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Looking for games like Backland? Here are top survival action adventure recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with First Contact, Sublevel Zero Redux or Project Wizard.

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  1. Story: You are an alien activity investigator and the last hope of the Earth. The aliens have occupied a small uninhabited Pacific island, and are planning to use it as a base for the future invasion. Your mission is to avoid abduction and foil the aliens plans to invade the Earth. All the other investigators, sent on this mission before you have been abducted, and are now considere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Contact.

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  2. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 748 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 15 reviews

    Sublevel Zero - Redux is a first-person roguelike six-degree-of-freedom shooter set in a universe where reality is falling apart. Take control of a lone gunship pilot whose mission is to loot and craft ancient technology. Descend into a vast underground facility, fighting through procedurally generated zero gravity environments to recover the technology you and your clan need to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sublevel Zero Redux.

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  3. Project Wizard is a top down, twin stick shooter that puts you in the shoes of a powerful wizard, fighting hordes of creatures while powering up your abilities to survive as your enemies get stronger. Features: Branching upgrade paths for your 3 abilities, choose powers that suit your playstyle and tactics3 enemy factions, each with different resistances making choosing the right attacks importa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Wizard.

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  5. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 14 reviews

    Can you survive The Persistence? Caught in the inexorable pull of a black hole, and with the crew mutated into horrific & murderous aberrations, it’s down to you, a clone of security office Zimri Eder, to save the ship and make the jump back to earth.A brutal VR sci-fi-stealth, horror, roguelike featuring dozens of upgradable gear & weapons that may just be enough to keep you alive long enough to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Persistence.

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  6. Abeyance is a roguelite, sci-fi, dungeon-crawler. Salvage wrecked starships in a gritty, post-apocalyptic world. Fight mutants and mechanized defense systems. Battle your inner demons to save your soul… and reclaim your humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abeyance.

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  7. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Every year, Pineridge holds it's annual Running of the Wolves Festival. In some parts of the world, this kind of thing might be about running away from a stampede of Bulls or something. Pineridge does it very differently.People apply in their droves to join in, though few actually make it into the competition. Some do it for the prizes. Some do it for the challenge. Most come because they want to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Running Of The Wolves.

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  8. Maze Blaze is filled with endless possibilities. Lock and load, then enter at your own peril. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Blaze.

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  9. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    54% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Sneak & battle your way through a procedurally generated mothership in this stealth action RPG! Supports user content & the Oculus Rift! 4089 takes many of the things you loved from 3079 & 3089, like character customization via stat points, grappling hooks, special powers, building options, futuristic settings, random enemies, weapons, and environments. Then, it presents itself in a much more foc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4089: Ghost Within.

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  10. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 566 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A VR survival horror roguelike. Trapped in a dying spaceship filled with horrors, you must explore, survive, and find your way back to the safety of Earth. Cosmodread features a rich, tense and immersive atmosphere that will make you forget about the world outside the headset. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmodread.

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  11. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    [Media 2075031] Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceship Looter.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    49% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    A WONDER is a 3rd person stealth/puzzle game set in a sunken city. Stuck in the depths of the sea, Alana will have to explore this dormant world in order to reactivate it. In doing so, she must remain hidden from lurking creatures, hostile to any outsider who dares to venture in this derelict place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wonder.

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  13. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Starship Rubicon is a modern take on the classic space shooter genre. It's a smart and challenging rogue-lite that features a unique control scheme, pixel art remixed with NASA photographs, and an existential crisis about who is REALLY the monster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starship Rubicon.

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  14. Gaze At Maze is a 2D top-down Maze game based on the story of a weird maze world which is full of weird looking creatures, powerful bots guarding the human embryos against intruders. The mission of the player is to find a way out to reach the finish line. Jack, an innocent boy, suddenly found a globe in a garden near his house. When he touched the globe out of curiosity, he found himself in a wei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gaze At Maze.

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  15. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Quantum Derelict is a rogue-lite survival horror game set in a chilling Lovecraftian inspired narrative. In the uncharted vastness of space, outwit the sinister cult of VUGSHERYOG and the lurking horrors as you strive to retain your sanity, find rescue, and survive against all odds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Derelict.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    REVOLT DESCRIPTION AFTER THAWING FROM A CRYOPOD, YOU FIND THAT YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE REMAINING IN THE SPACE STATION AND HAVE BEEN LEFT TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST THE ONCE PROTECTIVE ROBOTS NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GENOCIDE OF YOUR PEOPLE. THE SPACE STATION NO LONGER HAS POWER; TO KEEP YOUR SPACE SUIT POWERED YOU MUST HARVEST ENERGY FROM DEFEATING THE REVOLTING ROBOTS. YOU MUST FIND THE K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVOLT.

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  17. Hello!, The story begins then the Colony on the Ice star is raided, and the mining spaceship is captured, the Captain must do something to save his men and the mining colony from the raiders. The Game 3d shooter , includes many different items and weapons to use in game, Interesting mini quests as this is a shooter game with ammo and weapons, free open scene world for this part of st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice Star.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Cryptrunner is a hack and slash shooter with roguelike elements. Enter the Crypt, blast and slash your way through monstrous foes, and delve deep in search of ancient fortunes. Once you enter, there's no turning back. The only way out is found below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryptrunner.

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  19. Convergence point is a thrilling top-down 2D rogue-like where you play as a stealthy, shape-shifting alien fragment. Your mission is to escape a high-security lab by possessing unsuspecting human hosts and using their bodies as temporary tools for survival. As you navigate through procedurally-generated levels, you'll need to jump from body to body, avoiding capture and outsmarting increasingly da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Convergence Point.

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  20. In Shadow Rasa servers and security are physical spaces that are protected like a military base. They use walls, doors, cameras, sensors, drones, and guards to keep out intruders. You are a hacker that uses stealth, subterfuge, gadgets, and parkour to sneak in. Defenders of the system use the same tools to keep hackers out. Once inside you can steal data, destroy infrastructure or plant informati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Rasa.

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  21. Story Summary: In a world lost to corrupted data and rogue AIs, you are a digitized IT worker fighting to survive in the depths of a crumbling digital server. Transformed into one of three specialized data avatars, you must face relentless waves of cyber threats and twisted boss programs in a hostile, glitch-ridden environment.  Between chaotic levels lies the Hub World, a temporary sanctuary of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Server Scape Survivors.

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  22. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    CURRENTLY IN VERY EARLY DEVELOPMENT BY A SOLO FIRST TIME DEV ALL FEEDBACK MORE THAN WELCOME STEAM PAGE COMING SOON Stake your claim in a belt of endless riches,and endless risks. Meridian: The Belt drops you into the asteroid belt orbiting the enigmatic planet Meridian, a miner bound by a 5,000,000-credit debt to the ruthless NexTerra Corporation. Your mission: pilot your ship, harvest r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meridian - The Belt.

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  23. Till Dawn: Defenders of the Cosmos Embark on an interstellar journey to save the universe from the relentless grasp of the Dark Symbiotic Creatures (DSC). The year is 4030, and the cosmos stands on the brink of annihilation. The sinister DSC have overrun planets, spreading like an insidious plague, threatening to consume all in their path. The Last Hope: Museigen-Devastos Human ingenuity … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Till Dawn: Defenders of the Universe.

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  24. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Sanevol Incident 44 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanevol Incident 44.

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  25. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Undercover Fools is a co-op action spy game, assemble a team or go it alone to infiltrate secure buildings, avoid treacherous traps and complete challenging missions armed with the coolest spy gear! Mastery of Stealth Your main goal is to remain unnoticed. Use shadows and hidden places to avoid detection by guards, or distract enemies with special gadgets. Every step you take can be decisive – … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undercover Fools.

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  26. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 592 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 19 reviews

    Flinthook is a fast action-platformer with “roguelike” elements. Become space’s greatest pirate with your hookshot, pistol and slowmo powers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flinthook.

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  27. Survive the Rift is a roguelike shoot 'em up with procedurally generated levels, unlockable ships, and plenty of items to make each run unique. Inspired by classic 16-bit era scrolling shooters with modern roguelike game mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive the Rift.

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  28. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 127 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    FIGHT IN EVER CHANGING SPACE BATTLES! Run through the universe, discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Interface.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    In TinyKeep players will embrace the role of a hopeless prisoner held deep in a forgotten dungeon who one day wakes up to find themselves mysteriously released. Their savior is nowhere to be seen, but the cell door is broken and ajar, tempting them with the sweet scent of freedom. With nothing but a flickering lantern and a strange letter left behind by their in-mate, they must venture into the da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TinyKeep.

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  30. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    58% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Explore the vast terrains of Mars, generated from real NASA satellite data, and survive by discovering randomized supply caches and habitats. Adventure in an otherworldly first-person sandbox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lacuna Passage.

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  31. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The Watchers claimed to be humankind’s alien Progenitors. They claimed their Technology and Ancient Knowledge would advance human evolution. Resisters were exiled to the island of Fleece and promised to be left alone, but in 2030 the Watchers have come for Fleece as well. The remaining Resisters are fighting to survive and ultimately escape the New World Order. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beast Agenda 2030.

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  32. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enlightenment.

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  33. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    68% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 7 reviews

    Collapsed is a post-apocalyptic roguelike action-platformer. Hunt your prey through vast procedurally-generated levels filled with tough enemies, useful loot and experience points. Fight alone or with a friend – either way, it won’t be easy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COLLAPSED.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    73% User Score Based on 400 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    80’s spaceship anime and arcade-gaming meld with ultra-modern physics and A.I. in a skill-demanding, procedurally generated rogue-lite adventure! Be the hero in a world that oozes classic Saturday morning anime but plays like a tough, modern, tactical shooter. Try to survive the hostile environments of deep space, battling warring factions full of unique and cunning enemies. Unlock ever more power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GALAK-Z.

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  35. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    54% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Meganoid is a challenging platformer, generating new levels on every play session. Find many items to enhance your character and his abilities while you descend down into the Meganoid space ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meganoid.

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  36. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 482 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A roguelite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Dodge gorgeous waves of bullets, claim weapons and upgrades, defeat The Warden, and rescue... Rodney? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starward Rogue.

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  37. 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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  38. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The Planetologist is a top down shooter game in which you are a scientist who has to travel with your spaceship through different planets and with a portable scanner laboratory to collect all the information that your sensors can collect. Survives the dangers of different alien environments and finds in the confines of the galaxy a crew to help you survive your adventures. UPGRADE YOUR SHIP Expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Planetologist.

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  39. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The flagship title from Awkward Wolf Studios! Suit Up is an exciting combination of RPG, rogue-like and twin stick shooters! Immersive yourself into fun filled combat and explore handcrafted interactive environments set in a Sci-Fi futuristic universe! BATTLE THE CRAWLER INVASION! The planet is under attack! “Crawlers” ™ have begun a galactic invasion and have opened up strange portals … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suit Up.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    THUGGING is a third-person shoot ’em up set in a lawless city where crime, drugs, and gambling control everything. The streets are stained with blood, and only the most ruthless make it out alive. Revenge, Retribution and maybe ... a second chance? You’re fresh out of prison with one thing on your mind — revenge. The city that turned its back on you hasn’t changed, and it’s still crawl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THUGGING.

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  41. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to MazeMaster Pro – Platinum Edition Prepare to enter the most advanced and strategically intense maze game ever created for the web. MazeMaster Pro challenges your reflexes, tactical thinking, and survival instincts across five brutal difficulty modes — from calm exploration to total chaos. Every move matters. Every ability has a purpose. Enemies evolve, levels expand, and no two maz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MazeMaster Pro – Platinum Edition.

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  42. Shape the Battlefield The terrain is part of the fight. Dig your own routes, force enemies through narrow choke points, and decide where your walls, generators, and defenses will matter most. Your base layout becomes increasingly important as you travel deeper into the map. Defend Your Operation In Starlight Mining Company, every run starts with rubble, a starlight deposit, and just enough … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight Mining Company.

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  43. In RoadKill, a late-night drive home turns into a nightmare. After narrowly dodging a speeding car, you're left stranded on deserted roads — but something unnatural is still out there, and it’s hunting you. Explore an open, eerie town under the cover of darkness, search for a way to power your escape. Scattered notes and strange remnants hint at a long-buried legend — a presence the locals fear, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoadKill.

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  44. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Vaporware Odyssey is a action roguelike inspired by vaporwave and synthwave aesthetics. It blends souls-like and bullet hell mechanics to create a uniquely action packed experience. ◆ Procedurally generated levels Every room in the game is procedurally generated on a hex grid.  ◆  Synergetic Upgrades Most upgrades are designed to synergies in fun and useful ways. There is almost always m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vaporware Odyssey.

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  45. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Hey folks, thanks for checking out my project! Helmet Head (working title) is my in development, 2D action roguelike project. This page is for me to upload test builds of the game in order to gather feeback. You can follow me on Bluesky and/or X/Twitter if you are interested in updates on this project :) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Current State of the pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helmet Head - Test.

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  46. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    One day, a "gate" created by the gods suddenly appeared in the human world. Adventurers challenge the "ordeal" that awaits them beyond the gate in order to make their wishes come true. A roguelike dungeon exploration shooting game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Gate.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Unleash your inner spell caster in this action-packed, retro-style RPG! Choose from eight powerful magic disciplines and face monstrous hordes across sprawling maps packed with destructible chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Wizard Attack.

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  48. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Stay on beat to attack! Beats of Betrayal combines rhythm games with action roguelike dungeon exploration. You can only attack when the soundtrack's kick and snare drums are playing. You can choose from several characters for your adventure, each with a unique skill set. Collect more skills as you progress to stay powerful enough to successfully complete boss encounters and stages. Try different b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beats of Betrayal.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Movement is Life Use the cursor to dodge and attack enemies when the ship’s weapon is charged Shop for Upgrades Shops present many powerful upgrades, but for a price. Be sure to plan ahead! Survival is Key Each ship’s weapon has a different way to destroy enemies, learn the best way to use each one! Unlock New Content Death is not the end! Upgrade ships after every run to reach their full poten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Cursor.

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  50. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Demise Sanctuary is a fast-paced twin-stick action roguelike game set in a dark Sci-Fi universe. The gameplay is inspired by Risk of Rain, Hyper Light Drifter and The Binding of Isaac. The game is currenlty in Alpha. This demo is a vertical slice showcasing the main gameplay loop, the combat mechanics, the procedural generation of dungeons and the Artefacts system of the game. *** [This is th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demise Sanctuary.

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