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

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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. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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    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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 45 characters with hand-drawn character portraits and unique skills Rank up characters to unlock additional character portraits and upgrade skills Complete jumping obstacle courses to collect valuable treasure and power-ups Fight endless waves of enemies to earn XP More details: Earn XP to level up, get kills fast to build a combo, and earn skill points by leveling up. 45 characters each w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LeadCount.

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    An arcade game where you fight and mine your way down a procedurally generated cave as a mouse. Compete against your friends and people around the world on who can reach the furthest point. A simple game, perfect for when you got some free time but don't want to commit to anything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOWNMOUSE.

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  20. 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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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    97% User Score Based on 455 reviews

    Killbug is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on the leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KILLBUG.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Color Chaos is a twin stick shooter that delivers fun and chaotic color swapping arcade action that will keep you coming back time and time again to beat the highscores on the leaderboards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Color Chaos.

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  23. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    v-fighter 2000 - Fans of furious action will appreciate the intensity of passion in this shoot 'em up game. Get into the cockpit of your starship and embark on a long journey across the galaxies, destroying hordes of enemies. Use the full power of your space flagship to fly to safety and save the world from space pirates who are trying to take over your home planet. Peculiarities: - Nice… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to V-Fighter 2000.

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  24. 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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  25. "EggsNeverHurt" is a light rogue survival game that features single-player control with dual joysticks operating two characters simultaneously. Within a limited battlefield space, your primary focus is to ensure that the non-attacking character (Little Egg) does not die, while controlling the attacking character (Big Egg) to kill enemies as much as possible. This allows Little Egg to obt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EggsNeverHurt.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    About the game Neoteria is a classic horizontal shoot em up game (shmup). Multiple worlds, levels and aliens are waiting to be blasted. Our focus is on using your thumb like the 80’s and 90’s shooter games: The faster your thumb, the faster you shoot !! Give the controls a few minutes to get used to, they really work! Hidden worlds, different difficulty modes (un-lockable pilots) AWESOME sound tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neoteria.

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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down 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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  30. 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 A Hole New World.

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  31. *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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  32. Highway to the Moon is a fast-paced scrolling arcade shooter where you take control of Jacob Helaway, stunt man and thrill-seeker extraordinaire, as he makes his way to the Moon in pursuit of the interstellar criminal known only as the Moon Man. You’ll have your work cut out for you though, because between the Unger Max Gang, Air Traffic Control, Alien Affairs, and Leadersquad, it looks like every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Highway to the Moon.

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  33. Space Scumbags is a space shooter inspired by old school space shooter games like Galactix. Fight your way through waves of enemies and battle powerful bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Scumbags.

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  34. Undead Tide: Light's Defense is an easy-to-pick-up yet strategically deep bullet hell survival game. You will take on the role of a hero, carving a path through an unending tide of the undead, defeating powerful bosses, and protecting humanity's last bastion of hope – the Light! The game features 16 progressively challenging chapters, scaling from a relaxed experience to hardcore trials. Every bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead Tide: Light's Defense.

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

    Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overkill Squad.

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  36. 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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  37. "SAMOSBOR 2D" is a side-shooter platformer in which you have to shoot a lot of enemies at the levels of a huge building. Solve puzzles to successfully complete levels. Collect weapons and equipment to effectively resist hordes of bloodthirsty monsters. Survive - the main goal. Game features: - Large and intricate levels, for the passage of which it is necessary to solve many puzzl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMOSBOR 2D.

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  38. 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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  39. Are you ready? In Theft Runner, take on the role of a mischievous kid who steals a burger and flees from an angry vendor in an endless chase. Dodge various obstacles, collect coins, and use power-ups to boost your run while competing for the highest score in this fast-paced, chaotic adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theft Runner.

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  40. Ride the wind in Windy Day! On a windy day, you begin your journey to meet a dear friend, carrying a gift in hand. With only your own two legs to move and jump, push forward through the wind. Your friend is waiting for you at the end of the road. Windy Day is a simple 2D platformer game made with pixel graphics. Except it's WINDY. The wind pushes you back, but it also carries you forward. Your goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windy Day.

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  41. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    BLOODSAINT 2 is the most recent, barely playable, fast-paced, retro-hardcore, top-down arena-shooter minigame from Walter Machado. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOODSAINT 2.

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  42. Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jet Gunner: Refueled.

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  43. Enter the world of HUGE waves of enemies and dynamic battles! To protect yourself, you will strategically build powerful defenses, including turrets and various structures. These essential tools can be unlocked by leveling up or collecting resources scattered throughout the map. Choose from an arsenal of unique weapons, each designed with special abilities and tailored to different strategies. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart Keeper.

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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. Every run is a brutal test of skill. Adapt, dodge, and acquire upgrades as you battle enemies in fast-paced combat. Every mistake is costly, every success is earned.   If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MI10.

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  45. 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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  46. 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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    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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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Tear across the desert, obliterating wave after wave with your nuclear missile powered dual-wielding hover tank. A tight, punchy wave survival sandbox with ludicrous weaponry, exhilarating rocket-tank combat, and daily leaderboards! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SANDRIPPER.

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  49. 35%Game Brain Score
    67% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Who Let the Frog Out is a fun and thrilling arcade game that allows you to immerse yourself in a world of adventure and competition. Are you ready to accept the challenge and help your frog and its friends reach the top? Start your adventure today and find out how far you can go! Features: Variety of Characters: Start your adventure as a cute frog and unlock numerous other animals such as funny do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Let the Frog Out.

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  50. 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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