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Games like Escape the Deep

Looking for games like Escape the Deep? Here are top survival survival recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Escape the Deep, FREEDIVER: Triton Down or Menticide.

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  1. Escape the Deep You're at the bottom of the sea. Your team at the top have gone silent and are not responding to your hails. You're running out of oxygen. Swim hundreds of meters back to the surface while dodging sea creatures looking for their next snack! Controls: Swim Up - Space Swim Left - A Swim Right - D Flashlight - Mouse Return to Menu - Esc  Credits: Milo Justice - Designer/Producer  Cha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Deep.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 220 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Freediver: Triton Down is a fully-interactive single-player experience with deep roots in ocean adventure cinema. Freediver delivers the whirlwind fun and thrills of a disaster blockbuster, all in a binge-worthy package. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FREEDIVER: Triton Down.

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  3. This game was developed by a team of Clark University students, and was produced by Team EdgeCase. You play as a man having a mental breakdown. He tries to escape from his own mind and runs deeper into it. You play as his protector, drawing lines and moving him around to protect him from enemies that may or may not be real. This endless runner game is an analogue for mental health, and because … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Menticide.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Trapped in the cold, dark abyss of the ocean, you are not just a simple bubble... Oh no, you’re a bubble of rebellion! an air-filled symbol of freedom! imprisoned in a clammy prison! ... (literally, a clam shell). Your goal? Escape the crushing depths, dodge danger, and rise to the surface where sweet, sweet oxygen awaits! But it’s not just about you! Oh no! You are... Along the way, you’ll en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Odyssey.

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  5. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 771 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 15 reviews

    Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean. Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcosis.

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  6. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In the bustling streets of Shiokmenistan, where the scent of success once lingered, now stands Big Chief, a hoodie-clad enforcer with a score to settle. Fed up with being swindled and left high and dry by his elusive debtors, Big Chief embarks on a quest for justice... and cold hard cash! Welcome to Owe Money Pay Money (O$P$), a retro-infused brawl-fest like no other! Crafted by a plucky team o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owe Money Pay Money.

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  7. Crazy Squid: Dive into Pure Action! A high-impact action game centered around dash-based evasion and fierce rotation attacks. In Crazy Squid, you dive deep into the ocean's depths, where your primary goal is to ascend to the surface. This is a challenging 2D action experience that demands precision and resource management. Key Controls: SPACEBAR: Swim (Consumes Oxygen) Right-Click (RMB)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crazy Squid.

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  8. You and up to 3 of your friends are Commissioned Officers of the United Africa Company, now colloquially known as Smog Runners. Where once your commission might have taken you to exotic locations across the globe, now your mission is very simple - carry all the salvage you're able to from the mutant-infested streets, and don't die in the process. Use all your cunning and willpower, and run like … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Smog.

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  9. 1963. The bombs fell. The ice caps melted. The Bots won. Humanity’s last stand isn't on the surface—it’s in the crushing depths below the sea. You are Cade Callahan, a fresh recruit for the Rusted Retaliators. Your mission: complete the R.U.S.T.E.D. protocol and turn the tide of the war against the mechanical SeaBot legion. THE SURVIVAL LOOP Rusted Sea combines underwater exploration with a satis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusted Sea.

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  10. A/D  -  Move left and right. W  -  Jump. Space - Shoot. Q - Throw grenades. P - Return back to menu. E - Read Notes. Alternative controls: arrow keys - Move left and right and jump. Right SHIFT - Shoot. Forward slash - Throw grenades. You are an elite member of the A.U.T. Marines, part of a highly specialized military unit tasked with protecting humanity across the stars. Your latest m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marauders.

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  11. 47 Meters Down: Under The Sea Dive into Adventure! Embark on an exhilarating underwater journey with 47 Meters Down: Under The Sea, a captivating adventure game where you control a diving cage exploring the depths of the ocean. Navigate treacherous waters, collect treasures, and survive the challenges that lie beneath the waves! Game Features: Dynamic Cage Control Use intuitive controls… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 47 Meters Down: Under The Sea.

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  12. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    This game was made in its entirety in 96 hours for the GMTK 2024 Game Jam to the theme "Built to Scale". All art, music, voice lines, and code were made during the jam and are entirely original. CONTROLS An arrow pointing to the ship is in the Sonar. WASD - Movement Mouse - Aiming Left Click or Q - ScanRight Click or E - Stun GrenadeESC - Pause Dive down and scan sea creatures for credits wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Depth.

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  13. Become a Sea OtterTake on a vital role in the ecosystem in this action-packed bullet hell. Control a charming sea otter and protect the kelp forest from an endless onslaught of devious sea critters. Skillfully dodge attacks, grab your prey, and eat them all at the surface for a huge satisfying snack. Score-Attacking Arcade FunKelp Keeper is a score-based arcade game with multiple levels that ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kelp Keeper.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Descending to the ocean floor, Riley, a salvage engineer, is hoping to score a massive payday. Her team has discovered a forgotten distress signal coming from an abandoned navy research station at the bottom of the Antarctic ocean. If she can manage to get inside and release the reactor core's emergency ejection system, they'll be set for life! In CRUSH DEPTH, you will experience atmospheric, r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRUSH DEPTH.

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  15. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 2,859 reviews

    Co-op diving horror. Eliminate all traces of your employer's failed experiments from their abandoned underwater labs. Navigate your submarine, dive down with your crew, remove all corpses, but watch out for the abyssal terrors lurking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murky Divers.

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  16. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    DISCLAIMER: The build here is not fully representative of what the final game will be like, there are still performance issues and a bunch of missing content/features, but I'm always working on those :D The Depths See All... Wishlist on Steam Now... A diver sent down into the deepest depths of the vast and treacherous oceans to discover secrets untold. You will face formidable adversaries, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dive The Depths.

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  17. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 5,232 reviews

    We Need to Go Deeper is a 2-4-player cooperative submarine rogue-like set in a Jules Verne-inspired undersea universe. In the game, you and your crew must embark on many voyages into a mysterious undersea trench known as The Living Infinite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Need To Go Deeper.

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  18. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 940 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 31 reviews

    Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Set in the near future, Beyond Blue explores the mysteries of our ocean through the eyes of Mirai, a deep sea explorer and scientist. Become a part of a newly-formed research team using groundbreaking technologies to see, hear, and interact with the ocean in a more meaningful way than ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Blue.

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  19. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,622 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dodge and carve your way through swarms of terrifying sea creatures controlled by Death, a vicious giant mind-controlling Kraken that haunts your every move. Scavenge for hidden treasure to unlock weapons, and upgrades to help you in your fight for survival. Every dive reveals a new nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death in the Water 2.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 39,863 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

    Barotrauma is a 2D online multiplayer game taking place in a submarine travelling through the icy depths of Jupiter’s moon Europa. The bone-crushing pressure outside the submarine, the strange creatures inhabiting the ocean and the potentially dangerous equipment and machines on board ensure that the tiniest slip can turn the game into a chaotic struggle for survival. The game is heavily inspired… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barotrauma.

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  21. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 463 reviews

    Depth Hunter 2 offers 25 exciting missions in 3 huge locations around the world. Players will hunt different fish species and face the difficulties of breath-holding spearfishing, an ancient fishing method. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive.

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The Kaiyo Mission is a casual, 2.5D, single player, sci-fi based, underwater exploration game set on alien ocean worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kaiyō Mission.

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  23. The planet is dying, a team has been created that has to go underground, in the exile of the machines and hit the core. Only in this way, humanity will be able to survive and we have the mission to do so every day. A classic 2D platform game, in a dystopian and survival future. This is our future history of planet earth and the evolution of machines. Artificial intelligence took over all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nucleuz Underground.

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  24. Shrimp Escape is a fast-paced underwater survival game where quick reactions and smart movement are the only things standing between you and becoming dinner. After escaping a fishing boat, a lone shrimp must fight to survive hostile waters filled with predators, environmental hazards, and shifting terrain — all while trying to make it back home in this artistic indie game. Game ModesStory Mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shrimp Escape.

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  25. Run through the depths. Recover the relics of a lost civilization. PIECES OF THE DEEP is a roguelite action game built around auto-running exploration. You play as Nyarmar, a small creature who lost its home in a massive seabed quake. Rescued by a team of surface-dwelling explorers, you repay their kindness by helping with dangerous deep-sea expeditions. ■ Run Through Procedural Seabed Dungeo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIECES OF THE DEEP.

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  26. ⚔️ COMBAT SYSTEMSIMPLE ATTACKConnie's basic strike: quick, direct, and used to maintain pressure on enemies at close range. COMBO ATTACKA second, chained strike that increases impact and opens up brief windows of advantage. Timing matters: doing it too early or too late leaves you exposed. AIR ATTACKAn attack designed for flying enemies. It's used to control the space above your axis o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disquieted.

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  27. Abyssbound is a dark fantasy 1–4 player co-op action roguelite where every descent is different, and the voice in your head may be your greatest weapon… or your downfall. Centuries ago, the Abyss was sealed during the legendary Last Seal War. Now the cracks have returned. Rotten energy seeps into forgotten halls, twists creatures, warps reality, and drags the dead back into motion. You are an el… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssbound.

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  28. The Heart of Gold is a Bullet Heaven game with RPG mechanics that offer a deep and highly replayable experience. Each character has their own combat style thanks to a unique stat scaling system, two active skills, one passive skill, and one ultimate skill, allowing you to develop varied strategies in each game. Face thousands of enemies as you traverse maps infested with creatures. Collect weapon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Heart of Gold.

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  29. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    This game was initially submitted to Craftpix jam 2025-2 jam with the theme "Cute but dangerous". I fixed and tweaked it afterwards for the Game Off 2025 jam with the theme "waves". Both jams overlapped and the game versions submitted to each jam were fully developed within the jam period. Spoilers There are two sections of the game after you go through the "Prologue" you will enable the secon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Turtle.

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  30. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    OBLITACRATER is a twin stick shooter where you fight endless alien monsters in increasingly difficult waves on a cute little planet! There is only one goal in OBLITACRATER, increase your score. Each DROP to the planet adds to a single running score. You can end the drop at any time by pressing the BIG RED BUTTON at the top of of the planet which also locks in your score and adds it to your total.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OBLITACRATER.

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  31. A compact but content-rich roguelike strategy game where every turn matters — all under 50MB. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lightcore Guardians.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Submeris A deep-sea mining adventure filled with exploration, danger, and survival beneath a mysterious island! Dig. Upgrade. Descend. And uncover the treasure buried deep below. --- About the GameSubmeris invites you into an immersive underwater experience combining exploration, mining mechanics, and survival gameplay beneath a remote and mysterious island. Start with just a simple … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submeris.

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  33. Black Pravda A project by Red October. February 14, 2025 Team Roles Brooklyn Taylor: Designer, writer/level builder, and tester. Dyon Gibb: Tech support. Hannah Srzich: Tech lead. Stella Srzich: Project manager, and art lead. Pitch Black Pravda is a tense, point-and-click, puzzle-driven survival game, set aboard a failing Soviet nuclear submarine trapped deep below the oce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Pravda.

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  34. A treasure hunter searches for artifacts in the jungle and is chased by wild animals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Run.

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  35. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Go back to a time when DINOSAURS weren't just confined to ZOOS! Customize your character and try to survive a prehistoric game of golf 65 million years in the making! You'll face off against peaceful giants and meat-eating tyrants as you explore a golf course inhabited by DINOSAURS! But look out, this game of golf is also a test of survival, as you come face to face with Tyrannosaurus, Spinosauru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Golf!.

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  36. Mekanaut by Eero Höök Quick How To: Press F to interact/talk. WASD/Arrows to move. Bump into objects to activate them. Collect resources and grow in power to survive the battles and depths to come. Notes: Quick spaghetti full of IF-Loops. There are some happy accident bugs related to restarting a run on the Game. It's pseudo "Load Game" and I might use this accidential feature in the future, bec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mekanaut (DungeonCrawler2023 Jam).

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

    LOBBER is a top down hack and slash where you can hack, slash, and chop your way to victory! Cut off skeleton's heads and catch their skulls to perform powerful moves! Endless arcade action with 3 unique enemy types 2 different objectives to clear, alternating each level Wide and varied moveset with melee, ranged, and special options If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lobber.

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  38. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Bleeding Tree is a roguelike with a unique twist on replayability. Whenever you play, whether you win or lose, you leave behind something to find in a future run.  If you die during a run, your character becomes a ghost that will linger in that level, waiting to help you next time you come through. If you defeat the final boss, your character becomes the final boss.  And in both of these cases… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bleeding Tree.

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  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

       No one knows for sure what lies behind the black doors of deep cosmos. Some say there are strange dimensions where reality is warped and the rules that hold space and time become more... accessible. Either way, you will know. Kill space bugs Insatiable creatures, dwellers of the unrandom zone. They know you are an anomaly and won't cease until they correct it. Take them all out every round. Def… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nice Dice Twice!!.

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  40. SAAN: Lunar Flares SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with a time-based combat system. It was developed for Game Off 2020. It is also our first attempt at developing a game, and also our first time using the Godot engine. Game Details SAAN: Lunar Flares is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon crawler with an extremely light story. It has three major gameplay aspects: the Overworld, w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAAN: Lunar Flares.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Aliens have invaded. Seek shelter,  save your family or... FIGHT BACK The armored aliens wont stop.  Kill them all. Controls: WASD - Movement Space - Jump LMB - Shoot R - Reload Credits: Milo Justice - Produce, designer Charlie Schmerzler -  lead designer, level designer (Itch.io/schmerz) Max Miller - Programmer, audio, VFX Alex Massaro - programmer (https://empathicspade86.itch.io) Max Derien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roof Access.

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  42. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Hypercosmic Rebound (HCR) is a manic arcade-style bullet hell space-shooter set in a flashy cyberpunk world. You play as Plutonia, a spunky runaway girl who needs to blast away hordes of robots and dodge swarms of bullets to escape her city. (This game is currently in a sort of demo phase and only has 1 stage, but I plan to add more soon! Make sure to follow my Itch page if you want to know when … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypercosmic Rebound.

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  43. WELCOME TO K1LL-C0DE, a 2D 3-button fighting game which utilizes vaporwave aesthetics to bring you a thrilling combination of hype and chill. This brand new, competitive fighting game brings a breath of fresh air to the familiar comfort of classic fighting games. K1LL-C0DE was born out of a love for over-the-top, anime-styled fighting games and a deep appreciation for the vaporwave movement. This … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HTTPS://K1LL-C0DE//.

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  44. 50+ different upgrades, 30+ different mutations and fishes! READ: The mutated fish have TINY SPARKLES to make it easier to detect them as a beginner. Check if a fish looks different in comparison to the others of its kind. *cough turtle with 2 heads cough* Devastation in Utopia! The citizens of Coastalia are giving disturbing reports. Radiating Rudderfish, deformed dolphins, colorful crustaceans a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Abyss.

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  45. Fight zombies, customise your character or your ride and try to survive! The Infecting 3 carries on the story of Alex, Rudi, Avery, Dominik, Leanna and Paul from the second choice (canon) ending of The Infecting 2. After fleeing from the military at the end of the second game, Paul tries to fly the helicopter to a place he promises will be safe. He is confused by how the fuel meter seems to never … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infecting 3.

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    Hack and slash your way through this loot-rich ARPG with up to four local friends. Outfit your classless character to look and play the way you want. As you venture deeper, monsters get tougher and more numerous but the loot gets more epic! Tactical gear combinations and combat skill will determine how deep you can go. Return to your home base to upgrade or buy new gear, outfit your character, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WeeRPG.

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  47. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    This game is about you, Minamo-chan, being swept away by a waterfall. The object of the game is to survive as long as possible, avoiding the attacks of the ferocious creatures that live in the waterfall.The longer you survive, the better your score, and you can enjoy a cute multi-ending based on your score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall Minamo.

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  48. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    36% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Build and manage your space base - Survive against extreme environments - Explore open world scenarios based on real topographic data - Gather Resources, Craft your items - Drive futuristic rovers and more... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Long Run The Game.

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  49. Early Access: Sea Chain is in very early access and has been created by two third year Software Engineering students as part of our coursework. We plan to develop the game further and continue to refine our game over time. There is no set timeline for development milestones or goals, but we will share these as we progress further. All feedback is welcomed and may provide us with a clear direction … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Chain.

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  50. Try to met the wise man in this epic adventure and survive in this platform/puzzle game. Avoid death by enemies and lasers with your beautiful rifle. Written by your beautiful rifle ;) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZYX STORY.

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