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Looking for games like Cleave? Here are top shooter recommendations with a violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Sanctum Wars: Ex Infernis, MEAT 2 or Project Warlock.

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  1. A dark medieval action RPG where faith is fading and demons walk among men. Uncover the truth behind God's silence, master brutal tactical melee combat, and fight your way through the cursed city of Valensbrück. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctum Wars: Ex Infernis.

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    M.E.A.T. II: Absolute Zero (MEAT 2) is a brutal, fast-paced boomer shooter where death doesn’t punish you, it teaches you. Sir Duncan Culligan fears neither blood-soaked walls, grotesque mutants with their organs spilling out, nor death itself. The game throws you straight into chaos and demonic carnage, where your only goal is to conquer the hell created by the occult MBSXII Sect. M.E.A.T. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEAT 2.

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  3. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,480 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 17 reviews

    Project Warlock is a first person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non stop action packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Warlock.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 9,978 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 4 reviews

    Once branded a heretic. Now you have been chosen. Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancestral lands. If you can stand... Amid Evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AMID EVIL.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 98 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 1 reviews

    Witchaven is a first-person fantasy slasher set in a dark medieval times. Dare to enter this 3D Hell... Dare to enter Witchaven! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchaven.

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  6. Darkest Path is a 2.5D roguelike FPS that merges a modern-retro aesthetic with cosmic horror. Navigate through shifting nightmare realms, master diverse character classes, and survive the brutal corruption of a decaying world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Path.

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  7. Blood Welkin is a first person roguelite where building your personalized kit is key. Use multiple weapons and dozens of upgrades to make yourself unstoppable against the endless horde of cultists and a murder of heinous Ascended Abominations. Features Weapon Arsenal: 3 Different weapon types with their own banes and boons Play-style Customization: A wide array of unique items to totally person… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Welkin.

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  8. fast-paced, retro-inspired boomer shooter where you blast through hordes of cyber-demons using outrageous weapons — including a husky puppy handgun. Inspired by classics from the 90's, every level drips with pixelated carnage, over-the-top firepower, and secrets to uncover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demonbyte.

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  9. Necro Siege is a First-Person Action Horror Shooter in a world where humanity is on the brink of extinction as otherworldly abominations rise from the shadows. Journey through forsaken realms confronting zombies, demons, and other nightmares in a desperate fight against the end of all things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necro Siege.

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  10. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    83% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Caesar’s Revenge is a die-and-retry retro FPS set in ancient Rome. Assassinated by the senate on the Ides of March, 44BC, Julius Caesar returns to exact revenge on those who betrayed him. Storm a corrupt senate in this relentless slasher. Indulge in the violence. Become the fall of Rome. Thrash through murderous, high-risk gameplay with a bloodlust mechanic that rewards aggression. An assortm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caesar's Revenge.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Herald of Havoc is an FPS that merges the fast-paced gameplay of the 90's era shooters, with the crazy capabilities of what can be done today. Destroy hundreds of enemies with a crazy arsenal that includes classics weapons as well as things like Power-fists, ChainShotgun, Ultra Cannon, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herald of Havoc.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 844 reviews

    Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth in this ultraviolent, fast-paced, and merciless retro-styled first person shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INCISION.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 9,314 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    You died? So what? Tuck your guts back in and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CULTIC.

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  14. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 2,568 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a crystalpunk underworld where the visceral combat of the 90s' FPS games blends with the exploration and puzzle solving of classic dungeon crawlers and adventure games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hedon Bloodrite.

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  15. A LABYRINTH THAT REMEMBERS YOUR MISTAKES.Steel Heaven is a high-octane, first-person melee action game set in a cursed necropolis. Carve your way through a shifting labyrinth where every choice carries a heavy price. This isn't just a fight for survival; it’s a race against a tomb that learns from your movement. Get lost, and the labyrinth punishes you. CLOSE-QUARTERS ARENA COMBATForget guns. For… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STEEL HEAVEN.

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  16. You Alone Can Defeat Evil is a gripping and challenging 2D top-down action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Alone Can Defeat Evil.

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  17. Hideous is a dark fantasy boomer shooter forged in the fires of the old-school. Inspired by Heretic and infused with the chilling dread of Diablo 1, it drops you into a cursed realm rotting with undead corruption and arcane horror. Armed with devastating magic weapons—flaming staves, crackling lightning rods, and your own scorching fireball fists—you’ll battle through crypts and cathedrals infeste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hideous.

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  18. GUTZ is an FPS driven by speed, aggression, and mechanical skill. Kill fast. Evolve. Force your way out of the void. FEATURES - Hyper-fluid movement: Full movement control at lethal speed. - Unstoppable carnage: Relentless waves of furious monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUTZ.

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  19. 《Trigger of Silence》 is a first-person survival defense game that combines intense melee combat with gunplay. In this invaded world, you play as a super soldier who must hold your ground and fend off waves of dragon-like humanoid creatures. Powerful Weapons The game features very unique weapons. Each weapon can use skill cartridges to unleash powerful abilities, dealing devastating damage to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trigger of Silence.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 99 reviews

    Quartermain is a wolfenstein inspired fps based on tabletop characters crafted by my friends. It is a fast paced fps where every weapon has a purpose. Littered with secrets and an unlockable Stage this will be just a small piece of what is yet to come.Time to gear up and show Cthulhu's minions that it is not the unknown they should fear but YOU If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quartermain and the cult of Cthulhu.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    92% User Score Based on 583 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    Wizordum is a retro-inspired FPS with a focus on action and light puzzles. It blends the best features of classic fantasy shooters from the 90s with some modern aspects making it a unique experience. Take the role of a Cleric and fight against Chaos that roams the land - smash, burn and loot! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizordum.

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  23. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 2,514 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

    3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, presents a hard-core first person shooter, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Crafted by the hands of Quake-scene necromancers, WRATH is the real deal. You will not survive... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WRATH: Aeon of Ruin.

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  24. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 434 reviews

    Arthurian Legends is a medieval first person action game set in the land of Albion during a time of myth and legend. Battle hordes of Saxons, demonic beasts, the undead and worse in thy quest to save Albion from The Masters of the Old Religion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arthurian Legends.

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    HOLOSYDE is a fast-paced retro PvE FPS blending classic gameplay with modern, AAA visuals. Realistic environments contrast with holographic, glitching weapons and characters. From claustrophobic corridors to open arenas, tear through dozens of enemies in this brutal homage to classic shooters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOLOSYDE.

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    Hellxorcist is a fast-paced, retro-inspired FPS set in a dark gothic world where the line between faith and damnation has been shattered. For centuries, the secret order of Hellxorcists has stood as the last barrier between humanity and the horrors beyond the gates of Hell. But one day… the gate opens. Now, you are the last Hellxorcist. Fight your way through cursed catacombs, blood-soaked du… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLXORCIST.

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  27. KETZER is a brutal roguelite horde FPS where blood is both your weapon and your resource. Fight through relentless waves of possessed and cursed abominations. Grow stronger mid-run, die, return, and descend deeper into corruption with every attempt. BLOOD IS POWERHarness forbidden magic drawn from your own lifeforce. Every ability costs health. Sacrifice it to unleash devastating spells, chain … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KETZER.

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    Voidwalker, a single-player retro first-person shooter, immerses you in the role of a Voidwalker, a void-walking traveler beyond reality's limits. Your mission: reverse the entropy plaguing your existential plane by exploring dimensions, redirecting energy from their solar systems. However, a recent failed jump leaves you stranded in a bizarre, brutalist world. This desolate place is infested wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidwalker.

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  29. Runeblight is a retro-inspired FPS which takes place in a steampunk fantasy world on the brink of collapse. After having acquired an incredible power, you must take on cultists, monsters, and creatures of the abyss to free the land from an oppressive blight which threatens to destroy everything it touches. Landing somewhere between Quake and Dark Souls (with a hint Thief), Runeblight features tig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runeblight.

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  30. Obliterate heretics in the name of the Emperor in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2! Play as Ultramarine Malum Caedo or Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath in this sequel to retro FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun with more enemies, more weapons, and new ways to purge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.

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  31. Demon invasion has shattered the dimensions, filling the world with corrupted souls. Cat girls with unique stories unite through friendship to restore balance by purifying souls and facing fierce bosses. An exciting and adorable side-scrolling action adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catgirl Rage: Claws of Fury.

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  32. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Rotting Valentine is a gothic action slasher set in a cursed Victorian England. Wield a cursed scythe and firearm, hunt the undead, grow in power, and uncover forbidden desires in a godforsaken land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotting Valentine.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,888 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

    “You chose exile in search of penance, in place of revenge. I seek to give you both - and in return… I will be set free.” - FATHER Enter the dystopian world of SPRAWL, a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Advances in cybernetics and artificial intelligence pushed humanity into a new era, but that golden age has crumbled…leaving behind a broken world. Play as SEVEN, a dis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sprawl.

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  34. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy First Person Shooter and metroidvania game, similar to Heretic, made with the GZDoom engine. Find your weapons, fight evil forces, use the special abilities of special transformations to find your path! Show how powerful you are as a Necromancer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hands of Necromancy.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 1,190 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Templar.

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  37. [Pre-order Bonus] This bonus item is available to players who pre-order Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. ・Alucard Style Costume [Overview] This product contains the full game, Digital Sound & Art Gallery, as well as 3 bonus in-game items. ・Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse ・Digital Sound & Art Gallery ・Bonuses (In-game items) x3 └ Trevor Style Costume └ Sypha Style Costume └ Family's Grace(Relic) Mediev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Midnight Edition.

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  38. StoryEcho’s Cry blends intense hack-and-slash combat with rhythm-game precision. Cut through hordes of enemies while striking to the beat, combining the thrill of fast-paced action with the satisfaction of perfectly timed inputs. Fight your way through a dark, gloomy world inspired by the Victorian era, accompanied by a beautifully produced original soundtrack that drives every battle. Follow Ech… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo's Cry.

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  39. HADES HINDERANCEHADES HINDERANCE is a single-player first-person shooter that blends fast-paced DOOM-style combat with a dark narrative rooted in faith, redemption, and the eternal battle between Heaven and Hell. Fight through relentless demonic hordes, explore cursed environments, and harness both earthly weaponry and divine power to stop Hell’s invasion before humanity falls. Every battle bri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hades Hinderance.

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    ACHERON is a fast-paced, brutal old-school FPS inspired by Quake, blending brutalistic architecture, Lovecraftian alien horrors, and Hellraiser-esque nightmare fuel in a gritty PSX-style aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ACHERON.

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  41. Spooky Dungeon is a fast-paced retro FPS steeped in Halloween. Quake meets Diablo: dash, strafe and sling spells through a dungeon carved fresh for every playthrough, grow stronger between dives in the cursed town of Iseholt, and decide its fate. Your talking Spell Book will guide you. Probably. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Dungeon.

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  42. Enter the Nexus: Step into the shoes of a Nexus Knight, an elite cybernetic warrior tasked with defending the fabric of time itself. In a world where the Cold War never ended and technology advanced beyond imagination, the Nexus Corporation secretly operates from underground bunkers, training its Knights through intense simulations to prepare them for any threat. Description: Dark, Fast-Pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexus Knights.

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  43. Step into the blood-soaked ruins of civilization in The Last Days, a relentless top-down shooter that plunges you into the heart of a brutal post-apocalyptic world. Inspired by the action roguelike genre, this game delivers an intense, ever-evolving battlefield where survival is measured in seconds, and danger lurks at every turn. Humanity is destroyed. A deadly virus has escaped from the dept… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Days.

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

    Prepare to face the ultimate terror in RED, a fast-paced FPS where grotesque deities beyond comprehension have brought you to a desolate realm. Here time, space, and color have been stripped away—except for one. Red.. In a world void of hope, you must survive an onslaught of nightmarish beings and massive, eldritch bosses that only have kept you alive for one reason—to fight, to kill, and to die… … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RED.

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  45. Wave Function is a retro-styled, high-tempo FPS Bullet Hell game. Players step into the role of Player Zero, facing a 100-level gauntlet inside a tight, claustrophobic simulation chamber. Each level introduces new enemy wave patterns that test reflexes, intuition, and fast decision-making skills. The minimalist yet threatening atmosphere, supported by neon grid patterns, creates a striking digital… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wave Function 1.0.

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  46. Malefact: Evil Unchained is an ultra-grimdark, dark fantasy horror FPS in which you play as a damned serial killer determined to literally exterminate the universe. Wield nightmarish weapons and evil powers to obliterate all life unlucky enough to encounter you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malefact: Evil Unchained.

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  47. A dark roguelite action experience where you fight through endless hordes of corrupted creatures, free your family and rebuild the village. Survive brutal arena battles, unlock powerful upgrades, defeat massive bosses, and rebuild a fallen medieval village one run at a time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huntsman Against Darkness.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Fight to save your soul from damnation in a brutal arena where only the strongest survive. Entertain the Lords of Hell and earn their favor to unlock new weapons, spells, and blessings. Dive into this fast-paced roguelite arena shooter and achieve the highest score. Can you reclaim your soul? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLBREAK.

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  49. Blood & MoneyBlood & Money delivers relentless Gauntlet-style co-op carnage, powered by a raw punk rock soundtrack and retro 256-color art. Join a friend to blast through monster-filled dungeons with fireballs and explosives, grabbing loot in a kingdom torn by a traitor’s pact. Retro action awaits! StoryEons ago, a traitor king’s unholy pact with a dark sorceress unleashed a monstrous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood & Money.

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  50. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Blackout Memphis is a dark action game driven by high speed, challenging difficulty, and a demanding electronic soundtrack in a world full of violence. The story takes place in an alternative version of Memphis in the early 2000s. You take on the role of an ordinary family man, worn down by the demands of his exhausting job, the challenges of a long-term marriage with a luxury-loving wife, and ra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackout Memphis.

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