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Games like Canned Nightmares

Looking for games like Canned Nightmares? Here are top strategy recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Colour Your World, The Unclosable MS Paint or Pixelfence.

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  1. Paint yourself and your waifu in this thrilling story! Made in 3 hours! Controls Left MouseDraw / ShootWASD / Arrow Keys / IJKLMoveRRestart GameF11Toggle Fullscreen (Windows)EscapeClose Game (Windows) Instructions Listen to your friend give important, obviously well-written dialogue. Press "Save" to continue to the next screen. When prompted, paint your own custom character image and more in the w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colour Your World.

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  2. The Unclosable MS Paint A tower defense game about stopping graphic design hipsters from closing MS Paint. (Make sure music is playing when you start, otherwise refresh the page until it works.. usually solves the problem). How To Play Choose your paint bucket fill color.Fill any quadrant with that fill color.Wipe out any dubious hipsters that match the color in that quadrant.See how many hipster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unclosable MS Paint.

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  3. This is a miniature tower defense strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelfence.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    42% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    R.O.O.T.S is a real-time strategy game that pits the player against colorful yet invasive enemies that must be overtaken before the player themselves is uprooted! Warfare has never been so beautifully unorthodox. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.O.O.T.S.

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  7. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 574 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    Cannon Brawl is a 2D action strategy game with big explosions and destructible terrain. Command the action from your airship to build cannons, capture mines, expand your territory and more. Choose from a multitude of buildings, cannons and towers to assemble a force that will rain destruction from the sky and defeat your enemy! Advance your military campaign across the map in single player mode, o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannon Brawl.

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  8. History: This game was developed for Paint Jam 2021. Unfortunately, it was not posted in time to compete for the award, but is now available for anyone who wants to play. A Campbell's farmer had his harvest stolen by Mr. Burns' henchmen, and now he cannot produce his delicious Campbell's Soup; however, the henchmen drop some tomatoes along the way and he decides to follow his trail, until he reach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Campbell's Farmer.

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  9. Tower Blitz is a fun and challenging Tower Defence game with over 10 levels . You can add the  android version for only an extra $1 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Blitz.

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  11. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    84% User Score Based on 520 reviews

    Easily and quickly make your own multi-platform visual novels with TyranoBuilder, even if you know nothing about game programming or scripting! Bring your creativity to reality with our suite of drag-and-drop tools, plus scripting language for advanced users. Games made with TyranoBuilder can be easily exported to Windows, Mac, browsers, or converted* for iOS and Android smart devices, then sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TyranoBuilder Visual Novel Studio.

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  12. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 684 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 10 reviews

    In Dragon Quest Heroes, the protagonists must rise up against insurmountable odds, challenging swarms of enemies and conquering gigantic monsters in an exhilarating action game. Filled with characters and monsters designed by world-renowned artist Akira Toriyama. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition.

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  13. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 2,161 reviews

    Are you ready to face former allies in battle? Ready to test your skills in new territories and against new armies? The time for tough decisions and decisive action is approaching. Before very long you’ll be fighting for the greatest dark wizard of them all, Vez’nan — leading his army and doing his bidding. Have no doubt, the campaign will be long and hard but you can rely on the full might of hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Rush Vengeance.

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  16. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 1,371 reviews

    Neverending Nightmares is a psychological horror game inspired by the developer's actual battle with mental illness. In the game, you take on the role of Thomas who awakens from a terrible nightmare only to find that he is still dreaming. As he descends deeper through the layers of hellish dreamscapes, he must hide from horrifying apparitions and outrun his inner demons. He must discover which of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverending Nightmares.

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  17. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    64% User Score Based on 349 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    Thousands of alien machines are descending on Earth's first interstellar colony in this massive-scale new tower defense game from the publisher of Ashes of the Singularity and Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siege of Centauri.

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  18. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    28% User Score Based on 97 reviews

    What does it feel like to find yourself in hell? You don't feel the wind, you don't see the sun. No more hearing child's laughter. No memory of those who once were your friends and family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Souls.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 423 reviews

    Built exclusively for VR, Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy game for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Experience what it’s like to command an army of badass robots and fight against hostile enemies on beautiful alien planets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Trip.

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  21. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    34% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    In Kingdom Defense you have to be in the role of the commander of the defense of the kingdom. You will have to keep defense using three towers, soldiers, traps and a variety of improvements for them. For a successful level you need to hold out under the pressure of hostile troops, not allowing him to get to the territory of the kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Defense.

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  22. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Once upon a time… Leroy finally is an apprentice in the Wand Valley Magic School, which had been his dream since his earliest years. But lessons are so slow, could he learn faster? Discover his story in six beautiful illustrations in this minimalist jigsaw puzzle game. Set up the jigsaw puzzle scenes at five different levels of difficulty - from 135 to 735 pieces. Illustrations created espec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Lessons in Wand Valley - a jigsaw puzzle tale.

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  23. 31%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Hexmapmaker is an easy to use software for making nice looking hex maps. Features Hand-painted art Export maps as high-res JPG Save/load maps 29 hex types (92 in total with variations) Add labels Add borders, roads, rivers, and bridges If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEXMAPMAKER.

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  24. Content Expansion #2 Now LiveThe second content expansion is now live! Play the new Challenge Mode, fight off new attacking enemies and play through new level designs. Find out more about what's been introduced in my recent announcement:GameplayCube Defender is a minimalistic, addictive and fast paced tower defense game. Defeat waves of cube enemies on a continuously expanding game map. Each roun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Defender.

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  26. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 431 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameSECRETS OF THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND A cryptic message from your missing father leads you to a remote island shrouded in dark secrets. Once the site of secret experiments, the island is now haunted each night by a strange, mystical beam that reactivates abandoned electronics and awakens monstrous creatures. What really happened here? And what part did your father play in it a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak Island.

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  27. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    A Point and Click work simulator where you juggle 7 jobs to pay your debt. Start by doing simple spreadsheet and progress to more important job like overseeing a nuclear bomb. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Jobs at the Same Time.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Haydee III is a hardcore metroidvania with third-person shooter mechanics, platforming, puzzles, a sexy heroine and cake! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haydee 3.

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  29. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 762 reviews

    Creeper World IXE is a real-time strategy game in the Creeper World franchise with groundbreaking pixel-level simulation. Command a squad of ships, coordinate your tactics, and fight back the alien menace known as "The Creeper," an all-consuming fluid enemy that has already devoured thousands of colonies. Your mission: stop the Creeper's endless advance or all life in the universe will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World IXE.

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  30. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 470 reviews

    Sumerian Six follows the Enigma Squad, a team of commandos composed of the world’s greatest scientists who combine their skills to conduct secret missions in their fight against the Third Reich. Together, you seek to thwart ex-member Hans Kammler's nefarious plans involving a powerful, mystical substance named Geiststoff. Embark on a thrilling journey across multiple continents alongside allies s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sumerian Six.

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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 1,005 reviews

    The VR Edition of the critically acclaimed BAFTA award-winning Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover. Created in collab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    76% User Score Based on 375 reviews

    Welcome to Mech Builder- a relaxing puzzle game inspired by Model building(gunpla). You will experience the relaxing process of building a model kit with complete freedom. Cut out, assemble, paint, and then customize your models! Build mechs, waifus, armors, figures, and so much more. Building all the kits will take around 7-9 hours of your time. Finishing time trial will take around 2-3 ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Builder.

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  33. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    86% User Score Based on 572 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Create & Play the dungeons of your dreams Create and share your very own dungeons, then play a nearly infinite number of highly creative, trap-ridden dungeons made by other creators from all over the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Dungeon Maker.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 1,980 reviews

    While a formidable evil emerges, an unexpected alliance is taking shape. It will take the finest warriors of Linirea and the relentless Dark Army to stop it. Beware! Though they may journey side by side the ever-changing winds of fate could swiftly alter their course. Prepare to harness the formidable might of dual heroes on the battlefield. This apple arcade-exclusive version of the game has the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD.

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  35. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,394 reviews

    Chef is a Restaurant Management game in which you create your own character, acquire supreme cooking skills, customize restaurants, design unique menus, and devise innovative recipes with a realistic editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chef: A Restaurant Tycoon Game.

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  36. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    Love n War: Hero by Chance II is a tactical RPG. The fight against the Drogakan empire goes on. Build your economy, recruit heroes and upgrade units. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love n War: Hero by Chance II.

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  37. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    61% User Score Based on 577 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Originally a jam game, Crown and Council is a casual strategy game of geopolitical drama. Conquer, expand, build and develop your kingdom, until all your foes are crushed! Crown and Council relied on procedural generation for the 75 included maps. The generator is built into the game, and you can generate new maps on the fly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown and Council.

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  38. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    74% User Score Based on 387 reviews

    Constant fun and excitement! Bloody fighting from the start. Epic battles within 30 seconds. An all-new game type is coming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle for Blood.

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  39. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    75% User Score Based on 478 reviews

    Defend Your Life! Is tower defense set in human body where players are fighting against villain hordes of viruses and bacteria. Levels and units correspond to reality of human anatomy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defend Your Life: TD.

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  40. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 658 reviews

    Bastion of ancient civilization, a keeper of galaxy wisdom is invaded by alien armies. Use powerful ancient technologies and defeat the attack of enemy armies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Planet.

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  41. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    36% User Score Based on 179 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Unleash your inner tycoon and build your golf club from a one-hole course to a 5-star resort. Paint the land with luscious fairways, design world-class golf courses and manage staff to attract VIP golfers from all over the planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resort Boss: Golf.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Qop 4 is a minimalistic puzzle which goal is to get the cube to finish using 4 directions in space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to qop 4.

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  45. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Pepper's Puzzles is a collection of logic games also known as Picross, Nonogram or Paint by Numbers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pepper's Puzzles.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 3,960 reviews

    # Krita: Digital Painting, Creative Freedom Krita is an open source desktop painting application designed for illustrators, concept artists, illustrators, comic book creators, matte painters and texture artists, and the VFX industry. Krita is used daily by professional artists all over the world, as well as enthusiastic amateurs. Krita comes with translations in many language. By getting Krita in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Krita.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    83% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Anime Artist is a casual-puzzle game that will allow you to Sketch, Color and Collect anime artworks. Are you ready? This is your best chance to become the ultimate Anime Artist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anime Artist.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Kittypocalypse is an in-depth, strategic tower defense game. Across a diverse range of environments, defeat the hordes of evil alien kitties and salvage what's left of your home planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kittypocalypse: Ungoggled.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    63% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Have you ever invented your own worlds? Perhaps you managed to think out one of them so well that you literally immersed in it? Sometimes, when the soul is badly bad, you just want to take it and find yourself in a fantasy world where everything is fine, but there are no problems. But ... But suppose that in this world, you have terrible consequences for him, carrying a part of your problems into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXIST.

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