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Games like Conway's Game of Life

Games like Conway's Game of Life

Games like Conway's Game of Life

Looking for games like Conway's Game of Life? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Conway's Game of Life, Bacteria or Conway's Custom Game Of Life.

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  1. Conway's Game of Life Discover the fascinating world of cellular automata with Conway's Game of Life! This classic simulation game allows you to explore the evolution of cell patterns over time based on simple rules. Watch as your creations come to life, grow, and evolve with each passing generation. Features: Pause/Play Button: Control the simulation with ease. Left-Click to Paint: Create… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conway's Game of Life.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    52% User Score Based on 152 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    'Bacteria' - A relaxing puzzle game based on the rules of the cellular automaton ‘Life’ devised by John Horton Conway in 1970. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bacteria.

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  3. Key Binds:  Left Mouse Click - Add living cell Right Mouse Click - Add dead cell Right Arrow - Forward 1 generation Left Arrow - Reset to 1st generation A - Toggle Automatic Updates R- clear grid S - save state L - load state D - Distribute random values This is a customizable version of Conway's Game of Life based on the original version by John Conway. This simula… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conway's Custom Game Of Life.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    GRIDROAD is a traffic optimisation puzzle/simulation game. Build roads, place roadsigns and tweak traffic lights to build the most efficient traffic junction! Remember that time you were stuck in traffic for the umpteenth time at that idiotically designed junction? Remember how you swore you could have designed a better intersection in your sleep? Well look no further, GRIDROAD is the game for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GridRoad.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    59% User Score Based on 275 reviews

    Godsbane Idle is a fresh idle take on games such as path of exile. It combines the hunt for powerful loot with idle systems to guarantee your progress even if time is short that day. It tries to stray away from linear paths and offers multiple ways to customize your equipment, skills and even more. Frequent updates introducing new mechanics. Equip the rarest items, artifacts and uniques to elev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godsbane Idle.

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  8. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 386 reviews

    You land on a frozen planet with an important mission: to make it habitable. To do that, you’d need to harvest resources, craft tools, burn fires, melt the ice, plant trees and produce oxygen. Estimated time for the task: over 9000 years.Or you can make robots to do that for you!Enter CraftoMate! They can be scripted with visual programming to perform all kinds of tasks. More importantly, they can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Craftomation 101: Programming & Craft.

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  9. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,632 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

    You didn't ask to lead this expedition but here you are: stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilization and everyone looking for you to lead. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls and head in the only direction you can - into The Pale Beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pale Beyond.

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  10. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    Counter Terrorist Agency lets you fight international terrorism and prevent attacks all over the world. Use modern invigilation techniques, discover connections, interrogate suspects, eliminate threats and dismantle terrorist networks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Counter Terrorist Agency.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    43% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    New Dawn is a survival sandbox open-world multiplayer, set on an island in pirate age. Terrible pirates land on an unknown island of Southern America at the end of 1800, occupying it with brutality and immorality. These sea men are brutal and pitiless, killing them will be hard! A new dawn will rise for natives. Their life will change radically and they’ll have to hide and find solution to surviv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Dawn.

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  12. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    59% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Take all hero’s pieces to the exit of the dungeon, avoiding enemies and traps present on your way. game feature: 60 challenging levels faces carefully designed; 3 hero’s pieces with differents movements; relaxing atmosphere with colorful and bright aspects; With new elements as it progresses through the levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Solver.

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  13. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    Incredipede is a puzzle game that celebrates the vast diversity of life in the world. The game follows Quozzle, a lone Incredipede on a quest to rescue her sisters. She has a unique ability to grow new arms and legs wherever she needs them, transforming into a snake, a spider, a horse, a monkey - anything you can imagine. You can give her antlers or a tail, use nature as a blueprint or strike out … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incredipede.

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  14. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    46% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Legends of Azulgar is a Sci-Fi Action oriented Strategy Roleplaying game that puts you in command of a space ship, space station and a fleet in a massive sandbox universe. The game immerses the player in a fully interactive environment and a world rich in lore and Legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Azulgar.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Amaze Christmas is a straightforward and surprisingly - difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with christmas art and calm soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to aMAZE Christmas.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,577 reviews

    Drive forward the industrial revolution in our train tycoon management puzzle game. Build an efficient railroad, upgrade your locomotives, and keep trains on track without delays to meet the ever-growing demand of the cities and industries in your tiny valley. Choo-choo! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Train Valley 2.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 103 reviews
    Critic Score 8%Based on 1 reviews

    Algo Bot is a coding-based puzzle game that takes place deep inside the Europa, a pan-galactic colonisation ship, where a recycling mission goes horribly wrong. Use your algorithm special skills to command Algo Bot, a service droid, and help PAL, a cantankerous line manager, to contain the crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Algo Bot.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    60% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power-Up.

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  19. A 1-bit pixel art editor with a built in Conway’s Game of Life simulation. Ever wanted to run a 160-million cell simulation of Conway's Game of Life at 240 frames per second? That's alright, I'll be here if you change your mind. But wait! What if you could: - Make digital pixel art with customizable brushes. - Save, load, import, and export those brushes with just one click. - Save your art,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conway's Game of Life Editor by Provided Play.

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  20. Ever wanted to run a 160-million cell simulation of Conway's Game of Life at 240 frames per second? That's alright, I'll be here if you change your mind. But wait! What if you could: - Make digital pixel art with customizable brushes. - Save, load, import, and export those brushes with just one click. - Save your art, import and export those too. And when you're done... Click the play butto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conway's Game of Life by Provided Play.

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  21. Watch as colorful life evolves in a timeless classic.Conway Color Life is a cellular automaton variation of Conway's Game of Life, a collection of cells arranged in a grid that change over time based on a set of simple rules. A living cell with less than 2 neighbors dies A living cell with 2 or 3 neighbors lives A living cell with more than 3 neighbors dies A dead cell with 3 living neighbors beco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conway Color Life.

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  22. This game is based on Conway's Game of Life. In it, every cell is alive or dead. If a cell is dead, it comes to life if it has exactly 3 living neighbors. If a cell is alive, it dies from isolation with less than 2 neighbors, or overpopulation with more than 3 neighbors. But what happens if you change the rules? 2 Bit Life is about changing those rules, and seeing what you can find. Increase the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2 Bit Life.

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  23. Conway's Game of Life  Conway's Game of Life is a zero player game invented in 1970 by Mathematician John Conway to show how complex and emergent behavior can arise out of a set of seemingly simple rules.  It is one theory for how life originated on Earth. I recreated the game in Unity as a learning experience, and for fun. Traditional Rules for Conways' Game of Life: Any live cell with fewe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conway's Game of Life.

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  24. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 2,083 reviews

    An incremental game where you must make $1,000,000 in each room to advance. Throw darts, play scratch-off tickets, unlock automation, and choose upgrades carefully as each room affects all the others. Can you escape the Fortune Mill? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune Mill.

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  25. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    FeeBay Simulator You have $500, a folding table, and a dangerous amount of confidence. Welcome to the resale grind. FeeBay Simulator is a cozy card-flipping tycoon game about buying low, selling high, and slowly developing strong opinions about cardboard. Hunt for underpriced gems across a parody of online marketplaces, send your best pulls off to be graded, open mystery lots, and build a rese… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FeeBay Simulator.

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  26. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    83% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    A cozy sorting game set in a quiet Tokyo workshop. Clients bring you boxes of clutter: buttons, coins, gears, stamps. Sort, match, and piece everything together with satisfying ASMR clicks. No timers. No wrong answers. Just the joy of tidying up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sorting Bureau.

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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    A dream among the stars — or a nightmare. 1, 000 colonists. One ship. A destination that may be fifty years away — or centuries. Some will land. Some will be born, age, and die in the dark between stars without ever knowing if the mission succeeded. Inspired by John Ayliff's Seedship, Dead Reckoning is a game about the slow, invisible erosion of civilization across generations. Every decision you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Reckoning: The Long Drift.

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  28. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Two years ago, the young Japanese inventor Hayao Maelström came to France and settled in a quiet countryside. One day, he suddenly received an invitation personally signed by Nikola Tesla, inviting him to attend the once-in-a-decade scientific gathering at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Hayao set off for Paris full of anticipation, but during Tesla's opening speech, the venue suddenly plunged into dar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAELSTROM LEGACY: The Tesla Mystery.

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  29. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 287 reviews

    It's a Cute Farming Automation Game I guess, come on in! Discord - https://discord.gg/Xmfqmrs2tP Twitch- https://www.twitch.tv/mrdboy_ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MR FARMBOY.

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  30. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Idle Grid – Prototype Release Welcome to Idle Grid! This is an early prototype of a modern idle factory game where you build factories, manage power plants, and conduct research to grow your industrial empire. While the core gameplay is functional, this prototype is far from polished, and I’m looking for your feedback to help shape the final game! Play Idle Grid on Steam Today! https://steam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle Grid.

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  31. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    98% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    In Death We Love is a short, 10 to 15 minute black‑and‑white hand‑drawn sidescroller. It’s a dark, gothic cinematic adventure reflecting on how every ending makes way for something new. Hopefully inviting you to take a break and reflect on things. Ride a skeletal horse as Death Doom the Lands Regret it all Playable in a coffee break! Amazing soundtrack and hand‑drawn art Made by one … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in Death we Love.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    63% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    The Night Gym is a small retro-style indie horror experience with a VHS aesthetic where a late-night workout turns into a nightmare. You arrive at the gym after hours — just you and the machines. But something feels off. The lights flicker. The silence is heavy. You're not alone... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Gym.

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  33. Create Chaos: Pattern Survivors – Unleash creativity in a unique bullet hell roguelite Pattern Survivors: Bullet Hell (Roguelike) is a dynamic action game where you take control of your cosmic tower and design attack patterns yourself to stop hordes of enemies! This is not another Vampire Survivors clone – this is a bullet hell where YOU create the chaos. The Patterns appeared sudd… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pattern Survivors: Bullet Hell (Create Chaos).

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  34. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Aquaculture Land is a freshwater aquafarming management game with sandbox style mechanic and 2D pixel art visual design. Player will act as a businessman that runs a freshwater fish farm. They will manage all things related to fisheries, produce some high-quality products, fulfill the needs of customers to get benefits, and develop the business. Features Pond-Based Fish Environment (Sandbox Style)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquaculture Land.

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  35. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 2,667 reviews

    A turn-based roguelike with an emphasis on hero customization and powerful items. Fight through the dangerous lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Achra.

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  36. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tap Wizard 2.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 880 reviews

    Primordialis is a physics-based roguelike fish builder. Unleash your creativity to defeat creatures using venomous tentacles, electrical shocks, or exploding children. The possibilities are endless. Explore the primordial depths to reveal its secrets and discover what lies beyond. CreateThe core of Primordialis is its simple yet deep creature creation system. Your body is constructed out of cells … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primordialis.

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  38. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to Missile Fest! Ever wanted to feel like a game developer adjusting every value until the simulation is just right? Now you can, with Missile Fest!Choose your targeting system and configure things your way. Will you opt for precision or embrace the unpredictable? Here you can test endless possibilities in a simulation sandbox. Bem-vindo ao Missile Fest! Este jogo também está disponível… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missile Fest.

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  39. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn is a high‑intensity action‑RPG that blends bullet‑hell chaos and hack‑and‑slash combat within a haunting open world. Set in the ruined realm of Kalasdrine, you’ll face relentless enemy patterns and ferocious boss battles, wielding the titular blade’s dark powers as you unravel a grim, tragic story. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2755520/ Fast-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn.

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  40. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    A relaxing strategy game featuring unconventional gameplay. Your objectives include development, evolution, border expansion and protection of your hive.Organism constructor:Receive new details from defeated enemies and construct your own organisms. Every detail has a set of particular features, sometimes bestowing the organism with special abilities, such as slime bomb, spikes and much more. Worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microcosmum 2.

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  41. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 504 reviews

    Car Manufacture is a game about building and managing a car factory in the early 20th century. With nothing but a few thousand dollars, you will have the opportunity to build and develop your own factory, designing every aspect of its operation. Start by constructing buildings and organizing the first production line. Hire employees and train them to ensure their skill levels are high. Plan the op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Car Manufacture.

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  42. In Lucky Island, players take on the role of an island owner and engage in island construction and management. During the day, players command islanders to work and complete various tasks, while the night is dedicated to planning the island. Players have the freedom to build their islands according to their preferences and ideas, creating unique landscapes. The game introduces the concept of slot … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucky Island.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 1,773 reviews

    Upgrade a factory in an extraordinary world. Progress to unlock new resources and machines, leading to new ways to expand and grow. ❒ From Foundation to Complexity Begin your journey with a simple machine generating distinct cubes. Use combinations of cubes to unlock advanced machinery and new gameplay elements. ❒ An Evolving Factory Adventure Your factory is not just a collection of idle mach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sixty Four.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    96% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    A forest simulator where you plant trees and click animals to make them poop! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PolyPine.

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  45. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 1,842 reviews

    Face the first few days after the survivors come to the surface. Gather resources, scavenge the buildings and create a Zone that will be able to stop horde attacks at night. Conquer Prologue to prove you're ready for the upcoming full version of Infection Free Zone. “The Mad Virus” has spread throughout the world with the speed of jet planes. The infected are highly aggressive, fast and strong. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infection Free Zone – Prologue.

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  46. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    54% User Score Based on 225 reviews

    This game is a prologue for Stellar Settlers full game, click to see on Steam! Stellar Settlers is a space-base building and colony sim game. With unique vertical and horizontal base-building gameplay, take control of a settlement, build your own thriving colony on 5 hostile planets. Earn profits, buy parts & build a better Starship, colonize even richer planets & REPEAT! In every new planet wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Settlers: Arrival.

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  47. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    In a future where food is the ultimate symbol of status, you're a recipe automation technician for a ruthless aristocracy. Create, test and optimize your culinary machines in this deliciously dark zach-like! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Noodles.

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  49. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 352 reviews

    Cook your way through the bustling solarpunk city of Helianthus as Nori Kaga, a food cart chef aspiring to make it big like her role model, the Culinary Queen herself, Chef Rhubarb. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cook Serve Forever.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A cave-in has separated Simon, the highly prepared archaeologist, from his equipment. With nothing but a head lamp and his wits, Simon would very much like to stay alive long enough to return his notes to The Academy for study. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Lamp.

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