwhelming waves of enemies, collect powerful upgrades, and adapt your build in real time. Choose from multiple mech classes, each with uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mecha Survivors.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

65% User Score Based on 175 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines is a twin-stick fantasy shooter centered around the ability to stop time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 3,774 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

#GJGDC2017 GDC Showcase! [Media 2152718] GAME DESCRIPTION Epistory is an atmospheric adventure typing game that tells the story of a writer lacking inspiration who asks her muse to help write... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epistory: Typing Chronicles.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

90% User Score Based on 494 reviews

Shred the skies to pieces in Furious Angels, an endless shooter with flying tanks, leaderboards and different waves each day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furious Angels.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

99% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Red Tether is an action-packed "combat-puzzle" roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Tether.

BOOT THE CARTRIDGE. CHOOSE YOUR PARTNER. DO NOT EJECT.Do Not Eject is a retro handheld-inspired bullet heaven roguelite where corrupted game cartridges have trapped living digital creatures inside. Choose your partner, insert a cartridge, and fight through waves of corrupted programs as your attacks evolve from a handful of projectiles into ridiculous combinations of ricochets, orbiting weapons, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do Not Eject.

LeadFall is a fast-paced top-down survival roguelite focused on quick action, enemy waves, weapon upgrades, and chaotic builds. Choose your starting weapon, enter the battlefield, defeat enemies, collect upgrades, and try to survive increasingly dangerous waves. Every run is about becoming stronger while the pressure keeps rising. Enemies attack from different directions, stronger enemy types app… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LeadFall.

20%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

27% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Your master has fallen on the battlefield. You are his steed, and you take up the sword in his place. Advance through a typing game inspired by board games and roguelites, square by square, rolling dice each turn. Encounter monsters, chests, shops, events, and tactical choices in a world drawn like a living Gothic manuscript. Your keyboard is your primary weapon. Type the words displayed on the sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Type or Die.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 1,219 reviews

In Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road, gather what resources you can to defend an ever-moving city. Are you ready to take on a never-ending army of darkness in a tower-survivor, action-rogue-lite on wheels? Fortify: The city must endure! Choose from a selection of town halls, place towers and create your own builds to maximise destruction. Equip defensive structures to repel monsters from the gates … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters are Coming!.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

86% User Score Based on 817 reviews

33 Immortals is a co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Play a damned soul, and rebel against God’s final judgment. Pick-up and raid, cooperate to survive hordes of monsters, defeat massive bosses, and face the wrath of God in a fight for your eternal life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 33 Immortals.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

91% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Forge a single starcraft into a fleet-leveling warship through the combination of salvaged weaponry and strategy-defining augmentations in this sci-fi survivors game! Weave through asteroid fields, aid galactic denizens, and use collected resources from each failed expedition to become permanently stronger! Your goal is survival; your legacy is inevitable. Features Intense Bullet-Heaven Combat - O… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starforged Legacy.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

96% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Duriano is a top-down arena roguelite game where the player will be a hero durian of the Norse wielding a weapon to fight upon a god of Norse mythology. From different weapons, Durian hero, God’s trail, items will lead the player to create a build and defeat the giant of fire If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duriano.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

96% User Score Based on 13,592 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 3 reviews

BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BALL x PIT.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

98% User Score Based on 178 reviews

Stand-Alone is a 2D roguelite action platformer game. A world inhabited by athro, a robot that lost everything along with its memories due to an explosion at the center, is the only one left and wants to carry on its beliefs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OVIS LOOP.

"Slime Survivors" – Survive the Limitless Monster Onslaught!As endless hordes of demons swarm like tidal waves, you’ll become a hero of the Slime Kingdom, upgrading diverse weapons to forge instruments of carnage! Dodge through bullet-hell barrages, unleash dazzling ultimate skills to shred enemy waves, and experience an adrenaline-pumping roguelike survival frenzy! How to PlayAll you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Survivors.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

88% User Score Based on 153 reviews

Ragnarok was just the beginning… of the end! Odinfall is a Viking-themed, rogue-lite, twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through procedurally generated levels, upgrade your character, modify your weapons and take down robotic Norse gods to earn your freedom! RAGNAROK ROGUELITE Try, die and try again! Level up, amass firepower & hone your skills to fight your way through the post-apocalyptic Viking… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odinfall.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

68% User Score Based on 174 reviews

You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uragun.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

85% User Score Based on 520 reviews

Welcome to Ocean Keeper, a mining roguelike shooter with a top-down view. Play as a Miner whose spaceship has crashed on a planet, filled with underwater monsters. Find resources and artifacts for purchasing valuable upgrades. Use the time between each attack to power up your diver, mech, weapon or explore a new dungeon. Build automatic turrets, use drones to collect loot and improve your skill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

86% User Score Based on 246 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

In [REDACTED], a fast-action isometric roguelike, a shadowy agent watches Black Iron Prison spiral into chaos. As one of the last guards, fight through monsters, rivals, and reanimated corpses of your fellow guards to escape the penitentiary alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [REDACTED].

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

77% User Score Based on 185 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 to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Seeker: Resurrection.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

93% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Humanity has angered the gods by ravaging the Earth. Now, they are punished with a colossal arena of death, where all species must fight to survive. Faced with ferocious creatures, deadly traps, and a harsh environment, can humanity redeem their mistakes and prove their worth before the cold judgment of the gods? Gameplay Become a legendary warrior: Choose your preferred character class, each with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fight To The Death.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

95% User Score Based on 296 reviews

NIDUS is a CHALLENGING Split-Stick Arcade ExperienceDesigned for those who enjoy mastery of stimulating and highly demanding gameplay. Control a Symbiotic Flower and Wasp in Unison, as you struggle to survive a surreal and threatening ecosystem. Immerse yourself in full throttle simulation with Single Player, or try to survive together with a friend in hectic Local Co-Op. KEY FEATURES Single Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIDUS.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

98% User Score Based on 274 reviews

A fast-paced paint 'em up roguelike where each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antipaint.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

66% User Score Based on 311 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 7 reviews

It's a twin-stick vertical scrolling Shooter hybrid with a cinematic flare: An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes Cygni the vanguard for the next generation of shoot-em ups. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CYGNI: All Guns Blazing.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

90% User Score Based on 464 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs! Show more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go Mecha Ball.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Maraka is an action dungeon-crawler that features physics based combat.  Delve into a procedurally generated cave system on an alien planet. Harness the power of magnets and the environment to wield as your weapon: defeat opponents by physically manipulating objects and the enemy itself. The gameplay is focused on action-packed exploration and collection of resources within a complex system of ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maraka.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 466 reviews

In Sea of Survivors, you can sail in any direction but you can never stop moving. Dodge and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and upgrade your weapons and abilities. Discover mysterious curses, and unlock unique treasures as you fight for your survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Survivors.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

73% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Join our discord About the Game∷ Indulge in fast-paced battles for an exhilarating combat experience. ∷ Choose from four unique characters to transform your gameplay experience. ∷ Craft varying battle experiences with 9 unique weapons tailored to each character. ∷ Forge a distinctive build through a rich mix of character talents, abilities, and artifacts. ∷ Enjoy the thrill of random weaon bonue… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skybreakers.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

89% User Score Based on 2,570 reviews

Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wasters.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

62% User Score Based on 370 reviews

Cannibal Crossing is an action-survival game for 1-4 players, where you explore the randomly generated town of Earlsboro while scavenging, fighting hordes of enemies, building a base, and searching for a way to escape! Meet survivors with new abilities, interesting people, and lots of cannibals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannibal Crossing.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

94% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter with roguelite elements. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TechBeat Heart.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

97% User Score Based on 208 reviews

A difficult, 1980's inspired permadeath rogue-lite where every play through is different. Trade, gamble, and fight your way through progressively challenging levels. Increase the power of your weapon by collecting parts that merge to give new and unique properties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Null Vector.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

73% User Score Based on 164 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ether Loop.