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Mitosis Mercenary - Cell Wars Jam Game Jam Entry for Trijam #354 You are a white blood cell warrior. Defend the body against an endless onslaught of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Grow stronger through mitosis, collect powerful upgrades, and survive the final wave to achieve victory! Can you grow strong enough to survive the final wave? About the Game Mitosis Mercenary is a top-dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mitosis Mercenary.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

92% User Score Based on 242 reviews

Bytepath is a replayable arcade shooter with a focus on build theorycrafting. Use a massive skill tree, many classes and ships to create your own builds and defeat an ever increasing amount of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BYTEPATH.

10%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

10% User Score Based on 2 reviews

World In Danger is a top-down action game with stealth elements, similar to classics such as "Metal Gear". Embark on missions across the globe, taking out groups of enemies, rescuing hostages, disarming bombs and more. Face the unique and challenging boss fights the player encounters as the story unravels in this over the top action extravaganza. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World In Danger.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Chronicle: Unit Eight is a high-action arcade bullethell roguelike where you can destroy the enemies' bullets. Become a mercenary hired to take down a gluttonous space pirate and his fleet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle: Unit Eight.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

The Detroit After is a violent and ruthless top-down shooter with an emphasis on action and fast-paced gunplay. Shoot, break down doors, kick enemies, stun them with the butt of your rifle to complete your missions. Equipped with a powerful new A.I. and extraordinary strength, you will work in the shadows by eliminating the killers of a powerful rival company using the various weapons you will fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Detroit After.

 A retro arcade space shooter brings about the new age of color and mayhem!  Protect the Planetary Defense Shield (PDS) from the onslaught of the alien Klaxxack invasion.  Kill enemies to generate points to power your PDS and your power ups! Decide second by second what needs more points, your offense or defense in this bullet tactical mayhem experience!  Recharge, shoot, win! Defen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quaxum Color Mayhem.

Heavily armed homicidal robots have taken over Weapons Laboratory Delta Five. Something mechanical and sinister is afoot in the dimly lit corridors of the science complex. Your job is to commandeer the last functional X-4 battle mech, breach the magnetically shielded entrance and wipe them out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill the Humans.

Metacell: Genesis ARCADE is an arcade game inspired by old-school arcade games, with the match 3 mechanic. The basic gist of Arcade mode is a score attack mechanic where you want to survive to level 100 with the highest score. Fight back a never ending spawn of game pieces by making matches of 3 or more before the board fills up, or even worse, you are killed by one of the traps that could spawn a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metacell: Genesis ARCADE.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

76% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Annihilate the constant hordes of enemies, go viral, and survive, survive, SURVIVE! Internet Survivor Survivors is a top-down action roguelite Touhou fangame, in which you play as Flan, who's... started streaming and has taken the internet by storm!? Lots of other familiar Touhou characters make appearances too, of course! Game Description Just keep on beating enemies and never stop! ...Hey, haven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Internet Survivor Survivors.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

82% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Slice, earn, upgrade, repeat. Slice mutant fruits in an addicting incremental game! Annihilate armies of unique mutant crops, dive into a deep talent tree, unlock new levels, and research powerful fruit mutations to maximize your harvest and dominate the farm. Slice unique fruits! Slice unique crops to gather resource and became the absolute farmer! Explore vast upgrades tree! Unlock tons of power… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slice the Crops!.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

92% User Score Based on 64 reviews

DUNGEON RAZE is an intense power-trip where you don't crawl through the dungeon, you blast through it. Become a destruction magic-wielding witch and reduce every wall and defense system to dust. Demolish Everything in SightNot even the walls of the dungeon can stop you. Tear through the map to hunt down gold, power-ups, and rescue allies. Your firepower vaporizes the dungeon as you go. Exper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUNGEON RAZE.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 432 reviews

Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay. Get in your spaceship and fight a variety of different bosses. - BOSSES -Go through many levels defeating bosses made up of blocks. Destroy their armor, cannons and break the core! - UPGRADES -Each successive boss gets more powerful, its blocks are stronger, and its projectiles do more damage. But the higher the risk, the greater… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebulock.

Get ready for an epic battle to save Earth from an alien invasion in Tilebreaker Next Level! The aliens have encased the planet in a network of dark, impenetrable blocks, and it's up to you to shatter them. Arm yourself and prepare for fast-paced action, dodging deadly enemy attacks and facing off against formidable alien bosses in heart-pumping battles. As you progress through increasingly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tilebreaker Next Level.

You destroy the runaway electronic organ AISZ. Vertical scroll STG with all 5 levels. Equipped with a shield system to support a comfortable and tense experience even for STG beginners. In normal form, the shield is deployed to protect the ship from enemy bullets. In the open form, the shield is deactivated and a powerful shot can be fired. The boss has completely invincible white armor. Endu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AISZplus.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

80% User Score Based on 408 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. This is an officially-licensed re-imagining of the indie classic Captain Forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Forever Remix.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

92% User Score Based on 747 reviews

A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Arena.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

71% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Hero of Not Our Time is a 2D top-down action game with elements of 90s classics. The player will have to move through neo-noir dungeons looking for a way out, simultaneously destroying various monsters using magic and weapon, cleaning up location after location. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero of Not Our Time.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

77% User Score Based on 571 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelike with mech customization. Guide multiple classes of Exos through a variety of missions filled with enemy robots that are as buggy as they are angry. This is at least as bad as it sounds. Explore for loot, destroy key robotic facilities, and brace yourself for the final attack by your enemies... just as soon as they can pull it together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionic Dues.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

45% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Yargis is a fast paced, top down spaceship shooter. Customize your ship to join a battle online or offline. Yargis is focused on team based, close combat action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yargis: Space Melee.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

76% User Score Based on 33 reviews

In this action-packed fantasy adventure game, prepare to embark on a fantastical journey as Lathe and Roguard. The gameplay is a unique evolution of the twin-stick genre. You control both characters at once, making simultaneous ranged and melee attacks a core element of the game's thrilling combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of the Deadwood.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

83% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Droid Assault.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 11,074 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Streets of Rogue is a top-down rogue-lite with an emphasis on player agency and freedom. It combines shooting, stealth, and role-playing elements in a procedurally generated city. Rather than taking place in a dungeon, the game is set in a functioning, procedurally generated city, where complex AI informs denizens from all walks of life, who are just trying to get by in their daily activities. In… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streets of Rogue.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

73% User Score Based on 1,292 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 5 reviews

Quite a different zombie game - this time YOU are the zombie! Command your infested comrades, fight your way to freedom and let the zombie kind dominate the world! Oh, and you're able to create your own scenarios! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I, Zombie.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

90% User Score Based on 496 reviews

Vedelem: The Golden Horde is a medieval Real Time Strategy and Survival game set in the 13th century. Build, expand and defend your lands against the deadliest Mongolian invasion ever witnessed. They will seek to destroy your walls and salt your earth. Will you survive the Golden Horde? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vedelem: The Golden Horde.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

79% User Score Based on 370 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Star Path.

Break Crumbs. Build the beat. Crumbeats is a minimalist music-driven incremental arcade game where every action feeds the rhythm. Revive a silent speaker and move through an abstract field of Crumbs. Your waves pulse with the beat, breaking shapes apart, releasing Echoes, and slowly turning simple impacts into a layered musical system. A simple loop with musical consequences Move, position yours… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crumbeats.

Parry action only top-down shooter! Explore body and destroy pathogens! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cure for Danmaku Synd.

STORY In ROCK RUSH, you are Stoner (the dumbest rock in the world). He decides one day that he wants to figure out a way to defeat paper, and in turn, Break The Cycle. His logical decision is to pump dangerous experimental drugs into him and grab his gun. This allows him to dash (dashing is good as rocks cannot walk). It makes him able to avoid paper and rescue scissors (which cuts the paper). Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROCK RUSH.

Shin Sophstar pushes the Sophstar experience further. Far beyond a reimagining, it’s a high-octane remix built from the ground up for speed, precision, and scoring. Inspired by the golden era of 90s arcade shooters, it delivers an experience that feels instantly familiar, yet entirely new. Designed with a stronger focus on speed and scoring, Shin Sophstar features shorter, more intense stages and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shin Sophstar.

Lords of Nysera is a Tactical RPG inspired by games like Fire Emblem 4, Shining Force, Final Fantasy Tactics, and D&D. As the player, you will recruit beautifully rendered characters each with rich personalities, thoughtful story arcs and unique abilities to aid you in battle. We have a growing community where we discuss the game, report bugs and celebrate hobbies, talents and gaming in ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Nysera.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Massive dungeons around the land are infested with monsters due to evil summoners, but with the help of Dungeon Watchers, powerful individuals with power and skills, they can battle against this chaos. Gain coins rewards after cleaning a dungeon and unlock new characters, masteries and rings which will enhance your power to keep destroying everything on your screen. Features Short runs (under … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Watchers.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A genetic experiment gone wrong, insectoid replication and containment breached.  Your mission is simple:  Secure the base, retake the laboratory and eliminate the insectoid menace.   ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insectoid Descent.

Calm before the storm A chaotic mayhem shooter for Android (prototype) This game is a "Chaotic Mayhem Shooter"  (a random genre I just invented :D ). A fast-paced, top-down 2D action game that displays short, frenetic levels where survival hinges on quick reflexes, creative improvisation, and chaotic interactions. Players face off against an array of bizarre, ridiculous zombies in environments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brackeys Game Jam 2024-2.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Cycle of Steel is a fast paced roguelike adventure, where you make it through a randomly generated dungeon, utilizing various weapons to shoot down enemies along the way. Explore a destopic scenery, ravaged by heartless robots, all drawn in satisfying pixel art. It's free, give it a shot. Control a hacked robot against the AI’s army, The Knights of the Holy Code. Search for the one controllin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cycle of Steel.

Catamyst is an Action, Roguelike game where you craft and throw molecular potions at hordes of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catamyst.

'USG' Is a captivating vertical shoot 'em up featuring hand-drawn animations and a unique art style. Customise your run with multiple weapon upgrades Story: The protagonist wakes up and finds herself connected to the unknown machine, her head hanging in the air and her hand holding the gamepad. She knows that clearing the game is the only way to escape. Features: Two game modes. - Rog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to USG.

Cthulhu waits dreaming... Until some bizarre cultists in the far north awaken him. Use your aircraft to put Cthulhu back into his icy slumber or die trying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CTHULHU: Frozen Nightmare.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Bounce around in inner tubes with machine guns. Fast-paced online/offline vs. and co-op action. Various characters with unique abilities (who's your best?), tons of power-ups, wacky pool rules to mix up game modes. Can you master the bouncy chaos? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tubetastic World Splashfest.

Crashlanded on an alien planet, you have nothing but the power of scavenged spaceship wreckage to make it through an onslaught of extraterrestrial bugs - it's just a shame that all that cool tech keeps getting in the way. Will you remain blissfully ignorant of all the pointless information beamed straight into your visor, or will you perish by walking into a worm you couldn't see behind all the sm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACEPUNK.

Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vectro Blast.

Opalescence is a colorful arcade-style top-down shooter in which you collect points and fight and avoid enemies to get a high score.Goal:play, earn points, get high score, buy upgrades, repeatOpalescence:A chromatic effect, commonly found in opal, in which colors reflected off an object depend on viewing angle Opalescence is a colorful bullet-hell in which you collect points, fight enemies, and do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Opalescence.

An army of monsters, demons, and undead sweeps the land. Armed with only an old sword, crossbow, and A LOT of fireworks, you're forced into a struggle to survive. Waves of unique and dangerous enemies advance on your home, intent on killing you. Hone your skills, upgrade your equipment, and push back. Take the fight to them, destroy their leaders, and break the horde. Several uniquely dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hordebreaker.

Super Astrovade is a game about dodging bullets while blasting thruster flame in the face of your enemies. Mastering the thruster boost attack is crucial for survival, but so is keeping your shield charged by absorbing stardust. A fully charged shield can be used to unleash a devastating supernova bomb. There are no guns, no upgrades, and no level-ups. You must survive the old-school arcade way… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Astrovade.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Rise of Crustaceans is a horror isometric top down shooter set during WW2 where an ancient sea god rises his endless army to take back land that once belonged to him. Use numerous WW2 and earlier era weapons with various advantages to survive as long as possible. Don't let them catch you with an empty clip! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Crustaceans.

This is a well-optimized vertical plane shooting game. In this game you can use a wealth of weapons to attack enemy planes and bosses. You will have 3 lives in each level, and each life will have three points of blood. You must destroy all enemy planes and bosses before you can pass. In the game, you will get a variety of advanced weapons and tools at random, please choose the weapons you ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick to the end.

Features: Astral Space Journey: Take on epic bosses and creatures from the unknown as you embark on a mind bending trek into deep space. Original Heavy Metal Soundtrack: Blast enemies by shredding and wailing your astral guitar against a rolling backing track. Butt-loads of unique riffs and jams to destroy your enemies with during your voyage. Features a full original soundtrack from Dante Mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Voyager.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings. Features Survive the Hail of BulletsIn this minimalist style game, you will choose a hitter in each run, dodge the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ball-it Hell.

The swarm is a liquid. You are the gap it flows around. Simple Shooter is a top-down arcade bullet-hell built from pure geometry. No sprites. No textures. Every enemy is a shape — and they move as a single living mass. You are a cyan square. Your defense is motion.One Loop. Endless Depth. Survive escalating waves of geometric enemies. Chain your kills to drive a score multiplier. Hit the kill thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simple Shooter.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development

100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

A fast-paced, casual, strip shooter that can be played with just the mouse. Destroy the clothes of anime-inspired SUKEBE girls to find the hidden SUKEBE Orbs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUKEBE ORB.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

A sequel to the Steam Awards finalist. Tiny, glossy micro-orbs slipped through space, firewalls and pixels landing straight into your CPU. Your desktop is no longer a workspace: it’s a bouncing arena of orbital chaos. Interact with your desktop while playing as you purge the Micro Spheres! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CPU Invaders: Micro Spheres.