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Looking for games like DESPAIR? Here are top survival survival recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with TOXIC PULSE, Animal Kostume or Prehistorik.

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  1. TOXIC PULSE is a relentless bullet hell survival FPS. No cover, no regeneration — just you and an escalating nightmare. Dodge diving aerial threats and crushing monoliths in a constantly evolving arena. Every wave demands perfect aim and lightning reflexes. Can you survive until Wave 10? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOXIC PULSE.

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  2. No talk, compadre. It's Animal Kostume time! Follow kroc-boy in his path to overcome a series of difficult levels in this hardcore 2D platformer with a lot of enemies, bullets and surprises. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Kostume.

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  3. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Half Human, Half Hungry Raider of the lost Nosh! Prehistorik, a member of the T-Bone Tribe, is hungry and ready for a bronco lunch! Armed with Diner-Club, his faithful frazzler, he sets off on his food-spotting expedition. Follow Prehistorik from the unexplored ice-fields of Antarctica, the darkened mysterious caverns of the shady continent to the lush jungles of the Tropics. Featur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prehistorik.

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  4. TYPE YOUR way to survivalWORDGUN is an arcade typing shooter where YOUR keyboard is YOUR weapon. Enemies are approaching, TYPE the words to blast THEM AWAY before THEY reach you. CLASSIC STICK FIGURE ACTIONClean, minimalist visuals inspired by flash-GAME era aesthetics. A LONE stickman WITH a pistol stands against waves of enemies shambling toward you, ARMS outstretched. No clutter. No distr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORDGUN.

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  5. A new Arcade 3D Game Dive into the heart-pounding world of Teared, an exhilarating 3D arcade action-platformer that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through 9 captivating levels and 2 bonus stages. Prepare to confront a formidable lineup of adversaries, including 9 colossal bosses and an array of fantastical creatures like dragons, skeletons, bats, spiders, and menacing cyclops. As the hero in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teared.

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  6. 97%Game Brain Score
    97% User Score Based on 61 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    #arcade #shmup #shooter #action Hand-drawn bullet-hell!  A frenetic shooter combining the run-and-gun mechanics of Metal Slug with the infinite loops and shmup-ing of Resogun, wrapped up with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZOE Begone!.

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  7. Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies.

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  8. Survive the holographic barrage of turrets in the Danger Room on the HTC Vive. Slow time, dodge lasers, suck bullets and fire them back at enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danger Room.

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  9. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    You are a little fried tater trying to survive as earth turns apocalyptic in this action packed side-scroller shooter If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Tater.

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  10. *This page was for the free public beta that has since ended. Thank you for the support!*SUFFER is back! SUFFER 2 is a tough-as-nails boomer shooter with a horror punk twist - become The Spirit of Anarchy and destroy the corporate police state with righteous ninja fury! Deadly traps, aggressive enemies, and abstract level design will take you to hell and back. Experience a pixelated dystopian hell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUFFER 2.

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  11. Protect the hearts known as 'these' from the approaching corruption of monsters known as 'them' with the last remaining survivors in this twisted dark fantasy realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to These Are Them.

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  12. Zombies are everywhere! Arcade-inspired shooter, where relentless waves of undead creeps shamble, sprint, and swarm at you in a cramped room! Your only chance? A wild arsenal of weapons and just enough skill (and blind LUCK!) to keep the hordes at bay. Strap in and embrace the chaos! Trapped in an inescapable room, you’ll take on endless waves of zombies, mowing them down by the hundreds with ra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombies Overloaded.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In 2049, humans have spread across the stars, but their peace comes to an end when a fleet of rogue AIs called “Aura” shows up from the depths of space. This AI force wipes out colonies with deadly accuracy and cruelty. “Aura” started as a secret Earth project that went off the grid. Now, it has one aim, to wipe out all living things and set up a new world run by machines. You are XxX_sigmawarrio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AstroRage2049.

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  14. It's just an old-school arcade game. Horde of bots, (almost) a tons of guns and a challenge for the high score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guns and Bots.

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  15. A Retro Style Classic Side-Scrolling Shoot'em Up! Super Arcade Boy's Debut! Meet Super Arcade Boy, an arcade champion in the past, and now a planetary freedom fighter. Fly him through 8 levels while defeating waves of enemies and bosses. Have amusing conversations with the aliens you are destined to defeat. Then ultimately save planet Earth from being attacked! FEATURES - 8 Levels with Bosses. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth.

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  16. New York’s underground has become a warzone. Aliens have invaded the subway, and you, a lone security guard, are the last line of defence for a train full of terrified passengers. Armed with only a pistol and limited ammo, you must fend off relentless waves of extra-terrestrial attackers while scavenging the tunnels for vital supplies. Every bullet counts and every decision could mean survival or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subway Invasion.

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  17. Proxyma is a hardcore retro-style 2D platformer that challenges you to finish 13 increasingly hard levels in a single run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proxyma.

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  18. Get ready for an epic battle to save Earth from an alien invasion in Tilebreaker Next Level! The aliens have encased the planet in a network of dark, impenetrable blocks, and it's up to you to shatter them. Arm yourself and prepare for fast-paced action, dodging deadly enemy attacks and facing off against formidable alien bosses in heart-pumping battles. As you progress through increasingly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tilebreaker Next Level.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    In “Can Strike,” you play as a worker at Fish Co, where the employees have gone on strike to demand better working conditions and fair wages. But the company isn’t backing down - they’ve sent in waves of robots to break up the strike and force the workers back to their jobs. As a member of the union, you’ve been granted powerful weapons to defend yourself and your fellow workers against the r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Can Strike.

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  20. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 43%Based on 5 reviews

    Why should war be hell when it could be fun? Enter InkSplosion, a single screen twin-stick shooter, where the only real enemy is beating your previous high-score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InkSplosion.

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  21. 2d space shooter game where need avoid and destroy enemies and big boss If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission In Space.

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

    FastShoot is a true chess game in the world of first-person shooters: Destroy your enemies in the most unbelievable and spectacular ways - shoot, blow up, throw them over cliffs, throw them under deadly blows and use your abilities and surroundings wisely! Uncomplicated mechanics, familiar to every shooter fan! A variety of different opponents, requiring unique strategies and using special techniq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FastShoot.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Cyber Assassin is a fast-paced arena shooter where you play as a robot annihilating everything in your path. Survive relentless waves of diverse enemies. After each wave, choose upgrades for your character to become even more effective at destroying enemy robots. Engage in intense combat, strategically enhance your abilities, and dominate the arena in Cyber Assassin! Key Features: Intense Arena… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Assasin.

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  24. Heart: Future Whispers is a top-down shooter set in a dystopian future. Face hordes of enemies, manage resources to acquire powerful weapons, and uncover the dark secrets behind the chaos. Test your skills in infinite mode and fight for the highest score! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart: Future Whispers.

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  25. 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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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    You have one goal: ANNIHILATE AS MANY WAVES AS YOU CAN!You are the pilot of the SANDRIPPER, a dual-wielding hover tank. Push your nuclear engine to its melting point as you rip through wave after wave of a ruthless planetary invasion force. EXPERIMENTAL FUNDual-wield the 9 MULTI-FUNCTION weapons along with their strange variants to create the ultimate annihilation machine. Randomized waves, up… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SANDRIPPER.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    In the future, the games have evolved to the next level. You participate in the game called the Arena. Your task is to survive, your only tool is a disk. Your obstacles are robots developed by the scientists, and the price on your head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Bit Arena.

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  28. Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horned Knight.

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  29. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Radar Warfare is a bullet hell/fast paced arcade shoot 'em up with radar theme and retro style. 27 stages will challenge you with different waves and enemies. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radar Warfare.

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  30. Blast through an endless, procedurally generated river canyon in this retro-style arcade shooter. Manage your fuel, graze enemies for energy, and uncover the story of the "Sky Ghosts" squadron. In Pixel Canyon, the river never ends - but your fuel might. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Canyon.

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    Prepare for chaos in MI10, a fast-paced, top-down roguelike shooter where every mission could be over in an instant. You are MI10 - affectionately known as “Milo” - the latest cleanup bot manufactured by Mira Industries. You’ve been deployed to a series of derelict laboratories on distant planets, now overrun with horrific mutations. Your mission: Eliminate every last creature and reclaim the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MI10.

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  32. Yokai Survivor is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter. Face relentless waves of twisted yokai in a cursed underworld, harvest precious fruits, and master powerful ninjutsu skills to turn the tide. Grow stronger with each run, unlock deadly abilities, and carve your path through the darkness. It’s one ninja against a world of nightmares — how long can you survive? Key Features ⚔️ Survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yokai Survivor.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Mechanophagia is a visceral Twin-Stick Shooter set in a dark, gritty sci-fi world where you are a lone robot warrior fighting against an overwhelming tide of flesh and metal. You have exactly 10 minutes to slaughter the swarm, evolve your unit, and prepare for the final boss. It’s a race against extinction where precision is your only means of survival. KEY FEATURES Full Combat Control: Maste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechanophagia.

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  34. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Do you like Tetris? Me neither! Welcome to the world of Space Garbage! A lofi, arcade-style experience hand crafted entirely by yours truly! Use a small car to stack garbage into a giant trash compactor!  Stack exotic garbage across 5 different levels, meet exotic creatures, AND STAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!  PC: Arrow Keys + Spacebar Mobile: Swipe + Hold & Tap I love you, please wishlist: https://store… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Garbage.

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  35. Waspkeeper is an action roguelite game where your main goal is to survive as long as possible in a field full of venomous wasps with one out of four playable characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waspkeeper.

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  36. Techno Tanks is an intense, fast-paced arcade-inspired tanks game. It’s a lot of fast fun and a must-have if you enjoy arcade games. Be ready for the Techno Tank experience! Deafest the enemy tanks while dodging their deadly bullets. Improve your aim and maneuver skills while surviving a crazy retro bullet hell. Level by level the enemy's tanks get faster, smarter, and deadlier. Can you defeat the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Techno Tanks.

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  37. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    The city is being invaded by monsters from the Upside Down World! You, the Potion Master, must defeat evil all alone, with no tutorials or "Easy Mode" to assist you. You'll have to rely on the help of Fäy, your companion fairy, and your potions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to null.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xentron Attack.

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  40. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Dodge bullets and click to destroy enemies with your sniper shoot! This is a classic Shoot'em up mixed with Shooter on Rails mechanics! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sniper Ships: Shoot'em Up on Rails.

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  41. Caverns of Evil is a dungeon crawler with guns and fast action. Its an action roguelite that plays much like a '90s first-person shooter. Fight through ever-increasing hordes of monsters while the gathering ever more powerful weapons you'll need to survive. This is a simple game, designed for some good old-fashioned violent fun. Play as long as you like and can stay alive, there are always mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caverns of Evil.

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  42. Boom Buddies is a fixed-position bullet hell survival game where animal heroes face endless enemy waves, upgrade weapons through card choices, unlock new characters, and compete on global leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Buddies.

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  43. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Join Discord About the GameInspired by Devil Daggers and Quake, this lightning-fast shooter hurls you into surreal arenas where speed and precision are everything. Merge spells, cross dimensions, and dance through chaos — alone or together. Claim your immortality on cross-platform leaderboards. Your name is eternal. FEATURES Vexatious Combat: Enemies strike from all sides - survive by master… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VEX MAGE.

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  44. A solo indie-developed pixelated 2D arcade space shoot-'em-up that captures the nostalgia and high-octane fun of beloved 80s and 90s arcade experiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Siege.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Your city is under attack by "you know who." Bombs are flying by the thousands. The forecast predicts very hot, dry air for the next minutes before a nuclear winter. Atomic City is a bullet hell with one minute waves. You only need the mouse and a few minutes to get into its frenetic gameplay. How to Play: On your doomsday control device (the mouse): Use the left button for left weapon, and ri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic City.

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    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Step into the world of Siege Island, a tribute to the classic arcade game "Rampart". Prepare yourself for an immersive 3D action-puzzle game that will test your strategic skills and reflexes. As the Orcish fleet draws near, the duty to safeguard your island from their assaults is yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siege Island.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A Priest Walks Into a Graveyard is a retro-style action roguelite game with elements of horror. Boost your priest abilities and survive as long as you can in a graveyard full of hostile and never-ending creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Priest Walks Into a Graveyard.

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    20%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Roll, jump and boost a path through over 40 single player levels in Sphere Complex! Race against your self with ghost saves of your best times and compete via our online leader boards. Customize your game with multiple skins and colors or make your own maps using our in-game level editor! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sphere Complex.

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  49. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Hunter DX.

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  50. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    GRIDD: Retroenhanced is an intense arcade-style cyberpunk hacking shoot 'em up with an incredible soundtrack, procedurally generated elements, and electric visuals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIDD: Retroenhanced.

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