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  1. Mini Jam 98: Theme Empty with Limitation Roguelike submission. Eat small planets to grow.  Avoid being eaten by the enemy black hold, until you get can to 100, then you can eat the black hole and win!  See how fast you can do it. The first thing that came to mind with the theme "Empty" was a world that would be sucked into nothingness by a black hole. The game is a Roguelike in that the level is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Hole: The Cosmic Vacuum Cleaner.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Content note This game contains themes of drone kink, as well as mind control and body control. It is very ethically dubious. People are mean to the player. Things are not always okay. There is some writing in here that I personally feel hasn't aged well.  I strongly recommend that you play Reset Day instead, which is something halfway between a sequel and a soft reboot. If you wish to continue… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transubstantiation Synthesis.

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    26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    26% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    BoxesWithGuns is a 2D neon vertex endless shooter game. Try to survive as long as possible by avoiding collisions with the enemies that spawn. One game equals the length of the background music track playing. Collect dollars and customize your spaceship by adding new boxes and weapons. Upgrade existing weapons to increase your chances of survival. For temporary boosts, power ups spawn randomly. Ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BoxesWithGuns.

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  4. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    56% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    Fly and destroy is a hectic bullet hell shoot em up. Strap yourself into the cockpit of your fighter and get ready to blow up some asteroids! The onslaught of asteroids that awaits you would make anyone tremble in fear, but don’t worry – your trusty ship can suck up random power ups to help you get through. You just have to survive long enough to collect enough energy from the asteroids and escape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fly and Destroy.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    85% User Score Based on 447 reviews

    While the web version is playable on most systems, download the game on steam for the best performance and graphics.VOID MINER PROLOUGE- INCREMENTAL ASTEROIDS ROGUELITE WISHLIST ON STEAMJOIN THE DISCORD Void Miner Prologue is a incremental roguelite bullet hell that is about mining asteroids, collecting resources and upgrading your ship to blast through waves of asteroid belts. Im looking for fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Miner – Asteroids Roguelite.

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  6. 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 55%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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  7. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    21% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Hello Pollution is a 2D physics puzzle game about a dysfunctional waste disposal company. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Pollution!.

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  8. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 10,094 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 23 reviews

    Rebel Galaxy is a game of action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe. You’ll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts. Choose your path as a roguish do-gooder, crafty space-trader or power-hungry privateer in this swashbuckling spac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebel Galaxy.

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  9. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    40% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Shoot your way through intense levels with a swiftly increasing difficulty, in a world completely built with handcrafted models. Invest your score in upgrades, or save it to gain interest with the risk of losing it all. Use your greed wisely to beat your friends and climb up the score table. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blue Flamingo.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 452 reviews

    ShipLord is a survival game based on an asteroid dodging mechanics and energy collection, combined with interactive boss fights. The main goal of the game is to survive a specific period of time, collect as much energy as possible, so you can progress further into the vast and fully unique space. LEVELS unique boss fights with different difficulty levels and advance mechanics complete differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShipLord.

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  12. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Save 9 different goddesses from the evil Star Goddess, and defeat her corrupt empire!!! In this addictive shmup you have to strip the goddesses to save them, from the waves of incoming evil ships. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Goddess.

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  13. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 46 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    Blue Rider is an action-packed game of the shoot-em-up genre, inspired by old classic arcades with awesome arts, sticky music, and a fresh gameplay If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Rider.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    73% User Score Based on 198 reviews

    Explore the beauty and dangers of nature in this narrative mini-puzzle-platformer - a one-man project from Kindman. Slip into the role of a red fox in its natural habitat - feed your family and survive the threats of the forest - and humans too! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auf Abwegen.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 562 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Get ready to enter a new era of physics platforming. Polyball is a classic ball rolling game in the vein of Super Monkey Ball, Marble Madness, and Marble Blast - while taking cues from games such as the Sonic series, Trials, and Mario Kart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polyball.

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  16. Ace Pilot Pacific is my 3rd game and I have been working on it for around a year and a half. The action takes place during World War 2 in the Pacific. You will fly one of the six different aircraft available against the Japanese. You will be dog fighting against Zeros, Ki43, Ki49, G4M, G4M2, Hk8K2, Nakajima Kikka, J8M Shusui, and Shinden. Choose between 5 missions: - Atoll - Pearl Harbor - Wake … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace Pilot Pacific.

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  18. Infinity Star Blues is a 2D space trading game created in 1 week (April 11 2020 - April 18 2020) as part of the 8bits to Infinity game jam. You are stuck in this lonely backwater galaxy with only your little ship and a hundred credits to spend. You need to trade your way to fortune, eventually buying the warp drives you need to leave. There is, however, a catch. The precious cargo you trade in is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Star Blues.

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  19. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    BLASTEROIDS --- FROM OUTER SPAAACE!!! A take on the old Asteroids game. You level up your gun and shield with powerups, or plonk down some auto-turrets instead!  The game starts off pretty easy, but gradually gets harder... Let me know your high score!  My personal best so far is: 96 Blasteroids, with a High Score of 5'300'410! CONTROLS There are more detailed instructions in the Help screen of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blasteroids From Outer Spaaace!!!.

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  20. A game made by Anagh's World for 4 different Jams Ranked #1 in Visuals, Audio & Overall Game Enjoyment categories for Trijam #157 For better experience, play in FULLSCREEN and with HEADSETS. This game can also be played on a Mobile/Tab. To own a personal copy of the game, please download Windows playable version available at the end of the page. Linux & Mac users please use Wine to run the .e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hungry Bunny.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Hold the line as your booster rocket pushes you to increasingly insane speeds after every lap in this high speed, unforgiving, 3rd person racer! Watch out for blocks of ice and the edge of the track or you'll explode into a scattered pile of parts. Drift off the fast line and an opponent will edge their way to 1st! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Ski Racing.

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  22. Your objective is to collect the balls with the color indicated in the top-left label. Note that a mouse is required to play this game. You'll need to point the cursor to the balls. This is an extended version of a game made for Ludum Dare 31. Original version: http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=46558 Source code at PlayCanvas: https://playcanvas.com/project/333967Post-Mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ora Bolas!.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    DefendDefend the circle from squares. UpgradeCollect squares to get upgrades and unlock new mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ringbound.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    58% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling space adventure in Cosmic Miners, a single-player sci-fi game that blends mining, exploration, and strategic upgrades into a rich galactic experience. Take on the role of a daring miner of Harvesters, navigating asteroid belts and planetary orbits to extract valuable resources, build your fleet, and rise to prominence in a universe full of opportunity and danger. Traverse d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Miners.

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  25. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    P.O.W.D.E.R. - Powder On Wild Days Explodes Randomly Play as a delivery elf who must maneuver around obstacles to prevent his package from bursting and deliver it to one of many towns. You can consume the exploded powder to get a buff, but things might get even worse... How long will you resist before giving in to the powder's appeal? Gameplay Whenever one of your powder keg explodes, it is turned… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to P.O.W.D.E.R..

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    54% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Make boats and sail them. Survive an ocean of storms and beasts to find better pieces to make your ship bigger, faster stronger, prettier, stranger, wilder: more yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Sail.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Galaxy Pilot is a game inspired by various arcade classics from the 1980s, serving as a personal tribute to the 1984 arcade game "StarForce"  The game features 25 main levels spread across 8 galaxies, each with 5 challenging stages and 3 difficulty modes. Players can acquire multiple weapons and uncover hidden bonuses, all while navigating through the levels using either a top-down or an isometri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Pilot.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey is the ultimate space thriller in the best tradition of the genre. You're the pilot of a space fighter, accidentally catapulted into a parallel universe populated by hostile alien creatures; and they're not happy to see you! To get out of this hell, do your best, to destroy hordes of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Eclipse.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bladestar.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    SpaceShot - a complex arcade game in which you must destroy the alien invaders and collect bonuses. Three game modes, fast gameplay and a lot of achievements are waiting for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceShot.

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  31. 23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    25% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Fly the spherical drones, pass the levels in different modes, set new records! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FreeFly Burning.

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  32. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    51% User Score Based on 166 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Join a secret and mysterious society whose members have sworn to get rid of war criminals, former mafia members, and other outlaws, living incognito among us. Hiding behind the appearance of a simple ‘man in the street’, the Bad Guys feel untouchable. They don’t expect you to track them and make evil plans. “ KTBG: Kill The Bad Guy ” will stress and test your mental skills through a puzzle game wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Bad Guy.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 379 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    THOTH is a challenging twin-stick shooter you can conquer alone or cooperatively with a friend. Each stage is handcrafted to test coordination and puzzle-solving skills. Colorful minimalist graphics combine with an intense unnerving soundtrack, making for an exciting mix of art and arcade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THOTH.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 541 reviews

    Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Jura.

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  35. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    54% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    The battle against Zotrix aliens is getting closer to your door step. Every space station in the network is in danger and Solar Division command needs your help to setup proper strategy for the defense. This, primarily strategy game, blends game mechanics between tower defense and real time strategy with hybrid elements such as patrolling ships, navigation towers. You are trusted this important t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zotrix: Solar Division.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Grapple is a 3D puzzle platformer. You can fling, swing and climb across everything in Grapple. Different surfaces react uniquely to your gooball. Grapple is as fast paced as you want to play it. With multiple checkpoints and unlimited lives your skill is the only thing slowing you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grapple.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    78% User Score Based on 174 reviews

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

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    87% User Score Based on 510 reviews

    Fight the battle you already won, but never remember. It is you up against 1000 other sperm fighters. Can you beat off your competition and come first? Finally, collect your very own baby gnomes as trophies for your minivan! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spermination.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 471 reviews

    Your daily dose of air combat. Super easy to pick up, minimum requirements and vibrant visuals. Select your aircraft and jump into action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AFTERBURN.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    Gaia Beyond is a handcrafted 2D Action-RPG, an exploration mix built around the core features fighting, mining and trading. Your decisions are footprints within a vast non-linear solar system. Forge alliances among numerous factions and develop relations with hundreds of NPCs. Focus on trading and personal interaction or embark on science missions – hunt down pirates and collect their bounty. Inf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gaia Beyond.

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  43. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Armored Evolution is an arena style top down shooter where you battle planetary guardians on a quest for domination of the universe! Venture alone or with your friends earning legendary avatars and weapons on your way. Find and upgrade equipment to discover unique strategies and decimate your foes to achieve eternal glory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Evolution.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    BitMaster is a dynamic and colorful twin-stick shooter which design was inspired by such games as Geometry Wars, Crimson Land and Satellite Reign. Game powered by Unreal Engine 4! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BitMaster.

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  45. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    88% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Welcome to Drop, a fast-paced action-strategy hacking simulator. Ready to hack your way to fame and fortune while avoiding getting caught? Use stealth and cunning to maneuver between the ongoing power struggle of corporations and factions to control the fragmented networks in the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drop: System Breach.

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  46. Do you want to farm and have an easy life, attempt to go down in the mines to collect resources, or spend your time fishing by the river? With this game you can do all three, while also having a dragon! Take your time discovering what this game has to offer, and immerse yourself in this adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Kingdom.

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    It's year 2079. One of the best policemans have been fired and a strange floppy disk falls into his hands. When he tried to run it on his PC, he found himself in the digital world. In this world exists a virus, that intends to destroy everything around. Only the protagonist can stop the virus and get back home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InGame.exe.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Retro Rally takes you on a journey through the dusty roads of the past, whether you're a seasoned racer or a newcomer eager to dive into this legendary world. Prepare for a ride full of speed and excitement, as you push your limits against iconic cars and tough competitors! Experience the passion of rally with 18 legendary playable rally cars and 14 different maps! Each car will push you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Rally.

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  49. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    65% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Legendary Pilots is an indie flight simulator that doesn't aim to be the most "realistic" flying game ever, but rather offers a fun, stylised experience centred on the pilot's career. Developed by someone who truly loves aviation, it delivers a rich and immersive world where you manage many aspects of flight — from dealing with routes and passengers to buying and maintaining your own pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legendary Pilots.

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  50. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 664 reviews

    Welcome to Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi! A laid back fishing idler that lives on your desktop, along the bottom of your screen, or just about anywhere else you'd like. Take a moment to ease your mind as you take in the sea breeze, and wait for a bite! In Fish to Dish, you're a fisherman taking to the seas to reel in weird and wonderful creatures of the deep, and then serve them up as sushi. All kinds … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi.

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