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Games like Dead by Daylight: Roots of Dread

Games like Dead by Daylight: Roots of Dread

Games like Dead by Daylight: Roots of Dread

Looking for games like Dead by Daylight: Roots of Dread? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dead by Daylight: Tools of Torment, Dead By DayLight or Floors of Fate.

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  1. Dead by Daylight’s Tools Of Torment Chapter features a new Killer – The Skull Merchant – and two new Survivors, Thalita and Renato Lyra. The Shelter Woods Map has also been updated to include The Skull Merchant’s Hunting Camp. Purchasing this add-on unlocks 3 exclusive Cosmetics: The Skull Merchant’s Slipshod Prototype, Thalita’s Golden Ambition, and Renato’s Golden Touch. THE SKULL MERCHANT The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead by Daylight: Tools of Torment.

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  2. Will you be a leader? A hero? An escape artist? With this collection of original Survivors, it’s easier than ever to find the perfect skillset to suit your playstyle. Explore and discover new perks and backstories from a roster of 11 unique characters.Includes the following characters, previously released in our Chapter add-ons and an exclusive universal Charm: Ace Visconti (from “Of Flesh and Mud… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead By DayLight.

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  3. Challenge your skills in Floors of Fate, a single-player Action RPG. Battle through 50 handcrafted floors, customize your character, and piece together the lore of a ruined world. Every floor brings new enemies and tougher trials. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floors of Fate.

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  4. A survivors-like action roguelite where you discover your class through the spells you choose. Transform into one of 470+ mages, unlock them for future runs, bend the rules with 30+ runes, raise other players' fallen mages, and climb the Endless leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizard’s Path: Palette of Spells.

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  5. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

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  6. Cardcaster is a small 2d top-down deck building dungeon crawler roguelike where you perform abilities when playing cards. You explore the card dungeon that was used to create powerful cards. You fight off enemies and bosses to progress down the levels. The cards synergize together to create effects that are much more powerful than the some of their parts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardcaster.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    74% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

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  8. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer which tells the tale of personal development and the psychology of fear. Join protagonist John as he awakens in a bizarre hand-drawn kingdom and comes face-to-face with the terrors that dwell in the last place he'd have thought to look... Embark on an emotional odyssey exploring the depths of an unfamiliar environment using protagonist John's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perfect Pencil.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,197 reviews

    Unloved is based on the community award-winning mod for Doom2 with the same name by the same creator. Unloved is a strange place. A twisted reality. A nightmare that comes to life. A place where demons and abhorrent monsters manifest and possess the living with only one goal: to end you. Nothing wants you here. And there is no way out. Only the elevator that leads further and further down into the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNLOVED.

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  10. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 486 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    Corpse Party: Book of Shadows is a survival horror adventure game and the sequel to Corpse party BloodCovered: ...Repeated Fear. Corpse Party: Book of Shadows adds new twists and backgrounds for the characters who were barely touched upon in Corpse Party and mostly plays as a prequel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party: Book of Shadows.

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  11. The betrayed champion returns to the track. Arcade-style combat racing: shoot, drop mines, and destroy your rivals as you race to the finish line. Earn money, upgrade your cars, and weapons to survive increasingly challenging races and regain your position. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RD Racing.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    45% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Join QQ group chat303276098 About the GameImportant notice before purchase! Before Purchase Notice! Notice! This is a single-player buy-to-play game! The currently updated free DLCs — including Valkyria of the Battlefield, Mine Idol Rina, Kiss of the Jackal Hana, Villainess Heiress Jinyali, Chinese Chef Su Mucheng — are all included in the base game. Coins and items you collec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Better Days.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    FAMAZE is a retro themed roguelike puzzle adventure game. Choose the the dashing Knight, the cunning Thief, or the mystical Wizard each with unique special powers. Delve into The Mad King's ever changing dungeon to rescue the rutabagas! Never the same game twice! Music by Disasterpeace and Art by Oryx. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Famaze.

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  15. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stirring Abyss.

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  16. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 502 reviews

    Golden Krone Hotel is a gothic horror roguelike. Fight vampires with sunlight or become a vampire yourself and sneak in the shadows. Combines classic turn-based combat with dynamic lighting, an innovative potion system, and fast paced gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Krone Hotel.

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  17. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    52% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Fight. Die. Win! (And probably die some more.) There are no health kits. Sorry! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next Up Hero.

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  18. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 148 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    A rogue-lite hack'n'slash rushing head first into battle! Crawl through dungeons, gain new gear, experiment with perks and slay the foul beings blocking your way. Become a reanimated skeleton and ascend from the gloomy depths to settle a deadly grudge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeletal Avenger.

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  19. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    An inheritance. An old castle among mist-covered hills. Elizabeth Gray thought she only had to arrive, inspect Ravenhall, and sign a few papers. But from the very first night, it becomes clear: the castle came to her for a reason, and its silence hides a secret that will not be easy to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual novel: Shadows of Ravenhall Castle.

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  20. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    The Beast and its ravenous hordes emerged from the sea and stripped the land bare. Only Mirah stands in their way.Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hordes of Hunger.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    Survive the galaxy's toughest prison and rise to the top of a space gang! Explore, fight, craft, trade and learn convicts' stories to escape the facility. Space Prison is a turn-based tactical survival game with deep strategy and social RPG elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Prison.

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  22. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    ◆ Story Synopsis ◆ Set in the year 3323, the revolutionary Meta Mirror Project emerged from the collaboration between humanity and the super AI "Primus." This ambitious venture seeks to stabilize society and ensure security by repairing the consciousness of individuals struggling with intense emotional turmoil. Your journey unfolds as Enforcer Decem, tasked with repairing bizarre Mirrormazes ste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrace the Light.

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  23. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Death of a Wish is a vicious action-RPG set in a nightmare filled with horrifying monsters and terrifying people.Play as Christian, a Marked child raised by a cult and struggling to escape indoctrination, as he bands with others to challenge their oppressors. By taking down the four Sanctum Faiths: Father, Sister, Cardinal, and Priest, they will upend the order of the world.Rend your foes asunder … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death of a Wish.

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  24. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    72% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    An Action RPG at its core, I Shall Remain combines role-playing elements with survival and strategic aspects, and creates a blend never before seen. Through complex, real-time character progression and RPG system, over a hundred abilities to learn and upgrade, dozens of weapons and enhancers, thousands of Infected, over twenty mutations, tens of NPCs and teammates, within a twenty-plus hour long s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Shall Remain.

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  25. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 443 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 12 reviews

    Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Marked For Death.

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  26. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    62% User Score Based on 281 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Planet.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 234 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    Usurper is a Metroidvania Action-RPG inspired by Symphony of the Night and Super Metroid, your duty is to rid London of the Eldritch horrors unleashed by the Citadel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Usurper.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Lead your volunteers on an epic rogue-like adventure to restore the glory of their underground home. Loot and combine ancient artefacts to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Vesta Factory and -if you survive- make a better world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallback.

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  29. Dungeons and Treasure II is a voxel action roguelike for 1-4 players. Brave endless, scaling floors with 100+ items, buffs, and permanent unlocks. Explore procedural zones with unique bosses, secrets, and traps. Features full controller support and mid-run saves for desktop play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons and Treasure 2.

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  30. Step into a world of darkness and fear , where every shadow hides a threat, and every corner could be your last. This first-person horror experience puts you directly in the shoes of a lone survivor, armed only with a flickering flashlight and a battery-powered camera that reacts to the presence of danger. Every level is a terrifying puzzle: from abandoned, blood-soaked hospitals and decaying … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Escape Story - Evil House.

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  31. Special OfferFree DLC! We want to thank the community that supports our game. We'll be releasing free DLC with exclusive additional content: new abilities, enemies, secret areas, and special challenges. Thank you for being part of this adventure! Special OfferNew free content! We'll unlock free DLC that will expand the Roxanne: The Forgotten Path experience. This content will include: New … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roxanne The Forgotten Path.

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  32. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A challenging first-person psychological horror game where you play as Vera, trapped in a nightmare tied to her family’s tragic past. Burn the cursed teddies, restore lost memories, and break sealed doors to survive The Mare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsealed: The Mare.

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  33. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    A light horror roguelike adventure through a post apocalyptic world, with airships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyward Extraction.

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  34. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews

    Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Fight bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! Strengthen your hero by collecting relics, familiars from around the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Tower.

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  35. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Deathbound is a unique Soulslike. Build a party of four characters and instantly morph between them in and out of combat. Combine their abilities to pull off devastating attacks and slay those who stand before you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathbound.

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  36. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    When the Light Dies is a survival game with roguelite elements set in a desolate, frozen wilderness. Step into a murky world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When the Light Dies.

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  37. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 822 reviews

    Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition will include the game and all four of the DLC Drops from 2023. This is a fun, multiplayer game perfect for all skill levels. Four proton pack wielding Ghostbusters attempt to catch a Ghost haunting unique locations in asymmetrical multiplayer battles online or offline. As players progress, they will unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghostbusters.

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  38. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 566 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A VR survival horror roguelike. Trapped in a dying spaceship filled with horrors, you must explore, survive, and find your way back to the safety of Earth. Cosmodread features a rich, tense and immersive atmosphere that will make you forget about the world outside the headset. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmodread.

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  39. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    Fight your way through thousands floors of dungeons. Get precious treasures and slay undead creatures of hell to make your character stronger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Journey.

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  40. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 68 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

    Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asdivine Hearts.

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  41. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 2,702 reviews

    Welcome to the Wild West as you've never seen before. Follow Warren on his descent into the darkest recesses of the human soul, and try to survive in a world full of hard choices and even harder consequences. Because in this world, death is a constant presence and the black pacts which you make with forces beyond human comprehension will forever haunt all those around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hard West.

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  43. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 2,915 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a methodical and unforgiving 2.5D soulslike metroidvania in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function. Parry attacks to absorb prey, acquire their skills and empower your vessel in a world of anatomical horror and intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIME.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Winds of Arcana: Ruination is A 2.5D Action Platformer RPG featuring a souls-lite combat system and a rich narrative set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winds Of Arcana: Ruination.

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  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    66% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Cards of the Dead is a survival card game. Play your cards right and you might escape the zombie apocalypse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cards of the Dead.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Spirit Invoker Game Summary Spirit Invoker is a 2D bullet-hell, adventure game that lets you combine spirits to cast different spells. There are three different spirits that you can use. They represent the three main states of matter: solid, liquid, gas. You can combine up to three spirits, making the total number of spells to be 19. Spells allow you to damage enemies, maneuver more easily, prot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Invoker.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Primal tells the story of Jennifer Tate, a 21-year-old woman searching for her boyfriend through a series of demonic realms. As the story develops, more is revealed about Jen's past and her relationship with her boyfriend, as well as the nature of the demon worlds. In Primal, the player can control either Jen or Scree as they navigate the realms of Oblivion. As the game progresses, newer demonic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal.

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  48. Overview Star Catcher is an exciting game where you control a circle to collect stars while avoiding obstacles. The game features 100 progressively challenging levels, culminating in an epic boss fight on the final stage. Gameplay Basic Controls Move the player (blue circle) by following the mouse cursor with a controlled speed. Collect moving stars on the screen to earn points. A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Catcher Game.

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  49. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Shadow of Juarez is a top-down 2D wave-shooter with nonstop combat, tons of weapons, utilities, and upgrades. It features countless hours of progression to help you keep up with enemies that only get tougher and tougher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of Juarez.

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