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Looking for games like Escaping From Now And Then? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Deluge: Sermon for the Dead, Tsunagari Chess School or Guidelicious.

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  1. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    High school girls have been disappearing from Abbotsford. Unravel the mystery before all things wash away in a tidal wave of deep despair. An interactive visual novel with psychological and lovecraftian undertones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluge: Sermon for the Dead.

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  2. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    A psychological horror game taking place in a Japanese chess school. Get to know the girls, go on dates, and prepare for the worst. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tsunagari Chess School.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Guidelicious is a short, interactive visual novel about waking up in a strange room with a mysterious man. Engage in a fully voice acted story as every powerless move forward leads you closer to the truth of why you're here... hopefully. <1,000 words (10-15 minutes of playtime)! Fully voiced! 1 animated Guide + 1 interactive background! 5 endings! Nameable female protagonist! 9… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guidelicious.

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  4. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 2,272 reviews

    Half dead is a multiplayer sci-fi game about a violent TV show. The players' goal is to survive in a network of rooms full of traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half Dead.

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  5. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    An anomaly-horror game inspired by Papers Please, That's Not My Neighbor, and Five Nights at Treasure Island. Deverill Mountain: the place where families can experience the joy of Deverill Studios' animated fairytale films in real life. Here, the wonder never dies. Deverill Mountain: A marvel of engineering; the first theme park with a fully automated system for building and replacing its own an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cinderella Factory.

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  6. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Sometimes I Write About Insomnia is a collection of short poems I wrote while struggling with sleep issues.  I gathered and made a zine of these poems for the Insomnia Jam. I've dealt with sleep issues for most of my life and it's nice to see a jam about it, so I definitely wanted to enter something. Printing Options There are two files available: Sometimes I Write About Insomnia - Digital Book… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes I Write About Insomnia.

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  7. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    ISSUE #50 Cover - Gil Goletski Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #50.

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  8. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Ever wanted to see how the popular Hacker Evolution games were made? Here is your chance with this package which contains all 3 Hacker Evolution games and their source code. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker Evolution Source Code.

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  9. 65%Game Brain Score
    65% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    ♥ An oracle-style solo TTRPG by JAM about pursuing relationships at a romantic resort occupied by otherworldly beings.♥ Played with a face-down spread of cards, each reveal helps you craft unique encounters to record and reflect on. Visitors BEWARE . . . This game is for Adults only! Motel Spooky-Nine is a game that alludes to ADULT ONLY situations where any involved give enthusiastic consent to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Motel Spooky-Nine {itchfunding now!}.

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  10. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Also available with achievements on Steam. A thrilling retro-styled shooter with survival-horror elements, inspired by the design of Resident Evil and the atmosphere of Bioshock. Spend an hour delving deep into a seaside bunker in an uncanny land, uncovering its secrets and surviving against the cosmic terrors which dwell within. Explore a post-calamity military bunker...Piece together a tragic m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aftershock: Coastline.

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  11. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    94% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    A cute and cozy Visual Novel experience with plenty of choices to make! Come find the Familiar truly meant for you by feeding The Conjuring Cauldron with a multitude of choices, all to a relaxing Original Soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Familiar Friends: What's Your Familiar?.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    96% User Score Based on 484 reviews

    Having moved away from her friends and family to attend community college, Allison Merlo is a fresh student struggling with the day to day challenges of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Snow.

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  13. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    97% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Zygote DLC - NEWZygote DLC July 12th, 2017 Once you have installed the base Oats Studios – Volume 1 Assets launcher in your Software Library, you will have a set of optional DLC related to Zygote that you can choose to install from that same location. Please read the description below to find out more information about what’s in each folder and their respective size and below that, a description… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oats Studios - Volume 1 Assets.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Spikit is a bullet hell game developed by a single developer, Igor Petrović. With a soundtrack composed by Dario Malešević. In this game, the player will have to dodge a constant barrage of spikes coming from the side of the screen. Not only will the player have to evade the spikes currently on the screen, but they will also need to keep an eye out on the next wave of spikes and position themselve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spikit.

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  15. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 428 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Scene Investigators is a deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scene Investigators.

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  16. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    29% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    Hints of Little Red Riding Hood combine with Japanese folklore and illustrated in Spicy Horse's unique dark fantasy style, "Akaneiro: Demon Hunters" is an action-roleplaying game (ARPG) that lets players hunt mythical monsters in Edo-era Japan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akaneiro: Demon Hunters.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    57% User Score Based on 42 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Summon souls of tribesmen and cast devastating spells to vanquish your foes in a mix of turn-based strategy and card game. Featuring turn-based gameplay, multiple maps, underworldly minions and mighty spells, Ancestory gives the players an opportunity to lead their tribe into 1-on-1 battle on multiple different battlefields...all set on top of a massive golem! Players get to build their own decks … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancestory.

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  18. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 225 reviews

    Explore a surreal world inspired by Kowloon Walled city in this turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese games from the Dreamcast and PS1-era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report.

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  20. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Join Tiles: Anatolian Game to Play is a puzzle game whose aim is to combine broken tiles. Our game, which offers a pleasant and fluent gameplay, contains the works of Anatolian Tile art of hundreds of years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Join Tiles: Anatolian Game to Play.

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  21. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 1,118 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is a third person shooter delivering an intense team based multiplayer experience. Relive the violent era of the Wild West as it ought to be with adrenaline fuelled action and fast paced gunfights. Fight gritty battles in beautifully rendered classic western settings. Test your mettle in genre specific game modes and levels tailor-made for satisfying team play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West.

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  22. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Lead your team of Runners to survive a corrupt megacorporation’s intrigue threatening thousands of lives in this action-strategy game, set in the most popular cyberpunk universe of all times. The Director's Cut version combines the Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown and the INFECTED! campaign into one game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowrun Chronicles: INFECTED Director's Cut.

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  23. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    ISSUE #49 Cover - Thalia Godbout Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight agains… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #49.

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  24. 71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Future with You is a heartwarming zine compiled by the bubbly Amy Rose! This project has brought together over 60 artists and writers to create 260 pages worth of content. Featured in the zine are: 50+ Illustrated Written Pieces Poems, short stories, articles, and world-building notes 13 Recipes 100+ Original Art PiecesIllustrations, comics and handcraftsFull Major Arcana Tarot set 1 Anim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Future with You.

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  25. In a world ravaged by decay and despair, where civilization crumbles and hope fades, lies the enigma known only as The Great Apperance. Set in a post-apocalyptic dystopian future, two young men set out on a journey to find The Great Appearance which manifests itself inside mankind's mind. Story: In the aftermath of an apocalypse that left the world decaying, survivors live in small socie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crimson Call.

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  26. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    PALMIER ISLAND is a cozy island RPG sim that tricks you into learning French through pure play and no curriculum. Plot: The economy is in shambles, and you're fresh outta college with no job and no prospects, so you fly to your millionaire uncle's island to catsit for the summer. However, when you arrive, you find out that all the islanders only speak French and you have to pay off your missing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palmier Island.

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  27. BONUS early accessSpecial Early Access Offer – Support development by purchasing the Early Access version and get exclusive bonuses! The early access sale of our game is available! By purchasing this early version, you are directly contributing to its development and helping Instinc'Team Studio refine the gaming experience. As thanks for your support, you will receive exclusive in-game bonuses, r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superhero Market.

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  28. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Explore the amazing magical tree of life, finding cute cats and paint black - white locations with colored paints. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Cats 5: Magic Tree.

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  29. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Graduation is coming. In other words, everything that makes your life great is about to disappear. But that won't stop you from making the most of senior year! Does that mean making new friends (or lovers)? Buckling down on your passion project? Just chilling out? You decide!Features 15-20 hours of story content! Choose what to do after school, whether that be playing arcade games, hanging out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Wanna Be A Game Dev!.

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  30. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Tired of paper character sheets? The RPG Companion App is here for you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Companion App.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Explore the amazing hand-drawn aetherpunk world and find cleverly hidden cute cats. Nice background music will provide complete relaxation) Suitable for the whole family) Game Features: 100 hidden cats There is a hint The map is colorable 2.5D effect Customize brightness Saving progress Scaling Relaxing music If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIND KITTENS 4: Aetherpunk.

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  32. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    48% User Score Based on 112 reviews

    Welcome to the world of cozy correspondence, where you are a postcard designer! Carefully Stamped is a wholesome postcard-making sandbox game where you take on the charming job of a postcard designer. Craft delightful cards, decorate with adorable stickers, write sweet notes, and match the perfect stamp—all while enjoying relaxing tunes and satisfying vibes. Whether you’re creating personalize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carefully Stamped.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 456 reviews

    This is a text-based, auditory nightmare. #1: Three red blots mark liars. #2: Food means depravity and death. #3: Tellers of time are sped up by-- #4: Holes in suspicious places may lead to the Undergoing. #5: Don't trust the wolf. #6: The train is the only escape. The Dark Place finds us all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome To The Dark Place.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    Descend into the Pale Abyss, a cursed chasm where the forgotten truths of a dying world fester in its depths. Inspired by games such as King’s Field and Shadow Tower, Pale Abyss is a first-person action RPG about exploration and adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Abyss.

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  35. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    99% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    A Christmas tale set in the world of BROK the InvestiGator, presented as a visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas.

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  36. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Enter the 1 Psychological Horror Experience Welcome to a terrifying world of poetry and romance Write poems for your crush and erase any mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now’s your chance to discover why DDLC is one of the most beloved psychological horror games of the decade You play as the main character, who reluctantly joins the Literature Club in search of a romantic inte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!.

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  37. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    70% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the world of hidden object search! In this exciting game you will find many unique locations hand-drawn by the artist. The game will give you positive emotions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Objects.

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  38. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 1,427 reviews

    “last seen online” is a psychological horror escape room, based on early flash games. Look through someone's computer files. Solve puzzles and discover the secrets that lie within the computer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Seen Online.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    Your first day as a police clerk... unveils a tapestry of mysteries! You play as Justina Smith, a newly hired clerk at the Azure City Police Department, as she finds out the truth behind a series of suspicious crimes. Work with the eccentric detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift as you investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and discover the secrets hidden among the paper trails.Five int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Perjury.

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  41. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Join Our Discord Join our Discord for a chance to win a key in our giveaway. Don't miss out on the excitement! About the GameFive Nights: No Escape - The co-op Horror Experience! Take on a new job at Megan’s Mall where you and a friend will need to watch after the night shift, featuring the Mall’s animatronics of course. Can you and your friends manage the office’s power long enough to survive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Five Nights: No Escape.

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  42. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    SCP: Nemesi is a multiplayer survival-horror game where one player takes on the role of the SCP (anomalous creatures, each with its own abilities and appearance), and the other four players play as Humans, each with their own personal goals and tasks that may branch into different paths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Nemesi.

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  43. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Missing Stars is a visual novel that aims to depict mental disorders and the people who live with them in a realistic, but sensitive and respectful light. After an accident that left him traumatized, Erik Wilhelm transfers in to Privatgymnasium St. Dymphna, a special Viennese boarding school for teenagers and young adults struggling with their mental health. There, he meets a colorful cast of ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missing Stars.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    66% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Joyville is a horror-puzzle adventure game set in an abandoned children's camp. Brace yourself for a gripping journey through the shadows, solving puzzles, and trying to survive amidst the hidden horrors that await you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joyville.

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  45. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    ***************************************** ***IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT THIS GAME*** ***************************************** NEWEST UPDATE: new content is arriving! Look for 2024: Aliens Are Coming This game currently uses the Unity game engine. Due to Unity's recent behavior at the corporate level, development on this game is halted until it can be ported to a new game engine. This is a massi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2023: Alien Bugs Invade Earth.

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  46. Welcome to Solar Showdown - the ultimate 2-player couch competitive game where you harvest solar power, build defenses, and produce minions to attack your opponent's towers. Generate enough power to activate your base's ultimate weapon and blow up your rival! Grow, build, defend, and dominate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Showdown.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 743 reviews

    Star Crusade: War for the Expanse is a free-to-play, online, digital collectible card game (CCG) based in a richly styled sci-fi universe, where each player takes command of one of the six factions vying for supremacy in an unclaimed exotic sector of space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Crusade CCG.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    59% User Score Based on 741 reviews

    Vertiginous Golf is a dystopian steam punk mini golf adventure game set in the skies above an alternate world where life on the ground is enveloped in permanent smog, constant darkness and never-ending rain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vertiginous Golf.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    YOU MAY BE INTERESTED About the GameMy Gaming Club - gaming club simulator You have to raise your business from knees, the only thing you have at the start is an old garage that you inherited from the deceased Uncle Ben What is this game about? You are the owner of a gaming club, visitors come to you every day who are eager to play various computer games. Your goal is to develop in order to m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Gaming Club.

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  50. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 25,053 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 3 reviews

    In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Dev Tycoon.

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