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Games like Empires in Ruins - The bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense

Games like Empires in Ruins - The bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense

Games like Empires in Ruins - The bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense

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  1. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    80% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empires in Ruins.

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  2. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 266 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Defend the solar system from fearsome aliens by sending satellites into orbit in revolutionary tower defense action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unstoppable Gorg.

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  3. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Empires in Ruins is the story-driven bastard child of 4X and Tower Defense. The Western Marches are aflame, will the grumpy and drunk Sergeant Hans Heimer be the one to quell it? Lead world map strategy in 4X-style, re-conquer your provinces, rebuild settlements and authority through your scoundrel officers. Fight Tower Defense and RTS-like bloody battles with up to 17 different towers and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empires in Ruins.

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  4. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 930 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    A critically-acclaimed surreal masterpiece. This is how AP Thomson would describe Titanium Court if not for the curse he bears as punishment for his hubris. Instead he can only use the crudest of terms and so he describes Titanium Court as "a clever ploy to trick gamers into reading my book." Yuck! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanium Court.

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  5. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    Antenna Dilemma is a short and witty point&click in which you'll follow the story of C432632, a finicky grey cube that sure doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antenna Dilemma: Prologue.

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    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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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    PS: The game was developed by one person. Dark PGT – A Souls-like Comedy Mini-Game on Unreal Engine 5Mad Journey: A Ticket to the UnknownWelcome to chaos! How far are you willing to go? And is there a way back? Choose your path, make insane decisions, and try not to lose your mind. You take on the role of a military alcoholic with a mysterious gift—or perhaps a curse—seeing glimpses of the fut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark PGT.

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  8. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Sussy tower defense game with unlimited ways to play the game. Choose your map, buy towers and defend against limitless waves of enemies. - 12 unique towers, each with 2 upgrade paths - 15 exciting maps - 10 enemy types - 3 difficulty levels - Freeplay mode after beating the map - Unlimited strategies to beat the game Help the Amoguses to defend the Sus City! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amogus TD 2 - Defense of the Sus.

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  9. Business wars is a hardcore mix of strategy battles and business theory card game. Use your unique deck facing the business world situation, discover all possible strategy, and be the TOP 1 CEO in the business world! Features Dynamic Deck Building: Choose your cards wisely! Discover hundreds of cards to add to your deck with each attempt at climbing TOP CEO in the word. Select cards that work … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Business Wars - The Card Game.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    76% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Open The Gates! About the GameSidescrolling Castlebuilder. Real-time strategy game. The emperor has lost control over his kingdom! Now he has appointed you as the leader of a new conquest. Become a master of castle building and defense in this genre-blending sidescroller game. As you construct and fortify your fortress, you'll have a variety of defenses at your disposal, including walls, tower… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Open The Gates!.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    推荐好玩的游戏https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125480 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2026520/_the_Apocryphal_Gensoukyou/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2083560/_/ About the GameDisclaimerThis game is for entertainment only. It does not represent any group or individual, nor does it represent or agree with any political views. This game is based on a fictional world, which involves the charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 川建国同志想要连任/Comrade Trump's Re-election.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    46% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Welcome to NecroCity, a place that does not bustle with life. Take on the role of the governor of this dark city - manage your resources and develop your NecroCity. NecroCity is a city-building economic strategy game, with a defense and combat system. The world of the dead is just in front of you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroCity.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 676 reviews

    You think you’ve seen everything in Stream already?! No, buddy, you never saw anything like that before! The Vikings against the cows! Show them the strength of Odin and twist their horns off! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cows VS Vikings.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Yrminsul is a strategy game where thebattles are in the form of a tower defense. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yrminsul.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Command cryptocurrencies to fight against blockchain threats in this stylish, high-action tower defense game. Prices influence the powers of your cryptos in real time. Features squad customization, skill trees, base building, mini-games, and Endless mode. Tip: Keep calm and "HODL" the line. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypto Against All Odds.

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  16. 【Game System】 This game is a fresh take on defense action that blends “dynamic tower defense”—where you guide an automatically moving target to the goal—with “action strategy,” which tests your own skills, and “roguelite” elements that change every time you play. It features intuitive, fully mouse-based controls. 【Story】 The march toward “Initialization” cannot be stopped by anyone. Defeat i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unity Sanctuary: Rampage of the Void.

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  17. The factory world of Hephaestus burns. Once a beacon of industry and production is now a graveyard of steel and fire. Endless xeno hordes swarm across its ruined surface, and you command the final stronghold: A lone sentinel tower standing as humanity's last defense against total annihilation.Irongrim Tower is a unique fusion of tower defense and city-building strategy, set in a compelling dark sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Irongrim Tower.

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Sigils of Nightfall is a roguelike deckbuilder where you fight for survival in turn-based battles, shaped by merciless decisions and resource management. Set in a gothic apocalyptic world inspired by the acclaimed tabletop RPG MÖRK BORG, every struggle is a slow descent into ruin. WISHLIST NOW on Steam! You are a condemned soul, shackled within Mountain’s Penance, a dungeon of rot and despair. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sigils of Nightfall.

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  19. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Welcome to a world consumed by darkness. Take charge of the fight against the Lord of Darkness, whose army of skeletons spreads chaos and destruction. This is a turn-based strategy game with a deep storyline, where every decision you make impacts not only the outcome of battles but the fate of the entire world. Are you ready to challenge the darkness? Cinematic storytelling: The story co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Times.

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  20. Grand Ages: Medieval is a grand-scale real-time strategy game set in the High Middle Ages – the year 1050 AD. In this time of unprecedented progress and growing population you lead your people and advance through the decades by utilising construction, research, expansion and conquest in an area extending from Scandinavia and North Africa; to Portugal, the Caucasus and the Middle East. New fron… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Ages: Medieval.

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  21. THE GRAND PLAN BACKFIRED. World leaders and the scientists serving them aimed to reduce humanity under the guise of "population control." But there was one variable they didn't calculate: The dead didn't go quietly. They came back. When billions of corpses rose again with an insatiable hunger, kingdoms fell, armies collapsed, and the world was buried in dark ash. Outside, there is only … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombi Efem.

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    Survive as a dark sorcerer and collect fallen spirits to turn them into your own unholy defense against corrupt angels! Take the role of a dark sorcerer as you defend yourself against waves of angels seeking to destroy you! Presented in retro 4-tone style, Hell Well is a top-down tower defense survival game where your downfall is inevitable, but the challenge is to survive and take down as many f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Well.

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  23. Empire Castle "Empire Castle" presents an engaging and strategic tower defense gaming experience. with amazing endless challenges levels, intuitive controls, and user-friendly environment for understanding gameplay, this game empowers you to exercise your tactical leadership, offering endless entertainment and trials."Empire Castle" is a strategic tower defense game offline.ABOUT GAME:Prepare for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Castle - Tower Defense.

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  24. Get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of ZomWick, where you'll discover a strategic hybrid of a third-person shooter and tower defense game that's bound to test your wits and reflexes. Welcome to ZomWick - a game where time is your only weapon against the endless horde of the undead. As Dr. Astro Spider, you must protect your precious town using a unique combination of time-manipula… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZomWick.

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  25. Unleash the awesome power of nature as you lead a band of brave warriors across a ruined landscape to defeat an evil shaman. With the elements at your fingertips, there will be no stopping you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weather Lord: In Search of the Shaman.

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    8%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    13% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Welcome to "Eugenics" ! In this management-strategy game, you play the sorcerer's apprentice of genetics, in Utopia-1 colony. Decipher the genome and create your brave new world, for better or for worse… "Eugenics" works like Mastermind board game : first, you'll have to identify every gene and its effect. Then, you'll be able to modify and edit the genom. As a demiurge, you will however have to r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eugenics.

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  27. The near future. The world was flooded with waste from factories. Over time, almost all the land is bogged down in the waste. All garbage and chemicals were able to reach even to hell itself. Satan did not like it very much and he sent his creations to the ground in order to destroy all people for this garbage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Trashforce.

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  28. Undead growls are heard in the distance, and you start to realize that undead zombies are approaching your location. You equip your weapon and fortify the windows as quickly as you can, but time is running out quickly.  Can you survive the zombie outbreak? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Outbreak 1943.

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  29. There exists a most curious and powerful race in the world of Ospes, able to manipulate and alter matter itself. Their numbers are few, and from the beginning they have lived as outcasts, perceived as a threat to the world and every living thing in it. They are called Theolar. Thymetians, the most dominant race on Ospes, have done all that they can to suppress the Theolar. For they, more than a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manifest.

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  30. ASTRA GENESIS One planet. One colony. A future to build. It all begins on a world that remains largely untapped. A few resources, basic infrastructure, and a colony ready to grow. But building a civilization takes more than producing ever greater quantities. You will need to strike the right balance between industrial development, scientific research, energy needs, exploration, and defense. In … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astra Genesis.

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  31. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Turn poker hands into weapons in this dark roguelite deckbuilder. Feed cards into rusted machines for instant attacks, armor, healing, and combos, or save them to build a stronger poker hand as you fight your way out of the King’s Well. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King’s Well.

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  32. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 434 reviews

    Masters of Albion is a god game that goes beyond the genre. Mixing strategy with simulation, town management and tower defence, the game takes you into the rich narrative world of Albion. Starting in the undeveloped village of Oakridge, players will step into the body of a god, controlling the town and its citizens, building a small business and completing orders for various customers. But Masters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masters of Albion.

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  33. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    An adult strategy game set in a modern city. Fired from your job, you’re suddenly tasked by your estranged uncle to reclaim his fallen underworld empire. Build relationships with 12 women, retake territories, expand your power, and rise as the true ruler of Shining Town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Gold - Shining Town.

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  34. This is an open world 3D gunfight game based on the law of the jungle, which emphasizes the survival of the fittest. It is also a mission centered combat game based on experience leveling. It combines elements of role-playing, tactical strategy, and experience leveling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EagleRoad:WorldRise.

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  35. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 1,770 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 8 reviews

    Play as the Sovereign of a magical tower in this story-rich, Round Table management RPG. Recruit eccentric Knights, assign quests and balance egos whilst carving out your kingdom's destiny. If destiny doesn’t go your way, keep turning back time, uncover secrets and rewrite fate again and again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sovereign Tower.

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  37. Notice Before Playing:  Before starting your game make sure your pc resolution is at least 1280x720 or 1920x1080. Also, in options in the actual game, set your game to fullscreen, and stretch screen to avoid sprites cutting off. The best way to play it! Also, errors I can't fix, but doesn't affect going forward in the game. Since the game engine broke the scripts, the shop glitches out, and cra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysmic Bite.

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  38. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Poker meets Battle Royale in One Last Hand, a 2-6 players chaotic party game where poker gets deadly! Forget fair play: attack your rivals with powerful hands, fight for better cards in secret auctions, and bend the rules with powerful relics in thrilling online multiplayer matches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Last Hand.

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  39. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 965 reviews

    Pronoun Palace is a word-spelling roguelike set in a dystopian future where the government has taken your pronouns. Use spells to manipulate letter tiles, catch fish, and abuse amphetamines to defeat the Party and get your pronouns back! Gameplay Strategize your spelling; use wooden tiles to attack and plastic tiles to defend. Activate spells to manipulate tiles to your favor—shift letters acros… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pronoun Palace.

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  40. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Space Bross is a thrilling blend of action 2.5D roguelite, and Tower Defense genres. You’re a retired astronaut. You had one job: chill. But then they came for your chicken. Now it’s personal. Set off on a chaotic journey across deep space in Space Bross, a roguelite tower defense action game where survival means lasers, loot, and a whole lot of clucking vengeance. Explore dangerous, ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Bross.

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  41. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Guards II is a tactical turn-based strategy game with seemingly simple rules but deep and thoughtful mechanics. To attack, you only need to swap two heroes — but don’t be fooled, as the devil is in the details: every decision can determine the outcome of the battle. You’ve made a deal with a demon and now venture into the very heart of Hell. Traverse five otherworldly realms filled with terrify… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guards II: Chaos in Hell.

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  42. "The most unusual game"Special Award from Igroprom 24' : "The most unusual game" About the GameSupport this project by adding it to your WISHLIST and reposting on your social networks! We are creating it with a small independent team. Chapter I in STEAM here if you have not yet touched this unusual world. But you can immediately play Chapter II - inside there is a smal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Know This Place..? (chapter II).

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  43. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Hail, Sir Knight! The King has bequeathed unto thee royal lands as reward for thy faithful service. However, these lands are untamed, with its subjects rejecting thy rule as if they weren't a part of the kingdom. As a faithful vassal of thy lord, take up thy sword and conquer these lands and bring them under thy rule, as is thy right! Develop your holdings by managing resources and buildings. Each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Conquest: Feudal Shenanigans Galore.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Build, expand, and manage a thriving empire. Unlock unique landscapes, construct businesses, and earn passive income in a retro-pixel world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land Develop.

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  45. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 183 reviews

    Smash and thrash the mysterious Forever Chicken, a living ragdoll central to a frightful midnight carnival. Your Uncle Tontine assures "you can leave as soon as you desire" but despite their efforts no child has ever gone home... Will you be the first? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crawling Angels.

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  46. Original SoundtrackThe game features an original soundtrack (OST) created by Honywood Lofi, an independent music studio. About the GameOverviewVespia: Shield of Aberration is a tower-defense game where you combine spells to modify the effects of your projectiles. In this game, it is not the tower that defines its magic power, but how you choose to apply modifications to it. Create a shotgun wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vespia: Shield of Aberration.

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  47. Modavuj Multiplayer Market Simulator is a business simulation where you manage your own market. Stock the shelves, set prices, satisfy your customers and grow your store! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modavuj Multiplayer Market Simulator.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Escape zombies and chase coffees! Run to survive the horrific launch of a new pumpkin spice latte. Play as Joe the Duck, a mascot, who must outmaneuver and outwit the brainless mobs. Destroy the company town to win some peace with your morning cup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Brew.

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  49. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    95% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Service With a Shotgun [SWAS] is a mash up of visual novel storytelling and chaotic wave game shooting. You're the last poor soul manning a beat-up roadside shop in the middle of the zombie apocalypse. Shoot straight. Talk fast. Surely nothing can go wrong. Right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Service with a Shotgun.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Would you return from death to help your loved ones through grief? Make fate turning decisions, micromanage the family’s relationships and defeat the negative thoughts on tower defense levels. Watch out, your job will be harder the more severe their mental disorder is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghostboy.

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