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Games like Dawn of the Defender

Looking for games like Dawn of the Defender? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Zombie Rush 100, Wasteland Angel or Survivor.

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  1. Zombie Rush 100 100 waves of unrelenting undead chaos. Can you survive them all? Dive into Zombie Rush 100, a pulse-pounding top-down survival shooter where every second counts. Arm yourself with an arsenal of escalating weapons—from gritty pistols to devastating plasma cannons—and fortify your stand against hordes that grow deadlier with each wave. Build traps, turrets, and barrie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Rush 100.

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  2. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    Wasteland Angel is a top-down twin-stick shoot ‘em up arena shooter. Fend off waves and waves of enemies and epic bosses as you try and survive in a post-apocalyptic America. Drive and shoot your way through the wasteland, protecting civilians, completing missions, and surviving another day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Angel.

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  3. Can you survive? Survivor is a thrilling throwback to the golden era of 80's arcade gaming. Step into a world overrun by zombies in this top-down shooter, where your survival hinges on quick reflexes, strategic planning, and a relentless trigger finger. As waves of undead close in, you'll need to master an array of weapons, utilize powerful bombs, and scavenge for critical loot to stay alive. Ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivor.

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  4. UPDATES THE YEAR 1 ANNIVERSARY UPDATE IS NOW LIVE! The biggest update since launch is here! Experience reworked and faster-paced gameplay, redesigned and improved enemies and arenas, a complete audio overhaul, UI improvements, and more! About the GameUNRELENTING FIREPOWER. ENDLESS HORDES OF THE UNDEAD. STEEL MEETS ROTTING FLESH... Face off against the onslaught of overwhelming zombie hordes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead World Order.

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  5. Fight your way through swarms of mutants and zombies in this intense top-down shooter. Complete rescue missions, survive deadly waves, and break out of the quarantine zone before it's too late. Are you ready to face the outbreak? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z Mission Breakout.

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  6. The office is under zombie attack! Recruit coworkers and survive the outbreak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Office Outbreak Savior.

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  7. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    43% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    The world has plunged into terror as gruesome hordes of zombies overrun it. As the hero in this on-rails shooter, you'll navigate the zombie frontier amidst floating brains and intense action. Defending against zombie attacks and protecting survivors is crucial, adding depth to the captivating storyline unique to zombie shooters and apocalypse survival games. Tracking various enemies in the chaoti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Siege City.

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  8. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,744 reviews

    "Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western era. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Crows.

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  9. The world has fallen into silence, but the zombie hordes have never been louder! Heroes and Zombies is a high-octane, top-down action shooter that tests your survival skills and reflexes in a world gripped by a relentless zombie infestation. You are one of the last heroes standing—humanity's final line of defense. There is only one way to stop the tide of the undead: Shoot, survive, and evolve! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes And Zombies.

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  10. Can you survive the Pixelated Apocalypse? GBC Survival: Red Moon Edition is a retro top-down survival game inspired by the classic aesthetic of 90s handheld consoles. Experience a world where peaceful farming meets brutal combat under the shadow of a terrifying Red Moon. ️ Key Features: Dynamic Survival System: Carefully manage your health (HP) and hunger levels. Eat berries, meat, or bake br… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GBC Survival: Red Moon Edition.

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  11. Glory DefenceGenre: Action, Shooter, Survival Modes: Single-player, Multiplayer Platform: PC ABOUT THIS GAMEGlory Defence is a fast-paced zombie survival shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by a deadly virus. As the infected turn into relentless zombies, humanity teeters on the edge of collapse. Elite special forces are deployed to defend the last fortified zones and protect the remai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glory Defence.

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  12. 65%Game Brain Score
    69% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Join elite forces in this fast-paced anti-terrorist FPS. Engage in tactical gunfights, master a variety of weapons, and outsmart enemy squads in immersive multiplayer battles. Your skills, reflexes, and strategy will be crucial for survival and victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anti Terrorist Shooting Game.

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  13. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    98% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    OFFICIAL DISCORD SERVER About the Game Ever wondered what happens when the best pest control expert meets a nuclear apocalypse? Meet Earl, the sole employee of Edna’s Pest Control, and the winner of 37 consecutive Employee of the Month awards. When mutants overrun the world, only Earl and his boss Edna have the guts and the wheels to save humanity!-- Why You'll Love Earl vs. the Mutants -- Be Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earl vs. the Mutants.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    75% User Score Based on 291 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Shoot, slice and surf on zombies by yourself or with friends. Fight overwhelming amounts of zombies and other monsters summoned by an evil wizard (ooOooOOOo spooky) in an early 1900s London. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIBZ.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 1,129 reviews

    Can you survive the horror? … a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a zombie-infested world by recruiting companions, upgrading weaponry and fortifying your position. Deadly 30 is a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly 30.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    68% User Score Based on 1,369 reviews

    The Culling Of The Cows is a side-scrolling shooter, tower defense game. You will take the role of Sammy, a soliloquising schizophrenic farmer with a self prophesied mission to lay waste to the disease spreading over his farm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Culling of the Cows.

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  18. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    70% User Score Based on 954 reviews

    The Apocalypse has arrived and your goal is simple: Make it 10 miles to safety through a limitless procedurally-generated world overrun with The Infected and packed with the tools and weapons to fight them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Miles To Safety.

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  19. They Are Thousands is a single-player, third-person action shooter focused on survival against massive zombie hordes. Set after the collapse of human civilisation, the game challenges players to stay alive while facing overwhelming numbers of infected in fast-paced combat scenarios. You play as a lone survivor fighting through post-apocalyptic environments that have been completely overrun. With … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Are Thousands.

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  20. Grab a gun and get blasting - these zombies are as vicious as they are silly. It's the apocalypse again! You may very well be the last person on Earth! Grab your gun and get blasting - these zombies are as vicious as they are silly. Survive day to day, upgrade your arsenal and supercharge your powerups to wreak havoc on the horde of dead meat shambling in your neighbourhood. KEY FEATURES - Actio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Z Meat.

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  21. World Z Defense - Zombie Defense Prepare. Defend. Survive. World Z Defense - Zombie Defense is an adrenaline-pumping action-strategy game set in a chaotic post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. As the last line of defense for humanity, you must lead elite squads of soldiers to hold off relentless zombie hordes attacking major cities across the globe. The World Is Falling – Will Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Z Defense.

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  22. Contagion Protocol is a brutal, stylish bullet-hell roguelike where survival is never guaranteed and the infected never stop coming.The world has fallen to the contagion. Civilization is gone. You’re what’s left - a lone survivor cutting through endless undead swarms in a fight that never truly ends. A Bullet Hell in the End TimesMow down waves of the infected with an arsenal that grows as fast a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contagion Protocol.

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  23. Project Zombie October 12, 2022. A small town is overrun by zombies, and only one survivor remains. As the last hope, you must make it through the night, armed with only your rifle and sniper, and eliminate every zombie that stands in your way before the break of dawn. Will you survive the horde? Features: Two Powerful Weapons: Choose between a fast-firing rifle or a precise sniper to take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Zombie.

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  24. Grab a weapon and come with us—the end of the world has begun, and time has run out. The end of the human race is near. The zombie attack is threatening our future. But there is one hope left: you. As a DELTA team soldier, you have the cure in your hands. Will you be the one to save the world? Use your weapons, find and keep track of ammunition, and reach your objective, which is several… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of the Dead Simulator.

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  25. Humanity's Last HopeEarth has fallen. The surviving remnants of humanity have escaped to a distant world, hoping to rebuild and start again. But peace was short-lived. A relentless alien armada has launched a devastating attack, threatening to wipe out humanity once and for all. Take control of an advanced Astro Fighter and become humanity's final line of defense. The future of mankind rests … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Fighters 2178.

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  26. Protecting Us From Incredibly Worrisome Extremely Hostile Oddities...is what you will be doing with your football! Defend the Earth from the invading disciples of the Deranged Octopus, and learn the ultimate secret of the Universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUFIWEHO.

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  27. Dark Eyes: Super Soldier is a fast-paced 2D sci-fi shooter set on the front lines of humanity’s war against the Delma—an alien species known as the “Dark Eyes” for their ominous, black dark eyes. As Earth’s Space Defense Force (ESDF) launches a desperate counter-offensive, you fight 'boots on the ground' alongside marines, push through massive battles, and uncover the truth behind the 'real' enemy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Eyes - Super Soldier.

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  28. In this survival driving game, you'll need to navigate through hordes of the undead, mowing them down with the power of your truck. As you drive through the chaos, you'll collect experience and get weapons that give you an edge against the zombie hordes. Upgrade your weapons to become an unstoppable zombie-crushing machine. The only way to stay alive is to keep driving. Surviving for 30… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truck.

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  29. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    If you like the demo & want to know more, feel free to check out my kickstarter site Your first priority is to stay alive and get out of this place! To get out you need to: * Explore your... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab 7: Cold Nights.

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  30. Desert Kill is a top-down roguelike action shooter where you have to destroy evil forces in the most brutal way If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESERT KILL.

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  31. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 2,626 reviews

    2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akane.

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  32. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    84% User Score Based on 398 reviews

    All Hell Has Broken Loose!!! The Haunted is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of Hell. The game features several multiplayer modes such as co-op survival, demons vs. humans and demonizer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted: Hells Reach.

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  33. A catastrophic slime-ocalypse just turned your city into a buffet for the undead—and guess what? You're the main course... ...but don’t panic! (Actually, panic a little. Okay, that’s just the right amount.) Grab your best bud (or go full lone-wolf mode) and dive head-first into Monsters and Me—a relentless, round-based, top-down arcade shooter where everything wants to eat your face. It’s fast. It… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters and Me.

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  34. "KILL EVERYTHING THAT MOVES, BECAUSE EVERYTHING THAT MOVES IS TRYING TO KILL YOU" Ever dreamt of leading a team of badass cats into battle? Well, get ready to make that dream a reality in "PurrAntics," a top-down shooter that'll have you on the edge of your seat. x----------------------------------------------------------------------------x THE CONCEPT..?  "Welcome to the wild world of '… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PurrAntics.

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  35. Dune Survivors Legends spoke of the "Gilded Dunes", a patch of desert where gold flows like sand and ancient treasures lie exposed under the sun. Driven by the promise of fortune, you ventured into the forbidden lands, only to find the legends left out one crucial detail: the desert does not give up its treasures willingly. Now trapped and surrounded by cursed guardians, the only way out is throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dune Survivors.

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  36. Overview: Brace yourself for an epic battle of brains and firepower in Doomsday Tower Defense, a fast-paced and strategic top-down game blending action, simulation, and strategy. With colorful 2D visuals and a dark, thrilling atmosphere, players must defend humanity's last stronghold against endless waves of zombies. Build, strategize, and manage resources to outwit and outlast the zombie apocalyp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Tower Defense.

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  37. Escape The Graveyard is a fast-paced third-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic nightmare. You play as Alice, a young survivor trapped near a cursed cemetery filled with deadly traps and hordes of the undead. Your mission? Fight your way through three increasingly dangerous zones, collect the keys to unlock new areas, and survive long enough to reach the final portal that leads to safety… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESCAPE THE GRAVEYARD.

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  38. Game Description: Zombie Survival: Last Stand - Rise Above the Undead! Welcome to Zombie Survival: Last Stand, where the apocalypse is not just a challenge; it’s an experience. Unleash your inner warrior as you battle against hordes of the undead, conquer terrifying mini-bosses, and unlock legendary characters in a beautifully crafted 3D world. Are you ready to take on the challenge of survivi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survival: Last Stand.

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  39. Drift. Survive. Dominate. Welcome to Drift Survivors, a fast-paced fusion of adrenaline-fueled drifting and chaotic survival combat! Take control of a sleek, high-performance car in a top-down arena where every corner, boost, and shot counts. Fight through relentless waves of enemies, upgrade your ride, and prove you’re the ultimate Drift Survivor. Features Master the Art of Drifting: Slide … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drift Survivors.

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

    Welcome to RaveYard, a thrilling top-down action game where you play as a gravedigger trying to restore peace in a cemetery overrun by the undead. The goal is simple—bury all the zombies that have risen from their graves before they overrun the cemetery and take you down! With fast-paced gameplay and hordes of zombies to tackle, RaveYard delivers a spooky, yet exciting experience that will keep yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RaveYard.

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  41. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled rampage through waves of relentless enemies. Plunge headfirst into a dystopian world overrun by ruthless enemies hell-bent on your destruction. As the last hope for humanity, it's up to you to unleash unparalleled fury upon the hordes that stand in your way. Armed to the teeth with an arsenal of high-tech weaponry, you'll dive into the fray with guns blazing and bla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Sails.

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  42. It is the year 2197. Humanity has never been closer to immortality - there is no disease that can't be cured, no virus that can't be defeated. Until now. You will use cutting-edge technology to shrink yourself down and hunt down a new and mysterious virus that can't be defeated by any other means If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herodes.

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    Command 3 characters and use strategy to survive on this post-apocalyptic shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OSES.

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  44. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    You are the bullet hell. Fight back against an overwhelming storm of monsters in this 2D top-down multiplayer reverse bullet hell, where you unleash screen-filling chaos while struggling to survive ever-escalating enemy hordes. Dive into procedurally generated levels, build absurdly powerful characters, and push your skills, talents, and weapons to their limits. Every run is different. Every mis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Storm.

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  45. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the 'roguelike' and 'tower defense' genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road Defense: Outsiders.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    "Fall" was created by Tan Haoxiang, the individual game developer of "The Jiang Si", "The Jiang Si 2: Curse of Soul", and "Star Quest","Fall" is a top-down modern zombie-style meat pigeon action game that presents players with a challenging and surprising post-apocalyptic this game, you will play as a survivor, shuttling through the ruins of a cit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FALL.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    60% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Meet Woody Two-Legs, the least infamous pirate of the Seven Seas. Things have never gone quite right for Woody. That is, until he scored big time and got his hands on a huge treasure. Sailing to a remote island, Woody was about to bury his treasure, just as any good pirate would do. Unfortunately, it turned out that the original owners of the treasure, namely Mr. Jones himself and his retinue of u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woody Two-Legs: Attack of the Zombie Pirates.

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  48. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 339 reviews

    Fast-paced rogue-lite shooter. Gatekeeper: Eclipse is a prologue ver. of the game Gatekeeper. Go on a quest to find the stolen Heart of the Universe and shoot your way through the hordes of machine enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gatekeeper: Eclipse.

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  49. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Alien Hallway is a totally new action- strategy shooting game for the PC developed by Alien Shooter series makers, Sigma Team company. Here, in Sigma's adrenaline-fueled game, players measure stamina with a never-ending stream of green creatures within the borders of a special military mission. The rules are severe and the fate of Humanity is put on the line. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Hallway.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 705 reviews

    Piss bottles. Bats. Bike locks. Face the media-manufactured outrage of braindead mobs in a fully destructible, randomly generated riot zone as you try to get home from court alive after each self-defense trial. Shoot, hack, blast & build walls & turrets vs tricky AI in this brutally intense shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acquitted.

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