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Looking for games like Death and Taxes? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Fortress Fury, Don't Open. COVID Outside or Mortal Coil.

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  1. Fortress Fury Know your battleground, build your defenses, and fight for your survival against the relentless goblin invasion. Your planning and fighting skills are the key to make your Last Stand! -------------- This game was developed for the 2024 Gamedev.tv game jam, with the topic Last Stand. -------------- NEW VERSION! What's new in v1.1? Bug-crushing! Projectiles were sometimes not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress Fury.

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  2. Don't Open. COVID Outside Made for the Quarantine Jam 2020. This is a 2D pixel art top-down bullet hell arcade videogame in which you play as a medic who has found the cure for the COVID-19 and has to give it to the infected people without getting infected himself. #Don'tStayAtHome! While everyone is locked on quarantine, a rogue medical researcher has found the cure to the fiendish virus. But th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Open. COVID Outside.

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  3. Browser version removed - not working!Please use the Windows version. Download the zip all the way down at the bottom, extract and open .exe file. The game should start from there and boot you into the start menu in windowed mode.   Premise: You find yourself in a dungeon containing one of the Life & Death shards. Would you claim its power and become an agent of balance or simply try and escape w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Coil.

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  4. Merry Christmas! This year was rough for Sakana, so he decided that none of the Phase girls would get their Christmas gift. Your objective is to go to the mysterious forest where Fishman hid all the presents and bring them back. They're carefully protected, so be cautious! Controls You can move your character using standard WASD or arrow keys, but be aware where you step - deep snow in the fore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas in Danger: Redemption.

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  5. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A game where you have to defend an alien carrier from human spaceships. CONTROLS - Use mouse/touch to navigate in menus - Select a ship to spawn using mouse cursor, WASD or directional arrows - Spawn a ship by pressing or holding the left mouse button or the spacebar - 'Esc' to pause the game (or touch the Pause button on web mobile) - 'F' to toggle between full-screen and windowed mode (on chan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mothership Defenders.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Birds murdered your Pa! His final wishes are for vengeance. Take your Pa's rifle and kill as many birds as you can to avenge his death. Battle a variety of enemies and bosses on your quest to kill the bird that murdered your Pa. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bird Assassin.

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  7. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Made for GMTK Game Jam 2022 How to play: WASD to move, Mouse to aim, Left-click to shoot. Once you've destroyed all of the enemies in a wave, a dice inventory screen will appear. Use the mouse to drag dice between the different slots. This screen is divided into two halves; on the left is your ship, where you can mount dice as weapons to boost your firepower. On the right is your stockpile, with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Risk Tolerance.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    58% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! Seep Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEEP Universe.

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  9. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Death Ray Manta is an arcade game where you shoot lasers to kill bad guys, flash lights at yourself and move to the next screen to do it all over again. Sorry, no T-Rex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Ray Manta SE.

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  10. It's Don't Duck! The HIT GAME SHOW from your fledgling days RETURNS! And you're one of our FIRST contestants! Don't worry squirt, it's easy! Just show our adoring fans at home some hapless violence and spice up their evenings! And try not to scratch that helmet too much. It isn't cheap. But that's not all! Entertain our guests and you'll get DUCCBUCKS! We'll even give you a special bonus gif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Duck.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Solve puzzles by scaling stuff inside the mysterious mansion in this creepy-stealth-puzzle adventure game! Best played in 1280 x 720! HOW TO PLAY! 1. W/S/A/D or arrowkeys to move 2. Press Space to enter Ghost Mode! When in Ghost Mode you can change DieMansions of some object by clicking left mouse button on them. 3. Press E / LMB  when close to some objects to pick them up. Press E again to p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DieMansion.

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  12. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A misterious room,A birthday cake,Someone is there, ESCAPE. Use headphones -> best experience This game was made for Low Effort Jam #14Theme: Birthday > Controls [WASD] to move[Mouse] to look around[Left mouse button] to interact with objects.[ESC] to remove mouse focus from the game. Credits Tools - Unity 3D- AUTODESK Maya 3D- Adobe Photoshop- Adobe Substance Painter Sounds - [Dark Ambience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Your Birthday.

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  13. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Notice: Web build is outdated at the moment, it is the 1.1 version, it still plays fine but I made a few bug fixes in version 1.2. If the web build did not work for you, try using firefox. If all fails you can download the files and play locally. I highly suggest downloading the 1.2 version of the game as I fixed some annoying bugs. Controls: - press left and right to move in that direction, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Sky.

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  14. After being grounded for radicalizing the local geese, Jax escapes from his room to continue committing crime. However, the local police force intend to stop Jax in his rebellious ways.  [This game’s narrative is meant to be purely comedic. Please do not actually beat up police officers.]    Controls WASD to Move Shift to Sprint Left Click to Attack Credits Teagan Ankersen Sam Gutierrez-Olvera … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jax Attacks.

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  15. Help Slime Jr. who has been separated from his lifelong friend John, to find his way back to his home by navigating throughout the house! Given enough moisture and water sources, Slime Jr. is capable of growing in size, expanding his perception of his surroundings and ability to ricochet himself from projectiles he can shoot! Slime Jr. is also capable of duplicating himself to make a perfect copy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slimeward Bound.

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  16. Death Pirate is a new mix of shoot'em up and RPG with a gripping story and an original soundtrack. Fly through the city of South Town to unravel the mystery of the Death Pirate. The game features 7 playable characters and 26 unique stages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Pirate.

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  17. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Rogue Space is a 2D Space Rogue-lite made in 7 days for the GameJam 7DRL 2023. To play the updated version, visit this link. In Rogue Space, your goal is to Survive for as long as possible and Earn Money to increase your score. To achieve, this you will explore a unique, procedurally generated world, mine rare asteroids, fight evermore powerful enemies, and purchase weapons, items and upgrades for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Space.

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  18. Amara: The Unmaking The Crucible is gone. The land is breaking. And you’re running out of time. Amara: The Unmaking is a dark-fantasy, pixel-art, side-scrolling action platformer where tight movement, hazards, and enemies collide—and your Blink teleport turns survival into a skill you can master. About This Game For generations, the Order of the Crucible protected the Crucible of Creation—an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amara: The Unmaking.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 600 reviews

    Super Trench Attack™ is a goofball comedy twitch-shooter based in a World War setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Trench Attack!.

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  20. 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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  22. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    [Media 2075031] Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceship Looter.

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  23. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    61% User Score Based on 111 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 32 reviews

    This critically acclaimed sequel to Velocity Ultra weaves together two classic game formats into one seamless adventure, featuring puzzle-platforming action alongside award-winning top-down shoot 'em-up gameplay! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Velocity 2X.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 980 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in an all new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty! Mr. Shifty follows a teleportation-fueled heist to break into the world's most secure facility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Shifty.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Welcome to the crazy world of Sweezy Gunner! An eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. Are you hungry for action? Do you crave intense mayhem? The objective is simple, find out what killed the human terrafromers and destroy it. Thats what you were brought in to do and its what you do best. Landing on Terrafort is just the beginning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweezy Gunner.

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  26. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    47% User Score Based on 350 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon. Hidden in the darkness of the dungeons are shops, casinos and elevato… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99 Levels To Hell.

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  27. Overview It's a unique day/night survival adventure — experience a blend of strategic exploration and tower defense in a world where every decision matters and every night could be your last. Gather enough resources before the darkness sets in! How to Play Day Phase Movement Buttons: Move across the map (North, South, East, West). Collection: Click to collect Pyrogems. Wood is gathered automa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers by the Fire.

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  28. Help Patty dive into the planet to uncover its treasures of food, with your eyes of the GOLDEN COOKIE, said to be the most LEGENDARY of all. Thee deeper you go, the more nutritious the food. But be warned, there are evil creatures that lurk beneath, and if you get hit by them before escaping with Patty's Super Burp (Middle Mouse Button), then you lose all that energy. Getting hit 5 times will su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patty's Last Meal.

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  29. Made for the 32BitJam. This is an arcade-y styled shooter where you are the worker of an ice cream cart on a hot summer evening. People are so desperate to cool down, they're even attacking your cart and you! Try to survive the rush and maybe you can enjoy the sunset when you're done. Gameplay Over time, enemies will show up and make a beeline towards your cart, damaging it in the process. If y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ice Cream Horde.

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  30. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Controls Left click and drag the mouse to aim and set tentacle power and direction. Release to launch. Right click to fire your weapon to clear out enemies A to deploy your Ink cloud and S to sing your Siren Song  Hit fishermen’s hooks with the tentacle to latch onto them then press the on screen key when it's green to pull down an attached guy.  Don’t press the key when it is red. Jellyfish will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fisherman's Fiend.

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  31. Bit Swap is a 1-bit style endless faller game. Created for the purpose of Midyear 2022 Flame Game Jam. Story: Meet Timmy - a young kid whose life was remarkable in a very particular way. Everything he was doing was either of two things. He could only count to two, his body had two colors, the clothes in his wardrobe were either black or green, and his favorite music bands were playing jazz or deat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit Swap.

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  32. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    -----------------------------------------------------------A small student project with a slime theme. Made for the OpenGameArt's Summer Game Jam 2022.  It took us around 3 weeks to make and we hope you will have fun! OUR TEAM UI & Narrative Designer: Ben131313 (Benoit Lemieux) Material Artist & Narrative Designer: Scp-4217 (Emerik Deschamps)  Level Designer: Patrick Faubert (Patrick Faubert) Gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Masters - OpenArtsSummerGameJam.

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  33. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    THIS IS A PIXEL GAME JAM 2024 ENTRY! We planned a lot of contents for later updates such as boss fights (the composer already made a soundtrack for it lol) to improve this project even more! So if you like what you're seeing right now, please support us by voting / reviewing for Aqua Crunch on Pixel Game Jam 2024, then we might have a chance to make this into a full game! Thank you! Link to vote… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aqua Crunch.

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  34. Codo - The Elbow of Fate This game was mostly made in 2020 when I had a lot of time on my hands. Then I suddenly stopped having lots of time on my hands and the project got put on hold. It is a top down shooter about saving a rock star who was abducted by aliens. The main character is a wrestler with a gun. You can punch and shoot and have to fight your way through a horde of aliens. The levels ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to El Codo: The Elbow of Fate.

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  35. How To Play: Aim with your mouse.Pick up slimes and shoot them with your mouse left click, you can only have one slime at a time.Move with WASD Combine slimes by shooting them at one another, and use their combination for you advantage.Press E to get into the crafting menu and craft bombs and potions from slime.Use what you crafted by using the 1-4 number keys.Press P to pause and/or change the so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Of The Living Slimes.

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  36. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Annihilate waves of aliens, build your base, improve your mercenary, do it all with a sound track bathed in rock. Extinction Alien Invasion is an arcade shooter with elements of RPG, inspired by games like: Shadowgrounds, Alien Breed and Alien Swarm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXTINCTION ALIEN INVASION.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    In T.E.C 3001 (Tesla Energy Collector), you are guiding a cutting-edge technology robot to collect virtual space energy leftovers for humanity. With great graphics and a unique heart-pumping soundtrack, T.E.C 3001 has what it takes to keep you on the right track. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to T.E.C. 3001.

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  39. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 143 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Action Roguelike FPS. Kill monsters, get cash, plan route, buy weapons, choose perks, destroy level, outrun death, unlock stuff, live again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STILL NOT DEAD.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,912 reviews

    It's time to unleash your inner Pug! [Media 2083981] Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turbo Pug.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,854 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 7 reviews

    Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre but this time with a bunch of humor and a bucket of blown of body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal. It’s 1944 and 15 years have passed since Vinnie survived the Thugtown Massacre. But now, some loose ends start crawling out of the past, dragging V… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2.

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  42. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    75% User Score Based on 234 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 7 reviews

    Cross of the Dutchman is an action adventure game based on the true story of the folk legend 'Pier Gerlofs Donia'. The story takes place in medieval Western Europe, in the province of Frisia, near the turn of the 16th century. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cross of the Dutchman.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    49% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Crimson Metal is an old school, hardcore, dynamic, brutal, challenging and atmospheric first person shooter experience. In other words - this game is not for faint hearted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Metal.

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  44. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Get ready for an immersive and adrenaline-pumping experience with Combat Troops VR. This intense virtual reality game puts you in the shoes of a professional soldier, tasked with taking on a variety of challenging military missions.Game Features Levels: 10 maps (approx. 4 km²) including a tutorial and training map 4 difficulty levels Both enemy and friendly bots Weapons: 30 types of weapons (r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Troops VR.

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  45. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 416 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 27 reviews

    The game mixes pure shooting arcade with the use of different bullets to solve all the situations Rise will find on his path. Think of a more arcadey Another World, also with a very tight relationship between gameplay and story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise & Shine.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    73% User Score Based on 783 reviews

    Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overture.

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  47. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Countless enemies had been shot, hacked and slashed in the history of games. Now it is time to ram a wooden lance in some gut, send your foes flying, and watch them bite the dust! Body parts ripping off, ragdoll horse physics, and destructive environments included. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Knight: Rogue Rider Edition.

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  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 361 reviews

    Against explosive firepower, bitter cold, and dizzying heights, Fork Parker must outwit a group of no-talent game developers in a deadly holiday promotional game. Also, it's free. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fork Parker's Holiday Profit Hike.

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