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Looking for games like Descent into Io? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Descent, ITER-8 or Evochron Legacy SE.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 356 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome to Descent - 30 levels of the most mind-bending, stomach-churning action game ever. Featuring true 3-Dimensional worlds with light source shading, texture mapping, 3-D morphing, directional sound effects and sizzling music, this is technology taken to the limit.You begin deep below the surface of Lunar Base I where an unknown alien race has taken over the chasm of the Post-Terran Mining Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Also Announced at ONL About the GameCongratulations, Operator #8 You have been randomly selected for the ITER Corporation’s exciting vertical ventures department. Drill the pillars that encircle our homeworld, extract essential resources, and try not to get obliterated in the process. If you fail, don’t worry,  your replacement will be along shortly - probably with a better attitude. > … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ITER-8.

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  3. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

      Evochron Legacy is a freeform space flight simulation that focuses on 'lone-wolf' survival gameplay and pilot controlled spacecraft management. The environment setting is a vast seamless style universe where you can perform many activities including buying, trading, spying, racing, escorting, delivering, emergency responding, mining, exploring, weapon/equipment crafting, cleaning solar panels, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evochron Legacy SE.

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  4. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    The game is filled to the brim with the atmosphere of cold space and zero gravity, features unusual game mechanics with a lot of puzzles, exploration, stealth, resource extraction, crafting, fights with alien forces and seizing space stations! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somewhere on Zibylon.

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  5. Dive into a roguelike/roguelite space adventure where every level is a surprise and every map presents a unique challenge. In this action-packed game, balance strategy and adrenaline as you navigate two intense game modes and customize your gear to conquer every corner of the universe. Exclusively on PC, this journey is filled with creative mechanics and stunning visuals. **Two Unique Game Mode… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost in the house.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Save your species as you engage in fast-paced mechanized combat in the single-player campaign containing 50 adrenaline-pounding missions and arm your Planet Runner with blazing firepower - over 25 armaments, including gatling guns, guided missiles, fuel-air mortars and plasma cannons. Become a mech pilot and fight off mysterious alien invaders Various mission types from search and destroy to esco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Steel.

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  7. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Mechanized warfare is reborn! Welcome to Mechanized Corps: Rebirth. Set in the critically acclaimed Dark Horizons Universe, this reimagining of Max Gaming's 2016 action shooter,  Dark Horizons Mechanized Corps, follows the success of 2024's tabletop wargame. THE SETTING The year is 2361. Three hundred years have passed since Cold War rivalries culminated in nuclear war. Humankind has expanded … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanized Corps: Rebirth.

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  8. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Three ruthless kings have declared war on your lands! Their merciless armies march forward, drowning the sacred swamps in blood and leaving only ruin in their wake. But the power of ancient magic still lingers beneath the surface—and it’s up to you to awaken it. Take command of mystical artifacts, each imbued with powerful spells, and turn the swamplands into a deadly labyrinth for the invaders. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Runes.

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  9. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    A challenging survival RTS roguelite about surviving against thousands of enemies. Start each run with the hopes of going as deep as you can. Customize your army with different weapons, armour and upgrades. When you inevitably fail, use the knowledge gained to make your next attempts stronger through meta progression upgrades. Hold your ground Once you start fueling your drill, a massive swarm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Among the Swarm.

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  10. "Fraud Camp: Survival Escape" is a stealth-and-survival extraction-style adventure game. Trapped inside a heavily guarded compound filled with patrolling security guards, sharp-nosed police dogs, and fully armed response units, you must gather supplies, break through blockades, and return safely to the dormitory after each mission. 1. SearchExplore the compound to find essential items t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fraud Camp: Survival Escape.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    61% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    You are an ordinary man who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Your plane crashes off the coast of a sinister island, hidden from civilization by a shroud of fog and rumor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Isolated.

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  12. A bright white light, the hero wakes up and sees a crystal in front of him, he realises he must find the others, and restore the greatness of his settlement! Where are all the people? He takes a simple sword and goes to the nearest island in search of the people... FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHINGFrom one almost forgotten to a thriving kingdom, build greatness with your allies. Use building tools to cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aldo: Memory of the Kingdom.

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  13. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 186 reviews

    CleanFall is a sandbox survival roguelike that combines ship-building, tower defense, and a unique alchemic turret system. You must leverage whatever you can find to survive in this dynamic underground world! 1.0 ROADMAPNote: additional content may be added based on community feedback. FEATURES Dynamic Ecosystem – Enter a ravenous ecosystem teeming with exotic creatures, and learn to exploit the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CleanFall.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    83% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    The fierce and bloody battles in OPG: Clan Wars combine dynamic firefights, brutal opponents and a Survival system to create a true hybrid of genres. Raid Recycling loot into resources Capturing territories. Fortifications for the defense of the Base. Vehicles OPG: Clan Wars offers a variety of game modes so that everyone can find something to their liking. You can play Arena Sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OPG: Clan Wars.

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  15. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    Chapter One: The Enigma of the Root Mountains Nowhere: Mysterious Artifacts Set in September 1993, the first episode begins with four friends heading into uncharted territory, searching for a mysterious artifact. It doesn’t take long to realize something is wrong, as this is the site of the Root Experiment, famed for its stories of those who enter and never return. There is no other option but to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nowhere: Mysterious Artifacts.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 1,796 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 3 reviews

    A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics, and the best zero-G robot-blasting combat ever devised. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overload.

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  17. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Space Pirate Captain McCallery explores a mysterious ruin in an alien swamp in search of treasure in this Low-Poly 3D Action-Adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Captain McCallery Ep. 2: Pilgrims in Purple Moss.

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  18. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 748 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 15 reviews

    Sublevel Zero - Redux is a first-person roguelike six-degree-of-freedom shooter set in a universe where reality is falling apart. Take control of a lone gunship pilot whose mission is to loot and craft ancient technology. Descend into a vast underground facility, fighting through procedurally generated zero gravity environments to recover the technology you and your clan need to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sublevel Zero Redux.

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  19. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Hurry up to take as many orders as possible. Get behind the wheel, but and be careful with the animals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animals Transport Simulator.

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  20. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    48% User Score Based on 273 reviews

    Aquanox Deep Descent is a first person underwater vehicle shooter, in which players control a variety of customizable ships to engage in fierce battles in the dystopian deep sea world of Aqua. In the near future the Earth's surface has become uninhabitable. What remains of humankind lives in former mining and research stations, deep below the surface of the sea. Born and raised in the only wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquanox Deep Descent.

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  21. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Dead Hand is a turn-based tactical roguelike game set in a fully destructible procedural environment. Guide your Autonomous Weapons Platform in a fatalistic trek through a multiple level underground cave complex in order to fulfill your directives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Hand.

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  22. Cube-e - platformer on accuracy with a change in gravity, performed in 2D graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CUBE-e.

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  23. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    53% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

    Change your playground into a battlefield. Square off against an out-of-control 3D Printer with an army of your old-school toys, and stop the Plastic Rebellion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plastic Rebellion.

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  24. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Lost in time and space and fighting for survival, it is up to you to save the crew of a World War I submarine in Tales from the Void, a squad-based, atmospheric real time tactics game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from the Void.

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  25. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

    Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES.

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  26. What kind of game is this? This is a zombie simulation of the end of the environment to survive the game. The background of the game is one year after the zombie outbreak. Players will play three different roles, searching for supplies in an abandoned hospital building to survive. Each character has its own strengths and weaknesses, which will affect their chances of survival. The materials … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 废土黄昏 Dusk of the wasteland age.

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  27. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    In 20 different missions you have to tactically prevent pirates in the Gulf of Aden from attacking and seizing civilian targets. These targets range from oil tankers and drilling platforms to sailing yachts and even disabled pirate mother ships. You will engage pirates in varying maritime environments from your ever-changing tabletop command center on the bridge of your own central naval command s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gulf of Aden - Task Force Somalia.

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  28. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

    You're going down... again. If you thought Descent went to the edge of 360° 3D power-blasting sensory insanity, then prepare yourself. You're about to plunge over the edge, and into the depths of Descent II. Suddenly warped into the outer reaches of the Zeta Aquilae System, your new mission sends you into the black depths of treacherous alien mines. You blast through enemy robots with powerful ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent 2.

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  29. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 302 reviews

    Salvation Prophecy is a military space epic. Human, mutant, and robotic factions are at war for galactic domination. Battles rage as space fleets collide. Invaders clash against fortified enemy colonies. Yet the greatest danger is the impending annihilation foretold by an apocalyptic prophecy. You must seek out the mysteries of distant alien worlds, and master ancient powers to withstand the comin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salvation Prophecy.

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  30. Harness your MOBA skills, and dominate the first of the SOBOs! Discover the Single-player Online Battle Open-world genre, fight for your life, explore an alien planet, defend your crashed ship, survive arena battles, encounter intelligent adversaries, and earn the love of appropriately odd pets. Contact: [email protected] If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Donovan.

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  31. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 2,206 reviews

    You are a representative of the CRAFT & Co company. You are selling automated fabrication tools across the galaxy when your spacecraft crashes into a hostile planet. Use the tools you sell and the local resources to build up all of what you'll need to survive and eventually be able to escape the planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dig or Die.

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  32. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subdivision Infinity DX.

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  33. A claustrophobic first-person underwater survival horror game where you must navigate procedurally generated cave systems on a draining oxygen tank while being hunted by a massive apex predator. Test your nerves in the main exploration mode, or fight back with a harpoon gun in the action-focused Shark Cage mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Cave Diving.

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  34. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Sky to Fly: Soulless Leviathan is a sequel to the legendary steampunk action runner. Upon learning of the impending attack on Vetropolis, the main hero has decided to become an Agent, but the corrupt authorities want to stop him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky to Fly: Soulless Leviathan.

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    Kill is a survival game with RPG elements and a lot of enemies in a single game..Craft production systems hunting gun and bullets to survive you must regularly eat and drink If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROCK.

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  36. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Assassin of spider 2: 2099 is futuristic third person/first person sci-fi shooter where player mission is to kill space spider and collect skulls If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assassin Of Spider 2: 2099.

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  37. Step into the wild descent of Only Down: Not Up! As a crane operator who just finished his shift, you suddenly find yourself stranded at the top of a massive crane tower. There’s no way back up your only choice is to jump down. Every platform, every step, every leap could be fatal… and a single mistake sends you right back to the very top. To reach the ground, get home, and end this ordeal, you’l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only Down: Not Up!.

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  38. View Game
    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Nuclecard is a post-apocalyptic survival card game where every decision matters. Build your base across 30+ unique locations, craft 50+ items, cook 35+ foods, and master essential survival skills like farming, hunting, and water purification. The real challenge comes from the world itself. Radiation zones demand careful navigation, brutal winters punish the unprepared, and 30+ random events trigge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclecard.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Wreckborn is a combination of survival, base building, exploration, and combat in space. This single-player science fiction game offers gameplay in a procedurally generated open world full of asteroids, wrecks, and clashes with space pirates. Your goal is to survive, develop your colony, and build infrastructure in the unforgiving cosmos. Step by step, reclaim control over the system that space… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wreckborn.

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  40. TL;DRJet Scalawag: The King of Shooters is a 3D space shooter inspired by Star Fox, Wing Commander, Tie Fighter, Descent, Freespace and more. Ok I'll say it - Everspace, Chorus, Star Wars Battlefront and Squadrons are also great, but you really should check out my game if you believe in the Indie Solo Dev* spirit! (And it's really frickin' awesome, besides!!!) *Well, director/solo programmer is m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jet Scalawag: The King of Shooters.

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  41. "Cybernetic mice and cheese in space. What's not to like?" - Donna J. Haraway A serious matter in a playful mannerYou are the first human to launch in a rocket since the AI Exodus, many generations ago. Your personal AI companion, Olli, is helping you steer and understand rocket physics. The Earth, abused by accelerating trade, unlimited capitalism and nuclear war, is nearing 16.7 degr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Break.

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  42. View Game
    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Surrounded by nothing but DUST. A mysterious complex of interconnected chambers and corridors remains. Will you plunge deeper, again and again? Will you learn its secrets? Descend through at least six dense and interconnected floors Collect DUST to purchase precious supplies Contend with a variety of surreal creatures. Get to the bottom. put an end to our destructive legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEMON DUST.

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  43. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    A lone wanderer on the edge of space, a mystery as old as the universe itself, and one little robot who just wants to make the tea. Into Black is a First-Person VR action adventure that takes you into the depths of a mysterious alien planet. Explore the endless darkness, mine valuable resources, and fight off alien beasts solo or co-op with up to three friends, as you try to repair your ship and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Black.

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  44. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    81% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Catharage is a space tactics extraction roguelite with looter and subsim elements. Pilot a large spaceship, engage enemy fleets, loot their wrecks for new weapons and equipment, then warp into more dangerous encounters! The game is currently in alpha stages, as features are still subject to change. Content currently includes diverse space encounter generation with around 30 different POIs, 10 pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catharage.

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  45. View Game
    46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Descend deep underground, dig and explore mines. Collect rare ores, upgrade your gear, and unlock new levels of procedurally generated dungeons. Each descent is a chance to find something valuable... or lose everything. Down below, you’ll face more than just rocks: traps, cave-ins, blocked passages, and areas that require special tools. Use bombs to clear debris, manage your stamina, and plan you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Pit.

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  46. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 336 reviews

    QANGA - Now Available in Early Access! Please Note: QANGA is an Early Access game, actively being developed by a small independent team. By choosing to purchase QANGA now, you are directly supporting its development and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the game. Expect to encounter bugs and see some features still in progress. Your support and feedback are crucial in helping us create… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QANGA.

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  47. View Game
    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    In ASTROSWARM, fight as a lone astronaut against an incoming swarm of zombified astronauts. Travel from planet to planet to find the source of this blight! Build a variety of different turrets to stave on the unrelenting waves of enemies. Protect your module from attackers or face certain death. Defeat enemies to level up and gain game-changing power-ups and weapons. Find synergies that wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTROSWARM.

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  48. Escape the treacherous depths of Immanis, where danger lurks at every turn. Navigate through dark and mysterious caverns, harvest valuable resources, and outsmart relentless enemies as you fight to reach the surface. Will you survive the depths and find your way to freedom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Depths of Immanis.

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  49. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Confront an action horror experience where you take on the role of a resilient and trained survivor named Amy. Earth has been invaded by hostile extraterrestrial beings and it is up to you to navigate through dangerous environments, scavenging for supplies and fighting back against the intruders. The alien encounters during your journey will heighten the sense of danger and fear, immersing y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Blooded.

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  50. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    61% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    WISHLIST THE PROLOGUE! About the Game A highly addictive survival crafting tower defense game! Gather, craft, build turrets, shoot guns, and expand the land to defend against waves of enemies! Gather resources and craft materials. Craft useful equipment, turrets, and structures. Beat waves of enemies using turrets and melee/ranged weapons. Expand the land to reveal new resources and craf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Crafter TD.

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